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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.
General informationModel: KTM 1190 RC8 Year: 2009 Category: Sport Rating: 66.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes Safety: See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmissionDisplacement :1148.00 ccm (70.05 cubic inches) Engine type: V2 Stroke: 4 Power: 151.53 HP (110.6 kW )) @ 10000 RPM Torque :120.00 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs ) @ 8000 RPM Compression :12.5:1 Bore x stroke :103.0 x 69.0 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches) Fuel system: Injection. Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm) Valves per cylinder:4 Fuel control: DOHC Starter: Electric Lubrication system: Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps Cooling system: Liquid Gearbox: 6-speed Transmission type final drive: Chain Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically Physical measuresDry weight: 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds) Seat height: 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. Alternate seat height: 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. Ground clearance: 110 mm (4.3 inches) Wheelbase :1,430 mm (56.3 inches) Chassis and dimensionsFrame type: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Aluminium 7020 subframe. Rake (fork angle): 23.3° Trail: 90 mm (3.5 inches) Front suspension : WP-USD, 43 mm Front suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches) Rear suspension : WP-Monoshock Rear suspension travel: 125 mm (4.9 inches) Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR17 Rear tyre dimensions: 190/55-ZR17 Front brakes: Double disc. Bremo Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches) Rear brakes: Single disc. Bremo Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches) Exhaust system: Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter Speed and accelerationPower/weight ratio: 0.8060 HP/kg Other specificationsFuel capacity: 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons) Color options: Orange, white, black Further informationParts and accessories Check out parts and accessories from our partners.
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