2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder
Power
174 kW / 237 hp @ 15500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
193.5 kg / 426.5 lbs 188.5 kg / 415.5 lbs with full racing exhaust
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
Year20232026
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.4 Single seat845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1471 mm / 57.9 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)193.5 kg195
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.49 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight193.5 kg / 426.5 lbs 188.5 kg / 415.5 lbs with full racing exhaust195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power174 kW / 237 hp @ 15500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque-103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Desmosedici Stradale 90° V4, rearward-rotating crankshaft, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke81 x 48.4 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio14.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust4-2-1-2 system, with 2 catalytic converters and 4 lambda probes-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies with aerodynamic valves. Variable length intake system46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically controlled slipper dry clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder.PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 36/15 2nd 34/17 3rd 33/19 4th 32/21 5th 30/22 6th 27/22-
Primary DriveStraight cut gears; Ratio 1.80:142:76
Transmission / DriveSix-speed with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 26-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum alloy Front Frame with optimized stiffnessesChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontFully adjustable 43 mm Öhlins NPX 25/30 pressurized fork with TiN treatmentWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Öhlins TTX 36 unit with hydraulic spring preload adjusterWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24,5°-
SeatSingle seat-
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Front125 mm / 4.9 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesRacing style handle grips, Chain guard, Carbon fiber front mudguard, Carbon fiber heatshield, Carbon fiber wings, Billet aluminum steering stem with bike number, High-flow air filter, Machined mirror block-off plates*, License plate mount removal plug*, Ducati Data Analyser+ (DDA+) with GPS module | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 3, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Auto tyre calibration, Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED-
Safety EquipmentRiding Modes, Power Modes, Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration-
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationLast generation digital unit with 5in TFT colour display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema, (M4.30) 4-piston callipers. Self bleeding master cylinder2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Bosch Cornering ABS EVOSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch Cornering ABS EVOStandard
Tyres - FrontPirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - RearPirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/60 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
WheelsMarchesini three-spokes forged aluminum alloyCast aluminium
Wheels - Front3.50 x 17 in3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear6.00 x 17 in5.5 x 17