2023 KTM RC 8C vs 2025 BMW S 1000RR

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 S 1000RR 2025 BMW S 1000RR

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
Power
154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2025
ColoursOrange/black-
Make Model-BMW S 1000RR
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-832 mm / 32.4 in
Wheelbase-1457 mm / 57.4 in
Height-1205 mm / 47.4 in
Length-2073 mm / 81.6 in
Width-848 mm / 33.4 in
Weights & Capacities
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)-198
Dry Weight (kg)142176
Dry Weight-176 kg / 388 lbs
Fuel Capacity-16.5 Litres / 4.35 US gal
Wet Weight-198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power-154 kW / 206 hp @ 13700 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
Displacement (cc)889.0 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)90.7 x 68.8 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.6 x 2.7 inches-
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
CO2243.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (ci)54.25 cubic inches-
Displacement-999 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers, BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
Fuel SystemInjection. DKK Dell’Orto-
Bore x Stroke-80 x 49.7 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:113.3:1
Cooling System-Liquid/oil 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 operatedMultiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, with self-reinforcement
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 525 17/46
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-
Transmission / Drive-Claw-shifted 6-speed gearbox with straight cut gears
Chassis
Trail (mm)99 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Frame TypeChrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coatedBridge-type aluminum laminate frame with load-bearing engine
Suspension - FrontWP XACT PRO 7543Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable
Suspension - RearWP APEX PRO 7746Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload
Rake23.3°-
Steering Head Angle-66.4°
Trail-99.8 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front-120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-118 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 caliper2x 320mm floating disc, radial 4-piston fixed calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake discSingle 220 mm disk, single-piston floating caliper
ABS-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 - Front120/70-ZR17120/70 ZR17
Tyres - Rear-190/55 ZR17 (with M wheels: 200/55 ZR17)
Wheels-Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels