2006 Ducati 999 S vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2006 Ducati 999 S 2006 Ducati 999 S

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven
Power
100 kW / 136 hp @ 9750 rpm With racing kit: 105 kW / 143 hp @ 9750 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h / 168 mph
Weight
199 kg / 438 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
Year20062026
Make ModelDucati 999 SKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1420 mm / 55.9 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1090 mm / 42.9 in-
Length2095 mm / 82.5 in-
Width730 mm / 28.7 in-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)199-
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight199 kg / 438 lbs-
Fuel Capacity15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed270 km/h / 168 mph-
Max Power100 kW / 136 hp @ 9750 rpm With racing kit: 105 kW / 143 hp @ 9750 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 10.8 kgf-m / 78.1 ft-lb @ 8000rpm With racing kit: 111.8 Nm / 11.4 kgf-m / 82.5 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.0 sec-
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° °L° twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt drivenFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 63.5 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.4:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
ExhaustSingle steel muffler with catalytic converter-
Fuel Consumption5.56 L/100 km / 18 km/l / 42.3 US mpg / 50.8 Imp mpg-
Fuel InductionWeber Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionMarelli electronic-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugChampion RG4HC-
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V 10Ah-
Drivetrain
ClutchDry multiplate with hydraulic controlPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Final Drive Ratio2.400:1 (15/36)-
Gear Ratios1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.400 / 4th 1.182 / 5th 1.043 / 6th 0.958:1-
Primary Drive-42:76
Primary Drive RatiosStraight cut gears, 1.84:1-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontÖhlins 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatmentWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshockWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23.5° - 24.5°-
Trail97 mm / 3.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear128 mm / 5 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245mm disc, 2 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/50 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - FrontY-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 173.5 x 17
Wheels - RearY-shaped 5-spoke light alloy 5.50 x 175.5 x 17