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KTM 990 Adventure 2009 specs

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KTM 990 Adventure 2009 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make

KTM

Model

990 Adventure

Year

2009

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio

0.5004 HP/kg

Torque

100.00

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight

209.0 kg / 460.8 pounds

Ground Clearance

261 mm / 10.3 inches

Trail

119 mm / 4.7 inches

Wheelbase

1,570 mm / 61.8 inches

Engine and Exhaust

Bore / Stroke

101.0 x 62.4 mm / 4.0 x 2.5 inches

Engine Capacity

999.00 cc / 60.96 cubic inches

Compression

11.5:1

Engine Type

V2

Ignition

Denso battery ignition

Starter

Electric

2 / 4 Stroke

4

Valves / Cylinder

4

Exhaust system

2 x premium steel with three-way-catalyser

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type

Chain

Gearbox

6-speed

Clutch

Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

Lubrication System

Pressure lubrication

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System

Injection. Keihin electronic fuel injection

Fuel Control

DOHC

Fuel Capacity

19.50 litres / 5.15 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension

WP USD, 48 mm

Front Suspension Travel

210 mm / 8.3 inches

Front Wheel Travel

210 mm / 8.3 inches

Rear Suspension

WP monoshock PDS with hydraulic spring preload

Rear Wheel Travel

210 mm / 8.3 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire Dimensions

90/90-21

Rear Tire Dimensions

150/70-18

Brakes

Front Brakes

Double disc. 2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc. ABS.

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm / 11.8 inches

Rear Brakes

Single disc. Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc. ABS.

Rear Brake Diameter

240 mm / 9.4 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Colour Options

Orange, black

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