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RC8

KTM RC8
Had a test ride today was thinking about part-exing the blade. The KTM has had rave reviews and looks so different, was sold on the looks alone.
Unfortunately the bike i had, had a few issues.
Cons.
Very very viby, i know its a V Twin but the mirrors may haswell not have been there and after an hour after handing the bike back my fingers were still tingling.
Gearbox, lost count of how many times i found a false neutral, was pretty scary at times, expecially when you're relying on engine braking.
Rear brake hadn't been adjusted to suit my positioning, had to fully extend my boot before i could touch it.(when i got back the dealer said one of the lads borrowed it to do Donnington and hadn't put rearset back to standard).
Good or bad?? the front brake was very sharp(one finger only please).
Pros.
Great looks,
Sounds awsome
handles great, very light & slim feel.
Seating position is very comfortable, bit like my old CBR600F.
Torque!!!
Altogether not a bad bike and i'm sure the gearchange issues can be resolved, but really i still preferr the Blade.
Anyway some pics below from today........and how lucky was i the bleedin' rain stayed away
29 April 2008 19:59