KTM 2012 The 990R Adventure OUT ON THE ROAD FILMED BY GOPRO ON CAN AM OUTLANDER
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New Model for 2012 Now uses the more powerful R Engine , New colour schemes and engine protector bars as standard. The 990 Adventure's water-cooled V-engine produces 85 kW (114 hp) -- precisely the power you need on fast motorways or in deep sand. The engine impresses with powerful acceleration, superb performance and spontaneous throttle response. CYLINDER HEAD Aside from optimum combustion chamber design, the major factors behind the outstanding performance of the 990 Adventure's V-twin with 75° cylinder angle are the state-of-the-art four-valve cylinder heads, each with flow-optimised ducts and two overhead camshafts. CRANK DRIVE / PISTONS Particularly lightweight pistons and connecting rods bestow the 990 Adventure's V2 engine with reduced reciprocating weight and hence a decidedly spontaneous responsiveness, underlining its extremely sporty engine characteristics. ENGINE MANAGEMENT The electronic Keihin engine management system regulates the modern fuel injection system on the 990 Adventure, focussing on optimum behaviour under partial load and spontaneous responsiveness. In this way, KTM engineers were able to harmonise raw power with optimum rideability FRAME AND SWINGARM The 990 Adventure's tubular space frame made from thin-walled chrome-molybdenum steel tubing with a bolted-on, light alloy subframe only weighs 10.5 kg, yet it impresses with exemplary torsional stiffness. The long swingarm with conical profiles contributes plenty of mechanical grip. SUSPENSION ELEMENTS Thanks to multiple setting options, the upside-down telescopic fork and the directly connected shock absorber from WP Suspension allow optimum adjustment of the chassis to suit the individual operational use of the versatile Adventure. BRAKES AND WHEELS More than adequate deceleration is ensured on the Adventure by Brembo® brakes featuring the very finest components, such as two floating 300 mm front brake discs. Stable wire-spoked wheels with all-round tyres guarantee perfect suitability for touring with full offroad potential ABS The disconnectible dual-circuit ABS system developed in cooperation with Bosch offers total protection against over-braking in all sports and touring situations, while maintaining the full effect and perfect feedback of a genuine sports brake thanks to very fine sensors. Design 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled Displacement 999 cm³ Bore 101 mm Stroke 62.4 mm Performance 84.5 kW (113.3 hp) Starting aid Electric starter Transmission 6-speed, claw shifted Engine lubrication Dry-sump lubrication with 2 rotor pumps Primary gear ratio 35:67 Secondary gear ratio 16:42 Cooling system Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated Ignition system Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment CHASSISFrame Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated Forks WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA Shock absorber WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC PA Suspension travel front 210 mm Suspension travel rear 210 mm Brake system front Twin-disc brake with floating brake calipers and brake discs Brake system rear Single-disc brake with floating brake caliper and brake disc Brake system Two independent brake circuits with ABS (antilock brake system) - Brembo/Bosch Brake discs - diameter front 300 mm Brake discs - diameter rear 240 mm Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X-Ring Steering head angle 63.4° Wheel base 1,570 mm Ground clearance (unloaded) 261 mm Seat height (unloaded) 880 mm Total fuel tank capacity approx. 20 l Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) Weight without fuel approx. 209.5 kg
