| Attribute | KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 × | Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2006 |
| Make | KTM | Honda |
| Model | KTM 990 Super Duke R | Honda VTR 1000 F FireStorm |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. Keihin | Carburettor. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 999 | 996 |
| Power (kw) | 94.9 | 76.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 102 | 93 |
| Bore (mm) | 101 | 98 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.4 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | - |
| Lubrication system | Pressure lubrication | - |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | WP USD | 41mm H.M.A.S. cartridge-type telescopic fork with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock | Pro-Link with gas-charged H.M.A.S. damper, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated. Aluminium 7020 subframe. | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 109 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 160 | 120 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 97 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 22.7 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,450 | 1,430 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 186 | 193 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5102 | 0.3953 |
| Seat height (mm) | 855 | 810 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 150 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2.5 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.5 | 19 |