Thursday, July 16, 2009

2009 KTM 990 Adventure

KTM, the Dakar Rally master is guarantee of super-agile handling and incomparable riding fun. And KTM make it real through 2009 KTM 990 Adventure’s refinement . Its LC8’s engine now increases to 999 cc with new motor management guarantees a powerful and dynamic unfolding of power and significantly improved torque while maintaining the same level of top performance. Now it has 72 kW @ 8500 rpm of power and 95 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Feeding the engine is a Generation Keihin electronic fuel injection for best performance. Chassis is reduced 20 mm and more comfortable with new seat (new at a reduced height of 860 mm) make the KTM 990 Adventure even more universal than before.With even more displacement, an electronic fuel injection, regulated catalytic converter and an ABS System, the 990 Adventure 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.



2009 KTM 990 Adventure (Lowered) - Specifications

Engine
Engine type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 999 cc
Bore x stroke 101 x 62.4 (3.98 x 2.46″)
Performance (homologated) 72 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max. torque 95 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Starter E-Starter
Transmission 5 speed, claw shifted
Carburetor EFI
Control 4 V/DOHC
Lubrication Pressure lubrication
Engine lubrication Motorex Power Synt 4T 10W50
Primary drive 67:35
Final drive 17:42
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Ignition Keihin EMS

Chassis
Frame Tubular chromoly space frame, powder-coated
Subframe Aluminum
Handlebar Renthal Aluminum, 28/22 mm
Front suspension WP-USD 48 mm (1.89″)
Rear suspension WP-PDS shock absorber with hydraulic spring pre-load
Suspension travel front/rear 210/210 mm (8.27/8.27″)
Front brake 2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, 2 x floating brake disc, 300 mm (11.81″)
Rear brake Brembo single piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc, 240 mm (9.45″)
ABS Bremgbo two channel ABS (optional)
Rims, front/rear 2.15 x 21″; 4.25 x 18″
Tires, front/rear 90/90-21″; 150/70-18″
Chain X-Ring chain 5/8 x 1/4″
Battery 12 Ah/11.2 Ah
Main silencer 2 x premium steel
Steering head angle 63.4°
Trail 119 mm (4.69″)
Wheel base 1570 mm (61.81″)
Ground clearance (unloaded) 261 mm (10.28″)
Seat height 860 mm (33.86″)
Tank capacity approx. 22 liters (5.81 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 199 kg (438.7 lbs)

2009 KTM 990 Adventure (High) - Specifications

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) 72 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max. torque 95 Nm @ 6500 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 67:35
Final drive 17:42
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Motor Management Keihin EMS

Chassis
Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Subframe Aluminium 7020
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″; 150/70-18″
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. 22 Liters/4 litres reserve (5.81/1.06 gal)
Weight (dry) approx. 199 kg (438.7 lbs)

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