Yamaha R1 2012 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Yamaha R1 2012

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Overview - Yamaha R1 2012 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Yamaha R1 2012

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

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Details

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2012 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Yamaha R1 2012

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Yamaha R1 2012

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	78 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	52.2 mm	Stroke	69 mm
Engine power	Engine power	182 HP	Engine power	175 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	115.5 Nm	Torque	127 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	998 ccm	Displacement	1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

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

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 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	1,415 mm	Wheelbase	1,425 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	206 kg	Kerb Weight	184 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2012

All in all, the R1 is given the thankless role of the comfortable, easy-to-ride sports bike in the 2012 model year. From a pragmatic point of view, that's not necessarily a bad thing, but try explaining that to your mates at the pub table.

Pleasant vibration level

strong engine

precise transmission

high-quality impression

good traction control.

High weight

suspension elements tuned a little too soft

relatively weak braking system.

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2015

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.