KTM RC8 -Their latest creation...

[HornetBoy]

What do ya think of this ?,although different its looks like most other sport/super bikes coming out now as they all wind tunnel their bikes and end up with the same fairing designs..

just read about it in the latest BikeRider mag and according to KTM, this 1190cc v-twin motor pumps out 155HP/120 Nm of torque(Borat says "sexy Time") and weighs a hefty 199.5kg(quite alot considering equivalent other bikes in this area) with a full tank of gas. :drool: is all i can say,and i want one


although no word on the RRP its said they want to make it "affordable" to the general public (dont we all ;))

:that dashboard is enough to give you one serious headache

[cowpoos]

your about a month to late for this thread sunshine...its already been posted and discussed.

[James Deuce]

It's gorgeous.

Kerry at TSS is a long time Aprilia RSV fan and he's dead keen for one.

Shut up Grumpy-poos.

You Grinch.

[0arbreaka]

Im definately going to take one for a test ride/buy one when I have a chance.

[xwhatsit]

Boring. Want some more photos of it's sister, the thumper sprotsbike.

[FilthyLuka]

Boring. Want some more photos of it's sister, the thumper sprotsbike.

Hell yes

Single cylinder ftw, i would be dead keen on one of those rc4 singles next year when some more moolah is in my back pocket, what do you guys think the price on the thumper would be like? 16k-18k? round the gsxr600-750 mark?

[clint640]

Hell yes

Single cylinder ftw, i would be dead keen on one of those rc4 singles next year when some more moolah is in my back pocket, what do you guys think the price on the thumper would be like? 16k-18k? round the gsxr600-750 mark?

Mmmm... the RC4 does look very nice, as does the 690 Duke. They sell the 690SM for $16k so I'd say your guess would be right.

Clint

[discotex]

your about a month to late for this thread sunshine...its already been posted and discussed.

Got 6 months of rehashing the 08 models to go yet ;)


I think it's fucking ugly.

And fucking sexy.

And I reckon KTM's idea of "affordable" will still be like $30k.

For that sort of cash I'd go 848 if I was getting a twin.

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[Maha]

So is it ... Anarciate?

[Usarka]

weighs a hefty 199.5kg(quite alot considering equivalent other bikes in this area) with a full tank of gas.

is it? most of the 17x kg weights of the jappa litre bikes are based on dry weight. Add the fuel and oil this sounds competitive....

Looks the schizzle, nizzle.

[edit:] some ball breaker tho.....:eek5:

[owner]

Very nice indeed

[HornetBoy]

is it? most of the 17x kg weights of the jappa litre bikes are based on dry weight. Add the fuel and oil this sounds competitive....

Looks the schizzle, nizzle.

[edit:] some ball breaker tho.....:eek5:


Yea i like the colour scheme really stands out amunsk all the other sport bikes.mmm yea but id say that it would still be heavier than most jap bikes even when they are fully wet .and as most companies glote about dropping even 1kg off their bike weight .....the KTM does weigh alot in that respect.

[Ocean1]

Mmmm... the RC4 does look very nice, as does the 690 Duke. They sell the 690SM for $16k so I'd say your guess would be right.

Clint

Somehow doubt the LC4 bodywork will look anything like that.
Still, I'll be having a close look when the time comes, 78hp @ 138kg is a bloody good start.

Porn: http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/News/2008/2008_KTM.htm

[DMNTD]

Got 6 months of rehashing the 08 models to go yet ;)


I think it's fucking ugly.

And fucking sexy.

And I reckon KTM's idea of "affordable" will still be like $30k.


So ugly it's divine :done:
"Standard" RC8 will be about $30,000....R model is looking closer to $38,000 :yes:

And yes...I need one and will have one somehow

[FilthyLuka]

Yea i like the colour scheme really stands out amunsk all the other sport bikes.mmm yea but id say that it would still be heavier than most jap bikes even when they are fully wet .and as most companies glote about dropping even 1kg off their bike weight .....the KTM does weigh alot in that respect.

gsxr1000 2008 model

172 kg dry weight
17.5 litres of fuel
4 litres of oil
2 litres of coolant
a litre of fork fluid all around
half a litre of brake fluid all around
(estimation here except for fuel tank and dry weight)

so that comes to: 197kg

interesting...

Do we really care about 3 KG's? You can skip lunch and shed that off your overall weight if you want...

[Blimp1]

gsxr1000 2008 model

172 kg dry weight
17.5 litres of fuel
4 litres of oil
2 litres of coolant
a litre of fork fluid all around
half a litre of brake fluid all around
(estimation here except for fuel tank and dry weight)

so that comes to: 197kg

interesting...

Do we really care about 3 KG's? You can skip lunch and shed that off your overall weight if you want...

Sneaky PR wording only mentions the tank of gas.. It might also need the rest of it also.

[99TLS]

thats a sexy looking bike, now to find a job :yawn:

[Zapf]

I might have to tell mum I need one of them..

[betti]

naked version... the Venom.. eek!

[spookytooth]

Can't get over how ugly these bikes are getting.As for the seats on them a bit of wood would be softer to sit on :)

[nonferrous]

So ugly it's divine :done:
"Standard" RC8 will be about $30,000....R model is looking closer to $38,000 :yes:

And yes...I need one and will have one somehow

for $30K or there abouts I would expect full ohlins package and a proper tacko - all digital doesn't do it for me

[DMNTD]

for $30K or there abouts I would expect full ohlins package and a proper tacko - all digital doesn't do it for me

It has full WP...not Ohlins.

[nonferrous]

It has full WP...not Ohlins.

DMNTD you seem well informed cheers - whether white power or ohlins sprung $30k odd is a lot of loot for this machine - tasty as it is

[sAsLEX]

people like myself who thought they'd never cross over to the nekkid trail bike style are now completely converted and it's KTM's first attempt at such a style.



Well that was their first Road bike, and what they spat out, as you say has impressed a lot of people, and now this one moves from their Trail type to more traditional sport bikes... it will be very interesting to see how the new comer copes in this rather competitive market!

[nonferrous]

LOL...tell me about it! My "tail bike" owes $29,000 atm but it's worth every penny....to me.

The RC8 will attempt to "compete" against the 1098's,MV's and RSVR Factory's which is a tall order but from my experience with KTM products to date I'd say they'll do more than fine :2thumbsup
I mean look at what happened with their introduction of the Superduke alone...people like myself who thought they'd never cross over to the nekkid trail bike style are now completely converted and it's KTM's first attempt at such a style.

Ok ok....back to my bourbon :whistle: :lol:

Lol - turn japanese & refresh the bank account - me takes big sip to

[sAsLEX]

Lol - turn japanese & refresh the bank account - me takes big sip to

Ok. you pay less initially.

But then add on some coin for decent suspension..... it would be getting close

[nonferrous]

Ok. you pay less initially.

But then add on some coin for decent suspension..... it would be getting close

not even close - $12K jap versus $20K to 30K bling euro toy ???

[sAsLEX]

not even close - $12K jap versus $20K to 30K bling euro toy ???

Where you get 12k from?

GSX-R1000K7
Priced from; $21,000.

Probably a fair competition point in the Jap brands.

New Retail price of $1899 for an Ohlins Shock +
2,843.10 for forks... off international websites converted to NZD

And thats 26k ish + some labour costs for a bike that will devalue faster than the KTM

[FlangMasterJ]

Here's a short vid of the RC8 in action.

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[James Deuce]

Sounds distinctly like a TRX850. Including the clunk into first.

[owner]

http://www.bikerpunks.com/videos/video-of-the-2008-ktm-rc8.html

[Tonka]

Very sleek and IMHO a real head turner!! It will be interesting to see how well they market and sell here. I certainly can't wait to see them in the flesh.

Kudo's to KTM

[FilthyLuka]

There's only 10 RC8's coming this way mate and I believe 4 are pre-sold!

my brother is interested in one and has that kinda money, is there a demo model anywhere?

[Tonka]

There's only 10 RC8's coming this way mate and I believe 4 are pre-sold!

should we be expecting one in Tauranga then?:shifty:

[DMNTD]

my brother is interested in one and has that kinda money, is there a demo model anywhere?
They won't be here until prolly April/May '08 and I'd be very surprised whether a Dealer will put one up as a demo due to the low numbers coming in.
I know that none had a demo for the Superduke-R this year but hell,I just had to have one :drool:



should we be expecting one in Tauranga then?:shifty:
A definite maybe/probably... :whistle:

[limbimtimwim]

Single cylinder ftw, i would be dead keen on one of those rc4 singles next year when some more moolah is in my back pocket, what do you guys think the price on the thumper would be like? 16k-18k? round the gsxr600-750 mark?The 'problem' is you won't be able to keep up with 'proper' sports bikes once the road opens up.

Maybe a tough bike to sell when people want to keep up with their mates on 600s.

I love the idea and really want them to make it.

I doubt anyone will make a proper 400cc sports bike again, so this is as close as we could get. I even more hope this re-opens the ultra-light sports bike niche again. In this fantasy land I have bikini models for bedroom buddies. And yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if it cost as much as a GSXR750*

Women and midgets'll would love it.

Singles and small light bikes with small tyres are so much fun when you get it just right that hopefully people will see past that limitation.

* So did the NC30 and NC35 back in the day.

[rwh]

Not so keen on these origami bikes, myself. I prefer curves.

Richard

[HornetBoy]

well don't know if you've spotted this but they are on tradme for sale 30k :niceone: here:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-135868334.htm

wouldn't mind test riding:cool:

[DMNTD]

well don't know if you've spotted this but they are on tradme for sale 30k :niceone: here:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-135868334.htm

wouldn't mind test riding:cool:


Got a txt earlier today informing me of such!
Just waiting to see if there will do either of the other colour schemes as well.

[HornetBoy]

Got a txt earlier today informing me of such!
Just waiting to see if there will do either of the other colour schemes as well.

o ...are you thinking of getting one ? well id hope their is going to be a black on black version,but at 30k id rarther just test ride it and leave it at that

[DMNTD]

o ...are you thinking o getting on ? well id hope their is going to be a black on black version

Thinking??? :eek5: Planning to!! :yes:

There's no black on black and I'm not certain(yet) as whether we'll be getting the charcoal,white or Red Bull "versions".

[HornetBoy]

Thinking??? :eek5: Planning to!! :yes:

There's no black on black and I'm not certain(yet) as whether we'll be getting the charcoal,white or Red Bull "versions".

holy crap! you've probably got my dream bike list their -zx14,superduke-and maybe RC8 , :niceone: may i recommend the red bull version ...

must be on that overtime eh ! :msn-wink:

[HornetBoy]

ow im kinda glad i cant afford to buy anything too expensive as ive been haveing some very bad luck lately and id much rarther have it on the katana then on a superduke or RC8 lol it may be a hefty beast but it holds together well in a bin