| General |
| Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 / SE / KRT | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1374 mm / 54.1 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1120 mm / 44.1 in | - |
| Length | 1994 mm / 78.5 in | - |
| Width | 729 mm / 28.7 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 170 | 195 |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 156 | - |
| Dry Weight | 156 kg / 344 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 170 kg / 375 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 38 kW / 51 hp @ 10000 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 43 Nm / 31.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 451 cc /.27.5 cu-in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 x 58.6 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | EURO5 | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Fuel Induction | DFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodies | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Ignition | TCBI with electronic advance | - |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, with assist and slipper function | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Primary Drive | - | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Hydraulic telescopic fork | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable KYB shock | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 24.5° | - |
| Trail | 90 mm / 3.6 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single 310mm semi-floating disc with 2-piston calipers | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 110/70 R17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/60 R17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |