2008 KTM 1190 RC8

– 2008 KTM 1190 RC8

2008 KTM 1190 RC8

Sharper and lighter than anything that calls itself competition: 120 Nm torque, 155 HP at 10,000 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.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 1148 cc
Bore x stroke 103 / 69 mm (4.06 / 2.72″)
Performance (homologated) 113.8 kW / 10000 rpm
Max. torque 120 Nm / 8000 rpm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
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 2 Eaton pumps
Engine lubrication Motorex, fully synthetic, 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


Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Subframe Aluminium 7020
Handlebar Aluminium stump handlebar
Front suspension WP-USD Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension WP-Monoshock
Suspension travel front / rear 120 / 125 mm (4.7 / 4.9″)
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 90 / 92 mm (3.54 / 3.62″)
Wheel base 1430 mm (56.30″)
Ground clearance (unloaded) 110 mm (4.33″)
Seat height 805 / 825 mm (31.69 / 32.48″)
Fuel capacity approx. 16.5 liters / 3.5 liters reserve (4.36 / 0.92 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 188 kg (414.5 lbs)