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2009 KTM 1198 RC8R Review

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12er · 05-08-2009, 02:46 PM

It sure is purdy, but then again I love the KTM line. If I ever buy one maybe that will change...

newagetwotone · 05-08-2009, 05:22 PM

Any reason?

Honestly the 690 Duke is an orgasim...

12er · 05-08-2009, 05:56 PM

Just a dont know em till you buy em deal. Who knows my orange craving my increase. Loved the 950 adventure I rode.

newagetwotone · 05-08-2009, 06:24 PM

Good point, i thought there was some.. known problem or terrible thing about KTM

Duken4evr · 05-09-2009, 09:23 AM

KTM has a lot of interesting designs. Their new twin motors are not without issues (water pump and clutch, primarily) but they seem pretty reliable too, if the ADV guy's experience is any indication. Those guys would know too

I would guess the KTM would be less maintenance and headaches than the Duc over the long term.

The KTM is a very desireable and different kind of bike. It would be nice to have one in the garage! Make mine a 690 Hard Dual Sport or whatever they call 'em. My FZ1, a new 690 and a WR450 for pure off road in the garage. One can daydream! Got the FZ1 and a DRZ400 and a borrowed slightly ratty trail modded CR250. Can't complain!

douglst · 08-23-2009, 01:22 AM

I think you are comparing the RC8R to the wrong bikes. Regardles of the R desigantion, the RC8 is meant to be mostly a unique street bike, not a dedicated track bike. How does it stack up to the Buell 1125R, BMW k1300R, or MV Agusta? I think comparing it to Ducati and Aprilia is very valid on the street, not the track. Who cares that the ZX-10R is 15mph faster? Unless your paid to ride on the track all day it probably still more bike than most riders can handle at speed.

05-08-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
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05-09-2009, 09:23 AM	#6
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 184	KTM has a lot of interesting designs. Their new twin motors are not without issues (water pump and clutch, primarily) but they seem pretty reliable too, if the ADV guy's experience is any indication. Those guys would know too I would guess the KTM would be less maintenance and headaches than the Duc over the long term. The KTM is a very desireable and different kind of bike. It would be nice to have one in the garage! Make mine a 690 Hard Dual Sport or whatever they call 'em. My FZ1, a new 690 and a WR450 for pure off road in the garage. One can daydream! Got the FZ1 and a DRZ400 and a borrowed slightly ratty trail modded CR250. Can't complain! Last edited by Duken4evr : 05-09-2009 at 09:26 AM.

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05-08-2009, 02:46 PM	#2
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 1,991	It sure is purdy, but then again I love the KTM line. If I ever buy one maybe that will change...

05-08-2009, 05:22 PM	#3
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,136	Any reason? Honestly the 690 Duke is an orgasim...

05-08-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 1,991	Just a dont know em till you buy em deal. Who knows my orange craving my increase. Loved the 950 adventure I rode.

05-08-2009, 06:24 PM	#5
newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,136	Good point, i thought there was some.. known problem or terrible thing about KTM

08-23-2009, 01:22 AM	#7
douglst Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	I think you are comparing the RC8R to the wrong bikes. Regardles of the R desigantion, the RC8 is meant to be mostly a unique street bike, not a dedicated track bike. How does it stack up to the Buell 1125R, BMW k1300R, or MV Agusta? I think comparing it to Ducati and Aprilia is very valid on the street, not the track. Who cares that the ZX-10R is 15mph faster? Unless your paid to ride on the track all day it probably still more bike than most riders can handle at speed.