| General information | 
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| Model: | KTM RC8R 
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| Year: | 2009 | 
| Category: | Sport | 
| Rating: | 70.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes | 
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 | Engine and transmission | 
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| Displacement: | 1195.00 ccm (72.92 cubic inches) | 
| Engine type: | V2 | 
| Stroke: | 4 | 
| Power: | 167.62 HP (122.4  kW)) @ 10250 RPM | 
| Torque: | 123.00 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM | 
| Compression: | 12.5:1 | 
| Bore x stroke: | 105.0 x 69.0 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches) | 
| Fuel system: | Injection. Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm) | 
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 | 
| Fuel control: | DOHC | 
| Starter: | Electric | 
| Lubrication system: | Dry sump, pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps | 
| Cooling system: | Liquid | 
| Gearbox: | 6-speed | 
| Physical measures | 
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| Dry weight: | 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds) | 
| Seat height: | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
| Alternate seat height: | 825 mm (32.5 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. | 
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 
| Wheelbase: | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) | 
| Chassis and dimensions | 
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| Frame type: | Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated. Aluminium subframe. | 
| Rake (fork angle): | 23.3° | 
| Trail: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 
| Front suspension: | WP-USD, 43 mm | 
| Front suspension travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 
| Rear suspension: | WP-Monoshock | 
| Rear suspension travel: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 
| Front tyre dimensions: | 120/70-ZR17 | 
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 190/55-ZR17 | 
| Front brakes: | Double disc. Brem | 
| Front brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
| Rear brakes: | Single disc | 
| Rear brakes diameter: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 
| Exhaust system: | Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter | 
| Speed and acceleration | 
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| Power/weight ratio: | 0.9210 HP/kg | 
| Other specifications | 
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| Fuel capacity: | 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons) | 
| Color options: | Black/orange | 
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