KTM RC8 intended to compete with the Ducati 1098. RC8 1190 has the specifications and capabilities are similar to 1098, but with a lower price. In fact, the mechanics Mattighofen deliberately designed for horse power generated is identical to power in 1190 RC8 1098. A source said that KTM bought, not just one but two new 1098 Ducati motorcycles as study materials. It is not an unusual thing for the motor manufacturers to study the competitors product.
RC8 ignition system very quickly. When the ignition is turned, the engine will immediately roared loud in a voice that will make other riders jealous.
Regarding the ergonomic seats and seating, the first impression is visible is indeed such RC8 seat seat motor sports in general, but not as extreme as most other motor racing. As I sat on it, you'll feel like sitting in the middle of the motor, instead of on top of the front wheels. Control of the rearview mirror is also easy with automatic key. For the size of motor sports, classified RC8 large mirror.
The comes with half vertical fairings and on a hot day I can feel my shins burning up. The other is the gear lever, which in my opinion was a wee too short and I actually mis-shifted the gears on some corners. The front screen is also too low and wind was blasting on my helmet visor even when I was already almost kissing the tank at over 180Km/h. Other than the engine heat issue, the others can be rectify with some aftermarket parts.
The KTM RC8 is a pretty bike. And Karina is a pretty gal, so when you put the two elements together in a big picture, come on, how can it be bad? ... Scroll down for the full story
KTM RC8 Karina
As was said previously on this site, we were doing a centrefold shoot with Karina and the new KTM RC8. What more do you want at this point in time? A great looking bike. And Karina is a pretty gal, so when you put the two elements together in a big picture, come on, how can it be bad?
There will be more pics in the gallery in the fullness of time and you're getting a sneak preview of the June issue of SuperBike centrefold...
Motor torque 120 Nm, 155 CV to 10,000 rpm and a weight underneath the 200 Kg with full tank. From 0 to 200 km/h in less than 10 seconds. From 0 to 100 km/h!! In 3 seconds!!
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