WE RODE THE KTM 990 RC R PROTOTYPE!

On a recent trip to the factory in Mattighofen, Tubby Statham got the chance to ride a few prototypes - including the KTM 990 RC R...

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[TheScortUK]

Wonder if they changed the brand of chocolate used for the cams....

[Mikolaj_u]

Sportbike names are basically a race to see how many R's can fit—because apparently, more R's = more speed

[pointblankracer]

Looking forward to the a review of the 2025 CFmoto 675R-R for around 7k ish still TBA.

[headrace]

That’s gonna be a right banger on track isn’t it… proper handling no doubt and sensible power. Very roadable as well, and looks, it’s KTM. Works for me…. Great work Al. 👍👍👍

[jarlborg]

How much does it cost to unlock the camshaft lubrication option?

[archiewilson]

Now I completely understand why they had to discontinue the R6. There is no possible way they could sell all this garbage by further detuning them. Imagine how much a stomping an actually updated GSXR 750 would do to these turds. The only good news is we have completely solved clima change, flattened the curve, and saved grandma with this diversity of shat supersports.

[hipposnakeyo]

Would be interesting to see a head to head with this, the new r9, new panigale v2 as they gonna be in the new supersport class, might as well add the new cbr600 as the representative of the old.

[Pimepemi]

This 990 RC-R and the new 2025 Panigale V2 have high bars to make them liveable on the open roads ! This new generation of supersport bikes decided by the FIM (federation internationale du motocyclisme) will be a great one for open roads riders 👍 120 hp and good 900cc torque is the sweet spot for winding roads ✌️

[ChrisBOMtoATL]

Hope they design the upcoming RC390 as beautiful as this one

[BeginnerMoto]

I can't wait to see the completed product. Should be really cool!

[Dr.MartinKTM]

I remember the KTM statement: this bike is as far from Duke 990 as the KTM Adventure is. Now it sounds like Duke with fairings....

[linopontes]

£16k... or a 2017 GSX-R 750 and keep the change?

[TheRtHonJimStiffOG]

Glad you've got a vid on KTM lack of reliability coming up. Hope they'll start holding their hands up to it and actually start to work on the array of issues their brand has. I really want a KTM, but the issues scare me away from investing (well it's not an investment is it!!) my hard earned into the brand when you see the global horror stories of owners and the terrible customer service and dealer experience to boot. Great vid as usual guys!!! Keeping my fingers crossed KTM can sharpen up and convince me to send cash their way!!!

[plymothiandynamite]

Anyone else finding it hard to get excited over these new 'super sports'?

[marty]

It's got a very motoGP look to it, like the new Panigale. Great to see KTM draping fairings over one of their bikes again. I hope they give it a real headlight and not just a beady-eyed projector lamp.

[thelundberg]

Does it have the same problem with lubing the cams as the others?

[youtubed]

been waiting for this announcement for ages.. going to be a great bike

[nicholaspotts]

How’s it compare to the RC8RC? Feels heavier? Less power?

[viaceslavv]

After the R9 release, this looks like a weapon, if it stays the same at launch

[MotoJoshP]

Hmm... Not as exciting a proposition as it sounded when it was initially announced.