| General |
| Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX-8R | KTM 990 RC-R |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 845 mm / 33.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 mm / 57.7 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 163 mm / 6.4 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 205.2 | 195 |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 205.2 kg / 452 lbs | 195 kg 430 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 83.1 hp / 61.9 kW @ 8500 rpm | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 776 cc / 47.3 cu-in | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 84 x 70 mm | 92.5 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid/oil cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Emissions | Euro 5 | EURO 5+ |
| Engine Management | - | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Exhaust | Stainless-steel 2-into-1 exhaust system | - |
| Fuel Induction | EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with assist and slipper functions | PASC slipper clutch, cable operated |
| Final Drive | D.I.D O-ring chain | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 |
| Primary Drive | - | 42:76 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6-speed with quickshifter | 6-Speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Steel | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Suspension - Front | 41mm Showa inverted fork, | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) |
| Suspension - Rear | Showa shock, Linkage-assisted, spring-preload adjustable | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) |
| Rake | 25.0° | - |
| Trail | 104 mm / 4.1 in | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 147 mm / 5.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 130mm / 5.1 in | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm floating discs with 4-piston Nissan calipers | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | Standard | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 x 17 | 120/70-ZR 17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 180/55 x 17 | 180/55-ZR 17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum | Cast aluminium |
| Wheels - Front | - | 3.5 x 17 |
| Wheels - Rear | - | 5.5 x 17 |