The KTM 1190 RC8 limited-edition was a sport bike made by KTM. The first generation 2008 model had a 1,148 cc (70.1 cu in) V-twin engine and was the Austrian manufacturer's first-ever Superbike design. The RC8 model was supplemented with RC8 R models one year later in 2009 and the RC8 designation had its last year of production in 2010. Current models from 2009 through 2013 use a 1,195 cc (72.9 cu in) V-twin engine with a twin spark per cylinder technology design debuting on the 2011 model which is a rare super bike.
KTM 1190 RC8 R Specifications
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2-Wheeler Type |
Superbike |
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Engine cc (Displacement) |
1195 cc |
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Maximum Power |
173 Bhp @ 10250 rpm |
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Maximum Torque |
123 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
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Number of Cylinders |
2 |
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Number of Gears |
6 |
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Seat Height |
805/825 mm |
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Ground Clearance |
110 mm |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
16.50 litres |
KTM 1190 RC8 R Colour Options and Price in India
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Bike Variant |
2014 KTM 1190 RC8 R |
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Availability Status in India |
Discontinued |
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2-Wheeler Type |
Superbike |
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Latest Price in India |
2014 KTM 1190 RC8 R price was Rs 20 lakh before being discontinued. |
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Fuel Type |
Petrol |
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Colour Options |
White, Black |
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Official Tagline |
Pure Superbike |
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India Launch Update |
KTM 1190 RC8 R is one of the most popular litre-class superbikes ever. It was expected to launch in India with an ex-showroom price tag of INR 20 lakhs, but unfortunately, KTM discontinued the 1190 RC8 R globally and it never got a chance to get launched in India. |
KTM 1190 ENGINE AND GEARBOX
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Engine Details |
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled |
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Cooling |
Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
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Engine cc (Displacement) |
1195 cc |
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Maximum Power |
173 Bhp @ 10250 rpm |
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Maximum Torque |
123 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
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Number of Cylinders |
2 |
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Ignition |
Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
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Lubrication |
Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
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Bore |
105 mm |
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Stroke |
69 mm |
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Number of Gears |
6 |
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Clutch |
PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
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Primary Gear Ratio |
40:76 |
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Secondary Gear Ratio |
17:37 |
KTM 1190 MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
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Mileage |
KTM 1190 RC8 R mileage is around 12-15 kmpl (approximate). |
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Performance |
In terms of performance, the superbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.10 seconds. |
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Top Speed |
KTM 1190 RC8 R top speed is around 280 kmph (approximate). |
KTM 1190 BRAKES AND TYRES
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Front Brake |
320mm Twin-discs brake with radially mounted four-piston brake calipers |
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Rear Brake |
220mm Single-disc brake with two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc |
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Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 58W (Continental Conti SportAttack II) |
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Rear Tyre |
190/55 ZR17 75W (Continental Conti SportAttack II) |
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Front Wheel |
17-inch |
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Rear Wheel |
17-inch |
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Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheels |
KTM 1190 PERFORMANCE FIGURES
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0-100 kmph |
3.10 secs |
KTM 1190 KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
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Braking System |
No ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) |
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Key Features |
Lightweight, Head-Turning Looks, Mind-Blowing Performance, All-Digital Console |
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Similar Bikes |
Yamaha YZF-R1, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX0-R1000R, Ducati Panigale V2, Honda CBR1000RR-R, Aprilia RSV4 RR |
KTM 1190 SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
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Front Suspension |
WP Suspension Up Side Down |
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Rear Suspension |
WP Suspension Monoshock |
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Frame (Chassis) |
Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated |
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Front Wheel Travel |
120 mm |
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Rear Wheel Travel |
120 mm |
KTM 1190 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
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Ground Clearance |
110 mm |
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Seat Height |
805/825 mm |
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Wheelbase |
1425±15 mm |
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Dry Weight |
184 kg |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
16.50 litres |
KTM 1190 INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
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Speedometer |
Digital |
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Tachometer |
Digital |
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Trip Meter |
Digital-2 |
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Fuel Gauge |
Digital |
KTM 1190 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
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Chain |
5/8 x 5/16” X-Ring |
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Steering Angle |
66.7° |
