2025 BMW F 900R vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2025 BMW F 900R 2025 BMW F 900R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78 kW / 105 hp @ 8500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
208 kg / 459 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20252026
Make ModelBMW F 900RKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height846 mm / 32.9845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1513 mm / 59.6 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Length2141 mm / 84.3 in-
Width871 mm / 34.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)208 195
Fuel Capacity12.9 Litres / 3.4 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight208 kg / 459 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power78 kW / 105 hp @ 8500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque93 Nm / 68.6 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement895 cc / 54.6 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke86 x 77 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.1:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EURO5+EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-X with throttle-by-wire46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionElectronic-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12 V / 9 Ah, maintenance-free-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiple-disc wet clutch (anti hopping), mechanically operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveEndless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hubChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / DriveConstant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated in crankcase6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeBridge-type frame, steel shell construction, load bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm inverted fork with adjustable damping rebound and compression damping as well as adjustable spring preload.WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearAluminum double-sided swing arm, directly linked central spring strut, hydraulically adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping (Optional equipment: Dynamic ESA)WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake28°-
Trail119.4 mm / 4.1 in-
Wheel Travel - Front135 mm / 5.3 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear142 mm / 5.6 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Alternatorpermanent magnetic alternator 416 W (nominal power)-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm floating discs, 4-piston radial brake calipers, hydraulically operated2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm discs, single-piston floating caliper, hydraulically operatedSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS ProStandard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR 17180/55-ZR 17
WheelsCast aluminium wheelsCast aluminium
Wheels - Front3.50″ x 17″3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear5.50″ x 17"5.5 x 17