The KTM 990 Adventure R is backed up by the latest technologies in the business and is propelled by a 999 cc, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled engine. KTM has taken a narrow view of broadband adventure travel—just what you’d expect from a factory with 11 Dakar Rally wins. This 75-degree LC8 V-twin is more civilized than the one that earned Updated 11/03/2010: KTM has revealed today the official images on the new 990 Adventure Dakar. The 2011 limited edition Adventure “Dakar” breathes the spirit of the greatest raids of all times 9,911. Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID. Suspension travel/height and the bike's color scheme are different. I think 990 R's don't come with ABS but I could be wrong. There's a few more bits to swap out to bring a regular adventure up to the 'R' spec. I'd just by the R if you want more travel/height, unless you wanted ABS. The 998cc engine in the 990 Adventure was certainly no slouch, but with some of the competition now packing more than 120 horsepower, KTM whipped out its RC8 R superbike motor to serve as the . Chassis and Suspension. The 990 Adventure R's tubular space frame made from thin-walled chrome-molybdenum steel tubing with a bolted-on, light alloy subframe only weighs 10.5 kg, yet it impresses Oddometer: 55. Location: Italy - Sicily. Dear friends, I have just bought a 2010 990 adventure. I'm amazed by the high fuel consumption. I rode in the town below 4000 rpm for 140 km before to see the fuel warning light. I would need to share some experience with other 990 adv owners to understand if that is normal or my bike got some problem.

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