It will only arrive in 2025, but this KTM that promises to revolutionize the sector is already a reality

Did someone say street sports? yes it’s KTM.
A bolt from the blue that shocked the competition, this is the new road prototype ready to debut in 2025. KTM 990 RC R, this is the name of the new two-wheeler from the orange team, which really promises to raise the bar. Let’s discover together all the news leaked so far.

KTM 990 RC R, the new prototype to challenge the road

We have not yet reached the middle of 2024 when our eyes are already looking towards the future. On the other hand, anticipating the competition is a fundamental factor in this sector. KTM he did it in the right way by presenting a very ambitious model with a black and white camouflage that leaves a lot to the imagination, but above all hides some aerodynamic details. The classic orange color can be glimpsed in some places, but for now neutrality wins. While waiting for the official colors, which we expect to always be in dark shades with a prevalence of black and orange, for now we are enjoying this livery even if it is only a prototype.

KTM has always aimed at innovation and for this reason it is already looking to the future with a model that is certainly more challenging than its predecessors. In fact, this version is very close to the MotoGP competition bikes and was in fact developed to “compete” both on the road and on the track.

Inspired by MotoGP to conquer urban streets

The main characteristics of this model are aggressiveness and performance with a LC8c EURO5+ twin-cylinder engine which delivers a power of 128 hp and a torque of 103 Nm at 10,500 rpm. The steel trellis frame has been designed to guarantee excellent and dynamic performance. The large steering radius guarantees greater agility even at low speeds and counteracts the rigidity of the vehicle, to ensure great stability in all conditions.

There pilot connection with the vehicle it has truly been designed to perfection, to allow safe, comfortable and above all high-performance driving. There are six contact points with the tank and the support for the knees and arms is optimal. Furthermore, the presence of adjustable footrests and die-cast aluminum wheels guarantee excellent driving management. The influence of MotoGP is very evident in the aerodynamic specifications such as the fins, specifically designed in the wind tunnel, ensure greater stability during braking and cornering.

A Track model for an even more aggressive track version

If the basic version was already quite extreme for a road sports bike, its evolution KTM 990 RC R TRACK it is even more so. Designed, produced and created specifically to express maximum potential on the track, it will be revealed by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

Price

As far as the price and colors are concerned, there is no certain news yet. Without a doubt it will not be much less than 20,000 eurosfor a bike that can offer a lot of fun on the track, but perhaps a little too extreme for the road.

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