Cool-Motorcycles reviews KTM 1190 RC8 R Superbike

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Sharper and lighter than anything that calls itself competition: 123 Nm torque, 170 HP at 10,250 rpm and withs less than 200 kilos fully tanked.

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Nonetheless, thanks to innovative solutions and meticulous detail work, we’ve achieved unsurpassed rideability – on the street and on the racetrack, in every situation – of life or riding.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Engine

• Engine type: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
• Displacement: 1195 cc
• Bore x stroke: 105 x 69 mm (4.13 x 2.72″)
• Performance (homologated): 125 kW @ 10250 rpm
• Max. torque: 123 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• Compression ratio: 13.5:1
• Starter/Battery: Electric Starter/12 V 11.2 Ah
• Transmission: 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
• Fuel Mixture Generation: Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm (2.05″))
• Control: 4 V/DOHC
• Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
• Engine lubrication: Motorex, SAE 10W-50
• Primary drive: 40:76
• Final drive: 17:37
• Cooling: Liquid cooled
• Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
• Motor Management: Keihin EMS

Chassis

• Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
• Subframe: Aluminium
• Handlebar: Aluminium stump handlebar
• Front suspension: WP-USD Ø 43 mm
• Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock
• Suspension travel front/rear: 120/120 mm (4.7 / 4.7″)
• Front brake: 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (12.6″)
• Rear brake: Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc 220 mm (8.66″)
• Rims, front/rear: Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17″; 6 x 17″
• Tires, front/rear: 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
• Chain: X-ring 5/8 x 5/16″
• Main silencer: Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
• Steering head angle: 66.7°
• Trail: 97 mm (3.82″)
• Wheel base: 1425 mm (56.10″)
• Ground clearance (unloaded): 110 mm (4.33″)
• Seat height: 805/825 mm (31.69/32.48″)
• Tank capacity: approx. 16.5 liters/3.5 liters reserve (4.36/0.92 gal)
• Weight (no fuel): approx. 182 kg (405.23 lbs)

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