- Rate My Bike
- 27 February 2010
- Rate My Bike
- 27 February 2010
- Rate My Bike
- 21 February 2010
- Rate My Bike
- 21 February 2010
Unashamedly a circuit-based blaster that will need a road-rider to be fully aware of what he is about to buy if it’s to be used on the road. From the competition-biased WP suspension to the 170bhp engine and the lightweight Marchesini wheels in between, the KTM RC8R cries out for corners to be taken at speed. Although it doesn’t need to ...
- Motorcycle Reviews
- 25 March 2009
KTM's new RC8R is one of the best sports bikes on the planet, says MCN's Trevor Franklin who has just ridden the bike in Portugal. The new bike is the long-awaited 'R' version of the already popular KTM RC8, but comes with bags of extra kit including a 2mm bigger bore, taking the capacity from 1148cc to 1195cc. The RC8R now makes ...
- Motorcycle News
- First rides & tests
- 07 February 2009
Sigma Performance has launched a slipper clutch for KTM’s RC8. The wet clutch has six ramps to help maintain engine braking while ensuring the rear wheel doesn’t lock up. It comes in anodized grey, and costs £620 including VAT. KTM RC8s for sale Shop for motorcycle parts with MCN For more information, visit www.sigmaperformance.com or call 01892-538-802
- Motorcycle Products
- Parts & accessories
- 31 October 2008
Pipercross Performance claims its new air filter boosts the power output of KTM’s RC8 superbike by 3.1bhp throughout the rev range. Pipercross air filters Shop for motorcycle products with MCN The MPX155 is one of three new filters from the firm, and costs £45. Rounding out the trio are the MPX154 for Honda’s CBR125 (£30), and the MPX156 for the ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Parts & accessories
- 04 September 2008
KTM UK is bringing 30 extra KTM RC8 superbikes in to the UK after the first batch sold out. Video: 2008 KTM RC8 The extra motorcycles should allow buyers who didn’t place a deposit on the first batch to get hold of one before the end of 2008. They will stay at the same £10,695 list price.
- Motorcycle News
- General news
- 08 July 2008
The KTM RC8 is the revelation of 2008… even though we’ve known it’s been coming for four years. Perhaps we should’ve given KTM more credit because all their machines (on and off-road) to date are superb. Nonetheless the RC8 is simply stunning and for all the right reasons. Its engine is powerful and usable; handling shames Japanese and Italian superbikes; ...
- Motorcycle Reviews
- 21 March 2008
