2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale S vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale S

Sport

Engine
V2, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
420.0 pounds
2026 KTM 990 RC-R 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Sport

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
195 kg 430 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year-2026
ColoursRed-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Warranty24 months unlimited mileage-
Dimensions
Width (mm)745 mm-
Width (in.)29.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,437 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.6 inches-
Seat Height (mm)830 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,070 mm-
Length (in.)81.5 inches-
Height (mm)1,105 mm-
Height (in.)43.5 inches-
Seat Height830 mm / 32.7 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,437 mm / 56.6 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1,105 mm / 43.5 in.-
Length2,070 mm / 81.5 in.-
Width745 mm / 29.3 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)420.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)190.5 kg195
Fuel Capacity (l)17.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.49 gallons-
Dry Weight (kg)166.5-
Dry Weight (lbs.)367.1 pounds-
Dry Weight166.5 kg / 367.1 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.00 litres / 4.49 gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight190.5 kg / 420.0 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque145.00 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) @ 8750 Revolutions103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio1.2312 HP/kg-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)4.6 x 2.4 inches-
Bore x Stroke (mm)116.0 x 60.8 mm-
Displacement (cc)1285.00 cc-
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control-
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)78.41 cubic inches-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine DetailSuperquadro L-TwinFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Twin injectors per cylinder. Full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies.-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.6:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 3EURO 5+
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Exhaust2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with alumimum outer sleeves-
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchSlipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveChain 525; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39. Primary drive: Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.77.42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)4.7 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)120 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm-
Frame TypeMonocoque AluminiumChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontMarzocchi 50mm pressurized and fully adjustable usd fork with hard anodized aluminum lightweight sliderWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearFully adjustable Sachs unit. Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat. Aluminum single-sided swingarm.WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake24.0°-
Trail100 mm / 3.9 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front120 mm / 4.7 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationDigital-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)245 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)330 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)13.0 inches-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims3 spoke light alloy-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear200/55-ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17