2009 KTM 1198 RC8R Review
Europe’s second-largest bike manufacturer, KTM launched their second version of KTM’s inaugural superbike, New KTM 1198 RC8R.The bike which was shown at the EICMA 2008 Milan Bike Show, now ready for roads.
The new KTM RC8R, improves performance factor with the implement of a larger engine. Increasing the bore from 103 to 105mm (same 69mm stroke) bumped up displacement for the 75-degree V-Twin from 1148 to 1195cc. The compression ratio also spiked, jumping from 12.5:1 to 13.5:1.
The liquid-cooled Twin of KTM RC8R produce a claimed 165 horsepower in stock trim. Torque production is 90.7 lb-ft. (The regular RC8 only powers up to 155 hp and 88 lb-ft, according to KTM PR claims.) For the real power junkies, and racers, a sport kit brings the RC8R peak ponies up to 180 – a claim which evens up the new R with its Italian rival, the Ducati 1098R.
A sport kit pumps the RC8R up to 180 horsepower, making it comparable to Ducati's R-model Superbike.WP suspension components, a 43mm fork and monoshock, headline a near identical chassis spec sheet to its non-R sibling. Changes include a 5mm increase in trail (97mm – 3.82 in) and 5mm decrease in wheelbase (1425mm – 56.1 in). Another difference is the claimed weight (without fuel), with the R crossing the scales at a claimed 401.2 lbs (182 kg), 4.4 lbs lighter. In sport kit trim, the R would almost match the 1 to 1 metric power-to-weight ratio of the 1198cc Ducati Twin superbike.
2009 KTM 1198 RC8R Specification
Engine: 75-degree V-Twin
Displacement: 1195 cc
Bore x stroke: 105 x 69 mm
Cooling: Liquid
Horsepower: 165 hp @ 10250 rpm
Torque: 90.7 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Compression ratio: 13.5:1
Transmission: 6 gears
Fueling: Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm (2.05"))
Clutch: Wet multi-disc hydraulic clutch
Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame
Front suspension: WP 43mm USD Fork, 4.7-in travel
Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock, 4.7-in travel
Front brake: Radial-mount Brembo four-piston caliper, dual 320mm discs
Rear brake: Brembo two-piston, 220mm disc
Wheels: Cast Aluminum 3.5 x 17"; 6 x 17"
Tires: 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
Trail: 97 mm (3.82 in)
Wheelbase: 1425 mm (56.1 in)
Seat height: 31.69/32.48 in
Fuel Tank: 4.36 gal 0.92 reserve
Weight: 401.2 lbs (182 kg)
2009 KTM 1198 RC8R Specification
Engine: 75-degree V-Twin
Displacement: 1195 cc
Bore x stroke: 105 x 69 mm
Cooling: Liquid
Horsepower: 165 hp @ 10250 rpm
Torque: 90.7 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Compression ratio: 13.5:1
Transmission: 6 gears
Fueling: Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm (2.05"))
Clutch: Wet multi-disc hydraulic clutch
Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame
Front suspension: WP 43mm USD Fork, 4.7-in travel
Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock, 4.7-in travel
Front brake: Radial-mount Brembo four-piston caliper, dual 320mm discs
Rear brake: Brembo two-piston, 220mm disc
Wheels: Cast Aluminum 3.5 x 17"; 6 x 17"
Tires: 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
Trail: 97 mm (3.82 in)
Wheelbase: 1425 mm (56.1 in)
Seat height: 31.69/32.48 in
Fuel Tank: 4.36 gal 0.92 reserve
Weight: 401.2 lbs (182 kg)
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