KTM 1190 RC8 vs Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin K5 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1190 RC8stacks up against the Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin K5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1190 RC8Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin K5
Model year20112020
Price
Engine1148 cc1151 cc
Horsepower153 hp
Torque120 Nm
Weight184 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L8.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. ABS. Stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Single fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

KTM 1190 RC8 vs Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin K5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1190 RC8 and the Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin K5 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1190 RC8 brings 153 hp in a 184 kg package, while the Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin K5 counters with its own power figure.

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: