KTM 990 Super Duke R vs KTM 990 Superduke Orange (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 990 Super Duke Rstacks up against the KTM 990 Superduke Orange. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 990 Super Duke RKTM 990 Superduke Orange
Model year20132006
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower123 hp118 hp
Torque100 Nm
Weight186 kg184 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.9 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-17

KTM 990 Super Duke R vs KTM 990 Superduke Orange — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 990 Super Duke R and the KTM 990 Superduke Orange usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 990 Super Duke R brings 123 hp in a 186 kg package, while the KTM 990 Superduke Orange counters with 118 hp at 184 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: