2019 BMW S 1000RR vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 BMW S 1000RR 2019 BMW S 1000RR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
152 kW / 207 hp @ 13500 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h
Weight
Standard: 197 kg / 434.3 lbs with Race Package option 195.4 / 430.7 lbs with M Package option 193.5 kg / 426.6
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20192026
ColoursLight White/Lupin Blue Metallic/Racing Red-
Make ModelBMW S 1000RRKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Width (mm)826 mm-
Width (in.)32.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1438 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.6 inches-
Seat Height (mm)815 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.1 inches-
Length (mm)2050 mm-
Length (in.)80.7 inches-
Height (mm)1140 mm-
Height (in.)44.9 inches-
Seat Height824 mm / 32.4 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1441 mm / 56.7 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Length846 mm / 33.3 in (with mirrors)-
Width846 mm / 33.3 in (with mirrors)-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres-
Dry Weight (lbs.)395.7 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)208.0 kg195
Wet Weight (lbs.)458.6 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)179.5-
Fuel Capacity16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet WeightStandard: 197 kg / 434.3 lbs with Race Package option 195.4 / 430.7 lbs with M Package option 193.5 kg / 426.6195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Max Power152 kW / 207 hp @ 13500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio1.1086 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
CO2155.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection, variable intake pipe-
Bore x Stroke80 x 49.7 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.3:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop three-way catalytic converterEURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine ManagementBMS-OBosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption6.70 litres/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.11 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Fuel TypePremium (super plus) unleaded petrol, octane number 95-98 (RON) (knock control; rated output with 98 RON)-
Intake / Outlet Valve Diameter33.5/27.2-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Mixture ControlElectronic injection-
StarterElectric, 0.8 kWElectric
Throttle valve diameter48 mm / 1.9 in-
Valve Actuation / DriveValve activation via individual rocker arms and variable intake camshaft control system BMW ShiftCam-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 8 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchSelf-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping wet clutch, mechanically activatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive1.65242:76
Secondary Drive Ratio2.647-
Transmission / DriveConstant-mesh 6-speed gearbox6-Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Trail (mm)97 mm-
Trail (in.)3.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeAluminium composite bridge frame, self-supporting engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontUpside-down telescopic fork, slide tube diameter 45 mm, spring preload, compression and rebound stage adjustable, DDC option: damping electronically adjustableWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearAluminium underslung double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound stage, DDC option: damping electronically adjustableWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23.5°-
Steering Head Angle66.9°-
Trail93.9 mm / 3.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear117 mm / 4.6 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electronics
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC-
Electrical Systems
Alternator450 W-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part integral, disengageable)Standard
RimsDie-cast aluminium wheels-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
WheelsStandard: Die-cast aluminium wheels Forged aluminium wheels as part of Race Package option Carbon fibre wheels as part of M Package optionCast aluminium
Wheels - Front3.50 x 173.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear6.00 x 175.5 x 17