| Year of specifications |
2009 |
| Engine |
1195 cc,
V-twin, 4 stroke |
| Transmission |
6-speed,
chain |
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Top speed |
- |
| 0-60 MPH |
- |
| Horsepower |
164 hp
@ 10,250 rpm |
| Weight |
182 kg
/ 405 lbs |
| Seat
height |
805 - 825
mm / 31.7" - 32.5" |
The 2009 KTM 1190 RC8 R is a lighter, more powerful race derived
version of the KTM 1190 RC8 superbike,
itself a development of the RC8 concept
from 2004.
Powering the KTM 1190 RC8 R is a 1195 cc, 75 degree, V-twin
engine which develops 164 horsepower @ 10,250 rpm, and 123 Nm
of torque @ 8,000 rpm.
The frame of the KTM 1190 RC8 R consists of a powder-coated
Chromium-Molybdenum trellis main unit and aluminium subframe.
The front suspension is handled by a fully adjustable WP 43
mm USD fork with 120mm of travel. At the rear is a fully adjustable
WP monoshock - also with 120mm of travel.
Braking is handled by 2 x Brembo four piston radially bolted
calipers, and 320 mm brake discs up front. The rear brake comprises
of a 220mm disc gripped by a Brembo 2-piston caliper.
Styling wise there is little to complain about, and KTM's designers
should be proud of their hard work. The angular, aggressive
bodywork of the KTM 1190 RC8 R looks razor sharp and is fantastically
defined in matt black with orange and white accents.
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