| General |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Make Model | BMW M 1000RR | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | - | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1457 mm / 57.3 | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1228 mm / 43.3 in | - |
| Length | 2085 mm / 82.1 in | - |
| Width | 899 mm / 35.3 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 171 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 194 | 195 |
| Dry Weight | 171 kg / 377 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 194 kg / 427.7 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 160 kW / 214 hp @ 14500 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 113 Nm / 83 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 titanium valves per cylinder and BMW ShiftCam | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 49.7 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/Water/Oil cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, EU-5 | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Fuel Induction | - | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Mixture Control | Electronic injection, variable intake pipe | - |
| Starter | Electric, 0.8 kW | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain 525 17/46 | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st: 2.647 / 2nd: 2.091 / 3rd: 1.727 / 4th: 1.500 / 5th: 1.360 / 1.261 | - |
| Primary Drive | - | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type frame, cast aluminium, load-bearing engine | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 45mm Upside-down telescopic fork, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 24° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | 66.4° | - |
| Trail | 865 mm / 32.7 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 118 mm / 4.6 in | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | BMW Motorrad DTC | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | M 2x 320mm discs, M Brake 4-piston fixed caliper | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | M single 220 mm disk, 2-piston fixed caliper | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part integral), modes to select | Standard |
| ABS Pro | ABS Pro settings for RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC mode, no ABS Pro in RACE and Race Pro 1-3 mode | - |
| Rims - Front | 3.50 x 17 | - |
| Rims - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 200/55 ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | M Carbon wheels | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |