The KTM 1190 RC8 R motorcycle specifications include a 1,195 cc (72.92 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 182 kg (401.2 lb).
Key specifications
2009-2015Model years
1,195 ccDisplacement
123.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
182 kgDry weight
805 mmSeat height
16.5 LFuel tank
1,430 mmWheelbase
110 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2009201020112012201320142015
Year-specific specification changes
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Dry weight
20122013186 kg (410.1 lb)
20142015184 kg (405.7 lb)
Frame
2010Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
2011Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Subframe: Aluminium.
20122015Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front brakes
2011Double disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
2012Double disc. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers; floating brake discs.
20132014Double disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
2015Double disc. Bremo. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Front suspension
2010WP-USD fork
20122015WP Suspension Up Side Down 4354
Fuel system
20112012Injection. Keihin EFI
20132014Injection
2015Injection. Keihin
Rear brakes
2011Single disc. Brembo two piston, fixed caliper
2012Single disc. Two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc.
20132014Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
2015Single disc. Bremo. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
20122015WP Suspension 4014 VP
Wheelbase
201120151,425 mm (56.1 inches)
Lubrication
20102011Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
20122015Dry-sump lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
Power/weight ratio
201220130.9301 hp/kg
201420150.9402 hp/kg
How the KTM 1190 RC8 R 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.
Displacement1,195 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
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,195 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,430 mmSeat 805 mmClearance 110 mm
6-speed • 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 |
1.52:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,195 cc (72.92 cu in) |
| 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 |
12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection. Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm) |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Aluminium subframe. |
| Front suspension |
WP-USD, 43 mm |
| Rear suspension |
WP-Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake |
23.3° |
| Trail |
97 mm (3.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Brem |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire |
190/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
182 kg (401.2 lb) |
| 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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.9210 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Black/orange |
| Exhaust system |
Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter |
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