2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7
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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 YZF-R7 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 73 hp (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 135 hp (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Torque spans 67 Nm (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) up to 98 Nm (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Weight spans 142 kg (2025 KTM RC 8C) to 188 kg (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7).
- Displacement spans 700 cc (2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7) to 800 cc (2025 KTM RC 8C).
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| Specification | 2025 KTM RC 8C | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | YAMAHA |
| Model | 2025 KTM RC 8C | YAMAHA YZF-R7 |
| Engine size | 800cc | 700cc |
| Power | 135hp | 73hp |
| Torque | 98nm. | 67nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 142kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted four-piston brake calipers | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 2-piston brake caliper, brake disc | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60R17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP | KYB 41mm Telescopic fork; 5.1-in travel, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression |
| Rear suspension | WP | KYB Linked-type Monocross shock, adjustable preload and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6 L/100km | 13 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $20000 | $9299 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Digital LCD Instrumentation, |
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2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7: listed specifications
The 2025 KTM RC 8C and 2024 YAMAHA YZF-R7 differ on the listed specifications: the RC 8C has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RC 8C has a larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 700 cc).
Peak power
RC 8C has a clear listed power advantage (135 hp vs 73 hp).
Torque
RC 8C has a clear listed torque advantage (98 Nm vs 67 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 8C and YZF-R7 have very similar listed top speeds (245 km/h vs 240 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 188 kg). RC 8C has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while listed top speed remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 KTM RC 8C vs YAMAHA YZF-R7?
2025 KTM RC 8C is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 KTM RC 8C or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
2025 KTM RC 8C has 135 hp compared with 73 hp on the YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which is lighter, 2025 KTM RC 8C or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
2025 KTM RC 8C is lighter at 142 kg vs 188 kg for YAMAHA YZF-R7.
Which is better, 2025 KTM RC 8C or YAMAHA YZF-R7?
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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