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KTM 990 Adventure R 2012 specs

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KTM 990 Adventure R 2012 motorcycle info

Main Detail

Make
KTM
Model
990 Adventure R
Year
2012
Category
Super motard

Performance and Speed

Power to Weight Ratio
0.5474 HP/kg
Torque
100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 6750

Dimensions and Weight

Dry Weight
207.0 kg / 456.4 pounds
Ground Clearance
301 mm / 11.9 inches
Trail
119 mm / 4.7 inches
Kerb Weight
173.0 kg / 381.4 pounds
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 Detail
V 75°
Engine Type
V2, four-stroke
Ignition
Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starter
Electric
Valves / Cylinder
4
Exhaust system
Aluminum XC

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission Type
Chain
Gearbox
6-speed
Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Drive line
16:42. Primary drive: 35:67.
Lubrication System
Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps

Fuel and Emission Standards

Fuel System
Injection. Keihin
Fuel Capacity
19.50 litres / 5.15 gallons

Suspension

Front Suspension
WPSuspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Front Suspension Travel
245 mm / 9.6 inches
Front Wheel Travel
275 mm / 10.8 inches
Rear Suspension
WPSuspension PDS 5018 DCC PA
Rear Wheel Travel
272 mm / 10.7 inches

Tires and Rims

Front Tire
21/7-10
Front Tire Dimensions
90/90-21
Rear Tire
20/11-9
Rear Tire Dimensions
150/70-R18

Brakes

Front Brakes
Double disc. Floating brake calipers and brake discs
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm / 11.8 inches
Rear Brakes
Single disc. Floating brake caliper and brake disc
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm / 9.4 inches

Notes, Comments and Warranty Information

Colour Options
Black/orange/white

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