The KTM 1190 RC8R was a V-twin 4 valve per cylinder DOHC, liquid cooled Sport Bike motorcycle produced by KTM in 2009. Max torque was 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 170.04 HP (126.8 KW) @ 10250 RPM.
| Manufacturer | KTM |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | V-twin 4 valve per cylinder DOHC, liquid cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 104.9mm x 104.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Horse Power | 170.04 HP (126.8 KW) @ 10250RPM |
| Torque | 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel system | Keihin EFI |
| Transmission | Gear box: 40:76 Final Drive: 17:37 |
| Suspension | Front: WP-USD Ø 43 mm Rear: WP-Monoshock |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (12.6") Rear: Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc 220 mm (8.66") |
| Front Tire | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheelbase | 56.1 inches (1425 mm) |
| Seat height | 31.69 inches (805 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 182.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
A 104.9mm bore x 104.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1195.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 40:76 transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70 ZR 17 front tire and a 190/55 ZR 17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (12.6") in the front and a Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc 220 mm (8.66") in the rear. The front suspension was a WP-USD Ø 43 mm while the rear was equipped with a WP-Monoshock. The wheelbase was 56.1 inches (1425 mm) long.
2009 KTM 1190 RC8R
A year after the unveiling of KTM's first super-bike design, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer presented a lighter and more powerful racing version. The 1190 RC8R really has an engine displacement of 1190 cc and a higher compression ratio of 13.5:1 instead of the stock 12.5:1. The bike weighs just 2 kgs. (4 lbs.) less, but produces 170 horsepower at 10,250 rpm.