Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021 vs. KTM RC 8C 2022

Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

KTM RC 8C 2022

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021 compared to KTM RC 8C 2022

Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

KTM RC 8C 2022

Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

KTM RC 8C 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	79 mm	Bore	90.7 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	68.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	200 HP	Engine power	128 HP
Torque	Torque	112.4 Nm	Torque	101 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	11,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
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	998 ccm	Displacement	889 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 Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Launch-Control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, 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	190 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
Seat Height	Seat Height	855 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Stationary noise	Stationary noise	96 dB	Stationary noise	98 dB

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 World GP 60th Anniversary 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM RC 8C 2022

The RC 8C is a riding machine that not only leads professionals to fast lap times, but also puts a grin on the face of the average rider. Light-footed and precise like an elf on rails, it shows its strength particularly on fast-moving and technically demanding courses. Even though the engine has easy play thanks to the low overall weight and performs well at low revs, as a Horsepower-spoilt superbike rider I would like to see it wind out a bit more aggressively. Nevertheless, for most people it will probably be the key to a lot of riding pleasure and fast lap times without any conversion work.

Precise riding performance

Easy handling

Ready to race

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