| General |
| Year | 2011 | 2026 |
| Colours | Metallic Triton Blue, Glass Spash White, Solid Black, Metallic Mat Titanium Silver | - |
| Make Model | - | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty | - |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 720 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 28.3 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 55.3 inches | - |
| Storage | 20L | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (mm) | 825 mm | - |
| Seat Heigth -Alternate (in.) | 32.5 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 mm | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.1 inches | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 31.9 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,045 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 810 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 80.5 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,000 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 39.4 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in. | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in. | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1130 mm / 44.5 in | - |
| Length | 1130 mm / 44.5 in | - |
| Width | 720 mm / 28.3 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 112 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 246.9 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.62 gallons | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 205.0 kg | 195 |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 451.9 pounds | - |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 0.70 litres | - |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 0.05 quarts | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 17.50 litres | - |
| Dry Weight | 112 kg / 246.9 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Maximum RPM | 7000 | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 90.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 55.9 mph | - |
| Top Speed | 299 km/h / 185.8 mph | - |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 2.8 sec. | - |
| Max Power | 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 117 Nm / 11.9 kg fm / 86.3 lb.ft @ 10000rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.0766 HP/kg | - |
| Engine |
| Fuel Reserve (l) | 1.50 litres | - |
| Fuel Reserve (gal.) | 0.40 gallons | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 60.96 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 999.00 cc | - |
| CO2 | 58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 74.5 x 57.3 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 2.9 x 2.3 inches | - |
| Displacement | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 74.5 x 57.3 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Exhaust | 4 into 2, stainless steel | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) | - |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel Injection | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Fuel Reserve | 1.50 litres / 0.40 gallons | - |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition Transistorized | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EIA-9 | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Hydraulically-actuated multiplate wet clutch. | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.562 / 2nd 2.052 / 3rd 1.714 / 4th 1.500 / 5th 1.360 / 6th 1.269:1 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.4 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 136 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 5.1 inches | - |
| Trail (in.) | 3.9 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 98 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 130 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 23.9° | - |
| Seat | 20L | - |
| Trail | 98 mm / 3.9 in. | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 125mm / 4.9 in. | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | Analog tachometer with LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure warning indicator, gear position indicator, lap timer/stopwatch, S-DMS setting indicator and bar-g | - |
| Lighting system | 12V 35/35w | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 310 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 8.7 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 220 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 12.2 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310 mm Discs 4 piston caliper | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220 mm disc | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Rims | Steel | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium alloy, 3 spoke | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |