| KTM's profilation of this bike |
| 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. |
| General information |
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| Model | KTM 1190 RC8 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Category | Sport |
| Rating | 3.5 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement | 1148.0 ccm (70.05 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Power | 151.5 HP (110.6 kW)) @ 10000 RPM |
| Torque | 120.0 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) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | 2 X keihin |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type | Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.3° |
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | WP-USD, 43 mm |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear suspension | WP-Monoshock |
| Rear wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Bremo |
| Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo |
| Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight | 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.8060 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.50 litres (4.36 US gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter | Electric |
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