KTM 990 Super Duke suspension setup and specs

KTM 990 Super Duke, 2005 to 2006: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 855 mm (33.7 in) seat height, 135 mm of front suspension travel, 42 psi cold rear tire pressure, 186 kg (410 lb).

Model years covered: 2005, 2006 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by KTM.

2005–2006 KTM 990 Super Duke
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KTM 990 Super Duke

2005–2006 · naked · 999.8 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel135 mm (5.3 in)
Rear suspension travel160 mm (6.3 in)
Fork diameter48 mm (1.9 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up42 psi · 2.9 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1438 mm (56.6 in)
Rake24°
Trail103 mm (4.1 in)
Seat height855 mm (33.7 in)
Weight186 kg (410 lb) dry
Front brakeDual 320 mm floating discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper

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