2021 Triumph Street Triple RS vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Triumph Street Triple RS 2021 Triumph Street Triple RS

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
121.3 hp / 123 PS / 90 kW @ 11,750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
166 kg / 366 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 ModelTriumph Street Triple RSKTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height825 mm / 32.5 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1405 mm / 55.3 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1085 mm / 42.7 in - without mirrors-
Length1085 mm / 42.7 in - without mirrors-
Width775 mm / 30.5 in - with handlebars-
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)166-
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight166 kg / 366 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.4 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power121.3 hp / 123 PS / 90 kW @ 11,750 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque79 Nm / 58.3 lb-ft @ 9,350 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement765 cc / 46.6 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke78 x 53.4 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.54:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid-cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel 3 into 1 exhaust system low single sided stainless steel silencer-
Fuel InductionMultipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI. Electronic throttle control46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital - inductive type -
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-plate, slip-assistedPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveX ring chainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed with Triumph Shift Assist6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeFront - Aluminum beam twin spar Rear - 2 piece high pressure die castChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontShowa 41 mm upside down big piston forks (BPF), Adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and preload adjustmentWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearÖhlins STX40 fully-adjustable piggyback reservoir RSUWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23.9°-
SwingarmTwin-sided, cast aluminum alloy-
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in-
Wheel Travel - Front115 mm / 4.5 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear131 mm / 5.2 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm floating discs, Brembo M50 4-piston monobloc calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc, Brembo single-piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSAdjustable ABSStandard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3180/55-ZR 17
Wheels5-spoke cast aluminum alloyCast aluminium
Wheels - Front3.5 x 173.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear5.5 x 175.5 x 17