KTM 1190 RC8 (2010)

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The KTM RC8 1190 motorcycle was released in 2010, featuring a four stroke, 70.05 cubic inch V-twin cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. The bike is liquid-cooled, has a 6-speed transmission, and can produce a max power of 152.2 horsepower at 10000 rpm with a max torque of 120 Nm at 8000 rpm. It features a wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically, and a 5/8 x 5/16″ X Ring chain final drive. The frame is a chromium-molybdenum trellis with a powder-coated subframe made of aluminum 7020. The front and rear suspension are WP adjustable and offer 120mm and 125mm of travel respectively. The front brakes are two 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers and the rear brake is a single 240mm disc. The bike has a wheelbase of 1430mm, a seat height of 805mm, and a ground clearance of 110mm. Its dry weight is 184.0kg with a fuel capacity of 16.5 liters. The RC8 also includes electronic injection, a digital CDI ignition, and a stainless steel underfloor silencer with a regulated catalytic converter.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: KTM RC8 1190

Year: 2010


Engine: Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1148 cc / 70.05 cu-un
Bore x Stroke: 103 x 69 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooling
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Exhaust: Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Induction: Electronic Injection. Keihin EFI with EPT (Electric Power Throttle)
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 113 kW / 152.2 hp @10000 rpm
Max Torque: 120.Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88.5 ft.lbs @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain 5/8 x 5/16″ X Ring

Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium 7020.
Front Suspension: 43mm WP Upside down adjustable
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: WP shock, fully adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height: 805 mm / 31.7 in
Ground Clearance: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Dry Weight: 184.0 kg / 405.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.5 Litres / 3.5 gal

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