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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;On-Off Road</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$14,398.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Liquid</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;8</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;11.5:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;90/90 R21</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;61.8 / 1570</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5.8 / 22</td>
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		<h5>Great bike</h5>
		<div class="date">By txtran(Owner),  Nov. 23, 2008</div>
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		Revy motor. Linear power. Great Mid range torque. Feels like a race everytime you get on it, city or country... which is a good or bad thing depending on your needs. Very confident off road and more than capable on. Just get a new seat and you're good to go. Also, try and remember it's 500 motorcycl<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">e when you're doing 75-100 miles per hour off road. :)</span>
		
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		<h5>Hot throttle</h5>
		<div class="date">By Derrick  Holmes(Owner),  Jul. 28, 2009</div>
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		I have just purchased a new 2008 990 Adventure.Took it off road and was surprised at the throttle response.Does anyone know of a way to calm it down?When you inadvertantly tweak the throttle going over a rough surface it can get out of shape due to the fierce throttle response.Other than that,a seri<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">ously impressive motorcycle.</span>
		
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2008 KTM 990 Adventure LC8

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2008 KTM 990 Adventure LC8 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2008 KTM 990 Adventure LC8. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2008 KTM 990 Adventure LC8 use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this bike to other On-Off Road motorcycles.To view more specifications, visit our Detailed Specifications.

2008 KTM 990 Adventure LC8 Specifications

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Model Type	On-Off Road
BASE MSRP(US)	$14,398.00
Warranty	12
Insurance
Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Premium
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	90/90 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	150/70 R18
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	61.8 / 1570
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5.8 / 22

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By Derrick Holmes(Owner), Jul. 28, 2009

I have just purchased a new 2008 990 Adventure.Took it off road and was surprised at the throttle response.Does anyone know of a way to calm it down?When you inadvertantly tweak the throttle going over a rough surface it can get out of shape due to the fierce throttle response.Other than that,a seri... Read Full Review