2023 BMW S 1000XR vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW S 1000XR 2023 BMW S 1000XR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph
Weight
493.0 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.-
Year-2026
ColoursLight White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red, Racing Red, Triple Black-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Warranty3-years or 36,000 miles warranty-
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)31.1 inches-
Length (mm)2333 mm-
Length (in.)91.9 inches-
Height (mm)1411 mm-
Height (in.)55.6 inches-
Width (mm)917 mm-
Width (in.)36.1 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1522 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)59.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)790 mm-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.)33.0 inches-
StorageStorage compartment underneath seat-
Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm)838 mm-
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1522 mm / 59.9 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1411 mm / 55.6 in.-
Length2333 mm / 91.9 in.-
Width917 mm / 36.1 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (Quarts)3.7 US quarts-
Oil Capacity (l)3.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (l)20.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.28 US gallons-
Wet Weight (lbs.)493.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)223.6 kg195
Fuel Capacity20.00 litres / 5.28 US gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Coolant Capacity3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)-
Wet Weight223.6 kg / 493.0 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph-
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 9250 Revolutions"103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
CO2147.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsRegulated three-way catalytic converterEURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption6.36 litres/100 km (15.7 km/l or 36.98 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Idle Speed1270 +/- 50 RPM-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugNGK LMAR9D-J-
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutch, self-reinforcingPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain drive, 17/4542:76
Sprocket17/45 (front/rear)-
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Fork Tube Size (mm)46 mm-
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.8 inches-
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 TypeAluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, 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°-
Trail116 mm / 4.6 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front150 mm / 5.9 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in.134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED lights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston fixed calipers.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Twin piston floating disc.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
RimsCast aluminum wheels-
Tyre Pressure - Front36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17