KTM 1190 RC8 R - 2009

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 a

re 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.

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 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)

 

Source-KTM