KTM 1190 RC8 Superbike

[Sanx]

Mmmm. Me wants. Probably take until doomsday to arrive here though.

155hp (being KTM, that's probably at the tyre) and just under 200kg fully fueled. Not that that's saying much, as yet again, KTM have fitted an absurdly small 16.5 litre fuel tank.

For more info: http://www.motorcycledaily.com/07november07_2008ktm1190rc8.htm

[xwhatsit]

Hey that's tasty. It's a twin, too. Greeeeeeeyt. Looks like somebody rode it into a wall at great speed, front wheel tucked under :lol: Works, though, like a B-ewwwww-l.

Why won't they do a super-massive-capacity single-cylinder sprotsbike? That would be very KTM, punters would be more receptive.

[sAsLEX]

Why won't they do a super-massive-capacity single-cylinder sprotsbike? That would be very KTM, punters would be more receptive.

Well the SuperDuke and the rest of the LC8 powered bikes seem fairly well received!

What would be nice is the Aprilia RS250 with the SVX 550 vtwin in it like I have seen in a Brit mag, light nimble chassis with some decent power!

[0arbreaka]

I want it, i want it bad!! Bye bye left testicle, HELLO KTM RC8!!

[slowpoke]

Why won't they do a super-massive-capacity single-cylinder sprotsbike? That would be very KTM, punters would be more receptive.

Not practical or efficient. The huge conbustion chamber creates all sorts of efficiency/combustion/flame front problems. A large combustion chamber takes a comparatively long time to combust as opposed to a smaller one so you have to run multiple plugs, high emissions etc. Then you are also limited by piston speed on a long stroke motor, limiting power so it ends up following a curve of diminishing returns after a point.

The RC8 looks pretty sexy, although the headlight is a little too exagerrated for my taste. Still waaaaaaaay better looking than the Buell equivalent.

[sAsLEX]

Not practical or efficient. The huge conbustion chamber creates all sorts of efficiency/combustion/flame front problems. A large combustion chamber takes a comparatively long time to combust as opposed to a smaller one so you have to run multiple plugs, high emissions etc.

The RC8 looks pretty sexy, although the headlight is a little too exagerrated for my taste. Still waaaaaaaay better looking than the Buell equivalent.


Explain the ever increasing capacity of V twins over V 4s..................

Plus there is the problem with piston speeds as well with large cylinders you didn't mention as well...... until after I posted this you sneaky editor

[MD]

One thing about KTM roadbikes, they are striking in appearance.
And they seem to have a good supply of orange and black paint to use up.

The styling looks hot but..155hp isn't cutting edge these days.

[NighthawkNZ]

http://motorcycledaily.com/07november07_2008ktm1190rc8.htm

Now thats a sexy bike :love:

[MD]

Ah bugger i didn't see this thread and posted another under Road & sports - Mods please remove mine...

[RantyDave]

akiraaaaaa!!

[marioc]

A bit too angular for me,still nice though apart from that hideous orange.

[dnos]

I............................Like it.

The placing of the exhaust there can really help tidy up the back end.

[Swoop]

16.5 litres of fuel?:scratch:
Enough to get you to the next petrol station I guess. Not a "Cafe racer" but a "Servo racer"?

[NZsarge]

I like....though not 100% sure about the headlight array...
Wait till I see it in the flesh to decide on that.

[NZsarge]

Any idea on what they will ask for it here in NZ? My guess is $28k

[Gremlin]

:drool: I WAAAANNNNTTTTT

first sportsbike for a while that actually looks bloody nice... and KTM still think we like stopping at every gas station gyah :bash:

[nodrog]

i like it !!!!

[DMNTD]

The styling looks hot but..155hp isn't cutting edge these days.
Cutting edge...no,but 155HP on a V Twin is divine :devil2:

Just spoke to my dealer and he reckoned that they'll be here about March '08 and price at $29,995

[ArcherWC]

Cutting edge...no,but 155HP on a V Twin is divine :devil2:

Just spoke to my dealer and he reckoned that they'll be here about March '08 and price at $29,995

Ordered yours already then Chris

[DMNTD]

Ordered yours already then Chris

Nah...hopefully Nodrog will get one so I can ride his!
Fark...he's ridden mine :eek:

[Griff]

Wow, now that is a NICE bike :2thumbsup

[skelstar]

Like orange, bike looks good in profile but not a fan of the headies.

[nodrog]

Nah...hopefully Nodrog will get one so I can ride his!
Fark...he's ridden mine :eek:

I'll only buy one if it comes with a free toaster!

[phoenixgtr]

Too square for me. I'm all for modern but that's a brick, especially in orange

[DMNTD]

I'll only buy one if it comes with a free toaster!

Dick...have mine!


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[nodrog]

have my Dick...!

only if you cut of the crust

[90s]

I prefers me bikes like I prefers me women ... curvy not angular, low maintainance and much older. Still, fast is good though + 16.5L tanks and twins prefered.

[NZsarge]

Nah...hopefully Nodrog will get one so I can ride his!
Fark...he's ridden mine :eek:

Damn. that would be a sweet sight, a Super Duke and a RC8 romping down the road.....:drool: