The KTM RC 8C motorcycle specifications include a 889 cc (54.25 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 140 kg (308.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2022 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM RC 8C 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 100% higher than the KTM database average. Around the 87th percentile across KTM models.
About 8% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 16th percentile across KTM models.
About 52% larger than the KTM database average. Around the 87th 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.
889 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of KTM models.
820 mm — taller than about 16% of KTM models.
16 L — larger than about 87% 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.
1,476
1,436
Close to average.
820
895
8% below average.
150
304
51% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 338 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.32:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 889 cc (54.25 cu in) |
| Torque | 101.0 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 90.7 x 68.8 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DKK Dell’Orto |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Chrome-molybdenum steel tubular space frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | WP XACT PRO 7543 |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX PRO 7746 |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.3° |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 140 kg (308.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,476 mm (58.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.50 L (0.92 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.74 L/100 km (21.1 km/l or 49.62 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 110.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.9004 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Lights | LED headlight |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange/black |
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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.