2007 KTM 990 Super Duke

KTM's 990 Super Duke arrived in 2007 as the brand's answer to the big-bore naked bike class, a street-focused machine built on the aggressive, upright ergonomics KTM had spent years refining off-road and on. This is a bike that rewards a confident, active riding style: the V-twin pulls hard through the midrange, the chassis is stiff and eager to change direction, and the whole package feels more like a stripped-down streetfighter than a comfortable all-day tourer. Owners describe it as a bike that demands attention on twisty roads but punishes complacency in traffic, thanks to a throttle response tuned for aggression rather than smoothness. The 2007 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2006 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. The typical buyer here is a rider stepping up from a middleweight standard or down from a sportbike, someone who wants V-twin character and orange-frame identity without chasing outright top speed. Collector interest in the 2007 KTM 990 Super Duke remains moderate, driven mostly by riders who want an analog, unfiltered naked bike before electronics took over the class.