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2008 KTM 990 Adventure

• 2008 KTM 990 Adventure

2008 KTM 990 Adventure

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. The 990 Adventure 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.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine type Twin cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 999 cc
Bore x stroke 101 / 62.4 mm (3.98 / 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, fully synthetic, 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

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 210 / 210 mm (8.27 / 8.27")
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")
ABS Brembo two channel ABS
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"
Battery 12 V / 11.2 Ah
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) 261 mm (10.28")
Seat height 860 mm (33.86")
Fuel capacity approx. 22 Liters / 4 litres reserve (5.81 / 1.06 gal)
Weight (dry) approx. 199 kg (438.7 lbs) (without ABS)

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