KTM 990 Adventure R Dakar (2011) vs Honda Shadow Sabre (2007-09)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | Honda |
| Model: | 990 Adventure R Dakar | Shadow Sabre |
| Years: | 2011 | 2007-09 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1099 cc / 67.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 62.4mm | 87.5 x 91.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5;1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS | 2 x 36 mm Keihin carbs. |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Solid-state digital - two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 116 hp / 85 kW @ 9000 pm | 67 hp / 49 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft. @ 2700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm WP USD forks | 41mm stanchions, 160mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension: | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload | Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 100mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers | Single 315mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 120/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 -R18 | 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1570 mm / 61.8 in | 1640 mm / 64.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 905 mm / 35.6 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 301 mm / 11.85 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 207 kg / 456.34 lbs | 261.0 kg / 575.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |