2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6

Sport

Engine
In-line four
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
366.0 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
Year-2026
ColoursCadmium Yellow w/Flames, Yamaha Blue/White, Raven, Liquid Silver-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Width (in.)27.6 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,379 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)54.3 inches-
Height (in.)43.3 inches-
Height (mm)1,100 mm-
Length (in.)80.3 inches-
Length (mm)2,040 mm-
Seat Height (in.)33.5 inches-
Seat Height (mm)851 mm-
Width (mm)701 mm-
Seat Height851 mm / 33.5 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,379 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.-
Width701 mm / 27.6 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)17.41 litres-
Dry Weight (lbs.)366.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)-195
Dry Weight (kg)166-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.60 gallons-
Dry Weight166 kg / 366.0 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.41 litres / 4.60 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-
Engine TypeIn-line four-
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.6 x 1.7 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)67.0 x 42.5 mm-
Displacement (cc)599.00 cc-
Displacement (ci)36.55 cubic inches-
Stroke4-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-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 Ratio13.1:113.5:1
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
IgnitionTCI-
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
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)4.0 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)102 mm-
Trail (mm)97 mm-
Trail (in.)3.8 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)102 mm-
Frame Type-Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm inverted forkWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearSingle shockWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.0°-
Trail97 mm / 3.8 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front102 mm / 4.0 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear102 mm / 4.0 in.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