2012 KTM 1190 RC8 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around KTM's sport motorcycle platform, the 2012 KTM 1190 RC8 R relies on a 1195 cc (72.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 173 HP (126.3 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 144.8 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 measures 186 kg (410 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.93 HP/kg (1.08 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.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2009 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
144.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.93 HP/kg (1.08 kg/HP)
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1195.0 ccm (72.92 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV 75°
Power173.0 HP (126.3 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 EFI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionContactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
LubricationDry-sump lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
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