Honda CB1000R vs KTM 1190 RC 8 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Stunning looks Powerful and refined engine Great handling Read More	--
Things we don't like	Not aggressive enough to be a streetfighter Very expensive by comparison Dated instrument display Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	998 cc	1195 cc
Maximum Power	143.4 hp	173 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.1 L	16.5 L
No. Of Cylinder	4	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	11.6:1	--
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC Liquid-Cooled Engine	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke V Arrangement Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	4 in 1 Exhaust	2 in 2 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	75 mm x 56.5 mm	105 mm x 69 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Maximum Torque	105 Nm	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	8000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10500 rpm	--
Fuel Consumption	17.1 kmpl	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Dimension

Category	Super Sport	--
Height	1094 mm	--
Ground Clearance	138 mm	110 mm
Kerb Weight	213 mm	--
Width	789 mm	--
Length	2123 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1452 mm	1425 mm
Seat Height	830 mm	805 mm
Dry Weight	--	184 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Ignition System	--	Electronic
Fuel Supply System	--	EFI

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre	190/55 R17	--
Front Tyre	120/70 R17	--
Rear Wheel Size	R17	--
Front Wheel Size	R17	--
Tyre Type	Tubel	--

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Up Side Down
Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	120 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	120 mm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

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12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Road, Race Road, Race	Sport Sport
Stability Control	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Central Locking	--	Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Optional Optional
Engine Immobilizer	--	Optional Optional
Traction Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	--

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Diamond Diamond	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes

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Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Twin Disc Twin Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	No