2026 KTM 990 RC R

Almost twenty years ago the KTM RC8 showed that KTM could adrenalize riding on asphalt as well as offroad. Since then the journey to a next-gen, track focused, performance-orientated Supersport motorcycle for the street has led to this: the KTM 990 RC R. Primed to lay rubber on any apex thanks to precision and specific high-grade parts but also shift that sporty character to the practicality of the public road, the KTM 990 RC R is the definitive KTM expression of intent and engineering. Born, bred and built in Austria: do they come any more READY TO RACE?

Engine
Design: 2 cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC Parallel twin (EURO 5+)
Displacement: 947 cm³
Power: 130 PS
Torque: 103 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
CO2 emissions: 110 g/km
Cooling: Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Engine cylinder: Twin cylinder
EMS: Bosch EMS with RBW
Engine oil: Motorex Power Synth SAE 10W-50
Engine stroke: 4-Stroke

Chassis
Front suspension: WP APEX 48 Open Cartridge
Rear suspension: WP APEX
Front brake disc diameter: 320 mm
Rear brake disc diameter: 240 mm
Front brake: 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper, brake disc
Rear brake: 1 piston caliper, brake disc
Chain: 520 X-Ring
Frame design: Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Silencer: Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Steering head angle: 65.8 °
Rear subframe design: Aluminium, powder-coated
Trail: 98.5 mm
Wheelbase: 1.481 mm

Suspension

Front suspension: WP APEX 48 Open Cartridge
Rear suspension: WP APEX
Suspension travel (front): 130 mm
Suspension travel (rear): 130 mm
Front suspension addition
Compression and rebound (30 click), Preload (±3 Clicks)
Rear suspension addition: Compression High Speed (3 turns) Low Speed (30 Clicks), Rebound (30 Clicks), Preload (10 turns)

Dimensions
Seat height: 845 mm
Tank capacity (approx.): 15.7 l
Ground clearance: 163 mm
Weight (without fuel): 184 kg
Weight fully fueled: 195 kg
Front wheel diameter: 17 "
Rear wheel diameter: 17 "
Front wheel width: 3.5 "
Rear wheel width: 5.5 "
Wheels: 3.5 x 17"; 5.5 x 17"
Wheels: Cast aluminium wheels