2011 KTM RC8R

2011 KTM RC8R
Miles: 30,744
Third Owner
Clean Title
$9,500 OBO

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SELLER
2011 KTM RC8R with a bit less than 31,000 miles. I am the third owner and all three of us were/are in our late sixties or seventies so rest assured the bike has not been beat. All stock with the exception of a custom covered seat and the OZ Piega forged aluminum wheels which are considerably lighter (and more expensive) than stock. The previous owner had the valves adjusted at 21,000 as well as oil and filter changed and coolant changed. Sprockets were changed at 26,602 miles when the wheels were changed as the OZ uses a different fitment than stock. Oil and filter were changed again at 27,000 miles along with the front brake pads. The forks were rebuilt by Cogent Dynamics at 28,000 miles.

I gave it a thorough cleaning when I bought it and put the stock mirrors with indicators back on. The gear position sensor was acting up making it hard to find neutral and giving wrong gear number on the dash so I replaced it with KTM parts. While I was dealing with that minor issue I also installed a sidestand bypass as the bike would not start in gear with the stand down and the wrong number always showing up was a pain. New T-Rex frame sliders and Techspec tank pads were added.

All three keys, owners manual, service manual, passenger seat and pegs, Battery Tender included. Also the trophy it won at Barber Motorsorts ‘motorcycles in the park’ peoples choice in 2013. Clear Illinois title in my name.

Ask questions before you bid. Shipping is on you or I can deliver free up to 100 miles or you can pick it up and ride it home.

We have seen a few of these over the years and they often have racked up lots of miles, making me think they must be fun to ride. Back in 2017 Mike shared one on RSBFS, “For a too-brief period of time, KTM offered a raucous 1195cc 75 degree V-twin encased in a stout trellis frame and enveloped in bodywork that could only be inspired by origami sculpture. And while the RC8 turned heads on the street, it took the upscale model “R” to make a real impact in the racing community. Alas KTM had bigger fish to fry than AMA and FIM Superbike series (heading to MotoGP, Moto2 & Moto3), discontinuing the RC8 lineup a few short years later. KTM CEO and President Stefan Piere actually stated to the press that KTM would no longer produce a street-going superbike as he did not believe it was morally responsible for the company to create something that could not be utilized safely on the street. Thankfully examples like this 2011 RC8R are still available on the used market.

The introduction of the “R” coincided with a bump in displacement from 1,148 to 1195cc across the entire RC8 lineup. But the R offered much more than just a bigger bang. Relatively unique to KTM, the RC8R provided for a vast array of adjustments similar to what you would expect on a race bike. From levers to pegs, suspension and sub-frame height, the RC8R was an open book for a rider who knew what they wanted. And when set up correctly, the RC8R could be as potent as any of its peers, as proven by Chris Filmore in AMA Superbike competition.”

Good luck to the buyer and seller!

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