Yamaha R6 RACE 2023 vs. KTM 890 Duke R 2023

Yamaha R6 RACE 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

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Technical Specifications Yamaha R6 RACE 2023 compared to KTM 890 Duke R 2023

Yamaha R6 RACE 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

Yamaha R6 RACE 2023

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	42.5 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	118 HP	Engine power	121 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	14,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.7 Nm	Torque	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	599 ccm	Displacement	890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Deltabox	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	65.7 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	220 mm	Diameter	240 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,375 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	834 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	96 dB	Stationary noise	96 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R6 RACE 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 890 Duke R 2023

The KTM 890 Duke R is the sportiest evolutionary stage of the 890 Duke. More power, firmer chassis, sharper brakes - these ingredients, together with the already low vehicle weight, make it a real precision machine. A fast and cool bike for riding fun fetishists, ambitious home track heaters and, last but not least, a real recommendation for trackday visitors. However, the sporty positioning of the upper body and the somewhat more acute knee angle come at the expense of comfort. Last but not least, the adjustable suspension in the basic setup is really crisply tuned. If you want to enjoy the powerful 890 engine and the high-quality electronics a little more comfortably, you can still go for the basic model with a clear conscience.

powerful and rev-happy engine

finely controllable response

good (optional) quickshifter

sporty seating position ensures great front-wheel feel

high-quality adjustable suspension

powerful Brembo brakes

low vehicle weight

extensive (partly optional) electronics

Sitting position more demanding than on the basic model

tight basic set-up not to everyone's taste