2022 Yamaha R3 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2022 Yamaha R3 2022 Yamaha R3

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
372.6 pounds
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
CommentsBalanced 50/50 weight distribution.-
Year-2026
ColoursIcon Blue-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height (in.)30.7 inches-
Width (mm)730 mm-
Wheelbase (mm)1380 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)54.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)780 mm-
Width (in.)28.7 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)160 mm-
Height (in.)44.9 inches-
Height (mm)1140 mm-
Length (in.)82.3 inches-
Length (mm)2090 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)6.3 inches-
Seat Height780 mm / 30.7 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1380 mm / 54.3 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1140 mm / 44.9 in.-
Length2090 mm / 82.3 in.-
Width730 mm / 28.7 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)2.40 litres-
Oil Capacity (Quarts)2.54 US quarts-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)3.70 US gallons-
Wet Weight (kg)169.0 kg195
Wet Weight (lbs.)372.6 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)14.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity14.00 litres / 3.70 US gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight169.0 kg / 372.6 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque29.5 Nm (3.0 kgf-m or 21.8 ft.lbs) @ 9000 Revolutions"103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)68.0 x 44.1 mm-
CO288.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Displacement (cc)321.0 cc-
Displacement (ci)19.59 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.7 x 1.7 inches-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.2:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5EURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Consumption3.80 litres/100 km (26.3 km/l or 61.90 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCI-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System2-
Drivetrain
Clutch-PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChain   (final drive)Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveConstant mesh42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)125 mm-
Trail (in.)3.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.9 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)130 mm-
Trail (mm)95 mm-
Frame TypeDiamondChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front37mm KYB inverted front forksWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearSwingarmWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake25.0°-
Trail95 mm / 3.7 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear125 mm / 4.9 in.134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationDigital multi-function instruments-
Lighting systemLED headlight-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front110/70-R17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17