2021 BMW F 900XR vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW F 900XR 2021 BMW F 900XR

Sport

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
199.6 km/h
Weight
482.8 pounds
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2026
ColoursRacing Red, Light White, galvanic Gold metallic-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Width (in.)33.9 inches-
Height (in.)55.9 inches-
Height (mm)1420 mm-
Length (in.)85.0 inches-
Length (mm)2160 mm-
Width (mm)860 mm-
Seat Height (mm)710 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)29.1 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)740 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)60.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1524 mm-
Seat Height (in.)28.0 inches-
Seat Height-845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase-1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)219.0 kg195
Fuel Capacity (l)15.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.10 US gallons-
Wet Weight (lbs.)482.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity-15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.0 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)199.6 km/h-
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque92.0 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 67.9 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions">RPM103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.92 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.4 x 3.0 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)86.0 x 77.0 mm-
CO297.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)895.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)54.61 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.50 litres-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.1:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5EURO 5+
Engine LubricationDry sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)105 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)172 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)6.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)172 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.8 inches-
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, steel shell constructionChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontUpside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mmWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearCast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustableWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake29.5°-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlamps-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front3.50-17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17