2009KTM 990 Super Duke

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The 2009 KTM 990 Super Duke is a aggressive naked bike designed for experienced riders seeking raw performance and sharp handling. Its potent 999cc V-twin engine delivers 118 horsepower and responsive character through modern fuel injection, making it renowned for combining street-focused aggression with genuine sportbike capability and demanding rideability.

Capacity: 999.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 186.0 kg
Seat height: 855 mm
Power: 118.0 HP (86.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM

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What’s new for the 2009 KTM 990 Super Duke

vs the 2008

Spec	2008	2009
Front brakes	Double disc	Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper

Other years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail15%

Cornering92%

City riding70%

Daily riding65%

Touring45%

Two-up40%

Track75%

Best for: Built primarily as a street-oriented naked brawler for fast backroad blasts and spirited cornering rather than long-distance cruising.
Built for: Aggressive, torquey, and razor-sharp, with a raw big-twin character that rewards an active, engaged riding style.
Not ideal for: Not ideal for riders seeking plush touring comfort, wind protection, or any serious off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 855mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2009 KTM 990 Super Duke, with a relaxed knee angle of around 135 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 999.0 ccm
Power: 118.0 HP (86.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM
EPA Certificate No.: 9KTXC1.15SPR-004-R01
EPA CO Emissions: 8.3 CO g/km
Torque: 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.6344 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 62.4 mm
Compression: 11.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: 2 X keihin
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Lubrication system: Pressure lubrication

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

Performance

0-60 mph: 3.20 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 3.40 seconds

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1450 mm
Seat height: 855 mm
Dry weight: 186.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.50 litres
Ground clearance: 150 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Aluminium 7020 subframe.
Front suspension: WP USD
Rear suspension: WP monoshock
Front wheel travel: 135 mm
Rear wheel travel: 160 mm
Rake (fork angle): 23.9°
Trail: 101 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Black, white, orange
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Capacity	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc	999 cc
Dry weight	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg	186 kg
Seat height	850 mm	855 mm	855 mm	850 mm	850 mm
Fuel capacity	18.5 L	18.5 L	18.5 L	18.5 L	18.5 L