KTM RC8 990 Supermoto (2009)

The KTM RC8 990 Supermoto is a motorcycle that was produced in 2009. It has a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin DOHC engine with a capacity of 999.8cc. The cooling system is liquid and has a compression ratio of 11.5:1. The lubrication system uses dry-sump with two rotor pumps. The bike has an electronic fuel injection and ignition system with a 12v/11.2ah battery. The clutch is wet multi-disc and operates hydraulically. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel and is powder-coated. The front suspension is 48mm WP USD adjustable with 160mm wheel travel, and the rear is a WP shock that is fully adjustable with 180mm wheel travel. The front brakes feature two 305mm discs with four-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with a two-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a top speed of 229.8 km/h and a fuel capacity of 15 liters/3.9 gallons with an average consumption of 17.2 km/lit. It weighs 192 kg/423 lb and has a seat height of 875 mm/34.45 in, with a ground clearance of 195mm/7.7 in.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM 990 Supermoto

Year: 2009


Engine: Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 62.4mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooling,
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Lubrication: Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
Exhaust: 2 x Premium steel with three-way-catalyser
Induction: Electronic fuel injection / electric
Ignition: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Battery: 12 V/11.2 Ah
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 114.hp / 83.2 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque: 97.Nm / / 71.5 ft/lb @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain.
Frame: Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front Suspension: 48mm WP USD adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Rear Suspension: WP shock, fully adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 180 mm / 7.1 in
Front Brakes: 2x 305mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 24.4 degrees
Trail: 109 mm / 4.3 in
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.3 in
Seat Height: 875 mm / 34.45 in
Ground Clearance: 195 mm / 7.7 in
Dry Weight: 192 kg / 423 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 gal
Consumption Average: 17.2 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.5 sec
Top Speed: 229.8 km/h

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