Yamaha R1 2006 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

Yamaha R1 2006

Yamaha R1 2006

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2006 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

Yamaha R1 2006

Yamaha R1 2006

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2006 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

Yamaha R1 2006
KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power169 HP
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameChromium-molybdenum

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,425 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height805 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight172 kgDry Weight182 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 2006

Yamaha R1 2006

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

TOP performance, clearly improved responsiveness, handling at the same level, chassis as tight and high-quality as ever. Anyone who wants to check this out should test ride the RC8-R now.

Improved system

engine cleanly tuned: spacious

comfortable

optimal chassis.

Clutch somewhat strenuous

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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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