KTM is driven by innovation, extreme experiences, and emotion. KTM also lives by the motto READY TO RACE and with the accumulation of 341 FIM World Championships since the late 1970s (and in virtually all motorcycle racing disciplines) is how racing steers the breed of the brand. It’s been over fifteen years since KTM last produced an authentic road homologated performance sports bike for the masses. The company is harnessing all their expertise that has been gained through their efforts in MotoGP™, thousands of track laps, wins and podiums to fire the KTM 990 RC R to life.
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Unleashing the Dominant KTM 990 RC R Range. The principle KTM 990 RC R, which is set to roll off the Mattighofen Production line in early 2025, has a dedicated Supersport persona but will be homologated for street use. The all-new development embodies the fusion of Austrian engineering excellence and the ferocious racing DNA, delivering unrivaled performance while embracing the practical demands of the road. Instantly catering to the desires of orange enthusiasts fixated on track days and individuals seeking to maintain the adrenaline rush with an exceptionally capable street bike. The KTM 990 RC R will excite enthusiasts with its street homologated model, but its race DNA will be intentionally unveiled in early 2024.
KTM is also filming a multi-part behind-the-scenes documentary about the R&D journey of the bike and its entry into the Supersport sector. This exclusive behind-the-scenes content will give viewers close, and not normally seen, insights into the fast-paced world of the Austrian based factory and what it takes to craft a motorcycle from an idea into reality. Follow the final stages of the research and development process moving all the way from the very beginning to the final unveiling of the finished street homologated version of the KTM 990 RC R.
Over the last fifteen years KTM drip-fed sport orientated products to the public at a time when the company was extending its offroad racing prowess to the asphalt: the KTM RC8, the KTM RC single cylinder range and the track-only, limited edition KTM RC 8C were the prime examples. Across that period KTM has merged R&D, learning, and road racing accomplishments at a rapid rate.
Ergonomics are key to the KTM 990 RC R’s behavior. Lengthy experimentation primed the six contact points on the tank for a better connection, leaning and ‘tucking in’ to ensure comfort but also support for knees, arms, and lower pressure on the hands. A new fuel tank has been shaped as a main component of the ergo. Adjustable footrests play a part, as well as the fully adjustable WP APEX Open Cartridge Suspension, light weight cast aluminum wheels wrapped in Michelin tires.
The MotoGP™ heritage is evident with the wind-tunnel-chiseled aero wings that provide stability for braking and cornering and other edges and profiling around the bodywork that screams ‘racer’.
The company now caters to motorcyclists seeking a machine born from competition yet engineered to be the ultimate, advanced street tool. The search to minimize hard compromises brought on by overly sporty ergonomics and handling is over.
The KTM 990 RC R has been years in the making and with a wealth of data garnered by titles and trophies in almost every category of various MotoGP™ categories. The bike represents the natural evolution of the current KTM RC line-up, yet its sporting potential allows for a straightforward conversion into a KTM 990 RC R TRACK edition. True to the READY TO RACE ethos, this edition is poised to make its debut in the second quarter of 2025.
The street homologated KTM 990 RC R boasts a 57 kg EURO5+ ready LC8c, honed for rasping torque (103 Nm at 7.000 RPM) and 130 PS, pumped out through the new ergo-crafted and condensed stainless steel muffler and fettled through a shifter that can be reversed to race-shift as standard.
The steel frame has been engineered for dynamic performance, with increased weight bias towards the front end. It features a dedicated steering head angle of 25 degrees and offset for enhanced steering responsiveness. Beefed-up stiffness gives the right feel and stability under acceleration on bumpy roads or on racetracks while also maintaining agility, especially at low speeds. A diecast aluminum subframe contributes to the ride.
If there were any lingering doubts about the bike's intended purpose, the minimal modifications required for the transition to the KTM 990 RC R TRACK edition should Indisputably reinforce its racing pedigree. Crafted by KTM in their Austrian factory, the modifications strip away the road-legal essentials, incorporate protective components, fine-tune adjustments, customize further, and revise racing bodywork, including a full exhaust system. These modifications ensure that riders focus on lap times rather than leisurely rides. Additionally, the ease of repair, low maintenance requirements, and extensive official dealer support provide further advantages.
With KTM Finance, nothing stands in your way – you can now ride away on your own dream set of wheels. Our range of finance packages gives you the freedom to hop onto your READY TO RACE bike as early as tomorrow, as well as giving you the option to enhance your KTM even more with official KTM PowerParts.
The benefit of using these finance plans is that you can configure them yourself, making them flexible and tailored to you. You choose an installment amount that best fits your lifestyle and budget by adjusting your deposit or term, and you'll be in the seat before you know it. It's easy to customise the monthly amounts to suit your situation.
You enjoy flexibility with a variety of finance plans from KTM Finance. Want a new motorcycle? A few more performance-boosting KTM PowerParts? What about some extra items from the stylish KTM PowerWear range? No problem! With a range of finance plan from KTM, you'll get exactly what you need. It's flexible and personalised. KTM Finance offers you a full package that fulfills your every wish.
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*PCP available on Road registered models, with a guaranteed future value only.
Cash Price of Vehicle | £5,249.00 |
Customer Deposit | £1,249.00 |
Amount of Credit | £4,000.00 |
36 Monthly Payments of | £70.87 |
Optional Final Payment | £2,337.50 |
Total Amount Payable | £6,137.82 |
Total Charge for Credit | £888.82 |
APR Representative | 9.40% |
Duration of Agreement | 37 Months |
Annual Contracted Mileage | 4,000 |
Excess Mileage Charge | £0.149 |