2002 Ducati 748 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2002 Ducati 748 2002 Ducati 748

Sport

Engine
V2
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
432.1 pounds
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
Full Specifications
General
Year-2026
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)790 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.1 inches-
Length (mm)2,030 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1,410 mm-
Height (mm)1,080 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.5 inches-
Length (in.)79.9 inches-
Height (in.)42.5 inches-
Seat Height-845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase-1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (lbs.)432.1 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)196-
Fuel Capacity-15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque73.00103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.4949 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Stroke4-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Engine TypeV2-
Displacement (ci)45.64 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)748.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)88.0 x 65.5 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.5 x 2.6 inches-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)127 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm-
Frame Type-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front-WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - Rear-WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - FrontDual disc2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/60-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17