2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1

Sport

Engine
Twin
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
381.4 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
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Length (in.)82.1 inches-
Height (mm)1,105 mm-
Height (in.)43.5 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Width (mm)720 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.9 inches-
Seat Height (mm)835 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.7 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,415 mm-
Length (mm)2,085 mm-
Width (in.)28.3 inches-
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,415 mm / 55.7 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1,105 mm / 43.5 in.-
Length2,085 mm / 82.1 in.-
Width720 mm / 28.3 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (lbs.)381.4 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)173-
Dry Weight173 kg / 381.4 lbs-
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres / 4.76 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 Torque106.60103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.9976 HP/kg-
Engine
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.0 x 2.1 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)77.0 x 53.6 mm-
Stroke4-
Displacement (ci)60.90 cubic inches-
Engine TypeTwin-
Displacement (cc)998.00 cc-
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 LubricationWet Sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCI (digital)-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System10-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multiple-discPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox5-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 - FrontTelescopic forks, 43mmWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearSwingarm (Link suspension)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 - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
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 - Rear190/50-ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17