2024 KTM RC 8C | This year's track-only limited-edition is most exclusive (and expensive) version yet

KTM have unveiled a 2024 version of their limited-run, track-only RC 8C, which will be available to pre-order online from Wednesday, March 20.

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The spec sheet looks very similar to the 2023 version of the bike, although the price has climbed another £2000 to £36,999 and only half as many of them will be built – 100 units versus 200 in 2023.

That means you still get the same tuned version of the 889cc LC8 parallel-twin engine like the one in the 890 Duke R with a raised 12,000rpm rev limit and 135hp on tap, top drawer WP suspension and a claimed 142kg dry weight.

As before, the bike is built in collaboration with Krämer and also features MotoGP-esque carbon aero wings, race-spec Brembo brake components and a CrMo trellis frame.

Customers who secure a bike with a £900 deposit on the day will get an invite to a handover event at Portugal’s Portimao race track which includes a track setup session, dinner, meet and greet, and an exclusive track day experience with ‘KTM Race Royalty’.