The KTM RC8 1190 is a 2008 model with a four stroke, 75 degree V-twin cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1148 cc. It features liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, and a six speed transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch. The frame is a chromium-molybdenum trellis design with an aluminum subframe. The suspension is provided by 43mm upside-down adjustable WP forks in the front and a WP shock, fully adjustable suspending the rear. The front brakes are dual 320mm discs with four-piston calipers while the rear features a single 240mm disc. Tires on the front measure 120/70 ZR17 while the rear measurements come in at 190/55ZR17. The bike’s wheelbase is 1430mm with a seat height of 805mm, a ground clearance of 110mm, and a dry weight of 184.0 kg. It has a 16.5-liter fuel capacity and can produce 113 kW of max power and 120 Nm of max torque. The bike is operated with electric starting and features a chain final drive.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: KTM RC8 1190
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
