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

The KTM 1190 RC8 R Track motorcycle specifications include a 1,195 cc (72.92 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 173 kg (381.4 lb).

Key specifications

2012-2013Model years
1,195 ccDisplacement
123.0 Nm @ 8,000 rpmTorque
173 kgDry weight
845 mmSeat height
16.5 LFuel tank
1,425 mmWheelbase
110 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20122013
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2013Double disc. Floating disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Fuel system
2013Injection
Rear brakes
2013Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Power/weight ratio
20131.0232 hp/kg

How the KTM 1190 RC8 R Track 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 height845 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 6% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 23rd 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.

Displacement96th

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

Seat height23rd

845 mm — taller than about 23% 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 height845 mm
This bike

845

KTM avg

895

6% 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
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,425 mmSeat 845 mmClearance 110 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 120/70-17 front / 190/55-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-17
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 1.52:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

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 13.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Keihin EFI
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry-sump lubrication with 3 rotor pumps

Transmission and drivetrain

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

Chassis and suspension

Frame Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Front suspension WP Suspension Up Side Down 4354
Rear suspension WP Suspension 4618 DACC
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. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers; floating brake discs
Rear brakes Single disc. Two piston, fixed caliper
Front tire 120/70-17
Rear tire 190/55-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 173 kg (381.4 lb)
Seat height 845 mm (33.3 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 1.0231 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options White/orange

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.