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

127.84 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

Silencer

Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer

Chassis

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

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-linkage shock

Suspension travel (front)

147 mm

Suspension travel (rear)

134 mm

Front suspension adjustment

Compression & Rebound, Adjustable (±3 mm)

Rear suspension setting

Compression (high and low speed), rebound and 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