Comparison of Buell XB9R Firebolt and KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009

Attribute	KTM 990 Super Duke R 2009 ×	Buell XB9R Firebolt ×
General
Production from (year)	2009	2002
Make	KTM	Buell
Model	KTM 990 Super Duke R	Buell XB9R Firebolt
Category	Naked bike	Sport
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	2
Fuel system	Injection. Keihin	Injection
Displacement (cm³)	999	984
Power (kw)	94.9	67.2
Cooling system	Liquid	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Belt
Torque (Nm)	102	92.2
Bore (mm)	101	88.9
Stroke (mm)	62.4	79.4
Gearbox	6-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	-
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically	-
Lubrication system	Pressure lubrication	-
Compression	11.5:1	10.0:1
Exhaust system	Stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter	-
Chassis
Front suspension	WP USD	-
Rear suspension	WP monoshock	-
Front brakes	Double disc. 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Brembo single-piston floating caliper	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	240	230
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	119
Rear wheel travel (mm)	160	127
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	22.7	-
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	orange/gray/white	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,450	1,321
Dry weight (kg)	186	175
Power/weight ratio	0.5102	0.384
Seat height (mm)	855	775
Ground clearance (mm)	150	127
Performance
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	2.5	-
Fuel capacity (l)	18.5	14