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2015 Ducati 1299S Panigale vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

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Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Ducati 1299S Panigale 2015 Ducati 1299S Panigale

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
150.8 kW / 205 hp @ 10500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
190.5 kg / 420 lbs
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
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Full Specifications
General
Year20152026
Make ModelDucati 1299S PanigaleKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1437 mm / 56.57 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1130 mm / 44.1 in-
Length2060 mm / 81.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)166.5-
Wet Weight (kg)190.5 195
Dry Weight166.5 kg / 367 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight190.5 kg / 420 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power150.8 kW / 205 hp @ 10500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque144.6 Nm / 14.7 kgf-m / 106.7 lb-ft @ 8750 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1285 cc / 78.4 cub in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke116 x 60.8 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 3EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust2-1-2 titanium system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with aluminium end caps-
Fuel InductionMitsubishi EFI, twin injectors per cylinder, full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital CDI-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain 525; front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 39Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/16 / 3rd 27/18 / 4th 25/20 / 5th 24/22 / 6th 23/24-
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, ratio 1.77:142:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed with Ducati Quick Shift6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque aluminumChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontÖhlins NIX30, 43mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with semi-active modeWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminum single-sided swingarm, 4-point adjustable pivot.WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24°-
Steering Lock48°-
Trail96 mm / 3.78 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.72 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130m m / 5.12 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc EVO M50 4-piston calipers with cornering ABS Bosch 9.1 MP2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper with cornering ABSSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear200/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front3-Spoke forged light alloy 3.50" x 17"3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear3-Spoke forged light alloy 6.00" x 17"5.5 x 17
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