2019 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2019 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade 2019 Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, Chain-driven DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Power
141 kW / 189 hp @ 13000rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg / 430 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
Year20192026
Make ModelHonda CBR 1000RR FirebladeKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height8352 mm / 32.7 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1125 mm / 44.7 in-
Length2005 mm / 81.7 in-
Width720 mm / 32.3 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)195 195
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight195 kg / 430 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power141 kW / 189 hp @ 13000rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque114 Nm / 84.1 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement999 cc / 60.9 in cc / 60.9 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, Chain-driven DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke76 x 55.1 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid coolingLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionPGM-FI; 48mm throttle bodies46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital transistorized w/ electronic advance-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiplate with diaphragm springPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final Drive16T/43T; chainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / DriveClose-ratio six-speed (Quickshifter - optional accessory)6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond; aluminium composite twin sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelescopic inverted fork with an inner tube diameter of 43 mm, and a Big Piston Front Fork with preload, compression and rebound adjustmentWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - Rear Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 10-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustmentWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23°2-
Trail 96.2 mm / 3.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear132 mm / 5.2 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm hydraulic disc with Tokico radial mounted calipers and high performance track ready pads Rear.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, Combined ABS and sintered metal padsSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSElectronically controlled ABSStandard
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17 58W120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/50ZR17 73W180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front17 x MT3.503.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear17 x MT6.005.5 x 17