KTM made a corporate foray into the superbike market in 2008, and it quickly evolved into a very innovative and powerful machine. Today’s RC8R has a moderate 15K miles, and looks excellent.
2013 KTM RC8R 1190 for sale on eBay
After a 2005 show bike and the 2008-9 1150, the RC8R had a host of new go-fast goodies and the updated 175 hp 1195cc twin. Power was increased but numerous changes improved the control of all those ponies. A familiar trellis frame had WP suspension at both ends, 43mm USD forks and a monoshock that had separate adjustments for compression and rebound damping. Aluminum alloy was used for the cast swingarm and fabricated subframe. Reviewers gave the RC8R high marks for adaptability, with rider adjustments for footpegs, seat, handlebars, plus hand and foot levers.
KTM is one of the few European marques this Vegas dealer doesn’t sell new, so it might have been a trade-in. No history save the mileage is offered, but the pictures are good and the bike looks super. A pillion mounted topcase might be the only update. Just a little advertising copy from the eBay auction:
The ultimate power tool from KTM. Designers pulled out all the stops in the art of engine building when it came to the 1190 RC8 R. The rider has one of the most powerful V2 engines of our times and one of the best chassis in the world at his or her disposal — totally street-legal. With the precision to cut out the others when entering a curve. With the power and traction to pull away from them coming out of a curve. With the feedback and ergonomics to enjoy the 1190 RC8 R to the fullest.
As one of the last analog superbikes, all the nannies on the RC8R are in your helmet. KTM had planned a Superbike factory effort, but reality stepped in and they chose to compete regionally and with a single marque support series. The plug got pulled on the model when Mattighofen saw liability under the stealth fighter’s bodywork, making the RC8R an instant and forever rarity. Upping the ante to MotoGP in 2017 ( with Red Bull’s sponsorship ), KTM brought an all-new V4 and has had quite a bit of success, but has let more sensibly sized models work the showroom floor.
-donn
nice but oem and tail unit are not OEM, also anytime you see crash bungs mounted check carefully
Those were pretty rare, weren’t they? I see a few RC8s time to time on the street around our (lovable but not so affluent) city, usually ridden among hooligans ignoring stop signs and generally behaving like an arse. I just found it quite mismatched among other machines that those guys/gals ride.
I see this is a “Limited Addition” , well, that’s ok, I’m not very good at math, either.