| MODEL | KTM 990 SUPER DUKE R 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 cooled |
| Max Power | 88 kW / 120 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 100 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Contactless, fully electronic with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Induction | Electronic fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry-sump, 2 rotor pumps |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"; primary 35:67, final 16:38 |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Chromium-molybdenum trellis, powder-coated, aluminium subframe |
| Front Suspension | 48 mm WP upside-down adjustable; 135 mm / 5.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | WP shock, fully adjustable; 160 mm / 6.3 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 855 mm / 33.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1438 mm / 56.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 litres |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 236 km/h |
The R version of the 990 Super Duke: a streetfighter with a strong V-twin that pulls hard from low revs, precise handling and strong brakes. Its styling was aimed at riders who want attention, and the test on the page compares it with the Ducati Monster S4R. Drawbacks noted were a tall seat, no fuel gauge and limited ground clearance in fast corners. The page quotes a US MSRP of about $13,998.
