| General |
| Year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Make Model | - | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 850 mm / 33.4 Single seat | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 193.5 kg | 195 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.49 US gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 193.5 kg / 426.5 lbs 188.5 kg / 415.5 lbs with full racing exhaust | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 174 kW / 237 hp @ 15500 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | - | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 48.4 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | Euro 5 | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | 4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes | - |
| Fuel Induction | Electronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies with aerodynamic valves. Variable length intake system | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Lubrication | - | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled slipper dry clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder. | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42 | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 36/15 2nd 34/17 3rd 33/19 4th 32/21 5th 30/22 6th 27/22 | - |
| Primary Drive | Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:1 | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | Six-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2 | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnesses | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | Fully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork with TiN treatment | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX 36 unit with hydraulic spring preload adjuster | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 24,5° | - |
| Seat | Single seat | - |
| Trail | 100 mm / 3.9 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electronics |
| Equipment / Features | Racing style handle grips, Chain guard, Carbon fiber front mudguard, Carbon fiber heatshield, Carbon fiber wings, Billet aluminum steering stem with bike number, High-flow air filter, Machined mirror block-off plates*, License plate mount removal plug*, Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Auto tyre calibration, Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED | - |
| Safety Equipment | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration | - |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | Last generation digital unit with 5in TFT colour display | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema, (M4.30) 4-piston callipers. Self bleeding master cylinder | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVO | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | Bosch Cornering ABS EVO | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | Marchesini three-spokes forged aluminum alloy | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | 3.50 x 17 in | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | 6.00 x 17 in | 5.5 x 17 |