KTM 990 Adventure / Dakar / Baja (2011-2013)
LC8 engine
2011: 990 Adventure 30th Dakar Edition (blue bike with “Dakar” on the side), a limited version with more power, livery and some accessories. The seat is a bit flatter, which should put the rider a tad more forward than the standard 2012 shown in the Size estimator.
2012: 990 Adventure (blue bike) updated with the features of the Dakar.
2013: 990 Adventure Baja limited edition (white bike, no ABS) apparently only for the USA market, with some extras like bags and a GPS support, and i’m assuming the same updated engine, but couldn’t find a reliable source for this.
Dashboard picture of the previous model, but the functionality/layout should be the same.
Updated: 19 August 2025
Specifications and Features
| Length | 2261 mm (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Width | – |
| Height | 1450 mm (estimated) |
| Seat Height | 880 mm |
| Weight | – 225 kg wet (estimated) |
| Engine | 999 cc V-twin, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 113 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Power to weight ratio | 50 HP/100kg |
| Torque | 100 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Torque to weight ratio | 44 Nm/100kg |
| Transmission | – 6-speed, wet multi-plate hydraulic clutch |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 litres (dual tank, filled separately) |
| Suspension | – Front: 48 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable, 210 mm travel |
| Tyres | – Front: 90/90-21 (-53 cm) |
| Brakes | – Front: 300 mm floating discs, 2-piston floating calipers |
| Instruments | – Analogue tachometer, LCD display with speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip, ambient and engine temperature, clock |
| Other | – 12v socket on dash, centre stand, front storage compartment |
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