2024
KTM RC 8C - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 566802 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | RC 8C |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 290 mm (11.4 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP XACT PRO 7543 |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 23.3° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP APEX PRO 7746 |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Forged wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 90.7 x 68.8 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Compression | 13.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Driveline | 520 chain |
| Exhaustsystem | Akrapovič titanium silencer |
| Fuelconsumption | 10.50 litres/100 km (9.5 km/l or 22.40 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. DKK Dell'Orto, 48mm throttle |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 243.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Lubricationsystem | Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Torque | 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/white/black |
|---|---|
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 142.0 kg (313.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 16.00 litres (4.23 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 191 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.9349 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.