| General |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Make Model | KTM 990 RC-R | BMW S 1000RR |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 845 mm / 33.3 in | 832 mm / 32.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm / 58.3 in | 1457 mm / 57.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm / 6.4 in | - |
| Height | - | 1205 mm / 47.4 in |
| Length | - | 2073 mm / 81.6 in |
| Width | - | 848 mm / 33.4 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight | - | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 195 kg 430 lbs | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm | 154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm | 113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control |
| Bore x Stroke | 92.5 x 70.4 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Liquid/oil cooled |
| Emissions | EURO 5+ | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
| Engine Management | Bosch EMS with RBW | BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body |
| Fuel Induction | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body | - |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement |
| Final Drive | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 | Chain 525 17/46 |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st: 2.647 / 2nd: 2.091 / 3rd: 1.727 / 4th: 1.500 / 5th: 1.360 / 6th: 1.261 |
| Primary Drive | 42:76 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-Speed | Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated | Bridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine |
| Suspension - Front | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload |
| Steering Head Angle | - | 66.4° |
| Trail | - | 99.8 mm / 3.9 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 147 mm / 5.8 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 134 mm / 5.3 in | 118 mm / 4.6 in |
| Electronics |
| Traction control | - | BMW Motorrad DTC |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper | 2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper | Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper |
| ABS | Standard | BMW Motorrad Race ABS (partial integral), Brake-Slide-Assist / BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (settings for RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC, RACE mode) |
| Rims - Front | - | 3.50 x 17 |
| Rims - Rear | - | 6.00 x 17 |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55-ZR 17 | 190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 ZR17) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels |
| Wheels - Front | 3.5 x 17 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 5.5 x 17 | - |