2026 KTM 990 RC-R vs 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
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
2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R 2026 Suzuki GSX-R 1000/R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Power
143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20262026
Make ModelKTM 990 RC-RSuzuki GSX-R 1000/R
Dimensions
Seat Height845 mm / 33.3 in825 mm / 32.5 in
Wheelbase1481 mm / 58.3 in1420mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance163 mm / 6.4 in130 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 Capacity15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal16 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Wet Weight195 kg 430 lbs203 kg / 447.5 lbs
Performance
Max Power128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm143.5 kW / 195 hp @ 13200 rpm
Max Torque103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm110 Nm / 81.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm
Engine
Displacement947 cc / 57.8 cu-in998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
Bore x Stroke92.5 x 70.4 mm76.0 x 55.1 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:113.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchangerLiquid cooled
EmissionsEURO 5+-
Engine ManagementBosch EMS with RBW-
Exhaust-Akrapovič
Fuel Induction46mm DKK Dellorto throttle bodyFuel Injection
Ignition-Electronic ignition Transistorized
LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumpsWet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC slipper clutch, cable operatedWet, multi-plate type, SCAS-equipped
Final DriveChain 520 X-ring, 16:43Chain, DID525HV3, 120 links
Primary Drive42:76-
Transmission / Drive6-Speed6 Speed, constant mesh
Chassis
Frame TypeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coatedAluminum
Suspension - FrontWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension - RearWP 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 - Front147 mm / 5.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Rear134 mm / 5.3 in-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper2 x 320 mm Discs radial mount Brembo 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliperSingle 220mm disc, Nissin, 1-piston
ABSStandard-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR 17120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR 17190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) tubeless
WheelsCast aluminium-
Wheels - Front3.5 x 17-
Wheels - Rear5.5 x 17-