KTM 640 Adventure

A chronicle of experiences with my 2002 KTM 640 Adventure

17 July 2011

A little riding today...

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05 July 2011

4th of July

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the bike

the bike
"...Wherever in the world strange continents, lonely desert expanses or wild jungle trails are explored - the KTM 640 Adventure is the ultimate, single-cylinder travel motorcycle. Directly descended from successful rally racing bikes, it is characterized by its low weight, agile chassis with long suspension travel and a robust LC4 engine..."

specs

Engine Type: 625 cc, 4 Stroke - Liquid Cooled - Single
Top Speed: 110mph
Bore/Stroke: 101 mm x 78 mm
Valves: 4 valves/cylinder
Induction: Mikuni BST 40
Horsepower: 49 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 38.4 ft. lbs@5500 rpm
Ignition: Kokusan Electronic / kick & electric
Transmission: 5 speed
Chain Drive
Front Suspension: 48mm inverted, 270mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension: WP monoshock, 310mm wheel travel
Tire: Front: 90/90-21
Rear: 130/80-18
Brakes: Front: single 300 mm disc with 2-piston calipers
Brakes: Rear: single 220 mm disc with 1-piston calipers
Seat Height: 37.6 inches
Wheelbase: 59.4 inches
Fuel Capacity: 28 l (7.4 Gal)
Dry Weight: 154 kg (339.5 pounds)


word

"...KTM Adventure bikes with the LC4 Engine (Adventure 640, 640R, Rally 660) have won every Dakar Race since 2001..."

bike links

  • Adventure Rider
  • KTM Talk

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