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2009 BMW R 1200S vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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Comparing 2 motorcycles
2009 BMW R 1200S 2009 BMW R 1200S

Sport

Engine
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
200.0 km/h
Weight
469.6 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
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Full Specifications
General
Year-2026
ColoursShine yellow, Titan silver/magma red, Night black, White aluminium-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Width (mm)870 mm-
Height (in.)46.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,177 mm-
Length (in.)84.7 inches-
Width (in.)34.3 inches-
Seat Height (in.)32.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)830 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,151 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1,487 mm-
Seat Height-845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase-1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Dry Weight (lbs.)418.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)190-
Wet Weight (kg)213.0 kg195
Wet Weight (lbs.)469.6 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity-15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (mph.)124.3 mph-
Top Speed (km/h)200.0 km/h-
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque112.00 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 6800103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.6352 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)71.39 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.0 x 2.9 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)101.0 x 73.0 mm-
Fuel Reserve (l)2.00 litres-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)0.53 gallons-
Fuel ControlSOHC-
CO299.8 CO-
Displacement (cc)1170.00 cc-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin spark ignition-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3-
Fuel Consumption4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan)Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)87 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.3 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)110 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Trail (in.)3.4 inches-
Frame TypeThree-section frame consisting of front, middle and rear sections, load bearing engine-gearbox unitChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontBMW Motorrad TeleleverWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad ParaleverWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.0°-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Optional ABS2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Optional ABSSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-ZX17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZX17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17
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