Description
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KTM’s middleweight Duke was first released in 2005 with the company’s LC8 V-twin which was subsequently updated in 2007 and 2012. Through its evolution it gained in popularity and now Cycle World calls the 990 Super Duke one of the “Best Used Bikes”. Although many of KTM’s various sized Dukes maintained continuous production throughout the years, the 990 was put on ice back in 2012 before being resurrected in 2024.
Dubbed “The Sniper”, the bike has been modernized and is 96% new, per KTM. Gone is the V-twin, it’s been updated to a 947cc parallel-twin capable of 123hp and 76lb-ft of torque. The tubular steel trellis frame is stiffer with improved torsional rigidity, in part with help from the frame now running outside the swingarm. KTM claims the overall stiffness is up 15 percent.
Sporting a more aggressive look than its predecessors, it also features a state of the art electronics package consisting of an LED headlight with an advanced lighting system which automatically adjustments based on ambient conditions, five rider modes including Rain, Street, Sport, Performance, and Track, and a 5-inch TFT display which uses various illustrations depending on which setting is selected.
This example is VIN: VBKTV940XRM994173. The seller purchased the bike May 2024 from Gray Area KTM in Lane County, Oregon, and states, “It was used for development purposes for my race team. Runs strong, handles amazing, wheelies like a champ!”
The odometer shows 159 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “An oil change after each of the two track days it has done. No issues. Flawless, turn-key track day bike or race bike.”
Modifications:
The seller has provided the following list of upgrades on the bike:
– Rapidbike tuning (for premium pump gas)
– Full RP stainless racing exhaust system
– K-Tech TRDS-R forks and shock off Andy DiBrino’s MotoAmerica Super Hooligan KTM 890 Duke R
– Brembo Stylema front brake calipers upgrade
– Brembo MCS brake master
– Core Moto custom brake line kit with ABS deleted
– MotoMaster 320mm front brake rotors
– WP adjustable steering damper
– KTM PowerParts bellypan
– KTM PowerParts engine protection and brake lever guard
– Superlite Sprockets
– DID chain
– Custom Woodcraft left hand side bar switch setup
– ASV clutch lever
– Bagoros Performance radiator guard
– MG Biketec rearsets
– Custom number plate mounts
– KTM PowerParts carbon fiber passenger seat cover
– KTM PowerParts quick turn fuel cap.
Here is selection:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax slicks tires with date codes of 1623.
The sale includes one key and a fiberglass race seat.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“One of the fork caps has a scratch on it and the adjusters show some normal wear and tear from tuning the suspension. There is also a small knick on the carbon passenger seat cover.”
Currently located in Tualatin, Oregon, this KTM is offered on a MSO only. Have any 990 Duke stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
