KTM 1190 RC8 2008 vs. Yamaha R1 2007

KTM 1190 RC8 2008

KTM 1190 RC8 2008

Yamaha R1 2007

Yamaha R1 2007

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Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 2008 vs Yamaha R1 2007

KTM 1190 RC8 2008

KTM 1190 RC8 2008

Yamaha R1 2007

Yamaha R1 2007

Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 2008 compared to Yamaha R1 2007

KTM 1190 RC8 2008
Yamaha R1 2007

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power155 HPEngine power172 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,148 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,430 mmWheelbase1,395 mm
Dry WeightDry Weight183.5 kgDry Weight172 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 2008

KTM 1190 RC8 2008

The KTM RC8 offers great ergonomics and a high-quality suspension. It is also great fun on country roads and is a real charisma bomb.

Amazingly comfortable ride

stable chassis

charismatic engine

high-quality components

Very rough engine tuning compared to modern bikes

strong engine brake

squeaky brakes

Yamaha R1 2007

Yamaha R1 2007

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 1190 RC8 vs Yamaha R1

Price KTM 1190 RC8

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Price Yamaha R1

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