NEVER STOP! KTM 990 RC R Development, Chapter 1 - Design | KTM

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[@Dispariabooks]

*Acosta enters the chat* KTM: for no reason in particular, we thought now is the right time to get back into the supersport segment...

[@motojc]

with the previous superbike displacement...

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

@@motojcit's dumb and partially why they killed the r6 for street bikes... cause it was so good, lets put up 8-900cc against 599... no one wanted the r7.

[@ThaBootyBandit]

@@replynotificationsdisabled They literally explained why 600s died... and the reasons for this bike. Did you watch the video? The R6 died because it sucked for the road. The main people and fanboys buying R6s are getting them second hand which yamaha doesn't profit from. The people that buy them new either race it or sell it. The R7 does two things well while the R6 only did one.

[@StarkRaven59]

@@replynotificationsdisabled The R7 is a parallel twin designed to compete against the SV650 and Aprillia RSV 660 thingamabob, though? Typo?

[@4sstylz]

@@replynotificationsdisabled A lot of people want the R7. The R6 is one of the most boring bike on road. Riding at 11~13000 rpm at every second is not for everyone and a lot of people want a supersport body position with a bit of medium end torque. Same for the R9 but even better since the engine is such a joy and also because Yamaha did put really good brakes and suspension settings.

[@KTM690enduror]

Finally a full orange bike… so aggressive so beautiful…

[@pallavsinha9391]

RC series started the full orange bike since the 2022 redesign with 390

[@Lancebeme]

I'm only 4 mins into this video and can already tell KTM will absolutely nail this. The amount of anticipation and hype they are going to build around this series is going to be mental. Well done for taking your time and trying to get this right. We all still want it to launch tomorrow just to be clear though!

[@williamb.6918]

The messaging was the problem. Talking about a large displacement faired sport bike being too dangerous for the street while releasing a 1290 super naked for the street was duplicitous at best. It reminds me of other products only being considered dangerous if they had plastic stocks instead of wood stocks (while being the exact same product excluding the stock material in both cases).

[@antoniovenegas6237]

But the 1190 rc r had nothing, the 1290 has cornering abs, wheeler control and all these other "safety" features

[@Osaka_Ai]

My guy forget 1390

[@abolfazlg8667]

What they mean was electronic safety systems that we are getting used to have in any category specially in super bike category, and I'm personally a very big fan of rc8 but basically all the safety system that it had was "ABS" and that's about it (I'm not even sure if it did have traction control or not ) And comparing it to the other competitors and even other more modern ktm bikes that have all the gadgets from wheely control to 6D traction control and ABS systems and etc, it actually was kind of lacking... But a great bike nonetheless and it's gonna be a great future classic in my opinion (and one of the reasons for that is the actual fact that it doesn't have that much electronic gadgets on it and is a more pure driving experience, although lacking an analog tachometer to complete that analog experience to it's best in that that regard !!)

[@williamb.6918]

@@abolfazlg8667 So you just add a bit more plastic fairing to a Duke/Super Duke and that bike becomes magically unsafe and unfit for the roadway?

[@williamb.6918]

@@antoniovenegas6237 The 2006 ZX-14 also had nothing and made just under 192 horsepower, and that is just one example of many. The primary point was that taking a Duke/Super Duke and adding sport bike plastics to it magically made it unsafe and unfit for the road which was laughable at best.

[@greentechkey]

I think its the Most Awaited Bike

[@lakedecruz]

Ditto!

[@NinjaKid1985]

This and (if) Yamaha finaly presents a R9! Triumph wanted the newcomers money and build a Daytona 660 instead of a 765 as them should have so they are out. KTM and (probably) Yamaha are the only two left to bring something exiting! Obviously only if the price is right.

[@user-qv5lr1sy9o]

It won't because KTM will price it to the moon like the other 990 models, only idiots would like to pay +16K for a middle-weight sports bike because the literbikes are far more powerful with little weight penalty..

[@UnaBellissima]

I don’t even know how to ride [yet] but my heart never stopped skipping a beat watching this. Never stop. 🙏🏼🔥✨

[@theant9821]

@@user-qv5lr1sy9o only idiots would by a thousand full stop, whats the point. way too much power to actually stretch its legs and enjoy the thing. a 600 has more than enough power, the only reason you want more than that is dick measuring. More power doesnt make a better bike, often the opposite.

[@ChasingMotion]

when this motorcycle launches , I will literally sell my everything to buy it

[@vincentmamotos9937]

I might be in the same boat

[@itstherealjammin]

Why such a buzz? can someone educate me please?

[@quickasfboii]

its the comeback of the iconic supersportbikes of ktm after many years of saying that they wont make them anymore. a new touch to whats already on the market in that segment​@@itstherealjammin

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

You mean your jeans and old smartphone? 😂 No offence. Just a joke.

[@jaron5958]

@@itstherealjammin There aren't many big-twin sportbikes in the market. Plenty of middle-weight twins and plenty of 4 cylinder race bikes with far too much power for the road, it's a nice inbetween. I have an SV1000S, pulls like a litre bike down low but has the top-end power and gearing of a 600cc supersport, perfect for the road in my opinion. I just wish it handled better like a true supersport and that is what KTM is doing here, super excited.

[@habbo958]

Learn to design headlights for the other models LOL

[@brunocarmona4958]

KTM, you have a showroom winner in the making with this RC990R

[@RiderZer0]

I left KTM years ago due to unavailability of parts and poor assembly on the new bikes (plastic and stuff found in the engine cylinders. I hope they’ve fix their quality control. Because this bike could really be something special.

[@weewoo174]

I would agree that years ago KTM had questionable build quality. Nowadays it seems to be a lot better because I had a 2022 890. Rode it as a daily and put 18k miles on it until I decided to try something different and sold it. Had zero issues with the bike doing the maintenance myself. Plenty of aftermarket and oem support that I put on that thing. It's the one bike I really miss having.

[@MunkeeMedia]

Just a bunch of Austrian Kyles and Chads, being serious about their craft. I love it.

[@Floyd_F]

Wow! they fitted some fairings on the 990 Duke and are gonna charge you a premium for it. Calling it "Groundbreaking" "Game Changer" or something like that. Come on KTM, this is the end of the combustion engine era. Give us something crazy! like a 165kg. 270hp, V4, Supermoto, or something..

[@andydelfinado267]

Since I got my 2016 KTM 390 Duke, I fell in Love with KTM products. I will start saving money to get the 990 RCR😊. Cannot wait. Thanks KTM!

[@taufeeq1219]

Holy moly, Ready to race 💯

[@Epacman17]

Which class are they targeting? You can't race in Supersport (right?), and it should be underpowred against the superbikes?

[@v2Rapid]

Cool, aber warum nicht einen 1290 RC oder 1390 RC mit 200 PS? Wir möchten doch einen echten Nachfolger der RC8 R haben, der für den Straßenverkehr zugelassen ist. Bitte denk darüber nach KTM!

[@Anonymous-jd7rc]

Die großen Motorräder sind für die Hersteller nicht immer die profitabelsten. Ich glaub die RC 1390 kommt noch, aber sie müssen sich halt wieder rantasten.

[@v2Rapid]

Ich verstehe was du meinst, hoffentlich kommt‘s noch.

[@Anonymous-iw4hx]

zu gefährlich ;)

[@marcel.8177]

​@@Anonymous-jd7rcdie 1390 wird laut meinerm Händler nicht kommen, es lohnt sich wohl nicht.. ich finde es auch schade aber wenn die Community eventuell laut genug wird, wäre es nicht auszuschließen

[@anonjohnnyG]

still cant make a v4 huh

[@dawn-moon]

Only halfway through the video, but let us all appreciate that 1190 RC8R, what a beauty ! I had that engine in my 1190 Adventure R and it was bonkers ! I would still jump 1 meter high if I got my hands on a RC8R, but they are hard to find ( non track used ones ).

[@cuzimaluzer777]

past 2014 1190 adventure S owner, it was an amazing motorcycle, especially for the money. Currently own a 1290 super adventure S.

[@dawn-moon]

@@cuzimaluzer777 I went to a Superduke 1290, now I'm on an 2023 Adventure 890r

[@cuzimaluzer777]

@@dawn-moon I had a 2021 890 duke. It was a blast. Could drive it like a maniac and still averaged 52 mpg. That 890 motor is really good

[@KennethWhiteakaruckusbringa]

I have an rc8 here in Hawaii iam 3rd owner don't know if its been to a track

[@BobFlex827]

Nothing wrong with a track used bike, it's what they were designed for after all, just check that maintenance was kept up on. Track riders are usually waayyy better at keeping up with maintenance anyways.

[@schwarzwei2335]

128PS....... ein Rotax 990 Motor hatte vor 20 Jahren in einer straßenlegalen, serienmäßigen Aprilia RSV Mille R 143PS. Was hat Österreich in diesen 20 Jahren verlernt?

[@Osaka_Ai]

KTM ist das Drehmoment wichtiger als die Pferdestärken (glaube ich)

[@macouille841]

Exactly dude ! My 2003 rsvmille standard having the same power… 150ps will be perfect, 140..135… ok with the 890 motor But 128ps with 990 ? Waiting for the price.. but the 990 duke at 15k€, so maybe rc990r at 18k For 20k I take the panigale v2

[@schwarzwei2335]

@@macouille841 yeah, if you want to go racing i really cant see how this bike could be competetive. But still, i am sure it will cost more then 20kEuros in Austria

[@macouille841]

@@schwarzwei2335 For 20k€ I take panigale v2 150ps…

[@schwarzwei2335]

@@macouille841 Same

[@macouille841]

Need to see the price and the weight, if more 170kg full and more 15k€ I take a ducati panigale v2

[@mpmagnussen]

Folks, what you have just witnessed is a masterclass in backpeddling

[@mystictrooper2218]

Praying for an RC690 🙏

[@Adv_Charlie]

Never stop… replacing your camshafts!

[@davecuizon821]

Most awaited 🔥🔥

[@AlbertVicol]

Looking forward to see the project finished.

[@MotoSly]

How are the camshafts?

[@SomeRandoInternetPoster]

Like chocolate 😂

[@youngharrio]

Finally!! I wanted a RC8 especially when Chris Fillmore raced it in the AMA superbike class. I've been thinking about getting the KTM 1390 GT, but this might change everything...Ready To Race!

[@randysavage1997]

RIDE 🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊!!!!!!!!! TEAM KTM 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@Air_Jordan-g8y]

As a Ducati Panigale V4S 2023 owner and driver, KTM has my attention

[@mathias6423]

KTM says in the video that it will not be like the old supersports, that you can ride this one all day, how will I do that if you put the clip-ons/handlebar low down beside the frame like that ? I hope KTM are considering at least to rise the handle bars/clip-ons up a few centimeters, the seating position would be perfect if it was right in the middle of an upright naked bike and a track bike, like the BMW M1000R, sporty BUT comfortable. I would not want to ride even a Yamaha R7 all day, I wanted to get of the R7 after 2 hours, horrible for legs, wrists and back. The Aprilia RS 660 however, still very sporty but still very comfortable, thats a great seating position for a sporty fully faired bike for the street.

[@gildiekhoff7315]

As a long time KTM customer, current SDGT owner, retired racer but still track day enthusiast and dare I say it Panigale owner (different bikes for different reasons right and who can live with just 1 bike in the garage?) I'm pretty much dying with anticipation to see more about this and certainly a potential buyer if it ticks the right boxes for me.

[@TheInfantry98]

Normal people live with one bike

[@NinjaKid1985]

⁠@@TheInfantry98 Normal People live with… you’r not a real enthusiast, are ya?

[@MrWhoabuddy]

same here

[@igormaravic4306]

"Different bikes for different reasons..." try to explain that to my wife..., I've been trying for years 😏. KTM coming up with this now won't make my live with her any easier 😂

[@Tiag_90]

120hp dude

[@kostasrestas]

if you make the NEW ktm 990 adventure reliable i will sell my T7 for it !! Cheers from Greece !!

[@stitchvanderaar1531]

Will the KTM 790 be upgraded to the Preditor look in 2025? With the new Display features? Does anyone know this?

[@leodhali6680]

It's time to be born a new Era.

[@DarkInovator]

But will the camshaft desintegrate before 18k miles?

[@jurgenbuntinx1]

What you on about? The rc8r doesnt have or had this problem... only the 790 duke

[@DarkInovator]

@@jurgenbuntinx1 ah yes but you see back in the day KTM was a European brand building bikes in EU. Now there a Chinese/Indian bike manufacturer with EU prices. No the same quality.

[@rahmat2315]

Brings the legend RC8R!!!!

[@Calbertone]

hopefully this bike will be made in China with some substandard parts and a low life expectancy. well done KTM!

[@macouille841]

990cc but 128ps ? My 2003 rsvmille have the same… 140-150ps will be perfect

[@Sjsiisnwbe]

I am dissapointed. We need a 200hp supersport. Not these kind of beginners bikes. Cmon man whatsup with this weak mindset

[@MarioMuso-bd2wt]

As a fan of ktm sport bikes i'm lacking of speed on the rc390 but i know a 990 will be too much to handle. Bring a 490 or 590 pls ktm XD.

[@_Makanko_]

I really wanted the 490 engine to come out on all their chassis platforms (Duke/RC/SMCR/Adv). Still hoping

[@kawicepticon8866]

please give us power mongers a 1390R version....that revs to 11,500 :)

[@ridhokurniawan0508PR]

Bos.tolong masuk keindonesia produknya ktmnya boss salam dari Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@brettfrimmer6567]

KTM will dominate this too just like they do motocross and enduro.

[@deividasvisockas]

We want more reliable products, we don’t need new bikes every years, got my first 50km from the dealer and bike not working as it should. And I mean 17k plus optional techpack and QS not working, oil leaks… motorcycle does not working as it should work brand new! And you say “we listen our clients” Get the damn quality instead creating new things…

[@TounsiBiker]

Hmm..

[@ninja4O5]

More cc than 2027 motogp bike huh

[@youngharrio]

Right, I see you're keeping up with the news!

[@FrankyJr]

KTM is such an awesome company.

[@GRAW247]

There's a big gap in the supersports market for the racing/road enthusiast... 160BHP with VVT and weighing under 155 KG dry (close to 1:1) near 160 would be the ultimate track tool. That's what we need!

[@juniorreyes6609]

Soy piloto me gustaría promocionar la KTM en 🇩🇴🙏

[@briancrumpacker]

Nice. And we ALMOST get to see the bike throughout the whole video.

[@Pillokun]

I am writing this as the video is ongoing because I have a hunch it will be another parallel twin :P I have such a hard time getting used to seeing parallel twins on premium bikes. They(engines) are after all cheaper to make compared to a v-twin but still fetch so high prices today. If the pricing was more down to earth for a parallel twin then yeah...

[@theant9821]

sounds like your vanity is getting the better of you.

[@Pillokun]

@@theant9821 what vanity? that an old sbk like srad 750 is faster and cheaper and with killer chassis on track?

[@johnsmith401]

sooo. . . 1390 RC R when?

[@ignorantcustomgarage5171]

Why? If this is the replacement for the RC8, the bike that was ''too dangerous" for the streets, even though you put a bigger motor into the superduke.... Why? Why? WHY!!! would the successor to the RC8 have a smaller motor? In fact a bloody Duke 990 motor???!!!!! This is gonna have what? 120hp?????? It's barely gonna be faster than a gsxr 600!!!! Sorry lads, but unless you cram a 1290 or better into that bike you're just ripping people off selling a 990 Duke with different plastic. And it's a slap in the face to the legacy of my bike, the RC8R

[@david_new46]

Why not make both, a lower powered version like this and then a higher powered version, hell, stick a big V4 in and compete with the panigales, s1000rrs, etc. How cool would that be?

[@ishaansaha1633]

#KTM I'm an Indian will you launch this beast to India??

[@livingsouthern9358]

The people want a v4 super duke!! Take the engine from your road racing team and put it in a super duke. Also a new husqvarna nuda would be nice. And ship it to the USA this time.

[@kantorobo7718]

I wonder how long the camshafts will last. 😊

[@cliftonsr]

The low end grunt of the 1290 and 1390 V-Twins are amazingly addictive and has a lot more on top than the parallel twins

[@longdaysandhardworkatramra8260]

Do the cams wear out before the brake pads like they do on the 890? This is cool, just a pity about the reputation that's been built now ruins the idea of wanting one of these.

[@PhysiqueSteve]

I had the same thought. We'll see when they are released and check to see if they are using the same cams

[@longdaysandhardworkatramra8260]

@@PhysiqueSteve Sad thing is even if they fix that you have to worry about the next issue...I have just spent the last 3 hours watching videos and reading owners experiences on reddit and forums, only using terms like "ktm 890 review" too as to not skew results and man, it is so sad, I want one so bad but I just can't accept the problems.

[@PhysiqueSteve]

@@longdaysandhardworkatramra8260 but sometimes you just gotta just get it and say you’ll deal with the problems later. I bought a 890 Duke r knowing ktm’s reliability is nowhere near as good as the Japanese bikes. So far I’m having a blast and it looks so badass. Always getting compliments on it

[@longdaysandhardworkatramra8260]

@@PhysiqueSteve Yeah, your problems will be a call to a tow truck away or waving down a passing car, my problems would be getting stuck in the Simpson desert...on a $30,000 "adventure bike". If it is just for showing off around town I could make an argument for it but the 890 ADVENTURE r from the most Dakar winning, desert race winning brand? Where the advertising material for the bikes is people riding in remote deserts with slogans like "Get ready to adventure everywhere!" and "miles ahead of the competition and sets a new standard for serious offroad travel." "Building offroad perfection." "go anywhere travel bike." *bike won't start -immobilizer antenna failure

[@PhysiqueSteve]

@@longdaysandhardworkatramra8260 I didn't consider the sort of riding you'll do. In your situation, it makes sense reliability is a major factor. I heard the 1290 motors are very reliable, unfortunately not the 890.

[@DJ-xc3vs]

So excited to see more of this bike, KTM is by far the most disruptive bike designer, and the technical aspects are ahead as well. To me, KTM, Aprilia and Ducati are today the best bike brands on the market , and yes it's European!

[@madisonvillavert745]

So KTM has finally figured out what Japanese Manufacturers were doing for decades.

[@hallmountfilms]

Yamaha: "R1 discontinued." KTM: "Ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!"

[@Kapilasgarage]

Looks amazing I very interested. I would also love to see a rc690

[@ShakilAhmed-qp5lh]

We need Batman grey colour 😭🥲

[@michaelmotam]

FINALLY!

[@zulfikrikhari3815]

ready for wsbk championship ktm

[@13anana59]

Lets GO 🔥🔥🔥

[@forzavale5303]

Too much hype...parallel twin with 128hp priced at 20000 eur that is called superbike,but in real world it's a competitor to 2024 CBR600RR that is 14900eur,and you don't need me to explain difference between those two

[@johnnyhun1]

this bike has 103 nM torque and the cbr600rr has 64 nM torque, the hell you talking about clown? :DDDDD

[@forzavale5303]

@@johnnyhun1 no need for calling me clown...you see 2024 Ducati Panigale V2 is 955cc,155hp,104nM but is racing in WorldSSP class against inline 4 600cc's motorcycles,so I just said that KTM should be considered SuperSport motorcycle

[@johnnyhun1]

@@forzavale5303 you know that 99% of the supersport bike buyers are using it on the street, right? So who fcking cares about the racing world, and that extra ~30ish hp is only because Ducati revs 2-3k more rpm, just like the honda cbr650r vs the honda cbr600rr, same engine power (both 64nm torque) but the +20hp for the 600rr is only because it revs a 2000 more. And at least the Panigale V2 now has a competitor, until now it was the only v2 ~liter bike on the market, maybe the MV Agusta F800 could be a competitor powerwise, or the GSXR750R but that is no longer in the EU market

[@vothanhtrong4453]

i will instantly buy this the moment it comes out.

[@NinjaKid1985]

Finally! Guys, god damn, we’ve been waiting for almost a decade now! Now I’m hyped! But hopefully the price won’t be to far of the Duke 990. Your chosen competition is obviously the red ones with their V2. But if it’s a similar price than it will be a though one.

[@vigorousfear5677]

Does it mean that someday we will see a Svartpilen 1001?

[@X11CHASE]

I see what your did there

[@juniormin3454]

With the engine size of 990cc and 126hp, it's hardly a sports bike, do yourself a favour and go with the BMW S1000RR. This is where Triumph missed the opportunity, if they ever release the Daytona 765 with 130 ish hp it'd be phenomenal, can't see why they sponsor Moto 2 but can't do a proper sports bike.

[@AshokLama-qx5zq]

Nice work 😀👍

[@T-Bone54]

I suspect, like many out there, orange is my least favourite colour! Gawd, I hate it. Fair enough, that's the brand colour. But. It needs to be in at least one alt colour scheme, like the mainly white of the RC8. Also, we have not seen the new machine in this video properly, but from what we do see of it, I think the RC8 also looks noticeably better?

[@MattBruzdziak]

Wait. So the production of the RC8 was stopped due to concerns of not having control of much power the engine was allowed to output via an ECU? I thought that the throttle was for that purpose. To actuate how much power you wanted the engine to output. KTM, Have you seen the TL1000R? RC51? 04-05 ZX10R? No nannies. Just look at any of your other competitors' sport bikes from that era. Did they stop production of these bikes due to that concern? No. Heck! Look all the back to the H1 and H2 Kawasaki 3 cyl. 2-stroke motorcycles. The original widow-makers. Think back to Gentleman's agreement between the manufacturers. Consumers were graced with amazing motorcycles that were edging each other out on top speed. GPZ900R, ZX10 Tomcat, GSXR1100, CBR1000F Hurricane, ZX11, CBR1100XX Blackbird, ZX12R, GSXR1300 Hayabusa, ZX14/14R.

[@vannevels6758]

So a 990 parallel twin that'll make maybe 130+- whp and weigh 440+ Lbs. full of gas is gonna "win on Sunday, sell on Monday" in what class. AND compete against liter bikes, how? Then there's "the dealership is how far away?" I guess KTM is gonna "streeterize" the RC8R huh.

[@brexxes]

I love the design and thoughts they put into the development. I definitely love torque that's why the GSXR 1000 K5 is still my favourite bike. Hopefully the price tag will be acceptable (17-18k would be nice since they dont have to develop a new engine... But simce every thing gets exponentially more pricey right now it will probably pass the 20k mark.

[@wiwwee1]

The RC8C/Kramer GP-2RR is already a super high level and super light bike, so why not use that as a base for the new RC 990 R ? We don't want a 190+ kg super sport. A 160-170kg (fully fuelled) would be better. A lot better.

[@MrMystang92]

Are the cams going to last the life time of the bike or is it going to be a maintenance/replacement item every 10k miles.

[@SomeRandoInternetPoster]

“Normal wear”, they’ll buff out with a bit of scoth brite. Or so the rumour is 😂

[@MrMystang92]

@@SomeRandoInternetPoster I thought you just use a bag of rocks and rough them up to finish

[@SomeRandoInternetPoster]

@@MrMystang92na, the bag of rocks is for putting inside the engine for the unique KTM engine sound, or is that a bag of spanners 😂

[@linopontes]

KTM "quick, let's make a supersport before Yamaha releases the R9".😂

[@bazitube390]

KTM after Japanese manufacturers did all the heavy lifting making the middle weight twin supersports popular. -Don't mind if a i do

[@jafrulhaque9820]

KTM Rc8 did nothing ..It wasn’t that advance either..It was far behind from competition..sales figure was low.But at that time BMW s1000rr destroyed the competition..KTM didnt want to spend money on a new bike development…Although many other company tried to compete with bmw but only aprillia manage to do it….thats why they pull the plug..

[@thesighbored]

FINALLY!

[@nzbidzel]

1l SSport bike Highend or not. KTM also needs a proper high performance RC model twin 600 to rival the aprilla rs660!!! for the mid range.... regardless Ive pretty much pre-ordered the new 990 RC R.... YOu make a apilla rs660 eater in looks and preformance I will preorder now that also

[@yukibond4182]

"Producing 200hp machines with no safety features wasn't the way forward..." Oh, but it IS the way forward. It is the ONLY way forward.

[@iyfazkazi5808]

*R9 ENTERS THE PRODUCTION* KTM: for no reason in particular, we thought now is the right time to get back into the supersport segment...

[@invizzziblecitizzen7092]

NEVER STOP ! Treating customers badly when your bikes are destroying themselves and their camshafts at low mileage !! Shame on you ktm ! 🤦‍♂️

[@archangeltwelv]

Design and performance; I only foresee one issue that would mitigate sales and that’s price. Supersport credit being reasonably priced and I don’t foresee this KTM Costing anything less than $16K. Seems like more of a panigale V2 competitor

[@95lovi]

Oh another organ donor bike. Putting road weapons into the hands of solvent idiots putting themselves and the public in danger. Category race bikes should be banned for street use . My former boss killed himself on a 180 HP Aprilia at over 250 he hit a truck on the autobahn. He still had 2 other race bikes in his garage and 2 young children at home. Obviously not a responsible grown adult aware of his life. We can just as well let people in Germany buy Maschine guns .

[@yaditanakmamaabah1656]

KTM RC990R BRUTALE 🔥❤️⚡

[@mathieuk119]

Im glad KTM is doing this, but to say this is a true supersport? Theyre doing it with a boring parrallel twin and 390 extra cc. Idk, ill give it the benefit of the doubt for now, but i liked their joint project with Kramer over this.

[@ambiorix9555]

990cc and only 128hp? sorry but a 600cc is way better, doesn't matter if you have over 100Nm torgue, at the end of the straight the 600 will catch you...

[@nazzalgrylls1403]

2016 too soon...2025 too late ktm...I stand corrected...if it's a true sports bike...not like a naked bike or some cruiser touring bike...if this is a true speed bike like a zx10r or a r1...this bike will be revolutionary for the people...true torque monster plus horse power river of a bike

[@ScaryNda206]

40,000 k us way over priced u wont well many if any dont get me wrong i love KTM they make good bikes the 2023 RC 390 shifts a lil rough but still a fun bike ..

[@hockeyplayer39]

RC8R is my dream bike but is getting to the point where it wouldnt be able to be my only bike and would be much better suited as a project bike. The 990 RC R is going to be my new daily if it actually lives up to the hype...

[@fanis92_84]

Come on Mama KTM! You did not produce this model for us ! Don’t get me wrong I own 2 KTMs and I am a big fan. But you want to race on supersport . And in order to do that according to homologation regulations you need to sell 500 units and that is why you need us. You don’t do it for us. Anyway let’s see.

[@donkeizluv]

will the cam eat itself tho?

[@A.J.1656]

I wish at least one manufacturer would diverge from the angular robotic insect styling nonsense that has plagued the motorcycle industry for way too long. It's like the high-waisted jeans girls wear. Nobody likes it, it's ugly we only put up with it because there's no choice. For the love of all that is good and holy, stop.

[@ralphwarom2514]

I'm about to purchase my 3rd Motorcycle. Waiting for the new 1390 GT and 1390 SAS to be announced.

[@DR-lg6xr]

why do you not admit you have a problem with lc8c platform camshafts .... i was a loyal ktm customer but you have thrown me under the bus and don't give a damn that the camshafts on my 790 duke are worn out at 15k miles and say its my fault..... ktm never again

[@yukibond4182]

So basically, you've built an orange F4i...with 2 cylinders....and more power.

[@olis790]

I wonder how the GSX-R 750, F3 800 and Daytona 675R will compare with this bike. Waiting with anticipation!

[@chrisdadigger1018]

And you guys charge 20k and up for a motorcycle. That’s what killed the market. Motorcycles are a luxury item. Not a necessity. Blame yourselves