Motorcycle specifications KTM1190 RC8 R 2015 Fine steering

fine improvements for the orange hypersport appeared in 2013: a polished electronic management system and a more efficient anti-dribble clutch. It's patiently waiting for the next generation to arrive, but it's not going to change, as its chassis is one of the most efficient on the market today. In 2011, the RC-8R gained 5 extra horsepower and half a kg of torque, as well as more aggressive colors, and the KTM RC8 R emerged from the gym with new arguments to put forward. In fact, her 2010 German SBK title had given her a new lease of life.

that year, Katoche went back to the heart of the 1190 cm3 engine to get more watts out of it. A new crankshaft was fitted, along with dual ignition. Double benefit: the twin is not only more powerful, but also more fuel-efficient and less polluting. The suspension has been completely redesigned, with greater comfort for the rider and greater efficiency on the track. Gearbox control has also been improved, and a new LED headlamp gives the beast a more striking look. The price of the RC8-R has been substantially reduced. Yet KTM doesn't seem to be offering a lower-quality machine, quite the contrary. But we're not going to start complaining that a bike is cheaper, especially since it was reduced by 4,000 euros in the process. Enough to buy tires and fairings for the whole season. It's only the wheels that give us cause for concern - the cast aluminum rims are heavier, which partly explains the Katoche's 3-kilo weight gain.

its chassis was already formidable, enabling dazzling cornering speeds. With the extra weight, the Mattighofen superbike came dangerously close (for Ducati) to the 1198. Ducati regained its lead with the 1199 and then the 1299 Panigale - more technical, more powerful, and much more expensive.
Today, the RC8-R is no longer in a position to compete with the top of the class. To catch up, it would need 25 more horsepower and a host of electronics (riding modes, traction control, sport ABS, etc.). On the plus side, it's one of the last hypersports to be driven in the rough. It's your senses and experience that rule the RC8-R, not the electronic chips.

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Freeman G. - Mitterbauer H.