Vyrus 985 C3 V4 vs KTM 990 Superduke Orange (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vyrus 985 C3 V4stacks up against the KTM 990 Superduke Orange. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVyrus 985 C3 V4KTM 990 Superduke Orange
Model year20092006
Price
Engine999 cc999 cc
Horsepower150 hp118 hp
Torque100 Nm
Weight157 kg184 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4 piston caliperDouble disc
Rear brakesDouble disc. 2 pistonSingle disc
Tires120/75-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-17

Vyrus 985 C3 V4 vs KTM 990 Superduke Orange — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vyrus 985 C3 V4 and the KTM 990 Superduke Orange usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vyrus 985 C3 V4 brings 150 hp in a 157 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: