KTM 1190 RC8 R vs KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1190 RC8 RKTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs
Model year20152012
Price
Engine1195 cc1195 cc
Horsepower173 hp177 hp
Torque123 Nm
Weight184 kg173 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers; floating brake discs
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Two piston, fixed caliper
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17

KTM 1190 RC8 R vs KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1190 RC8 R and the KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1190 RC8 R brings 173 hp in a 184 kg package, while the KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs counters with 177 hp at 173 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: