2008 KTM Superduke 990

.OrgOwner · 10-29-2007, 12:58 AM

Since it's release in 2005 the Superduke 990 has proven to be a huge even if a little expensive success. Fantastic handling and build quality matched to a strong V Twin engine make this a great ride.

Specifications

Model Year 2008

Model 990 Super Duke

MSRP Expensive but nice

POWERTRAIN
Engine 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°, DOHC, liquid-cooled

Displacement 999 cc

Bore x Stroke 3.98 x 2.46 in. (101 x 62.4 mm)

Compression Ratio 11.5:1

Torque 100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm

Fuel System Electronic fuel injection

Horsepower 120 bhp @ 9,000 rpm (homologated)

DRIVETRAIN
Carburetion Keihin indirect intake port injection

Transmission 6-gears, dog-clutch engagement

Clutch Wet multi-disc, operated hydraulically

Lubrication Pressure
Engine: Motorex Power Synt 4T 10W50

Final Drive 17:38

DIMENSIONS
Frame Chromium-molybdenum, powder-coated
Subframe: Aluminum

Wheelbase 56.61 in. (1,438 mm)

Seat Height 33.66 in. (855 mm)

Ground Clearance 6.5 in. (165 mm) unloaded

Dry Weight 405.7 lbs. (184 kg)

Fuel Capacity 3.96 gal. (15 l)

Colors Black, Anthracite, Orange

Suspension Front: 1.89 in. (48 mm) WP USD; 5.31 in. (135 mm) travel
Rear: WP monoshock; 6.3 in. (160 mm) travel

Brakes Front: 2 x Brembo 4-piston caliper, disc; 12.6 in. (2 x 320 mm)
Rear: Brembo 1-piston floating caliper, disc; 9.45 in. (240 mm)

Tires Front: 120/70 ZR 17 in.
Rear: 180/55 ZR 17 in.

Rake 66.5°

Trail 4.06 in. (103 mm)

ucfmotorcycle1 · 11-02-2007, 5:49 PM

How much are these going for? How does the exhaust sound? I'd like to get a KTM twin but its gotta sound sweet like an RC51 and not cost as much as a Ducati.

SamoanzRR · 11-02-2007, 5:59 PM

the wife says I can get one if I sell my truck........

ucfmotorcycle1 · 11-02-2007, 6:08 PM

Sell the truck to me for $100 then buy the bike and tell me how it runs.

EvLTwiN · 11-04-2007, 6:48 PM

msrp is around $14000. but i would still buy one if i had the money to blow.

.OrgOwner · 11-04-2007, 6:59 PM

Yeah I've had 20 mins on one and it was a lot of fun. Only street work but everyting about the bike impressed me. Great engine! If you ever get the chance throw a leg over one, you will not be sorry.

UncleJesse954 · 11-05-2007, 2:12 AM

i like it but definitely overpriced by a thousand or 2. it takes bumpy backroads better than my bike and the seating position is more comfortable. but would you beat my bike on one. down your favorite twisties or local track. your 900/929/954/1000 vs a superduke. now factor in the $14,000 or whatever. i know it's not meant to compete with superbikes. so why does it cost so much? because it's european. same with hypermoto. way overpriced. because it's a ducatti. makes less than 100 hp. horsepower isn't everything either but i'm just trying to figure out what makes these bikes worth these prices. i feel like i have something superior in my garage for half the price

UncleJesse954 · 11-05-2007, 2:15 AM

rather have a speed triple 1050 OR the street triple 675.

bjay51d · 11-08-2007, 7:53 PM

Whats the deal with KTM's RC8?The only thing I know about the thing is that in giving the Italians a run for their money in the sexy department.

Maholli · 11-08-2007, 7:57 PM

BOth the superduke and the RC8 are awsome bikes...

slickwill · 11-08-2007, 10:28 PM

I think the RC8 is UGLY. Too bad it is also heavy and underpowered compared to a Ducati and will probably cost just as much.

Maholli · 11-09-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

I think the RC8 is UGLY. Too bad it is also heavy and underpowered compared to a Ducati and will probably cost just as much.

Not to doubt that post or anything but... The 2007 1098S is 435lbs wet and posted a 140.1rwhp on the dyno..Attachment 27611 Even though Ducati claimed alot higher hp number... SO if the RC8 is 155hp and 440lbs wet then that's about the same numbers as the 1098s.. Im sure the 08 1098 is somewhat lighter and has more hp but until its tested its hard to believe what claims all the bike makers claim... Over and over again its been proven that what they "claim" is usually not always the truth.. Don't get me wrong I would take any Ducati(848 or 1098) over the RC8.. Its just that the jury is still out on all the 08 bikes since none of them have been tested by a unbiased source..

UncleJesse954 · 11-22-2007, 2:58 AM

HA!!! so my bike is a few pounds lighter and only short of horsepower by a hair to a $15,000 + ducati 1098. 5 years newer than mine as well. i love it. i dont care that my bike is japanese and that i'll see someone else on one just about averyday. it's better. ok ive become a little biased. but really. GO JAPAN!!!

EvLTwiN · 11-22-2007, 12:18 PM

i am not so much pro or anti anything or country of origin, execept kawasaki and citgo gas, but i really like the rc8 and the super duke. ducattis are cool and all but i already own an RC51, the 1ltr duc killer.

ozthis · 11-22-2007, 10:45 PM

i dig the superduke. I think it is going to be my next bike when the one at the dealer becomes a leftover.

slickwill · 11-22-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EvLTwiN

i am not so much pro or anti anything or country of origin, execept kawasaki and citgo gas, but i really like the rc8 and the super duke. ducattis are cool and all but i already own an RC51, the 1ltr duc killer.

The RC won't touch the new Ducati's. bwhip races the 1098 because his RC wasn't competetive anymore. With the race ECU and Termi's his dyno sheet shows 160+ rwhp. That's with quite a bit less weight than the RC.

Maholli · 11-23-2007, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickwill

The RC won't touch the new Ducati's. bwhip races the 1098 because his RC wasn't competetive anymore. With the race ECU and Termi's his dyno sheet shows 160+ rwhp. That's with quite a bit less weight than the RC.

He is exactly right folks.. the new Ducati's are going to be top dog in everything.. A twin with real deal 160+rwhp.. that is the future IMHO..

EvLTwiN · 11-25-2007, 3:34 PM

ill give in and say that the RC is outdated but it happens, reguardless i would still rather own an RC over a Duc anyday.

Maholli · 11-25-2007, 4:19 PM

Well I just can't wait until honda unleashes a new twin on the market to go after all these newly revised twins.. I would be all over it.. I try to stay with honda's..

EvLTwiN · 11-25-2007, 7:06 PM

me too, its been a long time coming........
like you i ride red.

slickwill · 11-25-2007, 8:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvLTwiN

me too, its been a long time coming........
like you i ride red.

I love my Honda and will always be a huge Honda fan but right now they just aren't building the right bike for me. I actually kind of like the 600RR right now but even the colors that they are offering are terrible. My dealer only has the "creamsicle orange" and "stunna graffiti black" which makes it even worse. The silver is the only color that I could handle. I can't believe they want $500 extra for the crappy graffiti paint job. I'm having a hard time justifying the extra $4K for an 848 but it is basically the exact bike I described when I described my "dream bike" in another post a few months ago. It just happens that Ducati built it instead of Honda. I still think the perfect competition for it would be a 600-800cc V-4. I think the new 1000RR is going to be great performance wise but it is severly lacking in character and I have no need for liter bike power.

robert mcvey · 11-26-2007, 2:02 PM

can a shortarse touch the ground when sitting on it

EvLTwiN · 11-28-2007, 1:19 PM

hey hey hey easy on the short jokes, i resemble that remark.
the only other honda bike that really tweaks my nipple right now is the 1000RR just because its a liter bike. the word suzuki is a complete turn off, except for the 750 just because they are about the only one that offers that size. the R6 i think would be a fun toy, and the R1 i think i would enjoy but it still isnt my RC. and still the ktm's just look REALLY fun.

robert mcvey · 11-28-2007, 2:19 PM

i was referring to me being a shortarse .I was thinking about buying a ktm supermoto but i am only 5 foot 8 I had a couple of shots on my brother in laws ccm 640 brilliant fun but i am not comfortable when stopped , someone has told me that ktm has adjustable suspension to lower the bike is this true

EvLTwiN · 11-28-2007, 8:04 PM

i dont know, it would be nice. its hard enough for me to saddle the rc becase im 5'7".

FB1000inPA · 02-01-2008, 10:22 AM

I think KTM came a long way in a very short time. If you guys remember KTM is known for their off track bikes and won several WC.

Now moving into street racing is a whole different story but looking at the bikes that are available and comparing them to other bikes that are out there I believe that they will be in the leading group in a very short time.

I would buy one in a hurry if they would have a nicer front design.

I have to admitt I am a little biased since I am half Austrian and frankly, we don't really like Italien bikes. No bashing here but they look nice and run great for some time and after that you need two because one is always in the garage for some fixes.