Due to the great demand, KTM will once again offer the RC8 R production racer, “race use only” version in MY 2012. Top IDM riders like Bauer, Nebel and Smrz have proven the merits of the concept with countless race wins. The offer is directed at championship racers on a national level as well as committed amateurs who intend to use their sport bike exclusively on racetracks. The bike has a Superstock homologation and is assembled “ready to race” by the KTM factory racing department, using lots of goodies from the KTM PowerParts range essential for serious racing. 180 hp make for acceptable propulsion, and a mechanical anti-hopping clutch minimizes rear wheel hop under massive trail braking. Leave the shop and lay down the fastest lap of the trackday without any conversions, with the possible exception of a stop-over at the painter’s for your sponsor’s colour scheme.
- Highly developed LC8 V-Twin with optimized crankshaft, carefully balanced flywheel masses and dual-plug ignition, max. output 180 hp
- Anti-hopping clutch
- Light 7.5 kg trellis frame welded from high-tensile chrome-molybdenum steel
- WP Racing USD front forks, closed cartridge
- WP Racing monoshock type 4618
- Optimised suspension set-up
- Akrapovic EVO exhaust system
- Quickshifter
- Longer final gearing
- OEM slicks
- Plain white racing fairing with orange number panels
- KTM PowerParts footpeg kit
- Hinged brake and clutch levers
- Trimmed-down electrical harness
- Sports seat
- Racing chain
- Racing brake pads
- Front and rear stands included