2012 Triumph Street Triple R vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Triumph Street Triple R 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12 valves
Power
79 kW / 107 hp @ 11700 rpm
Top Speed
227.4 km/h / 141.3 mph
Weight
189 kg / 416 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
Year20122026
Make ModelTriumph Street Triple RKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height805 mm / 31.7 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase-1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Heightwithout mirrors 1110mm / 43.7 in-
Length2030 mm / 79.9 in-
Width(handlebars) 755 mm / 29.7 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)189 195
Fuel Capacity17.4 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Oil Capacity3.4 Litres / 3.6 US qt / 3.0 Imp qt-
Wet Weight189 kg / 416 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed227.4 km/h / 141.3 mph-
Max Power79 kW / 107 hp @ 11700 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque69 Nm / 7.0 kgf-m / 51 ft-lb @ 9100 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Standing Start ¼ Mile11.5 sec-
Engine
Displacement675 cc / 41.19 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12 valvesFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke74 x 52.3 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.65:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption5.1 l/100 km / 19.5 km/l / 45.9 US mpg / 55.1 Imp mpg-
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with forced air induction46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital - inductive type -
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiplatePASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveO-ring chainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gear Ratios1st: 34/13 / 2nd: 39/21 / 3rd: 36/23 / 4th: 27/20 / 5th: 26/21 / 6th: 25/22-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium beam twin sparChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Kayaba upside down forks, with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping,WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearKayaba monoshock with piggy back reservoir, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping,WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23.9°-
Trail95 mm / 3.7 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear126 mm / 5.0 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 308mm Floating discs, Nissin4 piston radial calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/80 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - FrontCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 3.5in3.5 x 17
Wheels - RearCast aluminium alloy 5-spoke 17 x 5.5in5.5 x 17