2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2006 Yamaha YZF-R6 2006 Yamaha YZF-R6

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
354.9 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.)80.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,100 mm-
Height (in.)43.3 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)130 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.1 inches-
Width (mm)700 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)850 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)54.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,380 mm-
Length (mm)2,040 mm-
Width (in.)27.6 inches-
Seat Height850 mm / 33.5 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,380 mm / 54.3 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1,100 mm / 43.3 in.-
Length2,040 mm / 80.3 in.-
Width700 mm / 27.6 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.62 gallons-
Fuel Capacity (l)17.50 litres-
Dry Weight (lbs.)354.9 pounds-
Dry Weight (kg)161-
Dry Weight161 kg / 354.9 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.50 litres / 4.62 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 Torque68.00103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio0.8146 HP/kg-
Engine
Displacement (ci)36.55 cubic inches-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.6 x 1.7 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)67.0 x 42.5 mm-
Stroke4-
Displacement (cc)599.00 cc-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Fuel ControlDOHC-
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 Ratio12.8:113.5:1
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-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multiple-disc coil springPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox5-speed-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)1.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)43 mm-
Frame Type-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelescopic forkWP 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 - Front43 mm / 1.7 in.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)310 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 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