2008
KTM 990 Adventure S - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 340341 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 990 Adventure S |
| Year | 2008 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular chromoly space frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP USD |
| Fronttyre | 90/90-21 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rake | 26.6° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP monoshock PDS with hydr. spring preload |
| Reartyre | 150/70-18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 255 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Compression | 11.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 999.00 ccm (60.96 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | 2 x premium steel with three-way-catalyser |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 96.55 HP (70.5 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 95.00 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
|---|
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 22.00 litres (5.81 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.4852 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 920 mm (36.2 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.