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Lining up 125s in the Grand Prix has given KTM ideas. The Austrian brand does nothing like everyone else, and its first sportbike is no exception. The powerful V-twin already used on the Adventure and the big Duke has been tweaked to produce 130 hp. The usual equipment of modern sportbikes - inverted forks, radial calipers - is present, but KTM innovates in many respects.

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The "strange", aggressive fairing is said to greatly enhance aerodynamics. The origami-shaped tank (KTM's trademark) doubles as a seat. Everything has been thought out to refocus the masses. Even the exhaust is relocated under the engine, as on a Buell. The result is a particularly streamlined, airy rear end. The chassis uses a trellis frame to hold the powerful, compact twin. The swingarm is truly impressive - you'd think it had escaped from a MotoGP machine. The weight of the machine is estimated at around 175 kg, remarkable for a sporty twin of this displacement. The KTM boiler is the lightest big twin on the market, weighing in at 56kg, 12kg less than theAprilia RSV, its lightweight runner-up. Given the expertise of KTM's engineers, this is a particularly incisive and efficient machine. But we'll have to wait until 2007 to get our hands on the bracelets of this "mechanical orange".

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France	18,000€ (Motoplanete estimate)

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Specifications KTM RC8 prototype 2005

Chassis: Frame : chromium-molybdenum steel tubular mesh; Dry weight : 175 kg (386 lb)

Front axle: Telehydraulic inverted WP forks Ø 43 mm / White Power (WP); Braking 2 discs, 4-piston caliper

Transmission: 6 stage gearbox; Secondary cardan shaft

Rear axle: WP monoshock / White Power (WP); Braking 1 disc, 2-piston caliper

Motor: two-cylinder 75° V-shaped , 4 strokes; Injection; Cooling system : liquid; 2 ACT; 4 valves per cylinder; 999 cc; 130 ch (128.20 hp); Power-to-weight ratio : 1.37 kg/ch

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Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005

Ducati 999 2005

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005

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Acceleration

KTM RC8 prototype 2005 Undisclosed

Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005 : 3.4 s

Ducati 999 2005 Undisclosed

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005 : 3.3 s

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005 : 3.5 s

Fuel consumption

KTM RC8 prototype 2005 Undisclosed

Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005 : 6.60 liters/100km (0.36 mpg)

Ducati 999 2005 Undisclosed

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005 Undisclosed

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005 : 6.60 liters/100km (0.36 mpg)

Range

KTM RC8 prototype 2005 Undisclosed

Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005 : 273 km (170 miles)

Ducati 999 2005 Undisclosed

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005 Undisclosed

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005 : 318 km (198 miles)

Torque

KTM RC8 prototype 2005 Undisclosed

Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005 : 10.3 mkg

Ducati 999 2005 : 11.1 mkg

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005 : 9.8 mkg

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005 : 10.2 mkg

Power

KTM RC8 prototype 2005 : 130 ch (128.20 hp)

Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005 : 138 ch (136.10 hp)

Ducati 999 2005 : 140 ch (138.10 hp)

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005 : 138 ch (136.10 hp)

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005 : 149 ch (146.90 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

KTM RC8 prototype 2005 : 1.37 kg/ch

Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005 : 1.39 kg/ch

Ducati 999 2005 : 1.35 kg/ch

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005 : 1.45 kg/ch

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005 : 1.28 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

KTM RC8 prototype 2005 Undisclosed

Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005 : 18.35 kg/mkg

Ducati 999 2005 : 16.76 kg/mkg

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005 : 20.2 kg/mkg

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005 : 18.43 kg/mkg

Speed

KTM RC8 prototype 2005 Undisclosed

Aprilia RSV-R 1000 2005 : approximately 280 km/h (174 mph)

Ducati 999 2005 : approximately 275 km/h (170.90 mph)

Benelli Tornado 900 Tre 2005 : approximately 280 km/h (174 mph)

Triumph 955i DAYTONA 2005 : approximately 260 km/h (161.60 mph)

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MaT Model 2005

superb motorcycle frankly it is splendid
09/11/2005 15:48 Rating : 5/5 Respond to MaT

LLD 05 Model 2005

c 1 style 04/25/2005 16:09 Rating : 5/5 Respond to LLD 05

hoink Model 2005

If this KTM is designed in the same spirit of sportiness as its sisters (cross, enduro, super motard, rally raid), then it's a monster on the verge of homologation, that's for sure
My only disappointment will be to see it go by more often than to ride it for lack of money. 04/20/2005 18:17 Rating : 5/5 Respond to hoink

cross man Model 2005

impressionant!!! c le premier mot quivien à me à l'esprit... apres comme j'ai pu le lire reste a voir ceke sa donne au chrono et surtout voir si la partie cycle ne sera pas trop rigide pour permettre une réelle exploitation de la becane en prenant du plaisir 02/03/2005 14:14 Rating : 5/5 Respond to cross man

hawaien Model 2005

i can't wait to see it in production, this bike is really beautiful... we'll just have to see how it fares against the japs in its class... 01/17/2005 16:31 Rating : 5/5 Respond to hawaien

cody Model 2005

yeah, that's nice, but how many billions of euros are we going to have to spend to get one? www.toxygene.com 01/10/2005 00:19 Rating : 5/5 Respond to cody

titi.zz Model 2005

An even more radical look than the super duke, with sharply cut lines and a striking orange livery. Functional layout of the various components (shape of the headlight-air scoop), and a character that's easy to see. It's different, it's European, it's strong. Bravo! 01/10/2005 00:19 Rating : 5/5 Respond to titi.zz

Biker boyz Model 2005

i find the new RC8 beautiful but unfortunately the headlight spoils everything, will there be a change ??? friendly Biker boyz 01/10/2005 00:18 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Biker boyz

ole Model 2005

yet another ktm innovates and creates a truly outstanding machine that is reliable and can be used on a daily basis. a katoche addict (i have a 620 sm) 01/10/2005 00:18 Rating : 5/5 Respond to ole

ZouZ Model 2005

personally, I like it, it's a change from all those jap's, always the same nivo look, nothing to complain about brave KTM! 01/10/2005 00:17 Rating : 5/5 Respond to ZouZ

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What is the power of the RC8 prototype?: The RC8 prototype 2005 develops a power of 130 ch (128.20 hp)
What is the weight of the RC8 prototype?: The RC8 prototype 2005 has a a dry weight of 175 kg (386 lb).
What is the price of the RC8 prototype?: The price of the RC8 prototype 2005 is 18,000€ in France

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