KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

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Overview - KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009
KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore105 mm
Engine powerEngine power132 HPEngine power175 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio13.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,425 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height865 mmSeat Height805 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight186 kgDry Weight184 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity16.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

Engine, chassis and brakes mastered the tough test in the race perfectly. The world press was convinced and is now reporting around the globe about a race on a racing motorbike that is actually a normal road bike with registration, warranty and number plate.

Powerful engine

plenty of power

positive handling

sophisticated design

adjustment options

braking system.

Chassis is not suitable for beginners

visually remains the same.

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2012

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Super Duke R vs KTM 1190 RC8 R

Price KTM 990 Super Duke R

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Price KTM 1190 RC8 R

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