KTM 1190 RC8 Superbike

**Sanx** · 8th November 2007, 22:29

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/07nov...ktm1190rc8.htm

**xwhatsit** · 8th November 2007, 22:41

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

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** · 8th November 2007, 23:30

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

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** · 8th November 2007, 23:37

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

**slowpoke** · 8th November 2007, 23:38

Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat

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** · 8th November 2007, 23:41

Originally Posted by slowpoke

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 · 9th November 2007, 06:15

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.