2013 KTM 990 Adventure Baja Edition
Key Features
Product Features
Description
There are many Adventure travel motorcycles. But when the asphalt comes to an end, it's the end of the adventure road for most of them. By contrast, thanks to its authentic offroad heritage, the 990 Adventure Baja can continue on. It features controllable V-Twin power, excellent suspension characteristic for on-road or offroad excursions, Dunlop 908RR tires and a host of PowerParts that make offroad Adventure riding easy. The 990 Adventure Baja: the most offroad-capable travel enduro in the world.
- Design: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 75° V-Twin arrangement, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 999 cm³ (60.96 cu in)
- Bore: 101 mm (3.98 in)
- Stroke: 62.4 mm (2.457 in)
- Performance: 84.5 kW (113.3 hp)
- Cold start device: Electric starter
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Engine lubrication: Dry sump lubrication system with two rotor pumps
- Primary transmission: 35:67
- Secondary drive ratio: 16:42
- Cooling: Water cooling, permanent circulation of coolant by water pump
- Clutch: Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated
- Ignition system: Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment
- Frame: Lattice frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing, powder-coated
- Fork: WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
- Shock absorber: WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC PA
- Suspension travel Front: 210 mm (8.27 in)
- Suspension travel Rear: 210 mm (8.27 in)
- Brake system Front: Double disk brake with floating brake calipers and brake discs
- Brake system Rear: Single disc brake with floating brake caliper and brake disc
- Brake system: Two separate brake circuits without ABS (antilock brake system)
- Brake discs - diameter Front: 300 mm (11.81 in)
- Brake discs - diameter Rear: 240 mm (9.45 in)
- Chain: 5/8 x 5/16” X-ring
- Steering head angle: 63.4°
- Wheelbase: 1,570 mm (61.81 in)
- Ground clearance, unloaded: 261 mm (10.28 in)
- Seat height, unloaded: 860 mm (33.86 in)
- Total fuel tank capacity, approx.: 20 l (5.3 US gal); Super unleaded (ROZ 95/RON 95/PON 91)
- Weight without fuel, approx.: 209.5 kg (461.9 lb.)
- Engine: The 990 Adventure Baja's water-cooled V-engine produces 115 hp – precisely the power you need on fast fire roads or in deep sand. The engine features powerful acceleration, superb performance and spontaneous throttle response.
- Cylinder Head: Aside from optimum combustion chamber design, the major factors behind the outstanding performance of the 990 Adventure Baja's V-twin with 75° cylinder angle are the state-of-the-art four-valve cylinder heads, each with flow-optimized ducts and two overhead camshafts.
- Crank drive / Pistons: Particularly lightweight pistons and connecting rods bestow the 990 Adventure Baja's V-twin engine with reduced reciprocating weight and a decidedly spontaneous responsiveness, underlining its extremely sporty engine characteristics.
- Engine Management: The electronic Keihin engine management system regulates the modern fuel injection system on the 990 Adventure Baja, focusing on optimum behavior under partial load and spontaneous responsiveness. In this way, KTM engineers were able to harmonize raw power with optimum rideability.
- Frame and Swingarm: The 990 Adventure Baja's tubular space frame made from chromoly steel tubing with a bolted-on, light alloy subframe only weighs 23 lbs, yet it provides exemplary torsional stiffness. The long swingarm with conical profiles contributes plenty of mechanical grip.
- Suspension Elements: Long travel suspension with a low seat height provides extremely capable suspension action in gnarly offroad terrain but also provides excellent stability and feedback on high speed asphalt transfer sections to the next offroad adventure. Thanks to multiple setting options, the upside-down telescopic fork and the directly connected shock absorber from WP Suspension allow full adjustment of the chassis and handling characteristics. The shock also features a hydraulic preload adjuster to make easy adjustments based on the additional cargo for your next Adventure.
- Brakes and Wheels: More than adequate deceleration is ensured on the Adventure Baja by Brembo® brakes featuring the very finest components, such as two floating 300 mm (11.81 in) front brake discs. Stable wire-spoked wheels with Dunlop 908RR tires designed for full offroad potential.
- Brakes: For true hardcore offroad enthusiasts – they want to control every aspect of the motorcycles characteristics and be prepared for whatever offroad terrain they encounter so ABS is not required. The rider uses their natural skills and the fullest capability of the bike to take their adventure to the next level.
- Wind Screen and Large Fuel Tank: The fairing on the Adventure Baja provides effective protection from the wind and weather and accommodates the clearly structured multi-function cockpit that supplies the rider with all essential information. The fuel tanks with a combined capacity of 5.2 gallons ensure a long useful working range.
- Seating Comfort: Along with offroad styling, the Adventure Baja's perfectly padded twin-level seat ensures firm contact with the ground for all riders and long-distance comfort for both rider and pillion, while also providing crystal-clear feedback for a quicker pace. The narrow V-Twin engine design and flat fuel tank surfaces ensure perfect leg contact for riding standing up in offroad conditions.
- Stowage Compartment, Electric Socket, Center Stand and Engine Guard: There is no shortage of details on the Adventure Baja that distinguish it as a genuine travel enduro: from the practical, easily operated center stand, the lockable stowage compartment between the tanks and the on-board electrical socket, to the robust engine guard, stable crash bars and hand guards.
- Crash Bars: In addition to the standard engine guard, should your offroad Adventure get really technical, the Baja is also equipped with orange powder-coated, extra-stable tubular crash bars, so that the bodywork is protected.
Engine
Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 75 deg. V-Twin arrangement |
Displacement | 999 cc (60.96 cu.in.) |
Bore and Stroke | 3.98 x 2.457 in. (101 x 62.4 mm) |
Cooling | Water cooling, permanent circulation of coolant by water pump |
Ignition | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment |
Chassis
Front Suspension | WP Suspension Upside Down 4860 MXMA PA; Travel: 8.27 in. (210 mm) |
Rear Suspension | WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC PA; Travel: 8.27 in. (210 mm) |
Front Brakes | Double disk brake with floating brake calipers and brake discs; Diameter: 11.81 in. (300 mm) |
Rear Brakes | Single disc brake with floating brake caliper and brake disc; Diameter: 9.45 in. (240 mm) |
Dimensions
Wheelbase | 61.81 in. (1,570 mm) |
Seat Height | 33.86 in. (860 mm) |
Fuel Capacity | 5.3 gal. (20 L) |
Dry Weight | 461.9 lb. (209.5 kg) |
Transmission
Transmission | 6-speed |
Final Drive | X-ring Chain: 5/8 x 5/16 in. |