2012 KTM 990 Super Duke R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2012 KTM 990 Super Duke R naked motorcycle, KTM features a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 123 HP (89.8 kW) at 4,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 123.1 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 186 kg (410 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.66 HP/kg (1.51 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
123.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.66 HP/kg (1.51 kg/HP)
Standover Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details75° V-twin
Power123.0 HP (89.8 kW)) @ 4000 RPM
Torque100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 62.4 mm (4.0 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
LubricationDry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps
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Transmission
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