KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs. Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 compared to Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	69 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	181 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	114 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	12.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,195 ccm	Displacement	999.8 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,425 mm	Wheelbase	1,407 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	184 kg	Kerb Weight	200 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.

Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade 2014

Those who focus on good lap times will not find the CBR 1000 RR the best partner in the field. Those who simply want to ride nice laps around the ring or on the country road will still have fun with it. It rides heart-stoppingly, looks great and gives you a lot of feeling for the rear wheel. At the regulars' table, Honda fans can at least score points with Marquez's victories, but they won't be able to come up with the Fireblade's fabulous performance figures or lap records.

great look

transparent handling

good feeling for traction

high-quality chassis

great basis for racetrack conversion

reliable and proven technology

Peak power no longer up to date

lack of traction control