| General |
| Year | 2011 - 12 | 2026 |
| Colours | Realtree APG HD camouflage | - |
| Make Model | Kawasaki Z 1000SX | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Warranty | 12 Months | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 5.3 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 135 mm | - |
| Height (in.) | 46.1 inches | - |
| Length (in.) | 82.9 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,105 mm | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,170 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 820 mm | - |
| Width (mm) | 790 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 31.1 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,445 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 56.9 inches | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 32.3 inches | - |
| Seat Height | 822 mm / 32.3 in | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm / 56.8 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.2 in | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Height | 1230 mm / 48.4 in | - |
| Length | 2105 mm / 82.8 in | - |
| Width | 790 mm / 31.1 in. | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 292.1 kg | 195 |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 643.9 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 19.00 litres | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 228 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 502.7 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 5.02 gallons | - |
| Dry Weight | 228 kg / 502.7 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.00 litres / 5.02 gallons | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 228.0 kg / 502.7 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 242.6 km/h / 150.7 mph | - |
| Max Power | 101.5 kW / 138 hp @ 9600 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 110 Nm / 1.2 kg-fm @ 7800 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.5970 HP/kg | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.9 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (ci) | 63.64 cubic inches | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1043.00 cc | - |
| Engine Type | In-line four, four-stroke | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.0 x 56.0 mm | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.0 x 2.2 inches | - |
| Fuel Control | DOHC | - |
| Displacement | 1043 cc / 63.7 cu-in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Fuel System | Injection. 38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0 x 56.0mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | - | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump | - |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Engine Oil Specification | Synthetic, 10W/40 | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 17.6 km/lit | - |
| Fuel Induction | DFIØ with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR9EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.600 (39/15) 2nd 1.950 (39/20) 3rd 1.600 (24/15) 4th 1.389 (25/18) 5th 1.238 (26/21) 6th 1.136 (25/22) | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | Sealed chain | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 5.4 inches | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 138 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Trail (in.) | 4.0 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 102 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 120 mm | - |
| Frame Type | Type: Aluminum Backbone | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with stepless compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Horizontal monoshock with stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 25° | - |
| Trail | 102 mm / 4..0 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 138 mm / 5.4 in. | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Lighting system | 30W x 2 halogen | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 11.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 9.8 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 250 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 300 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Double disc. Optional anti-lock braking | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Optional anti-lock braking | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/50-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | - | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |