KTM 1190 RC8R

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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.

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'KTM 1190 RC8R'
Manufacturer
[[KTM]]
Production 2009
Class [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]]
Engine
V-twin 4 valve per cylinder DOHC, liquid cooled
Bore / Stroke 104.9mm x 104.9mm
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Horsepower 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

Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
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 182.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual

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.