Motorcycle specifications KTM990 Adventure 2012 Believing in the horizon
presentation of the 990 Adventure 2012
has the time of great adventures come to an end? Where is the world heading if epics are disappearing? Even the Paris-Dakar no longer recognizes itself: it set off from the city of light to fall asleep on the pink lake... Tomorrow, it will cross South America. Even the trails are getting lost, abandoned to excess, sent back into the rut by the law of street-fighters and the power of hypersports. Is adventure just a dream?
not according to KTM, or Yamaha for that matter. While the Japanese manufacturer is still defending the scent of hot sand with its recent XTZ 660 Ténéré, the Austrian brand is further strengthening its position in the conquest of the dunes. Its weapon: the Adventure, revised and improved for 2009. Corrections or improvements? Just enough to make it the queen of adventurers, with the aim of thumbing its nose at the BMW R 1200 GS when it comes to fords, mud and rocks.
new paintwork, fine styling tweaks and a reworked dashboard are all welcome extras. But they are less evocative than the mechanical improvements. New mapping and a new crankshaft have been installed to make the engine more flexible, reduce vibrations and increase available power. The 990 Adventure now offers 106 horsepower (+8 bhp) and a spoonful of extra torque. Maintenance of the LC8 has also been improved. ABS is still on board, and can be disengaged for off-road escapades.
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Key facts KTM 990 Adventure (2012) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Road capacity and TT
- Twin vivant et pechu
- Dakar image
Weak points
- Saddle height
- Angular features
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
13,150€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
History
Specifications KTM 990 Adventure 2012
- Chassis
- Frame : chromium-molybdenum tubular mesh
- Fuel capacity : 19.50 liters (5.15 US gallons)
- Seat height : 860 mm (33.86 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,570 mm (61.81 in)
- Dry weight : 209 kg (461 lb)
- Front axle
- telescopic fork Ø 48 mm, Wheel travel : 210 mm (8.27 in)
- Braking 2 Brembo discs Ø 300 mm (11.81 in)
- Front tire : 90 / 90 - 21 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.4 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- monoshock, Wheel travel : 210 mm (8.27 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 150 / 70 - 18 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.6 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder 75° V-shaped , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 999 cc
- 106 ch (104.50 hp) to 8,250 rpm
- 10 mkg to 6,750 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 2 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 20.9 kg/mkg
- Compression : 11.5:1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS standard
- Practical information
Models
2012
2011
2010
2009
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 990 Adventure 2012
- What is the power of the 990 Adventure 2012?
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The 990 Adventure 2012 develops a power of 106 ch (104.50 hp)
- What is the torque of the 990 Adventure 2012?
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The maximum torque of the 990 Adventure 2012 is 10 mkg to 6,750 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the 990 Adventure 2012?
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The 990 Adventure 2012 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 200 km/h (124.30 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the 990 Adventure 2012?
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The 990 Adventure 2012 has a a dry weight of 209 kg (461 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the 990 Adventure 2012?
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To ensure good accessibility, the 990 Adventure 2012 offers a minimum seat height of 860 mm (33.86 in).
- What is the price of the 990 Adventure 2012?
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The price of the 990 Adventure 2012 is 13,150€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 6 reviews
The best thing is that with the same bike, you can also go for a ride with friends on the roads, and thanks to the engine and a very nice chassis, you don't look ridiculous on the main roads. You can also ride on the freeway, as you're very well protected.
The only limitation I find is that at sustained speeds, from 170 180 onwards, it becomes imprecise and tends to wobble at the rear (perhaps due to my tkc80 tires, which are more geared to off-road riding) Rating : 5/5 Respond to Fred
it eats a little oil and likes fuel, but what an engine and what a cycle. I've been dreaming about it since it came out, it's been mine for 2 years, and I've found my bike. Rating : 4/5 Respond to Xav990
Rating : 5/5 Respond to boulon
You send the saddle by mail after having chosen the model on line; I am low on legs 1m63. There's also a way to lower the shock absorber by changing the two flat fasteners. (I have a suzu bandit 1250.) Rating : 3/5 Participate in the conversation