The race-derived potential of the KTM 990 RC R has already been felt on the road but this thrilling chameleon has changed its form: the KTM 990 RC R TRACK has arrived, and is a stripped-back, souped-up adrenaline monster primed for circuit use. This machine is desperate for speed and hungry for a target.
Almost everything about the new KTM 990 RC R TRACK can be determined by numbers.
Zero: compromises for a pure-bred non-street legal supersport motorcycle. Lights, mirrors, side-stand and other street requirements are gone, replaced by a high value – but also entry-level friendly – race-ready configuration. Low maintenance, easy to repair and detailed dealer support are other characteristics. More examples? The fairing is made from injected plastic for personal decals and graphics, with higher windscreen to accommodate a full tuck position. There is a wet weather tail light and paddock stand supplied as standard while the controls and dash have been simplified for the track.
Two: Michelin Power Slick tyres in sizes 120/70-R17 and 190/55-R17 for the track. As well as fully adjustable, state-of-the-art WP APEX suspension carrying settings that have been honed through bounteous testing laps around some of the most prominent motorsport circuits in Europe.
Three: Track Modes. The KTM 990 RC R TRACK shaves two kilograms through a more compact electronics system. Racers can set up their bike to harness the most of their tyres, power and fuel and for the demands of a session through three easily customisable Track Modes. There are possibilities for Throttle Response, Motorcycle Traction Control, Slip adjustment, Anti Wheelie Mode, Launch Control and Engine Brake Control. Also count on a Pit Limiter, Quickshifter+ and all the lap information needed through a sharp 4.2 inch full colour TFT.
(RC)16: KTM’s MotoGP™ top speed record holder was the inspiration and the foil for the KTM 990 RC R TRACK’s aerodynamic profile. Wings and edges have been sculpted for the best downforce and corner performance for entry, grip and stability on acceleration. The 15.7 litre fuel tank and reworked seat – set at 857 mm height – form key elements of the bike’s sporty ergonomics, creating six effective contact points that help the rider glide effortlessly around the motorcycle while still maintaining a committed, full‑attack riding position.
320: milimetres of the Brembo HyPure front disc with next generation of the four-piston engineering, meaning a more linear feel, a constant pressure point, less lever pull and better modulation. A 240 milimetre rear disc complements the system that is also sports-orientated and upgraded for performance compared to the ABS-modulated outfit for the KTM 990 RC R.
947: cubic centimetres of torque-filled blast. The KTM 990 RC R TRACK boosts the numbers to 135 PS (99.3 kW) and 105 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. It all comes from a parallel twin DOHC LC8c engine that already makes the KTM 990 RC R one of the most compact packages on the market and one of the best for power-to-weight ratio. The Akrapovič Evolution line exhaust system, made from stainless steel and weighing just three kilograms, hones the 98.2 decibel output further as riders thunder through the racing gearbox that features a longer first gear and shorter sixth.
The KTM 990 RC R TRACK was unveiled at the 2025 launch of its sister model, the same time that KTM announced the KTM 990 RC R CUP: a cost-controlled, professionally organised six-round European race series for real riders – not professionals. Riders can obtain further information on the KTM 990 RC R CUP HERE.
Riaan Neveling, KTM Head of Global Marketing: “The beauty of the KTM 990 RC R was the ease with which we could make only a few adjustments and have the KTM 990 RC R TRACK ready to go. Our history and achievements on the asphalt informed a lot of the KTM 990 RC R TRACK and the KTM 990 RC R range. We took on this project knowing that we wanted to send our customers heartrates’ racing as well! That was the goal, and the KTM 990 RC R TRACK is our best definition of a sportsbike yet. We hope to see as many of them as possible through apexes of the KTM 990 RC R CUP!”
The KTM 990 RC R TRACK is the ultimate refined – but still unfiltered – motorcycle for circuit thrills and for abuse of the stopwatches.
The KTM 990 RC R TRACK retails for £15,599 and will start to arrive in authorised KTM dealers from March 2026. With the entire UK allocation already secured with customer orders, the KTM 990 RC R TRACK is one of the fastest-adopted models in the KTM model range. Riders who still wish to experience the new TRACK model are encouraged to contact their local authorised KTM dealer to join the waiting list. Alternatively, customers can explore immediate options to purchase the road‑ready KTM 990 RC R, offering the same race‑inspired DNA in a street‑legal package.
For more information on the KTM 990 RC R TRACK, visit the KTM UK website. Find out more information on the KTM 990 RC R CUP HERE
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KTM is an Austrian company known for its high-performance street and offroad motorcycles, as well as bicycles. Originally founded in 1934 as a repair shop, it now operates under the parent company Pierer Mobility AG and is Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer. The brand is synonymous with its “READY TO RACE” philosophy and has achieved significant success in motorsports, which influences its product development.
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