Detail
A winner on the start line. Fastest through the bends. The king of all the tracks. You and your RC8 R. Always focused on the coming trip. The line? Burnt into your memory. Bend by bend. Straight by straight. Nothing to distract you. Here we go! Each and every day.
Full throttle towards flow - you'll become one with your RC8 R. The Brembo's bite is super precise and the tyres elegantly hug the sweep of the line as your knee pads rub tracks into the asphalt. Back on the throttle, a hugely powerful torque, frequently no need to change gear - but always under control.
Technical Specs
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° |
| Displacement | 1,195 cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 105/69 mm |
| Power | 180kW @ 10250 rpm |
| Torque | 130 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Starter/Battery | Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah |
| Transmission | 6 gears |
| Fuel System | Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm) |
| Control | 4 V/DOHC |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
| Engine Oil | Motorex, SAE 10W-50 |
| Primary Drive | 40:76 |
| Final Drive | 17:37 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Engine Management/Ignition | Keihin EMS |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated |
| Subframe | Aluminium |
| Handlebar | Aluminium stump handlebar |
| Front Suspension | WP-USD Ø 43 mm |
| Rear Suspension | WP-Monoshock |
| Suspension Travel Front/Rear | 120/120 mm |
| Front Brake | 2 x Brembo Monobloc four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm |
| Rear Brake | Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 220 mm |
| Wheels Front/Rear | Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17"; 6.00 x 17" |
| Tyres Front/Rear | 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Chain | X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" |
| Silencer | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
| Steering Head Angle | 66.7° |
| Trail | 97 mm |
| Wheel Base | 1,425 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 110 mm |
| Seat Height | 805/825 mm |
| Tank Capacity | approx. 16.5 litres/3.5 litres reserve |
| Weight (Ready to Race) | approx. 168 kg (without fuel) |
Video
Press Reviews
KTM RC8R (2011-current) - MCN
KTM have listened to the criticism of poor fuelling and harsh throttle response and come up with a heavily revised package for 2011. More power, better fuelling with the same stunning looks and responsive handling. No electronic rider aids make it rewarding and engaging to ride either on or off the track.
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