2000 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2000 Yamaha YZF-R1 2000 Yamaha YZF-R1

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph
Weight
385.8 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
Year-2026
ColoursRed/white, blue-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)54.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,395 mm-
Seat Height (mm)815 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.1 inches-
Seat Height815 mm / 32.1 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,395 mm / 54.9 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres-
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)175-
Dry Weight (lbs.)385.8 pounds-
Dry Weight175 kg / 385.8 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Top Speed (km/h)280.0 km/h-
Top Speed (mph.)174.0 mph-
Top Speed280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph-
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque108.00 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.8571 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio-13.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
Clutch-PASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Frame Type-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front-WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - Rear-WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - FrontDual disc2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front-120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear-180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17