2016 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer vs 2026 KTM 990 RC-R

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2016 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer 2016 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer

Sport

Engine
In-line three, four-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
463.0 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
CommentsSwitchable Traction Control System (TCS). Tracer-specific D-MODE selectable running modes. Windscreen.-
Year-2026
ColoursRed, black, blue-
Make Model-KTM 990 RC-R
Dimensions
Width (mm)950 mm-
Width (in.)37.4 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,440 mm-
Wheelbase (in.)56.7 inches-
Seat Height (mm)815 mm-
Seat Height (in.)32.1 inches-
Length (mm)2,160 mm-
Length (in.)85.0 inches-
Height (mm)1,375 mm-
Height (in.)54.1 inches-
Ground Clearance (mm)135 mm-
Ground Clearance (in.)5.3 inches-
Seat Height815 mm / 32.1 in.845 mm / 33.3 in
Wheelbase1,440 mm / 56.7 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in
Ground Clearance-163 mm / 6.4 in
Height1,375 mm / 54.1 in.-
Length2,160 mm / 85.0 in.-
Width950 mm / 37.4 in.-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (lbs.)463.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)210.0 kg195
Oil Capacity (Quarts)0.22 quarts-
Oil Capacity (l)3.40 litres-
Fuel Capacity (l)18.00 litres-
Fuel Capacity (gal.)4.76 gallons-
Fuel Capacity18.00 litres / 4.76 gallons15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal
Wet Weight210.0 kg / 463.0 lbs195 kg 430 lbs
Performance
Max Power-128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque87.50 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.5 ft.lbs) @ 8900 Revolutions103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm
Engine
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke-
Displacement (ci)51.68 cubic inches-
Displacement (cc)847.00 cc-
Bore x Stroke (mm)78.0 x 59.1 mm-
Bore x Stroke (in,)3.1 x 2.3 inches-
Displacement-947 cc / 57.8 cu-in
Engine Detail-Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Fuel SystemInjection-
Bore x Stroke-92.5 x 70.4 mm
Compression Ratio11.5:113.5:1
Cooling System-Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Emissions-EURO 5+
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Induction-46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body
IgnitionTCI-
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, Multiple DiscPASC slipper clutch, cable operated
Final DriveChainChain 520 X-ring, 16:43
Gearbox6-speed-
Primary Drive-42:76
Transmission / Drive-6-Speed
Chassis
Trail (in.)3.9 inches-
Trail (mm)100 mm-
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)5.4 inches-
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)137 mm-
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)5.1 inches-
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)130 mm-
Frame TypeDiamond, die-cast aluminiumChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - FrontTelescopic forksWP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks)
Suspension - RearSwingarm, (Link type suspension)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 - Front137 mm / 5.4 in.147 mm / 5.8 in
Wheel Travel - Rear130 mm / 5.1 in.134 mm / 5.3 in
Electrical Systems
InstrumentationMultifunction dot matrix instrument panel-
Lighting systemTwin LED headlights-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)11.7 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)298 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)245 mm-
Brakes - FrontDouble disc. Hydraulic. ABS.2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Hydraulic. ABS.Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper
ABS-Standard
Rims10-spoke alloy wheels-
Tyres - Front120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR 17
Tyres - Rear180/55-ZR17180/55-ZR 17
Wheels-Cast aluminium
Wheels - Front-3.5 x 17
Wheels - Rear-5.5 x 17