Tech Spec
Evolution
The RC8 gets a 2mm overbore, forged-aluminum Marchesini wheels, top-of-the-line WP suspension and more
Rivals
Other big-buck European twins like the Aprilia RSV1000R Factory, Bimota DB7, BMW HP2 Sport and Ducati 1198S
| TECH |
| Price | na |
| Engine type | l-c 75-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train | DOHC, 8v |
| Displacement | 1195cc |
| Bore x stroke | 105.0 x 69.0mm |
| Compression | 13.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Keihin EFI |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | 170 bhp @ 10,250 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 90.7 lb.-ft. @ 8000 rpm |
| Frame | Tubular-steel trellis with aluminum swingarm |
| Front suspension | 43mm WP inverted fork with adjustable |
| | spring preload, high/low-speed |
| | compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Single WP shock with adjustable |
| | spring preload, high/low-speed |
| | compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake | Four-piston Brembo radial calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake | Two-piston Brembo caliper, 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa |
| Rake/trail | 23.3 deg./3.8 in. |
| Seat height | 31.7/32.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 56.1 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 401 lbs. |
| Colors | Black/white/orange |
| Available | Europe only |
| Warranty | 36 mo., 36,000 mi. |
| Contact | www.ktmusa.com |
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
Bling that delivers. Too bad you can't get one stateside.