| | 1190 RC8 | 1190 RC8 R |
| Engine | | |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° |
| Displacement | 1,148 cc | 1,195 cc |
| Bore/stroke | 103/69 mm | 105/69 mm |
| Power | 155 HP @ 10000 rpm | 170 HP @ 10250 rpm |
| Torque | 88.5 lb/ft @ 8000 rpm | 90.7 lb/ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Starter/battery | Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah | Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah |
| Transmission | 6 gears | 6 gears |
| Fuel system | Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm) | Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm) |
| Control | 4 V/DOHC | 4 V/DOHC |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
| Engine oil | Motorex, SAE 10W-50 | Motorex, SAE 10W-50 |
| Primary drive | 40:76 | 40:76 |
| Final drive | 17:37 | 17:37 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated | Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Engine management/ignition | Keihin EMS | Keihin EMS |
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| Chassis | | |
| Frame | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated |
| Subframe | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Handlebar | Aluminium stump handlebar | Aluminium stump handlebar |
| Front suspension | WP-USD Ø 43 mm | WP-USD Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP-Monoshock | WP-Monoshock |
| Suspension travel front/rear | 120/125 mm | 120/120 mm |
| Front brake | 2 x Brembo Monobloc four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm | 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 | Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 220 mm |
| Wheels front/rear | Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17''; 6.00 x 17'' | Forged aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17''; 6.00 x 17'' |
| Tyres front/rear | 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17 | 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Chain | X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" |
| Silencer | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
| Steering head angle | 66.7° | 66.7° |
| Trail | 91 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel base | 1,430 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm | 110 mm |
| Seat height | 805/825 mm / 31.7/32.5" Adjustable | 805/825 mm / 31.7/32.5" Adjustable |
| Tank capacity | approx. 16.5 litres/4.35 U.S. gallons | approx. 16.5 litres/4.35 U.S. gallons |
| Weight (ready to race) | approx. 184 kg/405.6 lbs. (without fuel) | approx. 182 kg/401.2 lbs. (without fuel) |