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2009 KTM 1190 RC8

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2009 KTM 1190 RC8 Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Sport
BASE MSRP(US)  $19,498.00 Free Dealer Quote
Dealers KTM Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  RC8
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  152.5 / 113.8
Horsepower RPM  10000
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  88.5 / 120
Torque RPM  8000
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  103 / 4.06
Stroke (mm/in)  69 / 2.72
Displacement (cc/ci)  1148 / 70
Compression Ratio  12.5:1
Starter  Electric
Battery Amp Hour  12
Fuel Requirements  Premium
Ram Air Induction  Yes
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  52
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Final Drive Ratio  2.18
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)  3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)  6
Chromed  No
Front Tire Width  120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Front Tire Speed Rating  Z
Front Wheel Diameter  17
Rear Tire Width  190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  55
Rear Tire Speed Rating  Z
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  190/55 ZR17
Brakes:  
Brake Brand Name  Brembo®
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.6 / 320
Front Caliper Pistons  4
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  8.7 / 220
Rear Caliper Pistons  2
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)  4.7 / 120
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  Yes
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  4.9 / 125
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Wheelbase (in/mm)  56.3 / 1430
Trail (in/mm)  3.54 / 90
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.3 / 110
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  405.6 / 184
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.4 / 16.5
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  0.9 / 3.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.83
Horsepower To Weight (hp)  0.38
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  Yes
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  31.7 / 805
Number Of Seats  2
Backrest Logo Plate  No
Seat Tail Cover  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Chromium Molybdenum
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Material  Steel
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Heel Guards  No
Exhaust Guard  Yes
Light Guard  No
Choke Knob Cover  No
Master Cylinder Cover  Yes
Carburetor Cover  No
Fuel Tank Cover  Yes
Front Fender Material  Plastic
Rear Fender Material  Plastic
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Lower Fairing  Standard
Spoiler  Standard
Handlebars  Standard
Upper Fairing  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Destination Charge  245
Zero Price Schema  0
NADA Value Average  12945
NADA Value Low  11615
NADA Value High  15435
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Sport
Manufacturer Country  Austria
Introduction Year  2009
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Sport Bike Over 750cc
NADATrimID  45483
CRS -> NADA Map  6200025231
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Glass:  
Folding  Yes
Windshield Lowers  No
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Height  Low
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Convenience:  
Handlebar Lock  Standard

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2009 KTM 1190 RC8
By charlie(Enthusiast), Feb. 21, 2009
I’m just back from the 2009 motorcycle show in South Carolina, as I strolled through the show I noticed the RC8, actually I didn’t know Ktm produced a superbike. At first glance I thought what a radical look and pleasantly surprise I wasn’t seeing another bland copy of another production superbik... Read Full Review

 

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