2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod 2005 Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
115 hp / 84 kW @ 8250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
275.0 kg / 606.3 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
Year2004 - 052026
Make ModelHarley Davidson VRSCB V-RodKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height660 mm / 26.0 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1713 mm / 67.5 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance142 mm / 5.6 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Length2375 mm / 93.6 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)275-
Dry Weight275.0 kg / 606.3 lbs-
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power115 hp / 84 kW @ 8250 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque105 Nm / 77.4 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement1130 cc / 59 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke100 x 72 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.3:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionSequential Port Electronic fuel injection with 53mm throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionSequential, single fire non waste spark, coil on plug-
LubricationGerotor, wet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery CapacitySealed,maintenance-free, 12-volt, 12 amp-hour, 200 cca (per Battery Council International rating)-
Drivetrain
ClutchNine plate wet pressure fed with integral compensationPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveBeltChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st 2.5:1 (45/18) 2nd 1.68:1 (42/25) 3rd 1.345:1 (39/29) 4th 1.161:1 (36/31) 5th 1.04:1 (26/25)-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive5 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel perimeter upper frame w/ hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails Swing Arm One piece cast aluminum polishedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontHuge 49mm telescopic forksWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearDual coil over adjustable shockWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Fork Angle38°-
Rake34°-
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Front100 mm / 3.9 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear70 mm / 2.7 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 292mm disc 4 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - FrontD207 120/70ZR-19120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - RearD207 180/55ZR-18180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17