KTM 1190 RC8 R Track vs KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1190 RC8 R Trackstacks up against the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1190 RC8 R TrackKTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic
Model year20132011
Price
Engine1195 cc1195 cc
Horsepower177 hp168 hp
Torque123 Nm
Weight173 kg182 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Brembo two piston, fixed caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

KTM 1190 RC8 R Track vs KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1190 RC8 R Track and the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1190 RC8 R Track brings 177 hp in a 173 kg package, while the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic counters with 168 hp at 182 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: