KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 vs. Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

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Technical Specifications KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 compared to Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009
Yamaha R1 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore101 mmBore78 mm
Engine powerEngine power132 HPEngine power182 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.7
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement999 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height865 mmSeat Height835 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight186 kgDry Weight206 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18 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.

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Super Duke R vs Yamaha R1

Price KTM 990 Super Duke R

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Price Yamaha R1

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