Yamaha R1 2009 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

Yamaha R1 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2009 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Yamaha R1 2009
KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore78 mmBore103 mm
Engine powerEngine power182 HPEngine power155 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.7 Compression Ratio12.5
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,148 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typeTubular

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height805 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight206 kgDry Weight184 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity16.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha R1 vs KTM 1190 RC8

Price Yamaha R1

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Price KTM 1190 RC8

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