2010 KTM 990 Super Duke R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by KTM for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2010 KTM 990 Super Duke R features a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 130 HP (94.9 kW) while maximum torque reaches 101.7 Nm (75 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 130.1 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 990 Super Duke R measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.7 HP/kg (1.42 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18.5-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2009 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
130.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.7 HP/kg (1.42 kg/HP)
Standover Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power130.0 HP (94.9 kW))
Torque101.7 Nm (10.4 kgf-m or 75.0 ft.lbs)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationPressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
Performance
ExhaustStainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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