2023 BMW M 1000RR vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 BMW M 1000RR 2023 BMW M 1000RR

Sport

Engine
Titanium valves
Power
N/A
Top Speed
304.2 km/h / 189.0 mph
Weight
425.5 pounds
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
Comments“Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Race”“ and “Race Pro 1-3” riding modes. Dynamic Traction Control. Cruise control. Heated grips. Windshield.-
Year-2026
ColoursWhite/light blue/dark blue/red, Black storm/light blue/dark blue/red,-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)832 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.8 inches-
Wheelbase (in.)57.4 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1457 mm-
Length (in.)82.1 inches-
Width (mm)899 mm-
Length (mm)2085 mm-
Height (in.)48.2 inches-
Height (mm)1224 mm-
Width (in.)35.4 inches-
Seat Height832 mm / 32.8 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1457 mm / 57.4 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1224 mm / 48.2 in.-
Length2085 mm / 82.1 in.-
Width899 mm / 35.4 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)4.00 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)4.23 US quarts-
Wet Weight (lbs.)425.5 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)193.0 kg195
Fuel Capacity (l)16.50 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.36 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity16.50 litres / 4.36 US gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Coolant Capacity2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)-
Wet Weight193.0 kg / 425.5 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)304.2 km/h-
Maximum RPM14500-
Top Speed (mph.)189.0 mph-
Top Speed304.2 km/h / 189.0 mph-
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)3.10 seconds-
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque113.0 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 83.3 ft.lbs) @ 11000 Revolutions"103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
CO2150.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)999.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 US gallons-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)80.0 x 49.7 mm-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailTitanium valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic injection, variable intake pipe-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5. Controlled three-way catalytic converterEURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption6.50 litres/100 km (15.4 km/l or 36.19 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Fuel Reserve4.00 litres / 1.06 US gallons-
Idle Speed1270 +/- 50 RPM-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Chain Size525-
ClutchMultiplate clutch in oil bath, slipper clutchPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-42:76
Sprocket17/46 (front/rear)-
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Fork Tube Size (mm)45 mm-
Fork Tube Size (in.)1.8 inches-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)101 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)118 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.6 inches-
Frame TypeBridge-type, cast aluminum, load-bearing engineChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustableWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearAluminum swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preloadWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23.8°-
SeatOptional passenger seat, passenger cover and rear footrests-
Trail101 mm / 4.0 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear118 mm / 4.6 in.134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation6.5-inch TFT display.-
Lighting systemLED-Headlight, Taillight and Turn Signals-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston fixed caliper.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Brake Fluid TypeDOT 4-
RimsCarbon wheels-
Tyre Pressure - Front36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa)-
Tyre Pressure - Rear42 PSI (2.9 Bar or 290 kPa)-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17