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KTM 990 Adventure S

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Manufacturer	KTM
Model	990 Adventure S
Price	8,500
Top Speed	123mph
Insurance Group	13
Engine Size	999cc
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, twin cylinder, four-stroke V 75 degrees
Compression Ratio	11.5 : 1
BH Power	96bhp
Torque	95Nm
Gears	6
Seat Hight	915mm
Ground Clearance	316mm
Fuel Capacity	22 Litres
Dry Weight	199kg
Front Suspension	WP USD 48mm
Rear Suspension	Monoshock with hydraulic spring preload
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre Size	150/70 - 18
Brakes Front	Two x twin piston, floating caliper, two x floating disc breaks 300mm
Brakes Rear	Single piston, floating caliper, two floating disc brakes 240mm

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Average user rating from: 3 user(s)

Overall rating:		8.1
As a Long Distance Tourer:		6.3 (3)
Off Road Capability:		8.3 (3)
Around Town:		7.3 (3)
Additional Equipment Availability:		8.7 (3)
Reliability:		7.0 (3)
Handling:		10.0 (3)
Engine:		10.0 (3)
Value for Money:		7.0 (3)

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KTM 990 Adventure S 2007

Overall rating:		9.1
As a Long Distance Tourer:		8.0
Off Road Capability:		9.0
Around Town:		8.0
Additional Equipment Availability:		8.0
Reliability:		10.0
Handling:		10.0
Engine:		10.0
Value for Money:		10.0

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Reviewed by RobSK
April 12, 2012
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The only multi cylinder "adventure bike" with real off road capability.

Superb A and B roads bike, great engine and handling.

From two up around Spain, to UK trail riding and rallies, never missed a beat!

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Time owned	3 years
I liked	Everything. Good handling at most speeds. Brilliant engine that revs forever. Reliable with excellent build quality. Superb looks and pedigree.
I Disliked	Weight over front wheel ( off road only)
Would you buy again	Maybe
In one line	Still the best looking adventure bike and so capable off road.
Grin Factor (0=crap 10=I loved it)	10

2008 KTM 990 Adventure

Overall rating:		8.8
As a Long Distance Tourer:		6.0
Off Road Capability:		8.0
Around Town:		8.0
Additional Equipment Availability:		10.0
Reliability:		9.0
Handling:		10.0
Engine:		10.0
Value for Money:		9.0

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Reviewed by Gary Richardson
March 15, 2011

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Had problems with emission system at first,with after market products it runs great. Service is does not exist in my area and online help is zero. The bike is the best handling bike in its class and runs real good.With a little wrench turning and research,who needs factory service.

Not The Most Reliable......

Overall rating:		6.4
As a Long Distance Tourer:		5.0
Off Road Capability:		8.0
Around Town:		6.0
Additional Equipment Availability:		8.0
Reliability:		2.0
Handling:		10.0
Engine:		10.0
Value for Money:		2.0

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Reviewed by Mark
February 06, 2011

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Uncomfortable seat - even with a gel replacement
Good off road, but a bit daunting due to it's size
Good round town from the commanding view but still very tall
Lots of extras available
Not reliable at all, mine slowly went through all the list of faults up to and including including head gaskets
Brilliant handling given that it has off road tyres and wheels
Engine brilliant (when it's running)

All in all a great bike when it runs, but bikes this unreliable died out in the 60's and 70's - I sold it 4 years ago and bought an 1150 GS which has neve missed a beat......

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We arrive in a wet and miserable UK

We have now ridden 34,000 kilometers on our KTM 990 Aventures from the southern tip of Africa, through Africa, Middle east and Europe and now arrived in the UK. We enjoyed riding through Wales and Derbyshire, but very very wet. We saw some bike in Mattlock Bath this weekend. We will miss the HU gathering in Ripley as we have interviews and visa appointments in London for our final leg to South East Asia and into China. The KTMs have been absolutely awesome... a joy to ride.

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