2010 Ducati 848 EVO vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2010 Ducati 848 EVO 2010 Ducati 848 EVO

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 90°°L°twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
103 kW / 140 hp @ 10500 rpm
Top Speed
261.2 km/h / 162.3 mph
Weight
194 kg / 428 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
Full Specifications
General
Year20102026
Make ModelDucati 848 EVOKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.6 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1430 mm / 56.3in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)168-
Wet Weight (kg)194 195
Dry Weight168 kg / 370 lbs-
Fuel Capacity15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight194 kg / 428 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed261.2 km/h / 162.3 mph-
Max Power103 kW / 140 hp @ 10500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.3 lb-ft @ 9750 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.4 sec-
Engine
Displacement-947 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 Stroke94 x 61.2mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.2:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustLightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers-
Fuel InductionMarelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital CD-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplate with hydraulic control PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 28/20 / 4th 26/22 / 5th 24/23 / 6th 23/24-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450 Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontShowa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarmWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.5° -
Trail103mm / 4.05 in-
Wheel Travel - Front127 mm / 5.0 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 173.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 175.5 x 17