KTM 1190 RC8 
| Make Model | KTM 1190 RC8 | | Year | 2008 | | Engine | Liquid cooling, four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | | Capacity | 1148 | | Bore x Stroke | 103 x 69 mm | | Compression Ratio | 12.5 :1 | | Induction | Electronic fuel injection | | Ignition / Starting | - / electric | | Max Power | 113 kW @10000 rpm | | Max Torque | | | Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed / chain | | Front Suspension | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable, 120mm travel | | Rear Suspension | WP shock, fully adjustable, 125mm travel | | Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | | Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc | | Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | | Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | | Seat Height | 805 mm / 825 mm | | Dry-Weight | 188 kg | | Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Litres | | Reviews | Motor.nl / 1000ps / Motorcycle News / Ducati 1098 S vs KTM RC8 1190 / KTM 1190 RC8 vs Suzuki GSX-R750 | 
The world’s leading manufacturer of offroad bikes has already proved itself with its innovations and has also caused a sensation with its outstandingly dynamic factory riders on the road racing circuit. Now KTM takes another crucial step towards having a complete range of unmistakable sports machines.
At the very heart of the 1190 RC8 is the completely newly developed super sporty two-cylinder based on the well known LC8 range of engines, which, with a top performance of 155 hp and a maximum amount of torque of 120 Nm delivers an overwhelming amount of power to the rider. A unique light tubular steel frame, highest quality suspension and brake components and unusual technical solutions such as the exhaust positioned under the bike complete the 1190 RC8, which weighs just 200kg with a full tank. The result is a Superbike that truly lives up to its name in every sense of the word.
With this brand new development, KTM also takes a new direction in the bike’s appearance. The concept of chief designer Gerald Kiska continues the notion o f integrating high quality technology into the bike in a purist and very visible way. As a genuine KTM, the 1190 RC8 also exhibits its pure motor racing genes even from a distance. 
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