2016 Kawasaki ZZR1400 vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Kawasaki ZZR1400 2016 Kawasaki ZZR1400

Sport

Engine
In-line four, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
590.8 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
CommentsSmall windscreen.-
Year-2026
ColoursMetallic Carbon Gray/Galaxy Silver-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Width (mm)770 mm-
Width (in.)30.3 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,480 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches-
Seat Height (mm)800 mm-
Seat Height (in.)31.5 inches-
Length (mm)2,170 mm-
Length (in.)85.4 inches-
Height (mm)1,170 mm-
Height (in.)46.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)125 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)4.9 inches-
Seat Height800 mm / 31.5 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,480 mm / 58.3 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1,170 mm / 46.1 in.-
Length2,170 mm / 85.4 in.-
Width770 mm / 30.3 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)590.8 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)268.0 kg195
Fuel Capacity (l)22.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)5.81 gallons-
Fuel Capacity22.00 litres / 5.81 gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight268.0 kg / 590.8 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque158.20 Nm (16.1 kgf-m or 116.7 ft.lbs) @ 7500 Revolutions103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Bore x Stroke (mm)84.0 x 65.0 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.3 x 2.6 inches-
Displacement (cc)1441.00 cc-
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)87.93 cubic inches-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection. Mikuni-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio12.3:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine LubricationForced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionDigital-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet multi-disc, manualPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary DriveSealed chain42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (mm)93 mm-
Trail (in.)3.7 inches-
Frame TypeMonocoque, aluminiumChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front43 mm inverted fork with top-out springs. Compression damping: 18-way. Rebound damping: 15-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearBottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock. Compression damping: Stepless. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns)
Rake23.0°-
Trail93 mm / 3.7 in.-
Wheel Travel - Front-147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear-134 mm / 5.3 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)12.2 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)310 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston, 4-pad.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Opposed, twin-piston caliper.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear190/50-ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17