| MODEL | KTM 990 ADVENTURE 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| 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 | 113.3 hp / 84.5 kW @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 100 Nm / 73.8 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2012 990 Adventure continues the standard Adventure layout, with a trellis frame, adjustable WP suspension and two-channel Bosch ABS that can be turned off for off-road use. It has an immobilizer, hazard lights and a lockable storage compartment. The page places it in the Adventure series that began in 2003.
