Yamaha R1 2009 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2009 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Yamaha R1 2009
KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015
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Yamaha R1 2009
Yamaha R1 2009
KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015
KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTubular

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Of course, the new R1 engine also passed all the tough Yamaha stress tests and comes with the same guarantees as other Yamaha motorbikes. Because until now, it was precisely the issues of durability and reliability that prevented series production of such an engine.

Sophisticated sound

good feeling for power delivery

easy handling

hydraulic spring preload

high level of workmanship.

Suboptimal seating position

somewhat difficult cornering over long distances.

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R

Price Yamaha R1

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Price KTM 1190 RC8 R

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