2010 Honda CB 1000R vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2010 Honda CB 1000R 2010 Honda CB 1000R

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
123.4 hp / 92 kW @ 10000 rpm
Top Speed
228.6 km/h / 142.0 mph
Weight
217 kg / 478.4 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
Year20102026
ColoursPearl Siena Red/Pearl Nightstar Black, Matt Vanguard Beige Metallic, Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Cool White-
Make ModelHonda CB 1000RKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Height (in.)43.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,095 mm-
Length (in.)82.9 inches-
Length (mm)2,105 mm-
Width (mm)785 mm-
Width (in.)30.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)825 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.5 inches-
Seat Height828 mm / 32.6 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1445 mm / 56.8 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)3.60 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)217 195
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.24 quarts-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight217 kg / 478.4 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed228.6 km/h / 142.0 mph-
Max Power123.4 hp / 92 kW @ 10000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.3 sec-
Engine
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Bore x Stroke (mm)75.0 x 56.5 mm-
Fuel Reserve (gal.)1.06 gallons-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel Reserve (l)4.00 litres-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Displacement998 cc / 60.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection-
Bore x Stroke75 x 56.5 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.2:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption18.3 km/lit-
Fuel InductionPGM-F1 Electronic fuel injection36mm throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionComputer controlled digital transistorized-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity12V/8.6AH-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs.PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final Drive#530 O-ring sealed chainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1: 2.538 (33/13) / - 2: 1.941 (33/17) / - 3: 1.579 (30/19) / - 4: 1.363 (30/22) / - 5: 1.217 (28/23) / - 6: 1.115 (29/26)-
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)99 mm-
Frame TypeMono-back born coast aluminousChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm Inverted HMAS cartridge type telescopic forks, with stepless reload, compression and rebound adjustableWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearMonoshock with gas charged HMAS damper rebound adjustableWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake 25.0°-
Trail99.0mm / 3.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear128 mm / 5.0 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)265 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)10.4 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front2x 310mm discs 3 piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 256mm disc 2 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/50 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - FrontHollow-section 4-spoke cast aluminium3.5 x 17
Wheels - RearU-section 4-spoke cast aluminium5.5 x 17