KTM 990 Super Duke (2009) vs KTM 990 Super Duke R (2011) vs Kawasaki KLX 250S (2011-12) vs Suzuki Boulevard C50T (2017-18)
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| Make: | KTM | KTM | Kawasaki | Suzuki |
| Model: | 990 Super Duke | 990 Super Duke R | KLX 250S | Boulevard C50T |
| Years: | 2009 | 2011 | 2011-12 | 2017-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin |
| Capacity: | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 805cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 62.4mm | 101 x 62.4mm | 72 х 61.2 mm | 83 x 74.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling, | Liquid cooling, | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection / electric | Electronic fuel injection / electric | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Mikuni BDSR34 |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Digital CDI | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 88 kW / 120 hp @ 9000 rpm | 130.hp / 96.9 kW @ 10000 rpm | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm | 39 kW / 52 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 100 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 101.7 Nm / 75.0 ft.lb @ 8000 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 69 Nm / 7.04 kgf-m / 51 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm WP Upside down adjustable | 48mm WP USD adjustable | 43 mm Inverted cartridge fork with 16-Way compression damping adjustment | Telescopic forks, coil spring oil damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 285 mm / 11.2 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | WP shock, fully adjustable | WP shock, fully adjustable | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable preload, 16-Way compression and Rebound damping adjustment | Link-type single shock, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 80/100-21 | 130/90-16M/C 67H, tube type |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 100/100-18 | 170/80-15M/C 77H, tube type |
| Rake: | 24° | 22.7° | 25.5° | 33° |
| Trail: | 103 mm / 4.0 in | 93.9 mm / 3.69 in | 74mm / 2.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1438 mm / 56.6 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1655 mm / 65.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 855 mm / 33.6 in | 865 mm / 34.06 in | 883 mm / 34.8 in | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 165 mm / 6.4 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 285 mm / 11.2 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.5 Litres / 4.8 gal | 18.5 Litres / 4.8 gal | 7.2 Litres / 2.0 US gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal |