| General |
| Year | 2020 | 2026 |
| Colours | Racing Red uni/White Aluminium metallic matt, Ice Grey uni | - |
| Make Model | BMW S 1000XR | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Height (in.) | 55.6 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 917 mm | - |
| Height (mm) | 1411 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 91.9 inches | - |
| Width (in.) | 36.1 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1548 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 60.9 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2333 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 33.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 840 mm | - |
| Storage | Storage compartment underneath seat | - |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.0 in | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1552 mm / 61.1 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Length | 2333 mm / 91.8 in | - |
| Width | 850 mm / 33.4 in with mirrors | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 498.2 pounds | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 226.0 kg | 195 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 20.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.28 US gallons | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 451.9 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 205 | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 226 kg / 498 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 200.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 124.3 mph | - |
| Max Power | 121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 114 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.7915 HP/kg | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 60.96 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 999.0 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.0 inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 80.0 x 49.7 mm | - |
| CO2 | 143.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 4.00 litres | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 1.06 US gallons | - |
| Displacement | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single rocker arms , 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2 | 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 | 12.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | BMS-X | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.20 litres/100 km (16.1 km/l or 37.94 mpg) | - |
| Fuel Induction | - | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Mixture Control | Electronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Self-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping wet clutch, mechanically activated | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 lth. 1.167 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | Chain 17/45 | 42:76 |
| Primary Drive Ratios | 1.652 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 2.647 | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | 4.6 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 117 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 5.9 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 150 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.9 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 150 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Construction type aluminium perimeter frame, engine self-supporting | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm Upside-down telescopic fork, slide tube, Dynamic ESA, damping electronically adjustable | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Aluminium underslung double-sided swinging arm with central spring strut, Dynamic ESA, damping electronically adjustable | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 25.5° | - |
| Steering Head Angle | 64.5° | - |
| Trail | 116 mm / 4.6 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | BMW Motorrad DTC | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Electrical System | Alternator W 493 Battery V/Ah 12 / 9, maintenance-free Headlamp W LED low beam twin headlamp with projection module LED high beam with projection module Starter kW 0.8 | - |
| Lighting system | LED lights | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2X 320mm discs floating, radial 4-piston fixed calipers | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro | Standard |
| Rims | Cast Aluminium | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |