| General |
| Comments | Small windscreen. Power delivery modes. Traction Control. Slide control. Lift control. Launch control. | - |
| Year | - | 2026 |
| Colours | Team Yamaha Blue, Performance Black | - |
| Make Model | - | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.1 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 130 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 27.2 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 691 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1405 mm | - |
| Height (mm) | 1166 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 80.9 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2055 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 33.7 inches | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 856 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 55.3 inches | - |
| Height (in.) | 45.9 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 856 mm / 33.7 in. | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in. | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | - | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1166 mm / 45.9 in. | - |
| Length | 2055 mm / 80.9 in. | - |
| Width | 691 mm / 27.2 in. | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 17.03 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 4.50 US gallons | - |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 4.12 US quarts | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 203.2 kg | 195 |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 448.0 pounds | - |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 3.90 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.03 litres / 4.50 US gallons | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 203.2 kg / 448.0 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | - | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112.4 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 82.9 ft.lbs) @ 11500 Revolutions" | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 60.90 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 998.0 cc | - |
| CO2 | 165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 79.0 x 50.9 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.0 inches | - |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Displacement | - | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Crossplane crankshaft technology. Titanium intake valves. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I | - |
| Bore x Stroke | - | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | - | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | Titanium Exhaust | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.13 litres/100 km (14.0 km/l or 32.99 mpg) | - |
| Fuel Induction | - | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | - |
| Lubrication | - | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | - | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | - | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | 4.0 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 119 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 102 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 119 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Aluminum Deltabox | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm KYB® inverted fork; fully adjustable | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | KYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustable | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 24.0° | - |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4.0 in. | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 119 mm / 4.7 in. | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 119 mm / 4.7 in. | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | Colour TFT. | - |
| Lighting system | LED headlights | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers. | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. ABS. | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Rims | Bridgestone Battlax tires | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | - | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |