KTM RC16 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM RC16 motorcycle specifications include a 1,000 cc (61.02 cu in) engine.

Key specifications

2017-2019Model years
1,000 ccDisplacement
Model years covered
201720182019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2019Double disc. Brembo
Rear brakes
2019Single disc. Brembo
Exhaust system
2019Akrapovi and #269; four-into-two, titanium

How the KTM RC16 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Displacement1,000 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 125% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 93rd percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement93rd

1,000 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of KTM models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 1,000 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Chain (final drive)

Model information

Category Prototype / concept model

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 1,000 cc (61.02 cu in)
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Ignition MotoGP Magneti Marelli ECU

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular steel trellis frame, aluminum swing arm
Front suspension WP
Rear suspension WP

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Other specifications

Color options Orange/black/yellow
Exhaust system Akrapovic
Comments Track version only

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.