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
I’ve had the pleasure of riding a RC8r and it was absolutely amazing! The smoothest v-twin power I’ve ever experienced and the stock exhaust note was heart pounding. When talking to the dealer that let me test ride it he said “he hasn’t sold a RC8, of any kind, in over a year” I’m sure I’ll get blasted for this, but if I had the scratch to buy it I would choose the RC8R over a Duc any day of the week and twice on Sunday! Flame suit on…
I read some reviews of the RC8 when it first came and IIRC the bike had some transmission issues. I believe this has been taken care of since the bike has launched , but that could put a serious damper on their sales. The launch of the RSV4 and the new BMW i’m sure haven’t helped either.
I think in about 3 or 4 years you’ll be able to pick one of these on the cheap
I am looking for a ktm rc 8 red bull year 2010 or year 2011. Inform us the FOB price in USD for Miami or Everglades Port.
Regards,
Joao Neto