KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic motorcycle specifications include a 1,195 cc (72.92 cu in) engine, power of 167.6 hp (122.4 kW) @ 10,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 182 kg (401.2 lb).

Key specifications

2011Year released
1,195 ccDisplacement
167.6 hpPower
123.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
182 kgDry weight
805 mmSeat height
16.5 LFuel tank
1,425 mmWheelbase

How the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic 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.

Engine power167.6 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

About 137% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 95th percentile across KTM models.

Displacement1,195 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 169% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 96th 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.

Engine power95th

167.6 hp — more powerful than about 95% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement96th

1,195 cc — larger displacement than about 96% 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.

Wheelbase1,425 mm
This bike

1,425

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 • 1,195 cc • Liquid cooled • 167.6 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,425 mmSeat 805 mmClearance 110 mm
6-speed • 17:37. Primary drive: 40:76. • 120/70-ZR17 front / 190/55-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire size 190/55-ZR17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.921 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 920.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 140.3 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.52:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2011
Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,195 cc (72.92 cu in)
Power 167.6 hp (122.4 kW) @ 10,250 rpm
Torque 123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 105.0 x 69 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive 17:37. Primary drive: 40:76.
Clutch Wet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically

Chassis and suspension

Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium.
Front suspension WP-USD 43 mm
Rear suspension WP-Monoshock
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rake 23.3°
Trail 97 mm (3.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Rear brakes Single disc. Brembo two piston, fixed caliper
Front tire 120/70-ZR17
Rear tire 190/55-ZR17
Wheels Cast aluminium wheels 3.5 x 17in., 6 x 17in.

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 182 kg (401.2 lb)
Seat height 805 mm (31.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,425 mm (56.1 inches)
Ground clearance 110 mm (4.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.50 L (4.36 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.9210 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black/orange/white
Exhaust system Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Comments Limited edition model.

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