2015
KTM 1190 RC8 R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 988586 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | 1190 RC8 R |
| Year | 2015 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4354 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 23.3° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Bremo. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP Suspension 4014 VP |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Wheels | Marchesini, aluminium die-cast wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 105.0 x 69.0 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1195.00 ccm (72.92 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 5/8 x 5/16 X Ring. Primary drive: 40:76. |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 75° cylinder angle |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Keihin |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Lubricationsystem | Dry-sump lubrication with 3 rotor pumps |
| Power | 173.00 HP (126.3 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White/orange |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 184.0 kg (405.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.9402 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 805 mm (31.7 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.