| 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: | 69.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1148.00 ccm (70.05 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin, four-stroke |
| 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) |
| 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 tyre: | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre: | 190/55-17 |
| 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) |
| 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: | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric |
| Further information |
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