KTM Duke 990 vs Honda CBR 954 RR (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM Duke 990stacks up against the Honda CBR 954 RR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Duke 990Honda CBR 954 RR
Model year20262002
Price$2,026
Engine947 cc954 cc
Weight179 kg168 kg
Seat height825 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresBridgestone® S22 120/70 R17 / Bridgestone® S22 180/55 R17120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17

KTM Duke 990 vs Honda CBR 954 RR — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Duke 990 and the Honda CBR 954 RR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Duke 990 brings its published horsepower in a 179 kg package, while the Honda CBR 954 RR counters with its own power figure at 168 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: