Driving report KTM 990 Superduke

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Driving report KTM 990 Superduke
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Driving report KTM 990 Superduke

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The KTM Superduke causes excitement everywhere: the viewer, the driver? and with the police. The Brutalo-Bike will go on sale in February, MOTORRAD was able to gather its first impressions in the Canary Islands under strict observation by the law enforcement officers.

First turn on the blue light. To be on the safe side. And to underline the severity of the offense in advance. The policeman responsible for the south of Fuerteventura is pissed off. In the middle of his main road, someone photographed a motorcycle driving behind from the trunk of a car. That calls for the strictest crackdown, at least verbally. An arrest was possible after a long palaver
can barely be prevented. Minutes later, the blue light is on again. Only five kilometers further will be a
posed on the rear wheel balancing motorcyclist. Right now,
when the uniformed man opened his door-
Country car opens to this dangerous
To end behavior with a reprimand, two more bikers wipe past lying down, so that the wind almost blows him
rips off the service cap.
There is something going on on the tranquil holiday island in the Atlantic. KTM presents the 990 Superduke to international journalists. A machine with a design that makes it clear that this is the case
pure dynamism was materialized. She stands there bulky, with a bull neck and shoulders like Mike Tyson. Appearances are not deceptive, the thing has power: 120 hp
A fighting weight of around 200 kilograms should be enough to put rebellious amateur athletes in their closets-
ken to assign. The Austrians have been working hard on the V2, which originally came from Adventure, over the past two years. They inflated it to the full liter, gave it a Keihin injection, which was switched to double throttle valves in the final phase of development for better throttle response.
The interventions in the chassis were just as drastic. That too comes principally from the enduro. But the fork is steeper, the wheelbase and swing arm are shorter. The tank moved to the third floor, perched high above the deep, compact 75-degree V-engine and the huge airbox on the middle floor. The spring travel had to shrink: At the rear, the PDS strut, which is still directly hinged, still offers 160 millimeters, the 48 WP fork has just under 135 millimeters. Everything fully adjustable, of course.
With the shortened spring travel, the Superduke lashes out rather roughly when a policeman’s trowel makes the abrupt termination of a wheelie seem advantageous. However, the suspension is by no means set too hard; on the contrary, it even surprises with unexpected comfort. First of all, it speaks cleanly at the back and front. And secondly, a rather soft but progressive suspension design corresponds to a certain extent to the KTM philosophy. The people have their craft in the offroad profession
learned, you can tell. Thanks huge
Adjustment range of the damping, too much life in the chassis can be effectively prevented. If you turn the many screws, you will find your attitude somewhere between slack and crisp.
In the labyrinth of curves on the pass road from Pajara to Antigua, it is noticeable that in
in contrast to the veins of the Superduke
to other street fighters who tend to be around-
built super athletes, a lot of endure blood flows. The razor-sharp, precise steering is phenomenal in view of the wide Pirellis. All it takes is a light pull on the butted handlebars, and the 990 hits a huge hook to avoid a goat leisurely hopping across the street. And, if necessary, throwing the anchor in full incline is not an issue either, the erection moment is minimal.
Despite the agile design, there can be no question of nervousness. The high handlebars with corresponding lever arms and the large contact surface for the wind provoke at top speed ?? we’re talking about 240 km / h ?? Although slight unrest, even wanton suggestions quickly subside. Kickback? Never ever.
At best, the KTM starts to lurch with brutal braking maneuvers because the wheelbase is short and the light rear end then comes up.
The local sheriff has already noticed that these machines are quickly disappearing on the horizon. If he does catch one, nothing illegal can be discovered. Even the dull thundering sound is compliant with the law. State-of-the-art engine management makes it possible. In second and third gear, in which the
If noise values ​​are determined, the throttle valves do not open completely.
Compared to the Adventure, which does not seem very weak, the engine of the Superduke is a completely different number. Sure, other naked bikes have 120 hp too, but nowhere are they so explosive or so aggressive.
Nothing goes below 3000 rpm, at 5000 rpm the stronger LC8 drive gradually tenses its muscles. mind-
Lich bubbling away, that doesn’t fit. The rocket-like thrust only sets in beyond 6000 tours, at around 10,000
Turns is the end of fun. That
the V2 pulsates vigorously at the top, makes
part of the fascinating spectacle. The machinery lives and shakes, the driver has to feel that.
Stamina, on the other hand, is not the strength of such a sprinter. After
The reserve lamp lights up for less than 100 kilometers, and if the gas is brisk, the 15-liter tank is after 150 kilometers–
tern already dust-dry. Consumption values ​​over ten liters seem possible with species-appropriate locomotion. Unless the local gas stations have theirs
Watches rigorously manipulated.
At the end of the day, the balance sheet for the guardian of law and order is ambiguous: no penalty mandate issued, no journalists booked. At least the situation is under control again, the alarm can be lifted.

Technical data – KTM 990 Superduke

Motor: water-cooled two-
cylinder four-stroke 75-degree V-engine, crankshaft lying transversely, two overhead, chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, bucket tappets, dry sump lubrication, injection, Ø 48 mm, ge-
Regulated catalytic converter, 450 W alternator, 12 V / 11 Ah battery, hydraulically operated multi-disc oil-
Bad clutch, six-speed gearbox, O-ring chain.
Bore x stroke 101.0 x 62.4 mm
Displacement 999 cm3
Compression ratio 11.5: 1
rated capacity
88 kW (120 PS) at 9000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 Nm at 7000 rpm

Chassis: tubular steel frame, bolted rear frame made of aluminum, upside-down fork, Ø 48 mm, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, two-arm swing arm made of aluminum, central-
Spring strut, directly hinged, adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping, double disc brake at the front, Ø 320 mm, four-piston fixed calipers, disc brake at the rear, Ø 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper.
Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17; 5.50 x 17
Tires 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17

Dimensions and weights: wheelbase 1438 mm, steering head angle 65.5 degrees, caster 103 mm, spring travel f / r 135/160 mm, seat height 855 mm, dry weight 184 kg, tank capacity 15 liters.

Two year guarantee
Orange, black colors
Price 11790 euros
Additional costs 200 euros

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