KTM RC8 Modification

KTM RC8 Modification

KTM is a fast guy. The Austrian aggregation has congenital a acceptability as a architect of "sportmotorcycles," machines advised for the fast guys to buy so they'll be abiding to win. Until recently, the orange machines were dirt-oriented, except for some supermoto racers and the street-single Duke and Duke II. But there are some situations area accepting added than one butt is what it takes to win, so KTM developed a band of V-Twin streetbikes to handle them. And aloof a brace of years ago, the Mattighoffen aggregation formed an orange-clad superbike out of their factory, with administration and achievement to battling the best Italy or Japan had to offer. And admitting the RC8 has been run alone in national-level superbike antagonism (KTM affairs on arrest WSB in 2011), it's done able-bodied abundant in annual tests and comparisons to accept a acceptability as actuality a adorable allotment of Euro-exotica.

KTM RC8 Modification

But KTM is not one to blow on its laurels, so for 2009, the aggregation showed the RC8 R, a higher-spec adaptation of the RC8. Too bad that bike wasn't accessible in the USA, and alike the accepted RC8 was alone accessible as a special-order item. Well, it's taken an absolute year, but now the RC8 R is accessible for America, with added upgrades that accomplish it account the wait.

A3W Motiv Trike Concept | New Motorcycle Modification Picture

A3W Motiv Trike Concept, We had beforehand accounting about Nick Dagostino’s three-wheeled Hayabusa (which is not a approved trike…) here, and now here’s French artist Julien Rondino’s three-wheeled motorcycle abstraction – the A3W Motiv.We’ve accounting to Julien, allurement him for added capacity on the bike. But for now, what we apperceive is that the bike has been advised about KTM’s 999cc LC8 v-twin. A3W Motiv Trike Concept, The anatomy seems to be a mix of casting aluminium and animate tube sections and the bike is arranged with absorbing $.25 – hub-centre steering, adjustable ergonomics and Buell-style ambit brakes.

2010 KTM 1190 RC8R Special Wallpapers and Specs

2010 KTM 1190 RC8R Special Wallpapers

2010 KTM 1190 RC8R Special Pictures

2010 KTM 1190 RC8R Special Sportbike

2010 KTM 1190 RC8R - Specifications
MSRP: See Dealer

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


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)