KTM 1190 RC8 Superbike Unveiled

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Milan premieres continue to roll with the introduction of the KTM 1190 RC8. According to KTM, this lightweight superbike pumps out 155 horsepower and weighs 440 pounds with a full tank of gas. Enjoy these images of the new RC8, and take a look at KTM's announcement below for more details.

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KTM, the leader in the production of sports motorcycles celebrates a milestone in the company history with the world premiere of the first ever "Made in Austria" Superbike, the KTM 1190 RC8 at EICMA, the most important international motorcycle fair.

KTM CEO Stefan Pierer unveiled the 1190 RC8 on Tuesday, November 6 at 13.00 hours to herald a new era in the company history. KTM presented the series version of the most elaborate development project ever undertaken by the company, which is at the same time the most powerful series motorcycle ever developed in Austria.

"The RC8 is the perfect embodiment of the collective know-how and the sporting passion of our development teams. In addition, they have proven that KTM is capable of pushing through its own model strategy and in doing so, being absolutely true to our clear brand philosophy, also on the road," Pierer commented when introducing the RC8 at the Milan fair.

The world's leading manufacturer of offroad bikes has already proved itself with its innovations and has also caused a sensation with its outstandingly dynamic factory riders on the road racing circuit. Now KTM takes another crucial step towards having a complete range of unmistakable sports machines.

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At the very heart of the 1190 RC8 is the completely newly developed super sporty two-cylinder based on the well known LC8 range of engines, which, with a top performance of 155 hp and a maximum amount of torque of 120 Nm delivers an overwhelming amount of power to the rider. A unique light tubular steel frame, highest quality suspension and brake components and unusual technical solutions such as the exhaust positioned under the bike complete the 1190 RC8, which weighs just 200kg with a full tank. The result is a Superbike that truly lives up to its name in every sense of the word.

With this brand new development, KTM also takes a new direction in the bike's appearance. The concept of chief designer Gerald Kiska continues the notion of integrating high quality technology into the bike in a purist and very visible way. As a genuine KTM, the 1190 RC8 also exhibits its pure motor racing genes even from a distance. The new KTM Superbike, available in both colour variations of orange/black and white/black will be available from March 2008, just in time for the start of the new motorcycle season.

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

McJamweasel's pics of it are made of win.

I do like it in black.

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Tis lovely, black is nicer.

I do however feel it's perhaps a wee bit too pointy.

and 115 bhp, is that it?? Ducati are claiming 140's from the 1098.
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Dom · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2004 Karma :

Certainly looks comfy. I wish these designers would put their rulers away, it's really making a mess of all the new sportsbikes. The 1098's the only one I can think of that doesn't look ridiculous.
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Fahim · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Karma :

Wow...thats some bike!
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Ariel Badger · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Karma :

Do you need to lug a padock stand in your rucsack or is it ok to lay it against a tree?
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ram_doom · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Karma :

It looks like the talking bmx I had in the 80's Confused

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veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Why does it have the front end of a Hyosung GT650R?

D O G · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Karma :

That is fucking lovely, especially the black one.

Something different too, always a bonus. I hope its a sucess, only just not too much of a success, so it remains exclusive Very Happy

nynfortoo · Trackday Trickster Joined: 21 May 2007 Karma :

That's one of the ugliest bikes I've ever seen.

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

See those pointy black sticky out bits on the sides of the tank? They're shit they are. Why? Because when you're in a racing crouch they stop you getting your elbows in and they're in just the wrong place to be able to use them to lock your arms into when you're hanging off. The dash is pretty funky though and it does look different. Which is more than can be said about the rest of the sportsbikes on the market.
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5v3d3b0 · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Karma :

Is the pillion seat designed to act as a fuckin tower? Imagine how high they would sit!
That is a huge amount of torque though! I bet it'll wheelie in almost any gear! If an R1 from 06 has 107 Nm...
I personally don't like it, and KTM would never be my choice for a superbike. Sort of like a Subaru supersport car... Doesn't work for me.

Fawbish · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

I want one. Im 18, already owe a fair amount of money, but I dont care. 2008, March, Im going for it Smile

The insurance is gonna make me cry like a whipped bitch though Sad

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D O G · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Karma :

Is that a reponse from experience or just from looking at it?

Fair point on the tuck - but realistically how streamlined do you need to be on the road with 155bhp?

As for locking one's 'arms' when hanging off - normally the outside one goes over the top of the tank, so no problem and the inside one is nowhere near the bike.

I thought the tank looked like a good design for locking your knees into when hanging off - leaving the arms to control the bars?

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01dabreoo · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

I want one!
Would turn loads of heads Cool

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

I'm guessing the KTM will be a touch more robust than a Ducati, given their pedigree and exceptional build.

I kinda like it, not cosmetically, but being bold and slightly different. It look like nothing else and really stands out from the ranks of boring Jap plastic. If it's half a Superduke but with fairings it should be awesome.