2024
KTM 990 Duke - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 207708 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 990 Duke |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo. 4 piston caliper. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP APEX, 43 mm |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo. 2 piston caliper. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP APEX Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 92.5 x 70.4 mm (3.6 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Compression | 13.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Driveline | X-Ring 520 chain |
| Exhaustsystem | Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Torque | 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/black, black/orange |
|---|---|
| Comments | 5 ride modes. Traction control. Launch control. |
| Instruments | LCD instruments |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 179.0 kg (394.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 14.80 litres (3.91 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 195 mm (7.7 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.6780 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.