Engineered by KTM for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2024 KTM RC 8C utilizes a 889 cc (54.3 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 132.8 HP (96.9 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 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 149.4 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the RC 8C measures 142 kg (313 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.94 HP/kg (1.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 10.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 152 km (94 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2022 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
149.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.94 HP/kg (1.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~152 km (94 mi)
Engine
Displacement889.0 ccm (54.25 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power132.8 HP (96.9 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
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