KTM RC16
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Detailed specifications and information
| Name | KTM RC16 |
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| Source | Wikidata |
| Manufacturer | KTM Source |
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| Retrieved At | 2026-11-02 |
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| Engine | 1,000 cc (61 cu in) four-stroke , 86° V4 Source |
| Power | >265 bhp (198 kW) @ 18,500 rpm Source |
| Specifications | specifications: [ edit ] Source |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual Source |
| Weight | 160 kg (FIM regulation) ( dry ) Source |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm Source |
| Fuel Tank | 22 litres (FIM regulation) Source |
| Suspension | WP Suspension monoshock Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 1400 mm; Height: 1000 mm Source |
Detailed source specifications
| Section | Label | Value | Source Url |
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| Brad Binder riding KTM RC16 at Sepang 2025 | Engine | 1,000 cc (61 cu in) four-stroke , 86° V4 | Source |
| Brad Binder riding KTM RC16 at Sepang 2025 | Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual | Source |
| Brad Binder riding KTM RC16 at Sepang 2025 | Wheelbase | 1400 mm | Source |
| Brad Binder riding KTM RC16 at Sepang 2025 | Weight | 160 kg (FIM regulation) ( dry ) | Source |
| Brad Binder riding KTM RC16 at Sepang 2025 | Fuel capacity | 22 litres (FIM regulation) | Source |
| Dimensions and weights | Wheelbase | 1400 mm | Source |
| Dimensions and weights | Height | 1000 mm | Source |
| Dimensions and weights | Dry weight | 160 kg | Source |
| Mechanics | Engine type | four-stroke V4 | Source |
| Mechanics | Displacement (bore, stroke) | 1000 cm 3 (Ø81mm, 48.5mm - suspected based on MotoGP bore limits) | Source |
| Mechanics | Fuel induction | digital electronic indirect multi-point port injection | Source |
| Mechanics | Power | >265 bhp (198 kW) @ 18,500 rpm | Source |
| Mechanics | Maximum engine speed | 18,500 rpm | Source |
| Mechanics | Transmission | 6-speed seamless-shift sequential manual , final chain-drive | Source |
| Chassis | Frame | Steel hybrid construction, adjustable rake angle and swingarm pivot (2016-2019: tubular steel trellis ) | Source |
| Chassis | Rear suspension | WP Suspension monoshock | Source |
| Chassis | Brakes , front | 2x 320/340mm carbon or steel discs , Brembo four-piston radial calipers | Source |
| Chassis | Brakes, rear | steel disc, Brembo twin-piston radial caliper | Source |
KTM RC16
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Brad Binder riding KTM RC16 at Sepang 2025 | — |
| Manufacturer | KTM |
| Production | since 2016 |
| Predecessor | none |
| Class | MotoGP Prototype |
| Engine | 1,000 cc (61 cu in) four-stroke , 86° V4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm |
| Weight | 160 kg (FIM regulation) ( dry ) |
| Fuel capacity | 22 litres (FIM regulation) |
| Field | Value 1 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and weights | — |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm |
| Height | 1000 mm |
| Dry weight | 160 kg |
| Tank capacity | 22 L |
| Mechanics | — |
| Engine type | four-stroke V4 |
| Displacement (bore, stroke) | 1000 cm 3 (Ø81mm, 48.5mm - suspected based on MotoGP bore limits) |
| Cooling system | liquid |
| Valvetrain | DOHC , 4 valves per cylinder, pneumatic springs, gear drive |
| Fuel induction | digital electronic indirect multi-point port injection |
| Ignition | variable advance CDI |
| ECU | Magneti Marelli (series spec ECU) |
| Power | >265 bhp (198 kW) @ 18,500 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed | 18,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed seamless-shift sequential manual , final chain-drive |
| Starter | push start |
| Exhaust system | Akrapovič titanium twin 2-into-1 system (one per cylinder bank) |
| Electronic strategies | drive by wire, engine braking, traction control, wheelie control, quick shift+ |
| Lubrication | Dry sump. Factory supplied by Motorex (2016–2022, 2026–present) later Mobil 1 (2023–2025) and Tech3 supplied by Elf (2019–2023) later Motul (2024–present) |
| Chassis | — |
| Frame | Steel hybrid construction, adjustable rake angle and swingarm pivot (2016-2019: tubular steel trellis ) |
| Swingarm | Pivoted, carbon fibre construction (2016-2019: aluminium construction) |
| Bodywork | Carbon fibre (Wethje Carbon Composites) |
| Fork | WP Suspension USD |
| Rear suspension | WP Suspension monoshock |
| Brakes , front | 2x 320/340mm carbon or steel discs , Brembo four-piston radial calipers |
| Brakes, rear | steel disc, Brembo twin-piston radial caliper |
| Wheel, front | Marchesini 17"/4.00" forged magnesium rim , Michelin tire |
| Wheel, rear | Marchesini 17"/6.25" forged magnesium rim, Michelin tire |
| Sources: [ 5 ] [ 9 ] | — |
Available sourced specifications
| Manufacturer | KTM |
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| Last sourced | 2026-11-02 |