KTM 2008 RC8 1190 Superbike Bike
 

 

  KTM's first true sports bike is Here!   We have our first 1190 RC8 in our showroom at last, call in and see it in all it's beauty. 

 

Retro-fit gearbox mod kit now available for all RC8 bikes to improve gear change (KTM warranty free of charge)
 

It will features an all new 75 degree 1150cc Vee twin engine producing minimum of 155 BHP

The frame is tubular construction and weighing less than 7.5Kgs with an awesome part cast, part fabricated swing arm, 

WP linkage rear suspension, WP 43mm front suspension and Brembo 320mm radial front brakes  
The under-slung exhaust system keeps the RC8's lines clean and lowers the bike centre of gravity. See images below
Factory fitted CAN-Bus controlled Immobiliser system with chipped ignition key
Multi-function instrument display consol with road or race optional settings
 
Retail Price of RC8 1190 is £10,695 on the road but there's only 350 bikes for UK in 2008! and most have been pre-sold!
Special end of season sale price of only £9495  (brand new 58 pre-reg cancelled order)  
 
1190 RC8 Technical Specifications
Engine 4-stroke  75º V twin DOHC 4Valve Frame Chrome-Moly Steel powder coated
Displacement 1148cc Subframe 7020 Aluminium
Bore/Stroke 103/69mm Front Suspension WP 43mm Dia USD 120mm travel
Power 113 kw @10,000rpm (155bhp) Rear Suspension WP Monoshock 125mm travel
Torque 120 Nm @ 8,000rpm Front Brakes 320mm Brembo 4 piston radial
Gearbox 6 gears Rear Brakes 220mm 2 piston
Fuel/Ignition Keihin EMS (52mm Throttle Dia) Wheels Cast Alloy 3.50 x 17 & 6.00 x 17
Clutch Hydraulic wet multi plate Tyres 120/70 ZR17 & 190/55 ZR17
Seat Height Adjustable 805mm to 825mm Fuel Capacity 15.5 Litres (3.5 Litre reserve)
Weight 188Kg (without fuel)
 

 
 

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All KTM  pictures by H Mitterbauer & G Freeman

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