Cool-Motorcycles reviews KTM 990 Adventure R

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With even more displacement, an electronic fuel injection and a regulated catalytic converter, the 990 Adventure R is now elevated to the highest technical level in matters of safety and emission control, which is now regulated to conform to EURO III standards.

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The 990 Adventure R is fitted with the proven light weighted LC8 engine with an increased displacement of now 999 cc. In addition, new motor management guarantees a powerful and dynamic unfolding of power and significantly improved torque while maintaining the same level of top performance.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Engine

• Engine type: Twin cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
• Displacement: 999 cc
• Bore x stroke: 101 x 62.4 mm (3.98 x 2.46″)
• Performance (homologated): 84,5 kW @ 8750 rpm
• Max. torque: 100 Nm @ 6750 rpm
• Compression ratio: 11.5:1
• Starter/Battery: E-Starter / 12 V 11.2 Ah
• Transmission: 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
• Fuel Mixture Generation: Keihin electronic fuel injection
• Control: 4 V/DOHC
• Lubrication: Pressure lubrication
• Engine lubrication: Motorex, SAE 10W-50
• Primary drive: 35:67
• Final drive: 16:42
• Cooling: Liquid cooled
• Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
• Motor Management: Keihin EMS

Chassis

• Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
• Subframe: Aluminium
• Handlebar: Aluminium, Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87″), tapered
• Front suspension: WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89″)
• Rear suspension: WP mono shock PDS with hydr. spring preload
• Suspension travel front/rear: 265/265 mm (10.43/10.43″)
• Front brake: 2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 300 mm (11.81″)
• Rear brake: Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45″)
• Rims, front/rear: 2.15 x 21″; 4.25 x 18″
• Tires, front/rear: 90/90-21″; 150/70 R 18
• Chain: X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″
• Main silencer: Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
• Steering head angle: 63.4°
• Trail: 119 mm (4.69″)
• Wheel base: 1570 ± 10 mm (61.81 ± 0.39″)
• Ground clearance (unloaded): 316 mm (12.44″)
• Seat height: 915 mm (36.02″)
• Tank capacity: approx. 19,5 Liters/4 litres reserve (5.81/1.06 gal)
• Weight (dry): approx. 207 kg (456.34 lbs)

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