At the heart of the 2012 KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs sport motorcycle, KTM pairs a 1195 cc (72.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 177 HP (129.2 kW) at 4,000 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 and chain final drive. With a specific output of 148.1 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the 1190 RC8 R Race Specs measures 173 kg (381 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.02 HP/kg (0.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 845 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
Specific Output
148.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.02 HP/kg (0.98 kg/HP)
Standover Height
845 mm (33.3 in)
Engine
Displacement1195.0 ccm (72.92 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsOtto motor, 75° V arrangement
Power177.0 HP (129.2 kW)) @ 4000 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)
Fuel SystemInjection. Keihin
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
LubricationDry-sump lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
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