KTM 990 Superduke Black vs KTM 990 Superduke Orange (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 990 Superduke Blackstacks up against the KTM 990 Superduke Orange. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 990 Superduke BlackKTM 990 Superduke Orange
Model year20062006
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower118 hp118 hp
Torque100 Nm100 Nm
Weight184 kg184 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-17

KTM 990 Superduke Black vs KTM 990 Superduke Orange — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 990 Superduke Black and the KTM 990 Superduke Orange usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 990 Superduke Black brings 118 hp in a 184 kg package, while the KTM 990 Superduke Orange counters with 118 hp at 184 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: