2016 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade 2016 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
133 kW / 178 hp @ 12250rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
201 kg / 444 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
Year20162026
Make ModelHonda CBR1000RR FirebladeKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height817.8 mm / 32.2 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1409.7 mm / 55.5 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1141mm / 44.9 in-
Length2080 mm / 81.8 in-
Width720 mm / 28.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)201 195
Fuel Capacity19.3 Liters / 4.4 gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Oil Capacity3.7 Litres-
Wet Weight201 kg / 444 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power133 kW / 178 hp @ 12250rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 84.07 ft.lb @ 10500rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke76 x 55.1 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.3:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionProgrammed Dual Stage Fuel Injection (PGM-DSFI) with 46mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping -
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiplate with diaphragm springPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final Drive #530 O-ring-sealed chainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / DriveClose-ratio 6 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond; aluminium composite twin-sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm Öhlins inverted fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustabilityWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearPro-Link Öhlins shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustabilityWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23.3° -
Trail 96.2mm / 3.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x Floating 320mm discs Brembo four-piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSElectronic Combined ABSStandard
Rims12-spoke cast aluminium-
Tyres - Front120/70-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/50-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front17M/C x MT3.53.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear 17M/C x MT65.5 x 17