KTM RC 8C 2023 vs. Yamaha R1 2019

KTM RC 8C 2023

KTM RC 8C 2023

Yamaha R1 2019

Yamaha R1 2019

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Technical Specifications KTM RC 8C 2023 compared to Yamaha R1 2019

KTM RC 8C 2023
Yamaha R1 2019

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore90.7 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke68.8 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power135 HPEngine power200 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque98 NmTorque112.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,250 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement889 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDeltabox

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsLaunch-Control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height855 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 8C 2023

KTM RC 8C 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha R1 2019

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 RC 8C vs Yamaha R1

Price KTM RC 8C

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Price Yamaha R1

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