2012 KTM RC8 R Race Motorcycle
For those serious about road racing, and want a machine “Ready to Race” directly from the factory, KTM returns for 2012 with its KTM RC8 R Race Spec.
The Austrian superbike is built on the same chassis and uses the same 75-degree, 1195cc V-Twin used on the street RC8 R, but features all the high-performance accessories needed to be ultra-competitive in road racing.
For 2012, the RC8 R Race Spec features new suspension settings, and a few minor updates to the V2 that produces 180 horsepower and 97.4 ft. lbs. of torque.
Following is the highlights of the 2012 KTM RC8 R Race Spec, which are the differences between the model and the standard RC8 R; for a preview of the standard RC8 R, click here.
As of this writing, KTM has not released an MSRP, but expect the RC8 R Race Spec to be around $20,000.
2012 KTM RC8 R Race Spec Highlights:
- New suspension settings
- New longer secondary drive (front sprocket from 16 to 17 teeth)
- 75° V-twin EFI 1195cc
- 180 Hp – 97.4 lb-ft
- Equipped with Akrapovic Evo 4 titanium exhaust system for maximum performance
- Enclosed is a thinner head gasket to increase compression and a cam adjustment tool to set new more aggressive timing
- Racing air filter for increased flow
- Race ECU is programed to match the new engine components and connected to a racing wiring harness for maximum power with minimum weight
- Race slipper clutch designed to slip under heavy downshifts for maximum traction in race conditions
- Racing electronic quick shifter interrupts the ignition for a fraction of a second and allows for quick upshifts under acceleration without the use of the clutch
- GP style (reverse) shift pattern is standard equipment
- WP 4618 Race Shock is fully adjustable with remote hydraulic preload adjuster
- WP fork with TiAIN coating
- Both suspension components are tuned specifically for the Race Spec chassis
- Higher quality components provide additional adjustability and more consistent performance under race conditions
- Forged Marchesini aluminum wheels mounted to Dunlop race slicks
- Full racing bodywork painted in white/orange including racing bubble shield and racing seat
2012 KTM RC8 R Race Spec: Specifications:
Engine:
- Engine type: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
- Displacement : 1195 cc
- Bore/stroke: 105/69 mm
- Power: 180 hp @ 10250 rpm
- Torque: 94.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
- Starter/battery: Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah
- Transmission: 6 gears
- Fuel system: Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm)
- Control: 4 V/DOHC
- Lubrication : Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
- Engine oil: Motorex, SAE 10W-50
- Primary drive: 40:76
- Final drive: 17:37
- Cooling: Liquid cooling
- Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated
- Engine management/ignition: Keihin EMS – Race Spec
Chassis:
- Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
- Subframe: Aluminum
- Handlebar: Aluminum stump handlebar
- Front suspension: WP-USD 43 mm – TiAIN coated
- Rear suspension: WP-Race Monoshock with hydraulic preload
- Suspension travel front/rear: 120/120 mm
- Front brake: 2 x Brembo Monobloc four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
- Rear brake: Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 220 mm
- Wheels: front/rear: Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17”; 6.00 x 17”
- Tires front/rear: 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
- Chain: 520 Race Chain
- Silencer: Akropovic Evo 4 Ti system
- Steering head angle: 23.3°
- Wheel base: 1,425 mm
- Ground clearance: 110 mm/4.3″
- Seat height: 805/825 mm – 31.7″/ 32.5″
- Tank capacity: approx. 16.5 litres/ 4.4gal – 3.5 litres/0.9gal reserve
- Weight (ready to race): approx. 170 kg / 375 lbs. (without fuel)
- MSRP: TBA
