2012 Honda CBR1000RR vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Honda CBR1000RR 2012 Honda CBR1000RR

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
441.0 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
ColoursRed, Black, Pearl White/Blue/Red-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
WarrantyOne year. Unlimited milage. Transferable.-
Dimensions
Length (in.)71.3 inches-
Height (in.)45.3 inches-
Length (mm)1,810 mm-
Height (mm)1,150 mm-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,410 mm-
Width (in.)27.0 inches-
Width (mm)685 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,410 mm / 55.5 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
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.70 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.79 litres-
Dry Weight (kg)320-
Wet Weight (kg)200.0 kg195
Wet Weight (lbs.)441.0 pounds-
Dry Weight (lbs.)705.5 pounds-
Dry Weight320 kg / 705.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.79 litres / 4.70 gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight200.0 kg / 441.0 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-
Bore x Stroke (mm)76.0 x 55.1 mm-
Displacement (cc)999.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)60.96 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail76 degrees V-4Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.3:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsMeets current EPA standards. California version meets current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized with 3-D mapping-
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 Drive#530 O-ring-sealed chain42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.8 inches-
Trail (mm)96 mm-
Frame Type-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm inverted Big Piston fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustabilityWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearUnit Pro-Link Balance Free Rear 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°-
SeatDual-
Trail96 mm / 3.8 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with full floating 320mm discs2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 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