KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon motorcycle specifications include a 1,148 cc (70.05 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2009Year released
1,148 ccDisplacement
120.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
805 mmSeat height
16.5 LFuel tank
1,430 mmWheelbase
110 mmGround clearance

How the KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon 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.

Displacement1,148 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 158% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 94th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height805 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 10% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 12th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity16.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 56% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 89th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement94th

1,148 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of KTM models.

Seat height12th

805 mm — taller than about 12% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity89th

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.

Wheelbase1,430 mm
This bike

1,430

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height805 mm
This bike

805

KTM avg

895

10% below average.

Ground clearance110 mm
This bike

110

KTM avg

304

64% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,148 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,430 mmSeat 805 mmClearance 110 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 190/55-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.49:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2009

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
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 Injection. Keihin EFI
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Lubrication Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension WP-USD
Rear suspension WP-Monoshock
Rake 23.3°
Trail 90 mm (3.5 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 805 mm (31.7 inches)
Alternate seat height 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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)

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.