| General |
| Comments | Switchable ABS. | - |
| Year | 2017 | 2026 |
| Colours | Grey, Racing Red/Black Storm Metallic, Red/blue/white | - |
| Make Model | BMW S 1000R | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 845 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 33.3 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,439 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 56.7 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 814 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.0 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,057 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 81.0 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,138 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 44.8 inches | - |
| Seat Height | - | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1228 mm / 48.3 in | - |
| Length | 2057 mm / 81.0 in | - |
| Width | 845 mm / 33.3 in (incl. mirrors) | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 178 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 392.4 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 17.50 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 205.0 kg | 195 |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 451.9 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.62 gallons | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.8989 HP/kg | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.00 litres | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 80.0 x 49.7 mm | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.06 gallons | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.0 inches | - |
| Displacement | 999 cc / 60.9 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 injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 49.7 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | Two regulated three-way catalytic converters, EU-3 | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection, digital motor electronics BMS-KP | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Intake / Outlet Valve Diameter | 33.5 mm / 27.2 mm | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiple disc antihopping clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain 17/45 | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gear Ratios | Ist 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.5 5th 1.36 6th 1.261 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | Chain 17/45 | 42:76 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.652 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | 3.9 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 99 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 120 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Construction type aluminium bridge frame, enqine self-supporting | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | Upside-down fork, stanchion diameter 46 mm, adjustable for bump and rebound SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Aluminium double-strut swingarm with central spring strut, adjustable rebound, SA DDC: electronically adjustable damping | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 24.8° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | 65.4° | - |
| Trail | 813 mm / 32.0 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Electrical System | Alternator W 350 Battery V/Ah 12/9, maintenance-free (with DWA 12/10) Headlight W low beam 1 x H 7/55 W high beam 1 x H 7/55 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 220 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 8.7 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 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 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | Optional equipment BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partially integral, disengageable) | Standard |
| Rims | Cast aluminium wheels | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheel Caster | 98.5 mm / 3.88 in | - |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17 | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | 5.5 x 17 |