The KTM 990 Super Duke was released in 2005 with updates in 2007 and 2012. In 2008 KTM released an R model which was available until 2011. For 2012 and 2013 KTM combined parts of the regular and R model sold the model as 990 Super Duke R. Production of the KTM 990 Super Duke R ended in 2013 and in 2014 the KTM 1290 Super Duke R was introduced.
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Twin-cylinder V 75° 4-stroke | |
| Displacement (cc) | 999 | |
| Bore / stroke (mm) | 101 / 62.4 (3.98 x 2.46") | |
| Performance (homologated) | 88 kW / 9000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 100 Nm / 7000 rpm | |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | |
| Starter | E-starter | |
| Transmission | 6 gears, dog-clutch engagement | |
| Motor management | Keihin indirect intake port injection | |
| Control | DOHC | |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication | |
| Engine oil | 10W50 | |
| Primary drive | 67:35 | |
| Final drive | X-Ring chain 5/8 x 5/16" | |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled | |
| Clutch | wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | |
| Chassis | ||
| Frame | chromium-molybdenum, powder-coated | |
| Subframe | aluminium alloy | |
| Handlebar | Renthal aluminum | |
| Front suspension | White Power USD 48 mm (1.89") | |
| Rear suspension | WP - Monoshock | |
| Suspension travel front/rear | 135 / 160 mm (5.31/6.3") | |
| Front brake | 2 x Brembo 4-piston caliper, 2 x 320mm disc (12.6") | |
| Rear brake | Brembo 1-piston floating caliper, 240mm disc (9.45") | |
| Rims, front/rear | 3.5 x 17" / 4.5 x 17" | |
| Tyres, front/rear | 120/70 ZR 17"; 180/55 ZR 17" | |
| Transmission ratio | 17:38 | |
| Battery | 12 V 11.2 Ah | |
| Main silencer | stainless steel with controlled catalytic converter | |
| Steering head angle | 66.5° | |
| Wheel caster | 103 mm (4.06") | |
| Wheelbase | 1438 mm (56.61") | |
| Ground clearance (unloaded) | 165 mm (6.5") | |
| Seat height | 855 mm (33.66") | |
| Fuel capacity | approx. 15 litres (3.96 gal) | |
| Empty Weight | approx. 184 kg (@ 405½ lbs) |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, et al
