2009 KTM 1190 RC8

KTM 1190 RC8 2009


2009 KTM 1190 RC8 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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. 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 information
Motorcycle name KTM 1190 RC8
Model year 2009
Category Sport
Rating 3.2  Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1148.0 ccm (70.05 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Power output 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 Injection. Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm)
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication system Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Exhaust system Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame 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 wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension WP-Monoshock
Rear wheel travel 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17
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
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.
Alternate seat height 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest 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
Color options Orange, white, black
Starter Electric
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