2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 2005 Yamaha YZF-R1

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
N/A
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
ColoursTeam Yamaha Blue/White; Liquid Silver/Cerulean Silver; Shift Red-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Length (mm)2,065 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.8 inches-
Seat Height (mm)833 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)54.9 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,394 mm-
Length (in.)81.3 inches-
Seat Height833 mm / 32.8 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,394 mm / 54.9 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Length2,065 mm / 81.3 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.85 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)18.35 litres-
Fuel Capacity18.35 litres / 4.85 gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight-195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque-103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Stroke4-
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 53.6 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.1 inches-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
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 Ratio12.4:113.5:1
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
Starter-Electric
Valve System5-
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 - Front43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7´ travelWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearSingle shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1´ travelWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.0°-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle 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