KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010 vs. KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010 vs KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

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Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010 compared to KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	69 mm	Stroke	69 mm
Engine power	Engine power	169 HP	Engine power	169 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	123 Nm	Torque	123 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	13.5
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	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,195 ccm	Displacement	1,195 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	WP

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

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	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,425 mm	Wheelbase	1,425 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	182 kg	Dry Weight	182 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2010

Here you really have the feeling of sitting on a real racing machine and drawing a precise line through the landscape. And so, at the end of the tour, euphoria and adrenaline outweigh the beer, despite the KTM's tics. That's the way it is with supersport bikes in the mountains.

Reasonable overall concept

diverse options for coveted customisation - e.g. footrests

seat comfort

high-quality workmanship

sporty chassis.

Engine has too little flywheel mass

only advisable for more experienced motorcyclists.

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2011

TOP performance, clearly improved responsiveness, handling at the same level, chassis as tight and high-quality as ever. Anyone who wants to check this out should test ride the RC8-R now.

Improved system

engine cleanly tuned: spacious

comfortable

optimal chassis.

Clutch somewhat strenuous