| General |
| Year | 2015 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Yamaha YZF 1000 R1 | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 830 mm / 32.7 in | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1419 mm / 55.9 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135mm / 5.3 in | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1150 mm / 45.3 in | - |
| Length | 2054 mm / 80.9 in | - |
| Width | 690 mm / 27.2 in | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 199 | 195 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 199 kg / 439 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 147.1 kW / 200.0 PS @ 13500 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112.4 Nm / 11.5 kg-m @ 11500 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.0 x 50.9 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | YCC-T, YCC-I, PWR, TCS, LCS, LIF, SCS, QSS, CCU & SCU | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | "O" ring chain | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Primary Drive | - | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | - | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm KYBø inverted fork; fully adjustable | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | KYB® Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustable | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers, UBS ABS | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper, UBS ABS | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |