2023 KTM RC 8C vs 2025 BMW M 1000R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 KTM RC 8C 2023 KTM RC 8C

Sport

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
N/A
2025 BMW M 1000R 2025 BMW M 1000R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Power
154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursOrange/black-
Make Model- BMW M 1000R
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)58.1 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)191 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1476 mm-
Seat Height-830 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase-1455 mm / 57.3 in
Height-1176 mm / 46.3 in
Length-2085 mm / 82.1 in
Width-996 mm / 39.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)142-
Dry Weight (lbs.)313.1 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres-
Oil Capacity (l)2.80 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)2.96 US quarts-
Wet Weight (kg)-199
Fuel Capacity-16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight-199 kg / 438.7 lbs
Performance
Max Power-154 kW / 210 hp @ 13750 rpm
Max Torque89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 Revolutions"113 Nm / 83.3 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.9349 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)90.7 x 68.8 mm-
CO2243.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)889.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)54.25 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.6 x 2.7 inches-
Displacement-999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single-cam followers
Fuel SystemInjection. DKK Dell’Orto-
Bore x Stroke-80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:113.3:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Emissions-Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5
Engine LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps-
Engine Management-BMS-0 | Electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire throttle system, variable intake, and knock sensor, 48mm throttle body
Fuel Consumption10.50 litres/100 km (9.5 km/l or 22.40 mpg)-
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBW-
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMulti-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 525 17/47
Gear Ratios-1st 2.647 2nd 2.091 3rd 1.727 4th 1.500 5th 1.360 6th 1.261
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive520 chain-
Primary Drive Ratios-1.652
Secondary Drive Ratio- 2.765
Transmission / Drive-Constant-mesh 6-speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)99 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Frame TypeChrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coatedAluminium composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Suspension - FrontWP XACT PRO 7543Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, electronic self-adjusting DDC Dynamic Damping Control, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearWP APEX PRO 7746Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, DDC Dynamic Damping Control (central shock absorber), adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression stages electronically adjustable
Rake23.3°-
Steering Head Angle-65.8°
Trail-99.6 mm / 3.92 in
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-117 mm / 4.6 in
Electronics
Traction control-BMW Motorrad DTC
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliperM 2x 320mm discs, radial four-piston fixed callipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake discM Single 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (part-integral)
Rims - Front-3.50 x 17
Rims - Rear-6.00 x 17
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear-200/55 ZR17
Wheels-Standard: aluminium forged wheels M Carbon wheels in conjunction with M Competition Package