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2008 KTM 990 Adventure LC8

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2008 KTM 990 Adventure LC8 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)  $14,398.00
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  LC8
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  98 / 73.1
Horsepower RPM  8500
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  70.1 / 95
Torque RPM  6500
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  101 / 3.98
Stroke (mm/in)  62.4 / 2.46
Displacement (cc/ci)  999 / 61
Compression Ratio  11.5:1
Starter  Electric
Battery Amp Hour  11
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Ram Air Induction  No
Fuel Type  Gas
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Final Drive Ratio  2.47
Wheels & Tires:  
Front Wheel Width (in)  2.2
Rear Wheel Width (in)  4.3
Front Tire Width  90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Wheel Diameter  21
Rear Tire Width  150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Rear Wheel Diameter  18
Front Tire (Full Spec)  90/90 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  150/70 R18
Brakes:  
Brake Brand Name  Brembo®
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.8 / 300
Front Caliper Pistons  2
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  9.5 / 240
Rear Caliper Pistons  1
Anti-Lock Brakes  Standard
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)  8.3 / 210
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Front Suspension Brand Name  WP
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  8.3 / 210
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  61.8 / 1570
Rake (degrees)  26.6
Trail (in/mm)  4.7 / 119
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  10.3 / 261
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  438.7 / 199
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5.8 / 22
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.28
Horsepower To Weight (hp)  0.22
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  33.9 / 860
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Chromium Molybdenum
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  Yes
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Light Guard  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Plastic
Rear Fender Material  Plastic
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Center / Kick
Lower Fairing  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Upper Fairing  Standard
Skid Plate  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Trip Computer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type  Light
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  On-Off Road
Manufacturer Country  Austria
MIC Model Segment  DUAL Over 250cc
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  Yes
Windshield Lowers  No
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Height  Mid
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lockable Storage  Standard
Rear Rack  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Convenience:  
Handlebar Lock  Standard

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