2007 KTM 990 Super Duke Photo Gallery

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KTM's assault on European motorcycle manufacturing supremacy is being led into battle by the exciting 990 Super Duke and we put it to task at Streets of Willow. Check out what we thought of the KTM during our 2007 KTM Super Duke First Ride.

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2007 KTM 990 Super Duke - Wallpaper
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The original KTM streetbike was the Moser 100. They've been here before, only this time around the bikes are bigger, faster and better than ever before.
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There is still one more trick KTM street bike on the horizon. It is the RC8 Superbike and it is scheduled to be unleashed in Europe as early as 2008.
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2007 950 Supermoto
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2007 KTM 990 Adventure
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2007 KTM 990 Super Duke
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2007 KTM 990 Super Duke
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2007 KTM 690 Supermoto
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The improved 990 Super Duke's dash includes a digital speedo, analog tach, tripmeters, temp gauge, clock and assorted warning lights.
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2007 KTM 990 Super Duke's exhaust note lets riders know its ready to uncork from the moment it's fired up.
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Even the lettering of the Super Duke is sharp and angular.
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The undeniable leader of the Orange Army, the 2007 990 Super Duke.
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The industrial-looking Super Duke looks ready to burn the hills surrounding Willows to cinders.
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The rear suspension is a WP monoshock while an aluminum rear subframe supports the rider, passenger pegs, exhaust hangers and electronics.
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If KTM can manuever a foothold in the American market, it could take over as the king of the European manufacturers.
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Powerful 4-piston radial-mount mono-block calipers and huge 320mm floating dual discs keep the 999cc LC8 powerplant in check.
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Naked sport bike or streetfighter? - After being put through a few laps at Street of Willow we believe it has sporting traits and a fighting attitude to match.
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The 2007 KTM 990 Super Duke received a hearty thumbs up.
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MCUSA's Kenny Hutch throttled and thrashed the heck out of the Super Duke while trying to test the bike's trackl potential.
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The 2007 KTM 990 Super Duke will not be found on many superbike starting grids in the United States, but if you happen to line up next to one you had better be ready to rumble because it is right at home on the track.
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Even though it's not a pure sportbike, Hutch was able to obtain some gnarly lean angles on the capable Super Duke stealth fighter.
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Action pictures like this fail to do the wicked looking anthracite version of the 990 Super Duke justice, but the shot does show that stand grinding away on the tarmac.
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With its wide bars and light weight, it was easy for Hutch to snap through the turns during his 990 Super Duke test ride at Streets of Willow.
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A stealth fighter approach to the 990 Super Duke design has its high points. See how the lines blend together from this angle? It's like that from many angles.
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This stoppie demonstrates both the power and feel of the massive Brembo 320mm floating dual discs.
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He makes riding sideways wheelies look easy on the Super Duke don't he?
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The Super Duke's 4-piston radial-mount mono-block calipers and 320mm floating dual discs inspire confidence and handle any braking duties required during aggressive street riding.
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Cycle News test rider Steve Atlas lends a helping hand and chases Hutch down with a camera mounted to one of the 950 Supermoto test units.
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Hutch (foot down) tries valiantly to hang with two riders with about 10,000 laps combined at Street of Willow just so you can see some cool on-board battle footage of the Super Duke in action.
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The KTM Riding Experience rig will be heading your way soon. Make sure you take the opportunity to test ride one of these new KTM's - you'll thank us later.
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The Streets of Willow hosted what the people from KTM considers the most important press introduction to date.
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The Streets of Willow garage offered up some sweet lighting that uber-photographer Joe Bonnello took full advantage of.
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Everyone was all smiles once they swung a leg over the 2007 KTM 990 Super Duke. It's just damn fun to ride.
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The 2007 KTM 990 Super Duke is one of the most bad-ass looking streetfighters on the market today.
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