| MODEL | KTM 990 ADVENTURE 2008 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 75° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 101 x 62.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling |
| Max Power | 96.5 hp / 70.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 95 Nm / 70.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | Contactless, fully electronic with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Induction | Keihin electronic fuel injection (EMS) |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Motorex SAE 10W-50 engine oil |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16 in; primary drive 35:67; final drive ratio 16:42 |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular cromoly spaced frame, powder coated |
| Front Suspension | 48 mm WP USD forks, 190 mm / 7.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload, 190 mm / 7.5 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.8 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | 261 mm / 9.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 209 kg / 460.7 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/70-R18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 litres / 5.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 15.2 km/litre |
| Top Speed | 211.0 km/h |
The 2008 990 Adventure is the first of the 999 cc LC8-era travel enduros, a bigger-engined step up from the 950 Adventure. It keeps the rally-inspired character of the range, with electronic fuel injection and ABS standard. The review on the page finds it strong on the motorway and off-road, though tall and less stable at low speed.
