| 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 |
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| Model: | KTM 1190 RC8 R |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Category: | Sport |
| Rating: | 71.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1195.00 ccm (72.92 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Engine details: | 75° cylinder angle |
| Power: | 173.00 HP (126.3 kW)) |
| Bore x stroke: | 105.0 x 69.0 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel system: | Injection. Keihin |
| 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,
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated |
| Driveline: | 5/8 x 5/16 ¯ X Ring. Primary drive: 40:76. |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| 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. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc. Bremo. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Wheels: | Marchesini, aluminium die-cast wheels |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| 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: | 1,425 mm (56.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Color options: | White/orange |
| Starter: | Electric |
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