KTM 1190 RC8 2009 vs. Yamaha R1 2019

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Yamaha R1 2019

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 2009 compared to Yamaha R1 2019

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Yamaha R1 2019

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Yamaha R1 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	103 mm	Bore	79 mm
Engine power	Engine power	155 HP	Engine power	200 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	13
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,148 ccm	Displacement	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Deltabox

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,405 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2019

The 2020 R1 model - already available from September - is an evolutionary step that will benefit both the trackday racer and the Yamaha SBK team. The amateur is most likely to benefit from the truly perfect electronics and will also appreciate a little extra power.

powerful engine

clean response

in the right hands a very fast track bike

perfectly tuned electronics

ABS system not 100 per cent satisfactory

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1190 RC8 vs Yamaha R1

Price KTM 1190 RC8

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