In the world of different strokes, there are Japanese sport bikes and Italian sport bikes. And for a short while, there was a rational choice out of left field – Austria – with the KTM RC8R. With a unique blend of high-quality components and features not often found on bikes in the range, the RC8R…
Perennial upstart KTM came to the superbike only in 2008, but has helped the RC8R evolve into one of the lighter weight and enjoyable liters. RSBFS regular Seattle Used Bikes has a barely broken-in customer bike available. The RC8R is built around KTM-developed Rotax 75-degree Vee, with 175hp derived from four valve per cylinder, two…
Right here we have an interesting dilemma. Race bikes are definitely cool, but used machines really need to have some star power and proven history to have value. Track day bikes – also known as hacked street bikes – are relatively cheap but usually thrashed pretty hard. Brand new race-spec bikes are rare, and nearly…
Today we have a double order of RC8 V-twin goodness, an orange ’08 intro-year with just 1,055 miles, and a black 2010 RC8R with just over 19K. Banking on the year and low mileage, the ask on the ’08 is more than double the -R. Tricky decision ! 2008 KTM RC8 and 2010 KTM RC8R…
In spite of very positive reviews, the RC8R, KTM’s Origami Superbike, never sold well. Some feel it was that the original iteration wasn’t quite ready for prime time, with a power deficit and a crunchy gearbox, along with some pretty basic electronics, compared to Ducati’s 1198. The bike’s high price tag probably didn’t help things…
First of all, a big shout out to all of the RareSportbikesforSale fans I met at Laguna Seca over the weekend while working with the guys at the Iconic Motorbikes booth! Was really great to meet you and hear your stories. Also, I apologize profusely for any financial difficulties or domestic drama our little blog…
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” model to make a real impact in the…
Origami, if you’re not familiar, is the Japanese art of paper folding, and the resulting creations look like angular, abstract animals. KTM’s RC8R takes folded paper style to extremes, with elemental shapes and broad, flat panels that would look more at home on a concept bike than a production machine, like an origami Ducati 916.…