Naked Motorcycles
2005KTM 990 Super Duke Black
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The 2005 KTM 990 Super Duke Black is a aggressive naked bike designed for experienced riders seeking raw performance and sharp handling. Its potent 999cc V-twin engine delivers 118 horsepower with commanding torque, making it best known for combining Austrian engineering with visceral street-riding dynamics and uncompromising attitude.
- Capacity
- 999.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 184.0 kg
- Seat height
- 855 mm
- Power
- 118.0 HP (86.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as an aggressive naked streetfighter, it excels at spirited backroad blasts, twisty canyon carving, and confident city riding.
- Built for
- Raw, muscular, and characterful, this KTM V2 naked delivers visceral throttle response and a rowdy, mechanical soul that rewards an involved, active riding style.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right bike for riders seeking plush long-distance comfort, pillion-friendly touring, or any genuine off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 999.0 ccm
- Power
- 118.0 HP (86.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Torque
- 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6413 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 62.4 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Kokusan digital 4K-3A
- Lubrication system
- Pressure lubrication
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1438 mm
- Overall width
- 990 mm
- Overall height
- 990 mm
- Seat height
- 855 mm
- Dry weight
- 184.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Chromium-molybdenum, powder-coated
- Front suspension
- WP-USD 48 mm (1.89´)
- Rear suspension
- WP - Monoshock
- Rear wheel travel
- 335 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 23.5°
- Trail
- 103 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
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 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Dry weight | 184 kg | 184 kg |
| Seat height | 855 mm | 855 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 15 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM 990 Super Duke Black?
The 2005 KTM 990 Super Duke Black has a Capacity of 999.0 ccm (60.96 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 990 Super Duke Black have?
The 2005 KTM 990 Super Duke Black has a Power of 118.0 HP (86.8 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the KTM 990 Super Duke Black have?
The 2005 KTM 990 Super Duke Black has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM 990 Super Duke Black?
The 2005 KTM 990 Super Duke Black has a Torque of 100.0 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs).
How much does the KTM 990 Super Duke Black weigh?
The 2005 KTM 990 Super Duke Black has a Dry weight of 184.0 kg (405.7 pounds).
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