Engineered by Ktm for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2019 Ktm RC16 pairs a 1000 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 250 HP (182.5 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 250 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the RC16 measures 157 kg (346 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.59 HP/kg (0.63 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Ktm archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2017 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
250 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.59 HP/kg (0.63 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement1000.0 ccm (61.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Power250.0 HP (182.5 kW))
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionMotoGP Magneti Marelli ECU
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM19000
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
ExhaustAkrapovi and #269; four-into-two, titanium
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis frame, aluminum swing arm
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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