| KTM's profilation of this bike |
| The ultimate power tool from KTM. KTM designers pulled out all the stops in the art of engine building when it came to the 1190 RC8 R. The rider has one of the most powerful V2 engines of our times and one of the best chassis in the world at his or her disposal - totally street-legal. |
|
General information |
|
Model
|
KTM 1190 RC8 R |
|
Year
|
2014 |
|
Category
|
Sport |
|
Rating
|
3.7 Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
|
Engine and transmission |
|
Displacement
|
1195.0 ccm (72.92 cubic inches) |
|
Engine type
|
V2, four-stroke |
|
Power
|
173.0 HP (126.3 kW)) |
|
Bore x stroke
|
105.0 x 69.0 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches) |
|
Fuel system
|
Injection |
|
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
|
Ignition
|
Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
|
Lubrication system
|
Dry-sump lubrication with 3 rotor pumps |
|
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
|
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
|
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
|
Clutch
|
Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated |
|
Driveline
|
5/8 x 5/16 X Ring. Primary drive: 40:76. |
|
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
|
Frame type
|
Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated |
|
Rake (fork angle)
|
23.3° |
|
Front suspension
|
WP Suspension Up Side Down 4354 |
|
Front wheel travel
|
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
|
Rear suspension
|
WP Suspension 4014 VP |
|
Rear wheel travel
|
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
|
Front brakes
|
Double disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
|
Diameter
|
320 mm (12.6 inches) |
|
Rear brakes
|
Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|
Diameter
|
220 mm (8.7 inches) |
|
Physical measures and capacities |
|
Dry weight
|
184.0 kg (405.7 pounds) |
|
Power/weight ratio
|
0.9402 HP/kg |
|
Seat height
|
805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
|
Ground clearance
|
110 mm (4.3 inches) |
|
Wheelbase
|
1425 mm (56.1 inches) |
|
Fuel capacity
|
16.50 litres (4.36 US gallons) |
|
Other specifications |
|
Color options
|
White/orange |
|
Starter
|
Electric |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
|
Further information |
| Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation's top providers. |
| Parts finder |
Check out our overview of motorcycle webshops at Bikez.info. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 14 KTM 1190 RC8 R discussion group or the general KTM discussion group. |
| Related bikes | List related bikes for comparison of specs. |
|
|
Send us motorcycle reviews
Send us motorcycle reviews for bikes you know and help other riders to select a
bike suites them. This should preferabley be your opinion about motorcycles you have owned or at least tested. Tell about both what
you experience as good and not so good compared to other bikes. In addition you can rate motorcycles according to reliability,
engine performance, design and look, repair cost, offroad capabilities, racing track capabilities, touring capabilities, accident risk, value for money,
and fun factor.
|
|
|
Rating sample for this KTM bike
|
Touring capabilities for the 2014 KTM 1190 RC8 R:
 (74.0 out of 100)
Click here for complete rating. You can also compare bikes.
|
|
Pictures, trademarks and logos of third parties are the exclusive
property of the respective owners. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice. Bikez.com has been
developed by
ObjectLabs.
