| Attribute | KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010 × | BMW R 1150 RS 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2002 |
| Make | KTM | BMW |
| Model | KTM 1190 RC8 R | BMW R 1150 RS |
| Category | Sport | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm) | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,195 | 1,130 |
| Power (kw) | 122.4 | 70 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Oil & air |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 123 | 100 |
| Bore (mm) | 105 | 70 |
| Stroke (mm) | 69 | 101 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Clutch | Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically | - |
| Lubrication system | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | - |
| Compression | 13.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | WP-USD fork | - |
| Rear suspension | WP-Monoshock | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Brem | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 276 |
| Frame type | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-17 | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 135 |
| Trail (mm) | 97 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 23.3 | - |
| Other | ||
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 182 | 246 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.6725 | 0.2846 |
| Seat height (mm) | 805 | 830 |
| Alternate seat height | 825 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 110 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | - | 215 |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16.5 | 23 |