2016 Yamaha YZF-R1 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Yamaha YZF-R1 2016 Yamaha YZF-R1

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
439.0 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
CommentsTraction Control, Slide Control, Wheel Lift Control, Quickshifter, Launch Control, ABS, Unified Braking System.-
Year-2026
Colours60th Anniversary Yellow, Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver, Matte Gray-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Warranty1 Year Limited Factory Warranty-
Dimensions
Width (mm)691 mm-
Width (in.)27.2 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,405 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)55.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)856 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,055 mm-
Length (in.)80.9 inches-
Height (mm)1,151 mm-
Height (in.)45.3 inches-
Seat Height856 mm / 33.7 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,405 mm / 55.3 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1,151 mm / 45.3 in.-
Length2,055 mm / 80.9 in.-
Width691 mm / 27.2 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)439.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)199.1 kg195
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.26 quarts-
Oil Capacity (l)3.90 litres-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.03 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.50 gallons-
Fuel Capacity17.03 litres / 4.50 gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight199.1 kg / 439.0 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque112.40 Nm (11.5 kgf-m or 82.9 ft.lbs) @ 11500 Revolutions103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
CO2160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)79.0 x 50.9 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.0 inches-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailCrossplane crankshaft technology. Titanium intake valves.Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio13.0:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustTitanium Exhaust-
Fuel Consumption6.92 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg)-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate slipper clutchPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveO-ring chain42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.7 inches-
Trail (in.)4.0 inches-
Trail (mm)102 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)119 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)119 mm-
Frame Type-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43mm KYB inverted forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearKYB Single shock w/piggyback reservoir, 4-way adjustableWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.0°-
Trail102 mm / 4.0 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front119 mm / 4.7 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear119 mm / 4.7 in.134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)320 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)8.7 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)220 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic. Four-piston calipers.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/55-ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17