The ultimate power tool from KTM. KTM designers pulled out all the stops in the art of engine building when it came to the 1190 RC8 R. The rider has one of the most powerful V2 engines of our times and one of the best chassis in the world at his or her disposal - totally street-legal. With the precision to cut out the others when entering a curve. With the power and traction to pull away from them coming out of a curve. With the feedback and ergonomics to enjoy the 1190 RC8 R to the full.

ENGINE

Design	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75° V arrangement, liquid-cooled
Displacement	1,195 cm³
Bore	105 mm
Stroke	69 mm
Performance	129 kW (173 hp)
Starting aid	Electric starter
Transmission	6-speed, claw shifted
Engine lubrication	Dry-sump lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
Primary gear ratio	40:76
Secondary gear ratio	17:38
Cooling system	Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Ignition system	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment