2006 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2006 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade 2006 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
126,4 kW /172 hp @ 11250 rpm
Top Speed
277.7 km/h
Weight
202 kg / 445 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 ModelHonda CBR 1000RR FirebladeKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height828 mm / 32.3 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1407 mm / 55.4 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1120 mm / 44.0 in-
Length2025 mm / 79.7 in-
Width720 mm / 26.9 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)202 195
Dry Weight (kg)176-
Dry Weight176 kg / 388 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18 Litres / 4.8 gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight202 kg / 445 lbs 195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed277.7 km/h-
Max Power126,4 kW /172 hp @ 11250 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque115 Nm / 11.73 kg-m @ 10000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile10.6 sec-
Engine
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
Bore x Stroke75 x 56.5 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.2:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Engine Oil SpecificationSynthetic, 10W/40-
Fuel Consumption16.5 km/lit-
Fuel InductionPGM-DSFI fuel injection, 4 x 44mm throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance -
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugNGK, IMR9C-9HES-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium, twin sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability;WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearPro-Link single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability;WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23.3°-
Trail 102 mm / 4.5 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.3 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear135 mm / 5.4 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston calliperSingle 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 - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17