| General |
| Year | 2010 | 2026 |
| Make Model | KTM RC8R 1190 | Yamaha YZF-R7 |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 805 mm / 825 mm | 831 mm / 32.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 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 (kg) | 182 | - |
| Dry Weight | 182 kg / 405.23 lb (no fuel) | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 Litres / 3.5 gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | - | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 271.4 km/h | - |
| Max Power | 167.6 hp / 122.4 kW) @ 10250 rpm | 35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 12.5 kgf-m / 90.7 ft.lbs @ 8000 rpm | 68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 10.8 sec | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1195 cc / 73.0 cu-in | 689 cc / 42.04 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 105 x 69 mm | 80 x 68.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5 :1 | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Emissions | - | Euro 5 |
| Engine Lubrication | , SAE 10W-50 | - |
| Engine Management | Keihin EMS | - |
| Exhaust | - | Integrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler |
| Fuel Induction | - | Fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Fuel Mixture | Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm (2.05")) Control 4 V/DOHC | - |
| Ignition | - | TCI Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Lubrication System | lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically | Multiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | 17:37 | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain |
| Primary Drive | 40:76 | - |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated Subframe Aluminium | A high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum center |
| Suspension - Front | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | Telescopic fork adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Suspension - Rear | WP shock, fully adjustable | Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Rake | - | 24° |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3.82 in | 91 mm / 3.6 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 240mm disc | Single 245mm disc, single piston caliper |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Tyres - Front | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23F |
| Tyres - Rear | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 Bridgestone- BATTLAX HYPERSPORT S23R |