2014 Ducati 899 Panigale vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2014 Ducati 899 Panigale 2014 Ducati 899 Panigale

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 90°°L°twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
109 kW / 148 hp @ 10750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
193 kg / 425.5 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
Year20142026
Make ModelDucati 899 PanigaleKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.48 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1426 mm / 56.14 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1100 mm / 43.31in-
Length2075 mm / 81.69in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)193 195
Dry Weight (kg)169-
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight193 kg / 425.5 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power109 kW / 148 hp @ 10750 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque99 Nm / 10.1 kgf-m / 73 ft-lb @ 9000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement899 cc / 54.9 cu 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 Stroke100 x 57.2 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 3 compliantEURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionMitsubishi electronic fuel injection system. Single injector per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital CDI-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchClutch Wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain 520; Front Sprocket 15; Rear Sprocket 44Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/16 / 3rd27/18 / 4th 25/20 / 5th 24/22 / 6th 23/24.-
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, Ratio 1.77:142:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeMonocoque aluminumChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable BPF Showa forks, 43 mm chromed inner tubesWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum double-sided swingarmWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24°-
Steering Angle52°-
Trail96 mm / 3.78 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.12 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
Electrical System2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with alumimum outer sleeves-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston calipers with ABS2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with ABSSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front10-spoke light alloy 3.50" x 17"3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear10 spokes light alloy 5.50" x 17"5.5 x 17