KTM 1190 RC8 – the adrenaline dispenser

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KTM 1190 RC8 – the adrenaline dispenser

KTM 1190 RC8 - the adrenaline dispenser-1190

Heiko P. Wacker
A superbike? We can do that too! KTM engages in a completely new segment.

KTM 1190 RC8 - the adrenaline dispenser-adrenaline60

Heiko P. Wacker
Motorcycle news: Interesting bikes for 2008

That you have inmattighofen with lame carrots nothing at the hat, everyone who has plucked on a ktm on the gas. Power full and pressure to off should also be hallmarks of the Alpen racingemmel RC8, with which KTM makes the first own superbike on the wheels.
Kanty like an origami artwork stands out the KTM immediately. Further viewing also reveals pleasant details such as the smart exhaust or the LED technology on the turn signals and the rear light of the sharply cut tail.
Under the shell Rumort a potent V2, which brings just 64 kilos on the scales and still is good for 155 hp and 120 Newton meters. Only at the displacement remains under the hopes covered by the model name: instead of 1190 cubic centimeters, the most recent sprout of the LC8 engine family draws its performance from 1149 cubic centimeters.
The V2 is enclosed by a 7.5 kilo light lattice pipe frame made of chrome molybdenum steel. In addition, KTM familiarizes an upside-down fork, a race-compatible central leg with countless adjustment options and also adjustable steering damper. After all, you get something offered for his good 16 000 euros.

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6 thoughts on “KTM 1190 RC8 – the adrenaline dispenser”

  1. A nice car from Bologna???
    Una Macchina is called "a machine", meaning in Italian but "a car". … A motorcycle is una moto.

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  2. My useless comment
    I find the optics of some motorcycles "hot" (Quote Bohlen). Harley-Davidson eg is a true enjoyment for my eyes. And occasionally I look at this TV show with pleasure "American Choppers" at. But my enthusiasm for motorcycles is already exhausting. Because far too many drivers drive far too aggressive, fast, dangerous and V.a loud.

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  3. Assembled in Germany
    If you want to believe Wikipedia, the 650s single cylinder of ROTAX G-models is manufactured in China and the 450s single cylinder comes from Kymco in Taiwan. It means soon then CMW instead of BMW?

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  4. BMW G 450 x
    is finished in Berlin, the engine is manufactured in China. The production was relocated by Rotax to Loncin. By the way, the 650 engine is produced there too. So much only to: "Made in Germany"

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  5. BMW G450X
    The ready to drive 199 kilos at the BMW G450X must probably be a misprint, so the sportenduro would be completely independent.

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  6. Please do not rejected comments
    Whether you need the bikes or not, no motorcycle friend suggests the car friend his UPS or CARRERA. So we may have our joy at the partially priceless motorcycles.

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