| General |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM 990 RC-R | Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 845 mm / 33.3 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm / 58.3 in | 1420mm / 55.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 163 mm / 6.4 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Height | - | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Length | - | 2075 mm / 81.7 in |
| Width | - | 705 mm / 27.8 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 195 | 203 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal | 16 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 195 kg 430 lbs | 203 kg / 447.5 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm | 143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm | 110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke | 92.5 x 70.4 mm | 76.0 x 55.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | EURO 5+ | - |
| Engine Management | Bosch EMS with RBW | - |
| Exhaust | - | Akrapovič |
| Fuel Induction | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body | Fuel Injection |
| Ignition | - | Electronic ignition Transistorized |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped |
| Final Drive | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 | Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links |
| Primary Drive | 42:76 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated | Aluminum |
| Suspension - Front | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Suspension - Rear | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rake | - | 23.2° |
| Trail | - | 95 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 147 mm / 5.8 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 134 mm / 5.3 in | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston |
| ABS | Standard | - |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70-ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55-ZR 17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium | - |
| Wheels - Front | 3.5 x 17 | - |
| Wheels - Rear | 5.5 x 17 | - |