The KTM 1190 RC8 Carbon motorcycle specifications include a 1,148 cc (70.05 cu in) engine and a 6-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
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.
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-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.49:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2009 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, 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 | 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | WP-USD |
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| Rear suspension | WP-Monoshock |
| Rake | 23.3° |
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
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| 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) |
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