2023 KTM RC 8C vs 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2023 KTM RC 8C 2023 KTM RC 8C

Sport

Engine
Twin, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
N/A
2026 Yamaha YZF-R7 2026 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
54 kW / 72.4 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
189 kg / 417 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2026
ColoursOrange/black-
Make Model-Yamaha YZF-R7
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)58.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (in.)7.5 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1476 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)820 mm-
Ground Clearance (mm)191 mm-
Seat Height820 mm / 32.3 in.831 mm / 32.7 in
Wheelbase1476 mm / 58.1 in.1395 mm / 54.9 in
Ground Clearance-135 mm / 5.3 in
Height-1160 mm / 45.7 in
Length-2070 mm / 81.5 in
Width-724 mm / 28.5 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-189
Dry Weight (lbs.)313.1 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)142-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.23 US gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)16.00 litres-
Oil Capacity (l)2.80 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)2.96 US quarts-
Dry Weight142 kg / 313.1 lbs-
Fuel Capacity16.00 litres / 4.23 US gallons14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Wet Weight-189 kg / 417 lbs
Performance
Max Power-35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm
Max Torque89.0 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 Revolutions"68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.9349 HP/kg-
Engine
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)54.25 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)889.0 cc-
CO2243.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)90.7 x 68.8 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.6 x 2.7 inches-
Displacement-689 cc / 42.04 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. DKK Dell’Orto-
Bore x Stroke-80 x 68.6 mm
Compression Ratio13.5:111.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled
Emissions-Euro 5
Engine LubricationForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps-
Exhaust-Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler
Fuel Consumption10.50 litres/100 km (9.5 km/l or 22.40 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-Fuel injection with YCC-T
IgnitionBosch EMS with RBWTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition
Lubrication-Wet sump
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchPASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operatedMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive520 chain-
Transmission / Drive-6 Speed constant mesh
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)99 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Frame TypeChrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coatedA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center
Suspension - FrontWP XACT PRO 7543Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression
Suspension - RearWP APEX PRO 7746Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound
Rake23.3°24°
Trail99 mm / 3.9 in.91 mm / 3.6 in
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in.122 mm / 4.8 in
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemLED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake discSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F
Tyres - Rear-180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R