KTM 1190 RC8
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| Manufacturer | KTM |
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| Also called | RC8 R |
| Production | 2008-2015 |
| Predecessor | RC8 |
| Successor | RC8 R |
| Class | super bike |
| Engine |
4-stroke, V-twin 75° 1,195 cc (72.9 cu in) bore/stroke: 105 mm (4.1 in) / 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Transmission | 6 gears |
| Frame type | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated |
| Suspension |
Front: WP USD 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Brakes |
Front: 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (13 in) |
| Tires | Front: 120 / 70 ZR 17 Rear: 190 / 55 ZR 17 |
| Rake, trail | 90 mm (3.5 in) / 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) / 825 mm (32.5 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 l (3.6 imp gal; 4.4 US gal) |
4-stroke, V-twin 75° 1,195 cc (72.9 cu in) bore/stroke: 105 mm (4.1 in) / 69 mm (2.7 in)
4 valve per cylinder DOHC, liquid cooled
Front: WP USD 43 mm (1.7 in)
Front: 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (13 in)
The KTM 1190 RC8 is a sport bike made by KTM. The first generation 2008 model had a 1,148 cc (70.1 cu in) V-twin engine and was the Austrian manufacturer's first-ever Superbike design. The RC8 model was supplemented with RC8 R models one year later in 2009 and the RC8 designation had its last year of production in 2010. Current models from 2009 through 2013 use a 1,195 cc (72.9 cu in) V-twin engine with a twin spark per cylinder technology design debuting on the 2011 model.
The first concept of the bike appeared in 2005, powered by the Super Duke 999 cc (61.0 cu in) v-twin. The displacement was increased to 1,148 cc (70.1 cu in) for the production version. The bike has a steel trellis frame with a cast aluminium seat subframe. The suspension uses high-end inverted forks and an alloy, double-sided swingarm made by WP, a KTM subsidiary. The bike for 2013 and on comes in a single color, black and white with orange accents.
The RC8 R was delivered to the United States in 2010 as a 2011 model with more track-oriented features than the standard RC8. Engine displacement increased to 1,195 cc (72.9 cu in) with a higher compression ratio of 13.5:1. It has titanium intake valves and a low-friction diamond-like carbon (DLC) treatment on its camshafts' finger followers. The RC8 R's WP suspension includes a 43 mm inverted fork at the front end, with a titanium-aluminum-nitride low-stiction coating on its sliders. A high-end shock supports the bike's rear, and its piston rod is also finished with the titanium-aluminum-nitride coating. The fork has three modes of adjustment (compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload), while the shock separates the compression damping into high and low speed circuits and has ride-height adjustability. An adjustable steering damper completes the suspension.
The RC8 R offers many chassis adjustments not found on other superbikes. In addition to the suspension, the rider can adjust many other parts on the bike including the front brake lever, the rear brake pedal, the clutch lever, the handlebars, the shifter, the footpegs, and the seat/subframe height. Essentially, the adjustable options allow the RC8 R to accommodate riders of various sizes.
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