2021 BMW S 1000XR vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 BMW S 1000XR 2021 BMW S 1000XR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm
Top Speed
200.0 km/h
Weight
498.2 pounds
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
CommentsRiding Modes Pro (incl. HSC Pro, MSR, ABS Pro and DTC). Integrated Pannier Holders.-
Year20212026
ColoursLight White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Racing Red/White Aluminum, Ice Grey-
Make ModelBMW S 1000XRKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Height (in.)55.6 inches-
Height (mm)1411 mm-
Length (in.)91.9 inches-
Length (mm)2333 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)790 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)838 mm-
StorageStorage compartment underneath seat-
Wheelbase (in.)60.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1548 mm-
Width (in.)36.1 inches-
Width (mm)917 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.0 inches-
Seat Height840 mm / 33.0 in - 790 mm / 31.1 with optional lowered suspension845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1522 mm / 59.9 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height411 mm / 55.5 in-
Length2333 mm / 91.8 in-
Width917 mm / 36.1-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)226.0 kg195
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Wet Weight (lbs.)498.2 pounds-
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight226 kg / 498 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Max Power121 kW / 165 hp @ 11000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 84 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
CO2147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake/outlet mm 33.5/27.2Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic Injection-
Bore x Stroke80 x 49.7 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid/oil cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converter - EURO5EURO 5+
Engine ManagementElectronic intake pipe injectionBosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Mixture ControlElectronic injection, throttle valve 48 mm-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcingPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain drive, 17/45Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th. 1.476 5th 1.304 lth. 1.167-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain 17/4542:76
Primary Drive Ratios1.652-
Transmission / DriveSix-speed synchromesh gearbox with spur gears6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)4.6 inches-
Trail (mm)116 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 TypeAluminum composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front45mm Upside-down telescopic fork electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearAluminium double-sided swing-arm, central spring strut, electronic preload adjuster, electronic self-adjusting rebound/compression damping (Dynamic ESA)WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.9°-
Steering Head Angle65.1°-
Trail116 mm / 4.6 in-
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electronics
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC-
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED lights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm floating discs, radial four-piston fixed calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc brake, twin-piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Race ABS, partially integralStandard
RimsCast Aluminium-
Rims - Front3.50 x 17-
Rims - Rear6.00 x 17-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/55 ZR 17180/55-ZR 17
WheelsCast aluminum wheelsCast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17