Positioned in KTM's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2018 KTM RC16 relies on a 1000 cc (61 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 240 HP (175.2 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 240 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2017 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
240 HP/L
Engine
Displacement1000.0 ccm (61.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV4, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV4, four-stroke
Power240.0 HP (175.2 kW))
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
IgnitionMotoGP Magneti Marelli ECU
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM19000
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
ExhaustAkrapovic
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel trellis frame, aluminum swing arm
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