2023 BMW F 900XR vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW F 900XR 2023 BMW F 900XR

Sport

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
199.6 km/h / 124.0 mph
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
CommentsRiding modes Rain/Road. ASC. Windshield adjustment.-
Year-2026
ColoursRacing Blue Metallic, Light White, Triple Black-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
WarrantyUp to 3-years or 36,000 miles-
Dimensions
Height (mm)1420 mm-
Height (in.)55.9 inches-
Width (mm)860 mm-
Width (in.)33.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1521 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.9 inches-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)870 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)34.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)775 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.5 inches-
Length (mm)2160 mm-
Length (in.)85.0 inches-
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1521 mm / 59.9 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in.-
Length2160 mm / 85.0 in.-
Width860 mm / 33.9 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)3.00 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)482.8 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)219.0 kg195
Fuel Capacity (l)15.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.10 US gallons-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)3.17 US quarts-
Fuel Capacity15.50 litres / 4.10 US gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight219.0 kg / 482.8 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)199.6 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.0 mph-
Top Speed199.6 km/h / 124.0 mph-
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque92.2 Nm (9.4 kgf-m or 68.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 Revolutions"103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.4 x 3.0 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)86.0 x 77.0 mm-
Fuel Reserve (l)3.50 litres-
Displacement (cc)895.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)54.61 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.92 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
CO297.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
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 Euro 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
Fuel Reserve3.50 litres / 0.92 US gallons-
Idle Speed1250 +/- 50 RPM-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugNGK LMAR8J-9E-
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
Sprocket17/44 (front/rear)-
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Fork Tube Size (mm)43 mm-
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.7 inches-
Trail (in.)4.1 inches-
Trail (mm)105 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)6.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)170 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)6.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)172 mm-
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°-
Trail105 mm / 4.1 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.7 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear172 mm / 6.8 in.134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation6.5” TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity-
Lighting systemLED headlamps-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4-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
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
RimsCast aluminum wheels-
Tyre Pressure - Front36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17