Built around KTM's sport motorcycle platform, the 2011 KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic features a 1195 cc (72.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 167.6 HP (122.4 kW) at 10,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 123 Nm (90.7 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 140.3 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,250 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic measures 182 kg (401 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.92 HP/kg (1.09 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16.5-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
140.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.92 HP/kg (1.09 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,250 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1195.0 ccm (72.92 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV 75°
Power167.6 HP (122.4 kW)) @ 10250 RPM
Torque123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression13.5:1
Bore x Stroke105.0 x 69.0 mm (4.1 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
ClutchWet mDouble disk clutch, operated hydraulically
Driveline17:37. Primary drive: 40:76.
Performance
ExhaustStainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
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