| General |
| Comments | Power Steering | - |
| Year | 2011 | 2026 |
| Colours | Yellow, thunder grey, white/blue/red, light grey | - |
| Make Model | BMW S 1000RR | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 50.3 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 1,278 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 44.8 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,138 mm | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,056 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.3 inches | - |
| Length (in.) | 80.9 inches | - |
| Storage | Front Rack Capacity 100 lbs / 45.4 kg. Rear Rack Capacity 50 lbs / 22.7 kg. Towing Capacity 1,050 lbs / 476.3 kg | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 56.4 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,432 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 32.5 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 826 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 33.3 in. | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1422 mm / 56 in. | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1138 mm / 44.8 in. (excl. mirrors) | - |
| Length | 2056 mm / 80.9 in. | - |
| Width | 826 mm / 32.5 in. (incl. mirrors) | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 17.50 litres | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 204.0 kg | 195 |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 403.4 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.62 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 183 | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 449.7 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight | 183 kg / 403.4 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal. | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 204 kg / 449.7 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 299 km/h / 185.7 mp/h | - |
| Acceleration (100-140 km/h) | 3.3 sec | - |
| Acceleration (140-180 km/h) | 3.3 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-100 km/h) | 3.4 sec | - |
| Acceleration (60-140 km/h) | 6.7 sec | - |
| Braking (100 km/h - 0) | 41.5 m / 134.5 ft | - |
| Max Power | 143.9 kW / 193 hp @ 13000 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.6 lb-ft @ 9750 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 1.0406 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start 0-100 km | 3.1 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-140 km | 4.5 sec | - |
| Standing Start 0-200 km | 7.0 sec | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.2 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 80.0 x 49.7 mm | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 999.00 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.0 inches | - |
| CO2 | 132.2 CO | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.06 gallons | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 60.96 cubic 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 intake pipe injection/digital engine management including knock sensor (BMS-K-P) | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 80 x 49.7 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13:1 | 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 Lubrication | Dry sump | - |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel. 4-in-2-in-1. Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3. | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.70 litres/100 km (17.5 km/l or 41.27 mpg) | - |
| 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 |
| Throttle valve diameter | 48 mm | - |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 14 V / 10 Ah, maintenance-free | - |
| 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 | 1st 2.6471 / 2nd 2.091 / 3rd 1.727 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.261:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | Automatic CVT with EBS, Hi/Lo Range and Reverse. 2/4 WD + Diff Lock | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 254 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 10.0 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 96 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Trail (in.) | 3.8 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Bridge-type aluminium frame, load-bearing engine | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm Telescopic fork | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Cast aluminium double-strut swingarm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 23.9° | - |
| Seat | Removable Passenger Seat and Optional 3-in-1 Versatility | - |
| Steering Head Angle | 66.1° | - |
| Trail | 95.9 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.6 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 320 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 220 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 8.7 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc 1 piston calipers | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | Optional equipment BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partially integral, disengageable) | Standard |
| Rims | Cast aluminium | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | Cast alumiium | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17 | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | 6.00 x 17 | 5.5 x 17 |