2011
KTM 990 Adventure Dakar - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 775553 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 990 Adventure Dakar |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. floating disc, Brembo twin-piston floating caliper, Bosch two-channel ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP USD 48 mm |
| Fronttyre | 90/90-21 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 211 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Rake | 26.6° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. floating discs, Brembo twin-piston floating calipers |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP-PDS shock, preload adjustable |
| Reartyre | 150/70-R18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 211 mm (8.3 inches) |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Wheels | Saxess wire spoke wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 16:42. Primary drive: 35:67. X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16. |
| Enginedetails | V2, two-stroke |
| Enginetype | V 75° |
| Exhaustsystem | Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Keihin |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Lubricationsystem | Pressure lubrication |
| Power | 115.00 HP (83.9 kW)) @ 8750 RPM |
| Torque | 100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue/orange |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 209.6 kg (462.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 19.68 litres (5.20 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 261 mm (10.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.5488 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 861 mm (33.9 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.