2021 KTM 390 Duke vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 KTM 390 Duke 2021 KTM 390 Duke

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves
Power
43.5 hp / 32 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
149 kg / 328 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
Year20212026
Make ModelKTM 390 DukeKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1357 mm / 53.4 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance175 mm / 6.8 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)149-
Dry Weight149 kg / 328 lbs-
Fuel Capacity13.4 Litres / 3.5 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power43.5 hp / 32 kW @ 9500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque37 Nm / 27.2 lb-ft @ 7000rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement373 cc / 22.7 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke89 x 60 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid CooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEURO5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionBosch Injection46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBW-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically actuatedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain 520-X RingChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis frame, powder coatedChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm WP APEX 43WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearWP APEX - MonoshockWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Steering Head Angle65° -
Wheel Travel - Front142 mm / 5.6 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear150 mm / 5.9 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle 320 mm disc, 4 piston radial fixed caliper2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 230 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSBosch 9.1MP Two Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS)Standard
Tyres - Front110/70 -17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear150/60-17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17