Editing KTM 990 Adventure R

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = [[KTM]] Adventure 990
|image            = [[File:KTM-990-Adventure-R-09--2.jpg|frameless|KTM Adventure 990]]
|aka              = 990 Adventure Orange, 990 Adventure Black, 990 Adventure S, 990 Adventure Dakar, 990 Adventure R, 990 Adventure
|manufacturer     = KTM
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2009
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 11.5;1
|top_speed        = 210.7 km/h
|power            =
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         = Contactless, controlled, fully electronic [[ignition system]] with digital ignition [[timing]] adjustment
|spark_plug       =
|battery          = 12 V/11.2 Ah
|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            = Tubular cromoly spaced frame. powered coated
|suspension       =Front: 48mm WP USD forks <br>
Rear: WP-PDS rear shock, [[hydraulic]] spring preload
|brakes           =Front: 2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper
|front_tire       = {{tire|90/90 -21}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|150/70 -R18}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 1570 mm / 61.8 in
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 915 mm / 36. in
|dry_weight       = 207 kg / 456.34 lbs
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
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}}

It could reach a top speed of 210.7 km/h.  

==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooling cooled Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 11.5;1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-disc hydraulically operated,.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 90/90 -21 front [[tire]] and a 150/70 -R18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  48mm WP USD forks while the rear was equipped with a WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload. The 990 Adventure R was fitted with a 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 207 kg / 456.34 lbs. The wheelbase was 1570 mm / 61.8 in long.  
== Photos ==
[[File:KTM-990-Adventure-R-09--2.jpg|600px|KTM Adventure 990]]
[[File:KTM-990-Adventure-R-09.jpg|600px|KTM Adventure 990]]
[[File:KTM-990-Adventure-R-09.--3.jpg|600px|KTM Adventure 990]]
[[File:KTM-990-Adventure-R-09.jpg|600px|KTM Adventure 990]]

== Overview ==















KTM likes to
diversify their model range so were dealing with a base 990 Adventure model and
a 990 Adventure R, both bikes being built around the same 999cc, twin-cylinder,
four-stroke, V 75-degree engine that is tuned to provide the rider with 104.6 hp
at 8,250 rpm and 100 Nm at 6,750 rpm on the standard model while the 113.31 hp
at 8,750 rpm and also 100 Nm at 6,750 rpm on the R model are claimed to
provide a healthier rush all through the rev range.

Apart from being more powerful, the R model is also 2 kilograms lighter than
the standard one and features an almost 2 inches higher seat so it addresses to
taller and more experienced riders who have long expected for a model that would
bring riding excitement back on the scene.
The KTM 990 Adventure not only being turned into
a more powerful, torquier and slightly heavier motorcycle, but standing as the
base for the brand new 2009 KTM 990 Adventure R. The Austrian brands R series
stands for even more power than on the standard models, lighter weight and
distinctive look so its almost like sending your bike to the tuner shop and
being provided with an all around upgraded package. Still, being a production
bike, exclusivity doesnt fit in this description.



MCN has just ridden the new for 2009 KTM 990
Adventure R for the first time on a 250km on/off road trek in Sardinia.
The new motorcycle takes over from the 990
Adventure S as the top-of-the-range on/off road machine in KTMs range, and is
also the most powerful yet with 115bhp from the Superduke-derived engine, 18bhp
more than the older machine.
The suspension also gets 55mm extra suspension
travel to give it extra off-road capability, but otherwise the mechanicals are
the same as the 2009 990 Adventure (which also gets a small power boost to
106bhp and a smoother-running crank design).
MCNs Chris Newbigging has been riding the bike
and says:
The Adventure R is notably more punchy than the
standard bike, but isnt ferocious and is easy to ride on an unfamiliar road
because of the extra flexibility.
"The taller seat height can make the bike awkWard
at a standstill, even though I am six feet tall. It has extra suspension travel
compared to standard, firmer settings make it more composed on bumpy roads
without compromising the ride quality.
"The only downside is the ABS fitted on the
standard model isnt available on the R model and it would be nice to have the
option available.
"The seat is less comfortable; however a gel seat
is available as an optional extra. Riding the bike off road the Adventure R
proved itself capable but was limited by the standard tires in wet mud and some
novice riders may find the power intimidating.
"Overall the Adventure R is as versatile as the
standard bike but with a little bit more ability everywhere.



Giant adventure
tourer showdown
With the release of the 2010 Yamaha Super Tenere
and the Ducati Multistrada 1200, there's now five serious adventure tourers
competing for your round-the-world budget. We've broken them down by their
performance figures to help you decide which one's best.

All these numbers come straight from the manufacturers. We've chosen to use dry
instead of wet weights since the relatively large difference in tank sizes would
artificially skew the comparisons. While these aren't the weights you'll
experience as you try to navigate across a sandy slope, they do lead to the
fairest comparison possible. We've italicized what we feel is the winner in each
category; in the case of rider aids, this is a bit subjective, feel free to
decide which setup works best for you. We've thrown the originator of the
current adventure tourer archetype, the 1980 BMW R80G/S into the mix just to
give you an idea how far things have come.






As you can see, the new Multistrada comes out on
top in terms of performance, but its 17" front wheel, street-biased tires and
lack of engine or frame protection means its off-road capability is extremely
limited. This comparison is very unflattering for Super Tenere; it's the
heaviest bike here by 77lbs and, thanks to the strong Yen, it'll likely be the
most expensive too. That weight, combined with the 19" front wheel and non-defeatable
ABS is also going to limit its ability off-road.

All that means the BMW R1200GS and KTM 990 Adventure are, in our minds at least,
still the leaders in this category. Both are genuinely capable off-road, fast on
it and comfortable over long distances. If the high prices put you off, the
Suzuki V-Strom looks like a bargain. Sure it'd need a couple grand in
modifications before it could hit the dirt, but even with the add-ons, it'd
still be the cheapest of this group.

Source




{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|KTM 990 Adventure R
|- 
!Year
|2009
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|- 
!Displacement
|999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|101 x 62.4mm
|- 
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooling
|- 
!Compression
|11.5;1
|- 
!Induction
|Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS
|- 
!Lubrication
|Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
|- 
!Engine Oil
|Motorex, SAE 10W-50
|- 
!Exhaust
|Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
|- 
!Ignition
|Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
|- 
!Battery
|12 V/11.2 Ah
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|113.3 hp / 84.5 kW @ 8750 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
|- 
!Clutch
|Wet Multi-disc hydraulically operated,
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"
|- 
!Primary Drive
|35:67
|- 
!Final Drive Ratio
|16:42
|- 
!Frame
|Tubular cromoly spaced frame. powered coated
|- 
!Handlebar
|Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
|- 
!Front Suspension
|48mm WP USD forks
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|248 mm / 9.7 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|248 mm / 9.7 in
|- 
!Front Brakes
|2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper
|- 
!Front Wheel
|2.15 x 21'';
|- 
!Rear Wheel
|4.25 x 18''
|- 
!Front Tire
|90/90 -21
|- 
!Rear Tire
|150/70 -R18
|- 
!Steering Head Angle
|63.4°
|- 
!Rake
|26.6°
|- 
!Trail
|119 mm / 4.68 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1570 mm / 61.8 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|915 mm / 36. in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|316 mm / 12.4 in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|207 kg / 456.34 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal
|- 
!Consumption Average
|17.2 km/lit
|- 
!Standing ¼ Mile
|12.0 sec
|- 
!Top Speed
|210.7 km/h

|}
== Videos ==
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== External Links ==
* http://hellforleathermagazine.com/

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