2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6 2018 Yamaha YZF 600 R6

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Power
87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
190 kg / 419 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
Year20182026
Make ModelYamaha YZF 600 R6KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1375 mm / 54.1 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance130 mm / 5.1 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1095 mm / 43.1 in-
Length2040 mm / 80.3 in-
Width706 mm / 27.8 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)190 195
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.5 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight190 kg / 419 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power87.1 kW / 116.7 hp @ 14500 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque61.7 Nm / 45.5 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement599 cc / 36.5 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke67 x 42.5 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.1;113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel InductionFuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMulti-plate slipper clutchPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveO-ring chainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeDeltabox aluminium frame with revised rigidity balanceChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm KYB telescopic forksWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearKYB® piggyback shock, 4-way adjustableWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24°-
Trail97mm / 3.8 in-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear120 mm / 4.7 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 220mm disc 1 piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55 ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17