2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2022 Yamaha YZF-R7 2022 Yamaha YZF-R7

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
55 kW / 74.8 hp @ 8750 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
188 kg / 414 lbs
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
Year20222026
Make ModelYamaha YZF-R7KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Seat Height835 mm / 32.9 in845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1395 mm / 54.9 in1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance135 mm / 5.3 in163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1160 mm / 45.7 in-
Length2070 mm / 81.5 in-
Width705 mm / 27.8 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)188 195
Fuel Capacity13 Litres / 3.4 US gal15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight188 kg / 414 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power35 kW / 47 hp @7750 rpm128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque68 Nm / 50 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Displacement689 cc / 42.04 cu-in947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke80 x 68.6 mm92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustIntegrated 2-into-1 exhaust pipes and muffler-
Fuel InductionMikuni 38 mm dual bore throttle body F.I.46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCI Transistor Controlled Ignition-
LubricationWet sumpForced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch, with Assist & Slipper clutchPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive6 Speed constant mesh6-Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeA high-strength steel frame with a rigid-mount aluminum centerChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front41mm Telescopic fork, adjustable for preload, rebound and compressionWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearLinked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and reboundWP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23°-
Trail90 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 245mm disc, single piston caliperSingle 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABSStandardStandard
Tyres - Front120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17