KTM 1190 RC8
| Production | 2008-2015 |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | RC8 |
| Successor | RC8 R |
| Class | super bike |
| Engine | 4-stroke, V-twin 75° 1,195 cc (72.9 cu in) ,4 valve per cylinder DOHC, liquid cooled |
| Bore / stroke | 105 mm × 69 mm (4.1 in × 2.7 in) |
| Transmission | 6 gears |
| Frame type | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated |
| Suspension | Front: WP USD 43 mm (1.7 in) Rear: WP Monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (13 in) Rear: Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Tires | Front: 120 / 70 ZR 17 Rear: 190 / 55 ZR 17 |
| Rake, trail | 90 mm (3.5 in) / 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) / 825 mm (32.5 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 L (3.6 imp gal; 4.4 US gal) |
The KTM 1190 RC8 is a supersport bike made by KTM. The now highly collectable first generation 2008 model had a 1,148 cc (70.1 cu in) V-twin engine and was the Austrian manufacturer's first-ever Superbike design. The RC8 model was supplemented with RC8 R models one year later in 2009 and the RC8 designation had its last year of production in 2010. Models from 2009 through to 2013 use a 1,195 cc (72.9 cu in) V-twin engine with a twin spark per cylinder head and 2mm oversize piston. It is believed fewer than 1000 RC8 and RC8 R motorcycles were produced.