The KTM 1190 RC8 motorcycle specifications include a 1,148 cc (70.05 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 188 kg (414.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 1190 RC8 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.
About 158% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 94th percentile across KTM models.
About 10% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 12th percentile across KTM models.
About 56% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 89th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,148 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of KTM models.
805 mm — taller than about 12% of KTM models.
16.5 L — larger than about 89% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
1,430
1,436
Close to average.
805
895
10% below average.
110
304
64% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 190 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.49:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,148 cc (70.05 cu in) |
| Torque | 120.0 Nm (12.2 kgf-m or 88.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 103.0 x 69 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | 2 X keihin |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Chromoly trellis frame, powder-coated |
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| Front suspension | WP-USD, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP-Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rake | 23.3° |
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Bremo |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 188 kg (414.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.50 L (4.36 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.8060 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.