KTM 1190 RC8 (2008)

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