2008 Hyosung GT 650R vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Hyosung GT 650R 2008 Hyosung GT 650R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, 90° V twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
76.4 hp / 58.8 kW @ 9000 rpm
Top Speed
203.8 km/h
Weight
210 kg / 462 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
Year2007 - 082026
Make ModelHyosung GT 650RKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1435 mm / 56.4 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1125 mm / 44.2 in-
Length2060 mm / 81.1 in-
Width740 mm / 29.1 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)210 195
Dry Weight (kg)195-
Dry Weight195 kg / 429 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 3.1 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight210 kg / 462 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed203.8 km/h-
Max Power76.4 hp / 58.8 kW @ 9000 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque68 Nm / 6.93 kg-m @ 7500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile13.0 sec-
Engine
Displacement647 cc / 39.4 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° V twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke81.5 x 62 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.4:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Engine Oil SpecificationSemi-Synthetic, 10W/40-
Fuel Induction38 mm Carburettor46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital CDI-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Spark PlugNGK, CR8E-
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple discs, cable operatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel, double pipeChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Oil upside down forksWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearSwinging armWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear100 mm / 3.9 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 300mm discs2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 230mm discSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/60 -17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear160/60 -17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17