KTM's 990 RC R Marks a Return to Supersport — a Serious 947cc, 130-Horsepower Machine

Called the 'new standard-bearer' — sounds like a big deal for broadening KTM's brand image too.

Is the RC R really KTM's first return to supersport since the RC8? Curious about its historical significance.

They say it's designed with both track and street in mind, but curious just how aggressive the riding position actually is.

This RC R is probably 990 Duke-based, so it looks set to go head-to-head with the Yamaha R9 and Aprilia Tuono 660.

KTM going back to a full-fairing supersport after focusing mainly on nakeds and adventure bikes is a surprising turn.

947cc putting out 130hp and 103Nm — just the spec sheet on that LC8c parallel-twin already tells you how serious this is.