READY TO RACE! KTM 990 RC R Supersport Unveiled in Malaysia: MotoGP DNA for the Streets
KUALA LUMPUR – The wait is finally over for sportbike purists. Eurotech Group (ETG), the official distributor of KTM in Malaysia, has officially unleashed the highly anticipated KTM 990 RC R. Marking KTM’s aggressive re-entry into the premium, full-size supersport segment, this road-legal weapon brings pure racetrack pedigree straight from the Mattighofen factory to Malaysian roads.
Developed with direct engineering feedback from MotoGP legend Dani Pedrosa, the KTM 990 RC R is designed around a “NEVER STOP” hunting apexes mindset, featuring striking wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamics and class-leading electronic rider aids.
The live unveiling of the next-generation KTM 990 RC R Super Sport in Malaysia.
Pure Racing Heart: The 947cc LC8c Engine
At the core of the KTM 990 RC R is a fierce, Euro5+ homologated 947 cc LC8c parallel-twin engine weighing just 57 kg. The high-performance powerplant cranks out a blistering 130 PS (128 horsepower) at 9,500 rpm and a massive 103 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. This translates into brutal mid-range acceleration, allowing riders to power out of slow corners with immense stability.
The sporting DNA is further refined by a track-optimized 6-speed manual transmission, a direct slick-shifting gearbox layout, and an automated slipper clutch system to minimize rear-wheel chatter during heavy deceleration downshifts.
Chassis & Electronics Gred MotoGP
Unlike standard street bikes, the 990 RC R utilizes a custom-tuned Chromium-Molybdenum steel frame using the engine as a stressed element to ensure 52.5% front-biased weight distribution. For premium braking precision, it is armed with massive 320 mm dual front discs paired with Brembo HyPure 4-piston calipers, working alongside fully adjustable 48 mm WP APEX front forks and a rear WP monoshock with linkage system.
The cockpit features a giant 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen multi-information display that hosts on-dash built-in navigation and lets riders cycle through complex electronic packages. These include four standard riding modes (Rain, Street, Sport, Custom) along with advanced cornering Motorbike Traction Control (MTC) and four specialized ABS arrays including 6D IMU Electronics.
Quick Technical Specs:
- Engine Type: 947cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel Twin, DOHC 4-Valve (eSP+)
- Output Parameters: 130 PS (128 hp) @ 9,500 rpm | 103 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
- Suspension: Fully Adjustable WP APEX 48 mm Forks / WP APEX Rear Shock
- Brake Assembly: Brembo HyPure 4-piston calipers on 320 mm dual front hydraulic discs
- Wet Kerb Weight: 195 kg (with full 15.7 L fuel tank)
- Key Electronic Features: 8.8″ TFT Touchscreen, Cornering ABS with 4 ABS Modes
- Price : RM 113,000.00
