The KTM RC8 was already the most impressive all-new litre-class superbike launched in recent years, and for 2009, KTM have upped the ante with a higher performance version – the 1190 RC8 R.
With its new Keihin engine management system, the RC8 R’s 1195cc v-twin has been tweaked to produce 165bhp at 10,250rpm and 123Nm of torque at 8,000rpm. And for those who want still more, KTM are offering an optional racing kit that’ll boost power to 180bhp. With its new orange-black-and-white paintjob, high-spec fully adjustable WP suspension, Brembo brakes and lightweight cast aluminium wheels, the RC8 R weighs 183kg dry, and looks flat out fantastic.
KTM RC8 R
Sharper and lighter than anything that calls itself competition: 123 Nm torque, 170 HP at 10,250 rpm and withs less than 200 kilos fully tanked.
Nonetheless, thanks to innovative solutions and meticulous detail work, we've achieved unsurpassed rideability - on the street and on the racetrack, in every situation - of life or riding.
ENGINE :
Engine type |
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° |
Displacement |
1195 cc |
Bore x stroke |
105 x 69 mm (4.13 x 2.72") |
Performance (homologated) |
125 kW @ 10250 rpm |
Max. torque |
123 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
Compression ratio |
13.5:1 |
Starter/Battery |
Electric Starter/12 V 11.2 Ah |
Transmission |
6 gears, dog clutch engagement |
Fuel Mixture Generation |
Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm (2.05")) |
Control |
4 V/DOHC |
Lubrication |
Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
Engine lubrication |
Motorex, SAE 10W-50 |
Primary drive |
40:76 |
Final drive |
17:37 |
Cooling |
Liquid cooled |
Clutch |
Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Motor Management |
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 (4.7 / 4.7") |
Front brake |
2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (12.6") |
Rear brake |
Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc 220 mm (8.66") |
Rims, front/rear |
Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17"; 6 x 17" |
Tires, front/rear |
120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17 |
Chain |
X-ring 5/8 x 5/16" |
Main silencer |
Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
Steering head angle |
66.7° |
Trail |
97 mm (3.82") |
Wheel base |
1425 mm (56.10") |
Ground clearance (unloaded) |
110 mm (4.33") |
Seat height |
805/825 mm (31.69/32.48") |
Tank capacity |
approx. 16.5 liters/3.5 liters reserve (4.36/0.92 gal) |
Weight (no fuel) |
approx. 182 kg (405.23 lbs) |
