RC8 R POWER PLANT
- 75-degree V-twin EFI 1195cc
- Bore/ Stroke 105x69mm
- 170 Hp, 90.7 lb-ft
- Only 136.9 lbs
Steady power delivery - extremely controllable, even under extreme acceleration
New mapping noticeably improves on/off throttle behavior and thus rideability & controllability
RC8 R ENGINE DETAILS
- The bore is increased to 105 mm (+2mm from RC8)
- Superlight pistons with modified connecting rods in a trapeziod shape to minimize oscillating masses. It also increases the size of load bearing area of the piston pin which improves durability under increased compression
- Titanium intake valves 42 mm, exhaust 34 mm (steel)
- Compact 4-valve cylinder head û reworked flat combustion chamber layout & very small valve angle
- Camshafts with adjustable valve timing for racing modifications and tuning potential
- longer valve duration
- State-of-the-art cylinder head and valve train design featuring DLC coatedfinger followers (DLC=Diamond Like Coating)
- Water pump wheel 3D-shaped for increased efficiency
- Integrated heat exchanger with increased capacity for cooling the RC8 R engine (oil and water)
TRANSMISSION
- Totally reworked gearbox for significantly faster, smoother and easier gear changes
- Radially mounted clutch master cylinder with stiffer clutch springs to withstand the increased power and torque for improved durability of the clutch under most extreme race track conditions
- Improved gear shifting through a new gear selector design combined with new softer springs on the selector shaft and detent lever
- New shift drum with modified tracks with a new contour for smoother feel while shifting under load.
- Reduced dog height and width improves gear engagement.