KTM RC 8C vs Yamaha YZF-R9: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM RC 8C (2023-2024) and the Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM RC 8C 133.1 hp, Yamaha YZF-R9 117.3 hp.
- Torque: KTM RC 8C 98.1 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R9 93 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)133.1 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)117.3
Torque Nm
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)98.1 (best)
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)93
Weight kg
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)142
- Yamaha YZF-R9 (2025-present)195
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2023-2024 · 890 Remove |  2025-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2023-2024 | 2025-present |
| Engine | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection Ø 48 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 889 cc 135 ch (133.10 hp) to 11,000 rpm 10 mkg to 8,250 rpm | 890cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-three (CP3), 12-valve, 78.0 x 62.1mm bore/stroke, 11.5:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 889 cc | 890 cc |
| Power | 133.1 hp @ 11,000 rpmBest | 117.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 98.1 Nm @ 8,250 rpmBest | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain | 6-speed manual with assist & slipper (A&S) clutch |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 142 kg (dry) | 195 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 831 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 LBest | 14 L |
| Front suspension | Telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm WP Apex / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | 43mm KYB inverted (USD) fork, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, 120mm (4.7in) travel |
| Rear suspension | WP Apex monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | KYB single shock, fully adjustable for preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping, ~117mm (4.6in) travel |
| Brake system | Not available | Hydraulic front/rear discs with ABS, including lean-sensitive cornering ABS and selectable brake control |
| Front brake | 2 Brembo discs Ø 290 mm (11.42 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial-mount calipers, radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | 1 disc Ø 230 mm (9.06 in), single-piston caliper | 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tire | 180/60-17 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 12,499 (US) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.