- Enhanced LC8 V-Twin, now with new crankshaft, re-designed flywheel mass, dual-plug ignition, 175 PS, 127 Nm - Light 7.5 kg trellis frame welded from high-tensile chrome-molybdenum steel - Extensively re-tuned suspension - Rear linkage with new eccentric bracket for ride height adjustment - WP monoshock, piston rod TiAlN coated - Radial Brembo four-pot monoblock callipers on reinforced 320 mm discs - LED daytime running lights - New OEM tires: Dunlop SportSmart - Control and riding position ergonomics with comprehensive adjustments - Multi-functional display - A vailable in White/Orange and Black/ Orange, both with orange wheels and frame

Engine - Engine type - 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° Displacement - 1,195 cc Bore/stroke - 105/69 mm Power - 129 kW @ 10250 rpm Torque - 127 Nm @ 8000 rpm Compression ratio - 13.5:1 Starter/battery - Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah Transmission - 6 gears Fuel system - Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm) Control - 4 V/DOHC Lubrication - Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps Engine oil - Motorex, SAE 10W-50 Primary drive - 40:76 Final drive - 17:37 Cooling - Liquid cooling Clutch - Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated Engine management/ignition - Keihin EMS Chassis Frame - Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated Subframe - Aluminium Handlebar - Aluminium stump handlebar Front suspension - WP-USD Ø 43 mm Rear suspension - WP-Monoshock Suspension travel front/rear - 120/120 mm Front brake - 2 x Brembo Monobloc four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm Rear brake - Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 220 mm Wheels front/rear - Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17’’; 6.00 x 17’’ Tyres front/rear - 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17 Chain - X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16” Silencer - Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter Steering head angle - 66.7° Trail - 97 mm Wheel base - 1,425 mm Ground clearance - 110 mm Seat height - 805/825 mm Tank capacity - approx. 16.5 litres/3.5 litres reserve Weight (ready to race) - approx. 184 kg (without fuel) MADE TO SNATCH THE LEAD Thoroughly enhanced for MY 2011, the new RC8 R benefits massively from racing, with KTM factory riders closely collaborating with the developers and providing input from the analysis of their IDM Superbike races. A new crankshaft and revised flywheel masses have the 75° twin revving even more smoothly. Then there is a new dual-plug ignition for enhanced combustion control, with the pleasant side effect of more power – output now peaks at 175 PS and torque at 127 Nm. The chassis has a new eccentric bracket in the rear wheel suspension linkage, allowing for quick ride height adjustment. The extensive re-tuning of the suspension has yielded a more composed and comfortable ride, felt not the least on public roads. In that context, the new OEM tire choice is a perfect match – the fantastic Dunlop SportSmart, launched only recently, is the first uncompromising hypersports tire to also deliver a first-rate performance in everyday road riding, even in the wet. All in all a consistent Superbike evolution, with only one thing remaining as before – great fun on every mile!