KTM 990 RC-R (2026) vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert (2026)
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| Make: | KTM | Triumph |
| Model: | 990 RC-R | Tiger 900 Desert |
| Years: | 2026 | 2026 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 947 cc / 57.8 cu-in | 888 cc / 54.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92.5 x 70.4 mm | 78 x 61.9 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Emission: | EURO 5+ | Euro 5+ |
| Induction: | 46mm DKK Dellorto throttle body | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 128.2 hp / 94.3 kW @ 9500 rpm | 79.5 kW / 106.5 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 103 Nm / 75.9 lb-ft @ 6750 rpm | 90 Nm / 66 ft-lb @ 6850 rpm |
| Clutch: | PASC? slipper clutch, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate, slip and assist |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 520 X-ring, 16:43 | O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated | Tubular steel frame, bolt on sub frame |
| Front Suspension: | WP APEX 48, open cartridge, compression & rebound (30 Clicks), preload (3 clicks) | Showa 45mm upside down forks, manual preload, rebound and compression damping adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 147 mm / 5.8 in | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Rear Suspension: | WP APEX - Monoshock, compression high-speed (3 turns) low-speed (30 clicks), rebound (30 clicks), preload (10 turns) | Showa rear suspension unit,manually adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 134 mm / 5.3 in | Alpine Edition: 170 mm / 6.7 in Desert Edition: 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm discs, radially mounted 4 piston caliper | 2 x 320mm floating discs, Brembo Stylema 4 piston Monobloc calipers. Radial front master cylinder |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc, single piston caliper | Single 255mm disc, Brembo single piston sliding caliper |
| Wheels: | Cast aluminium | Spoked |
| Front Wheel: | 3.5 x 17 | Desert Edition: 21 x 2.15 in |
| Rear Wheel: | 5.5 x 17 | 17 x 4.25 in |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-ZR 17 | 90/90/21 Bridgestone Battlax Adventure |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-ZR 17 | 150/70-R17 Bridgestone Battlax Adventure |
| Wheelbase: | 1481 mm / 58.3 in | 1551 mm / 61.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 845 mm / 33.3 in | 860 - 880 mm / 33.86 - 34.65 in |
| Wet Weight: | 195 kg 430 lbs | 231 kg / 509 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.7 litres / 4.1 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.28 US gal |