Regardless of monetary turmoil at its headquarters, the 2026 KTM 990 RC R makes its debut within the worldwide supersports bike market. The 990 RC R is the fifth in an extended line of KTM sports activities bikes carrying the designation, the final of which was the monitor solely KTM RC 8C.
The ‘R’ designation is just not used calmly, as with all KTM merchandise the 990 RC R is “able to race”. That is seen within the totally adjustable suspension, dual-position footrests, clip-ons, tall floor clearance, quick wheelbase and tall seat top.
The chassis and ergonomics are biased to supersports use, the 990 RC R having a fore-aft weight distribution of 52.5% – 47.5%. Equally, the bodywork is designed to supply downforce, whereas concurrently offering cooling for the engine with fastidiously positioned vents and lower outs.
Chassis stability and torsional stiffness are enhanced with a brand new sub-frame, whereas the swingarm suspension linkage promotes rear wheel grip. The 990 RC R is homologated for avenue use and slated for manufacturing this month, with a monitor use solely model set for launch in early 2026.
For engine energy, 990 RC R makes use of KTM’s LC8c two-cylinder mill, producing 130 PS at 9,500 rpm with a most torque of 103 Nm at 6,750 rpm, and is Euro 5+ emissions compliant. The engine comes with an air field built-in into the die-cast aluminium sub-frame, with intakes positioned to both facet of the 990 RC R.
Suspension is taken from WP, with Apex Open Cartridge 48 mm diameter totally adjustable upside-down forks with 147 mm journey. The monoshock is a WP Apex with 134 mm suspension journey, totally adjustable with 30 clicks for low-speed compression (3 turns for top pace) and 30 for rebound.
Braking is from Brembo, with HyPure four-piston radial mount callipers performing on twin 320 mm diameter floating Brembo discs. Braking parts on the RC R are available in a black anodised end with a crimson painted Brembo brand.
The 990 RC R additionally will get a complete electronics suite with two non-obligatory modules, or Packs as KTM calls it – Monitor and Tech. The Monitor Pack offers monitor mode to the trip modes line up with two extra customized modes, anti wheelie management, launch management, lap timer, telemetry display screen, adjustable throttle response and customisable traction management.
Including the Tech Pack offers all of the capabilities of the Monitor Pack plus cruise management, quickshifter, motor slip regulation and adaptive brake gentle. This combines with the 4 customary modes of Rain, Road, Sport and Customized.
Driving info is displayed on a 8.8-inch 256 color TFT-LCD touchscreen coated with anti-reflection, anti-fingerprint and anti-glare. A handlebar mounted swap dice and joystick controls display screen capabilities, together with music, map navigation, telemetry and a lap-timer, utilizing the KTMConnect app, whereas a tyre stress monitor is non-obligatory.
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