| General |
| Year | 2007 - 08 | 2026 |
| Make Model | BMW K 1200S | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,571 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 61.9 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.3 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,182 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 85.9 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in. | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | - | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.02 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 500.4 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 227 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 195 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 19.00 litres | - |
| Dry Weight | 248 kg / 547 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 286 km/h / 178 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 3.0 sec | - |
| Max Power | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 129 Nm / 13.2 kgf-m / 95.4 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.7357 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-150 km/h | 5.1 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | 8.4 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.7 sec / 209 km/h / 130 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 70.60 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1157.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 79.0 x 59.0 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.3 inches | - |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Displacement | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 X 59 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100 km / 15 km/l / 35.3 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Injection | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Ignition | Electronic | - |
| Lubrication | - | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, wet, multi-disc | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | - | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridging frame, die-cast aluminium, load bearing engine | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 115 mm / 4.5 in. | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 135 mm / 5.3 in. | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 10.4 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 265 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50-17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |