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60/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.64 hp/kg
Torque
100 Nm
Engine
999 ccm
Technical Overview
2006 KTM 990 Superduke Black Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by KTM for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2006 KTM 990 Superduke Black pairs a 999 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 118 HP (86.1 kW) at 9,000 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. With a specific output of 118.1 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), 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 Superduke Black measures 184 kg (406 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.64 HP/kg (1.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 855 mm (33.7 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,438 mm (56.6 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
118.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.64 HP/kg (1.56 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
855 mm (33.7 in)
Engine
Displacement999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power118.0 HP (86.1 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
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