2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 Yamaha R6
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2025 KTM RC 8C 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 Yamaha R6 85 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 119 hp (2024 Yamaha R6) up to 135 hp (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Torque spans 61.7 Nm (2024 Yamaha R6) up to 98 Nm (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Weight spans 142 kg (2025 KTM RC 8C) to 185 kg (2024 Yamaha R6).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 Yamaha R6) to 800 cc (2025 KTM RC 8C).
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| Specification | 2025 KTM RC 8C | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | YAMAHA |
| Model | 2025 KTM RC 8C | Yamaha R6 |
| Engine size | 800cc | 600cc |
| Power | 135hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 98nm. | 61.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 142kg | 185kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted four-piston brake calipers | Hydraulic dual discs, Ø320 mm |
| Rear brake | 2-piston brake caliper, brake disc | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 85cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R17 | 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 180/60R17 | 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W) Tubeless |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP | Telescopic forks, Ø43 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP | link suspension, Swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 280km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6 L/100km | 17 L – 6.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $20000 | $13000 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View YAMAHA price list |
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2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 Yamaha R6: listed specifications
The 2025 KTM RC 8C and 2024 Yamaha R6 differ on the listed specifications: the RC 8C has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight, and the R6 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
RC 8C has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
RC 8C has a modest listed power advantage (135 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
RC 8C has a clear listed torque advantage (98 Nm vs 61.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
R6 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 8C is notably lighter on the listed weight (142 kg vs 185 kg). RC 8C has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 85 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 KTM RC 8C vs Yamaha R6?
Yamaha R6 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for 2025 KTM RC 8C.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 KTM RC 8C or Yamaha R6?
2025 KTM RC 8C has 135 hp compared with 119 hp on the Yamaha R6.
Which is lighter, 2025 KTM RC 8C or Yamaha R6?
2025 KTM RC 8C is lighter at 142 kg vs 185 kg for Yamaha R6.
Which is better, 2025 KTM RC 8C or Yamaha R6?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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