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
2-Wheeler Type |
Superbike |
Engine cc (Displacement) |
1195 cc |
Maximum Power |
173 Bhp @ 10250 rpm |
Maximum Torque |
123 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
Number of Cylinders |
2 |
Number of Gears |
6 |
Seat Height |
805/825 mm |
Ground Clearance |
110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
16.50 litres |
KTM 1190 RC8 R Colour Options and Price in India
Bike Variant |
2014 KTM 1190 RC8 R |
Availability Status in India |
Discontinued |
2-Wheeler Type |
Superbike |
Latest Price in India |
2014 KTM 1190 RC8 R price was Rs 20 lakh before being discontinued. |
Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Colour Options |
White, Black |
Official Tagline |
Pure Superbike |
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
Engine Details |
2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled |
Cooling |
Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
Engine cc (Displacement) |
1195 cc |
Maximum Power |
173 Bhp @ 10250 rpm |
Maximum Torque |
123 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
Number of Cylinders |
2 |
Ignition |
Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
Lubrication |
Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
Bore |
105 mm |
Stroke |
69 mm |
Number of Gears |
6 |
Clutch |
PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
Primary Gear Ratio |
40:76 |
Secondary Gear Ratio |
17:37 |
KTM 1190 MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
Mileage |
KTM 1190 RC8 R mileage is around 12-15 kmpl (approximate). |
Performance |
In terms of performance, the superbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.10 seconds. |
Top Speed |
KTM 1190 RC8 R top speed is around 280 kmph (approximate). |
KTM 1190 BRAKES AND TYRES
Front Brake |
320mm Twin-discs brake with radially mounted four-piston brake calipers |
Rear Brake |
220mm Single-disc brake with two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc |
Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 58W (Continental Conti SportAttack II) |
Rear Tyre |
190/55 ZR17 75W (Continental Conti SportAttack II) |
Front Wheel |
17-inch |
Rear Wheel |
17-inch |
Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheels |
KTM 1190 PERFORMANCE FIGURES
0-100 kmph |
3.10 secs |
KTM 1190 KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
Braking System |
No ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) |
Key Features |
Lightweight, Head-Turning Looks, Mind-Blowing Performance, All-Digital Console |
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
Front Suspension |
WP Suspension Up Side Down |
Rear Suspension |
WP Suspension Monoshock |
Frame (Chassis) |
Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated |
Front Wheel Travel |
120 mm |
Rear Wheel Travel |
120 mm |
KTM 1190 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Ground Clearance |
110 mm |
Seat Height |
805/825 mm |
Wheelbase |
1425±15 mm |
Dry Weight |
184 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
16.50 litres |
KTM 1190 INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
Speedometer |
Digital |
Tachometer |
Digital |
Trip Meter |
Digital-2 |
Fuel Gauge |
Digital |
KTM 1190 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Chain |
5/8 x 5/16” X-Ring |
Steering Angle |
66.7° |