Waiting For A New Home:  2010 KTM RC8-R Akrapovic

Not sure if this was a demo bike or just not someones cup of tea.  With only 936 miles on it you basically have a brand new RC8-R for the taking.  A dealership has listed the bike and can be contacted for more info.  Bidding has begun on the bike and it has a buy it now price of $21,999.  Not $22,000 but $21,999.  See I was going to buy it but that last dollar really turned me off.  If you aren’t familiar with the Akrapovic Edition be sure to check out KTM’s website for the details.

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Here are some more visuals:

Now time for some audio. Red Bull Edition but with an Akrapovic exhaust. Throaty to say the least.

IK

2010 KTM RC8 Red Bull and Acrapovic Special Editions

Decisions, decisions.  What a fun decision it will be though.  I haven’t seen a lot of these for sale to it’s a decent find to find two together.  If you aren’t familiar with them, they are both lighted modded versions of KTM’s RC8.  Both have Akrapovic exhausts, modified valve timing and thinner head gaskets.  Enough to give you a nice little jump in horsepower to go along with the good looks.  KTM claims 10 more hp and 7.5kg lighter weight on the Akrapovic edition.  I’d assume the Red Bull edition would be similar.

From the auction:

BRAND NEW 2010 KTM RC8R “AKROPOVIC/RED BULL” AVAILABLE ! 25 OF EACH IMPORTED INTO NORTH AMERICA (LESS THAN 20 TO U.S). . BOTH COME WITH “TRACK KIT” CONSISTING OF Ti EXHAUST AND ENGINE TUNING PARTS, FULL 2 YR WARRANTY SETUP AND PREPPED BY AUTHORIZED DEALER. BOTH ON UNTITLED AND CAN BE REGISTERED AS NEW.  CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY, $500 DEPOSIT WITHIN 48 HOURS. SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS ARE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY.

Is it a bad sign that the dealer  can’t spell Akrapovic correctly in the auction?  I’m not the world’s best speller but looks bad when you are advertising a high dollar motorcycle.  As of this writing the auction only has  two days left and bidding appears brisk.  At over $14,000 the reserve had not been met.  Trolling the internets I found another at a dealer listed for $24,000 so the reserve probably has a ways to go. 

IK

2009 KTM RC8 W/Custom Red Bull  Graphics

Almost but not quite.  I bet you thought it was a Red Bull Edition like me at first glance.  Not that this bike isn’t rare in it’s own right.    The seller  states that KTM only brought 50 RC8′s into the US in 2009.  This is only the third one I’ve ever seen for sale.  If you are curious, compared to the Red Bull Edition, you are missing the orange frame, minor engine mods and official Red Bull color scheme/graphics.  The bike does have an Akrapovic exhaust although I don’t know if it is the titanium version as on the Red Bull.  Don’t frown though this bike has quite a few extra goodies thrown in.

Extras include:

• Akrapovic Full Exhaust System
• KTM FLASH to properly tune with exhaust
• Giles Black fully adjustable foot controls
• Race Air Filter
• Carbon Fiber rear fender
• Carbon Fiber front fender
• Pazzo black front brake and clutch lever
• KTM black race fuel cap
• KTM orange front brake resevoir cover
• KTM orange clutch resevoir cover
• KTM orange rear brake resevoir cover
• KTM smoked windscreen
• KTM orange rear bike stand
• KTM orange front bike stand
• KTM bike cover
• Rear fender eliminator kit
• One tooth less front sprocket
• Black and Orange rear sprocket
• Custom made Red Bull fairing graphics
• Custom number graphics
• Custom lover fairing graphics

It looks like from a quick search a standard 09 RC8 had an MSRP in the high teens.  As of this writing the bidding was up to $10,000 and the reserve was still on.   As usual it will be interesting to see where it ends up.   Is the economy hurting higher end bike prices or will the rarity keep the price up?  You can check out the auction.

IK

2010 KTM RC8 AKRAPOVIC LIMITED EDITION

First one I’ve seen for sale.  Number 20 or 25 worldwide.  Give the dealer a call, they claim to have a Red Bull edition as well.  Rarity isn’t cheap: they are asking $28,000.  Here is a link to KTM’s page for the bike.  Upgrades appear to be the exhaust system and the Jeremy Mcwilliams replica paint.

Check it out on Craigslist Los Angeles here.

IK

I’ve seen this one listed before on ebay but first time we have posted it here. They didn’t sell it before but that doesn’t mean you should stay away. This is one awesome machine.

It is located in California and you can

What makes the KTM special? I think MCN said it best:

“…the RC8 is simply stunning and for all the right reasons. Its engine is powerful and usable; handling shames Japanese and Italian superbikes; looks totally different to the norm but is, oh so appealing.”

This bike is also rare in that it is white, has only 220 miles and comes with “AWESOME QuatD Exhaust”. More from the ebay listing:

“You are bidding on a very rare White RC8. Very few, if any, of these beautiful machines were brought in to the US.

This bike includes the AWESOME QuatD Exhaust which retails for $2799…this thing sounds like no other exhaust in the world and gives this bike a noticeable boost in power.

This bike comes with the full remaining factory warranty and has only 220 miles.”

If I were shopping for a sportbike at this price point, it would definitely be on my list.

-SG

Located in Fresno, California is a 2009 KTM RC8 with 1,700 miles.  A few days ago, Doug posted a RC8 on eBay with a buy-it-now of $26,000.  This one is priced at $16,000 and appears to be legitimately coming from a dealer in Fresno, California.  I fear that the eBay ad may have been fishing to see if someone would actually pay $26K for a RC8–as the $16k bike is coming from a dealer, it would be interesting to know what private party values currently are.  The seller states that the bike has $6,000 in extras including a full titanium exhaust.  See the Craigslist ad here. See the dealers website here.

AG

If my research is correct there were only 50 of these imported to the States in 2008.  This seller states his is #25 of 50 and has documentation to prove it. 

 Buy it now on for $26,999

The RC 8 would rank #2 in my book of bikes that I want to own right behind the 1996 ZX-7RR.  I’ve always admired KTM for their uniqueness.  They seem to march to their own beat and not follow any previous designs.  From talking to other KTM fans the RC 8 is a love or hate design because the lines are so strong.  I personally like the angular design, but my favorite feature is the under engine exhaust.  When Ducati offered the under tail exhaust it was what everyone wanted.  I believe Buell was the first one to offer the under engine design, but it was bulky and ugly to say the least.  KTM made it the way it should be and dare I say Ducati Moto GP followed KTM in this design.  Hiding the exhaust totally cleans up the tail section of the RC 8.   

The seller states he is selling his RC 8 to buy his Fiance’ a ring.  I wish I could help him…..
 

I have put everything you can into this bike. It has the full Akrapovic Exhaust ($3800 + installation), Lo-Jack ($1300), extended 5 year warranty ($1000) and lots of little extras like the fender eliminator, tinted sunscreen, tank bag, Axle sliders.

The seller has over $6,000 dollars in exhaust, alarms, extended warranties and some other add ons.  These are very unique and dare I say expensive, but it is one of my favorites.  I hope someone picks this up because as time passes they will be even harder to find.  Check out the KTM RC 8 press release video:

 
dd

Located in Cato, Wisconsin is a very rare 2006 KTM RC 125.  This bike participated in the MotoGP Rookies Cup in 2007 and the AMA U.S. Rookies Cup for 2008.  The bike has been professionally refreshed and rebuilt, ready to race.  The bike has a Buy-It-Now of $14,900, which is comparable to a brand new Honda RS125, but, this one is a professionally prepared, factory, race bike. 

AG