2020 Ducati Panigale V4 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2020 Ducati Panigale V4 2020 Ducati Panigale V4

Sport

Engine
N/A
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
198 kg / 436 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
Year-2026
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height-845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase-1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)198 195
Fuel Capacity-15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight198 kg / 436 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque-103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio-13.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid 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 2 lambda probes-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Starter-Electric
Drivetrain
ClutchHydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutchPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final Drive-Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 38/14 2nd 36/17 3rd 33/19 4th 32/21 5th 30/22 6th 30/24-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
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)
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Electronics
Equipment / Featuresast generation digital unit with 5" TFT colour display, Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Full LED lighting with Daytime Running Light (DRL), Sachs steering damper, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators-
Safety EquipmentRiding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, Auto tyre calibration-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front-2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - Rear-Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front-120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front5-spokes light alloy 3.50" x 17"3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17