| General |
| Year | 2009 | 2026 |
| Make Model | BMW K 1300 S | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1221 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Length | 2182 mm / 85.9 in | - |
| Width | 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. mirrors) | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 254 | 195 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 228 | - |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg / 503 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 254 kg / 550 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 276.6 km/h / 171.9 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 2.9 sec | - |
| Acceleration (100-140 km/h) | 3.2 sec | - |
| Acceleration (140-180 km/h) | 3.4 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-100 km/h) | 3.3 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | 6.5 sec | - |
| Max Power | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Standing Start 0-140 km/h | 4.3 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km/h | 7.8 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 11.0 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1298 cc / 79.2 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 |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in | 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 |
| Exhaust management | Fully controlled three-way catalyst | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 Litres/100 km 17.5 km/l / 41.2 US mpg | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | - |
| Lubrication | Dry sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V / 14AH, maintenance free | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.398 / 2nd 1.871 / 3rd 1.525 / 4th 1.296 / 5th 1.143 / 6th 1.015:1 | - |
| Primary Drive | - | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Steering Head Angle | 60.4º | - |
| Trail | 104.4 mm / 4.1 in | - |
| 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 |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | Three-phase alternator, 580W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 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 |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |