Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade vs KTM RC16: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (2020-2025) and the KTM RC16 (2019), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification	Honda CBR1000RR / CBR1000RR-R Fireblade 2020-2025 · SP Remove	KTM RC16 2019 Remove
Category	Supersport	Supersport
Years	2020-2025	2019
Engine	999cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC 16-valve, Euro5	1000.0 ccm (61.02 cubic inches), V4, four-stroke, Injection
Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	999 cc	1,000 cc
Power	214.6 hp @ 14,500 rpm	250 hpBest
Torque	113 Nm @ 12,500 rpm	Not available
Transmission	6-speed manual, chain final drive	Chain (final drive)
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	201 kg (wet)	157 kg (dry)
Seat height	828 mm	Not available
Fuel capacity	16.3 L	22 LBest
Front suspension	43mm Öhlins NPX Smart-EC semi-active inverted fork, 125mm travel, electronically adjustable preload/compression/rebound	WP
Rear suspension	Pro-Link, Öhlins TTX36 Smart-EC semi-active shock, 143mm travel, electronically adjustable preload/compression/rebound	WP
Brake system	Dual-channel Cornering ABS	Not available
Front brake	Dual 330mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston Brembo Stylema calipers	Double disc. Brembo
Rear brake	220mm single disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper	Single disc. Brembo
Front tire	120/70ZR17	Not available
Rear tire	200/55ZR17	Not available
Quickshifter	Yes	Not available
Launch price	USD 28,500 (US)	Not available

Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.