2012 Honda CBR 250R vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Honda CBR 250R 2012 Honda CBR 250R

Sport

Engine
Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
357.0 pounds
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
CommentsFrench brand.-
Year-2026
ColoursMetallic Black, Red/Silver, White/Pearl Blue/Red-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Width (mm)685 mm-
Width (in.)27.0 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,369 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)53.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)775 mm-
Seat Height (in.)30.5 inches-
Length (mm)1,810 mm-
Height (in.)45.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,150 mm-
Length (in.)71.3 inches-
Seat Height775 mm / 30.5 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,369 mm / 53.9 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1,150 mm / 45.3 in.-
Length1,810 mm / 71.3 in.-
Width685 mm / 27.0 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)357.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)161.9 kg195
Dry Weight (kg)310-
Dry Weight (lbs.)683.4 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.40 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)12.87 litres-
Dry Weight310 kg / 683.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity12.87 litres / 3.40 gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight161.9 kg / 357.0 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque4.00 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 3.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 Revolutions103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.0472 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.2 inches-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Bore x Stroke (mm)76.0 x 55.0 mm-
CO270.8 CO-
Displacement (cc)249.40 cc-
Displacement (ci)15.22 cubic inches-
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-Fi, 38mm throttle body-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio10.7:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsMeets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption3.05 litres/100 km (32.8 km/l or 77.12 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Clutch-PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveCVT42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.1 inches-
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)99 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)118 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)103 mm-
Frame Type-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front37mm forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearPro-Link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustabilityWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25.0°-
SeatDual-
Trail99 mm / 3.9 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front118 mm / 4.7 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear103 mm / 4.1 in.134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)296 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front110/70-17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear140/70-17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17