KTM RC-8 Launch

dReWpY · 02-25-2008, 07:36 PM

but it is butt ugly

NeonspeedRT · 02-25-2008, 10:45 PM

That bike is so sweet. Good luck trying to get your hands on one in the states for about a year though. I've heard they are only bringing in a limited number and most of those have deposits on them already.

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 10:20 AM

KTM is doing it right. The Superduke is insane. And the RC8 looks pretty killer. We've got a local KTM dealer...they love to do demo rides. I'ma have to roll out there.

Rider · 02-26-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

KTM is doing it right. The Superduke is insane. And the RC8 looks pretty killer. We've got a local KTM dealer...they love to do demo rides. I'ma have to roll out there.

I got to demo a Supeduke last fall. Nice ride.. but not being used to a V-Twin I hit the rev limiter 3 times on a 5 minute ride. The thing was deceptively fast though.

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I got to demo a Supeduke last fall. Nice ride.. but not being used to a V-Twin I hit the rev limiter 3 times on a 5 minute ride. The thing was deceptively fast though.

How was the torque curve on it?

Rider · 02-26-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

How was the torque curve on it?

It was pretty flat, it pulled like a Rhino in every gear no matter your RPM.

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 10:31 AM

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It was pretty flat, it pulled like a Rhino in every gear no matter your RPM.

I love Vtwins.

fnfalman · 03-04-2008, 12:19 PM

The Eye-ties ain't the only ones who know a thing or two about V-twin. Ride Big Orange

Cutty72 · 02-28-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I got to demo a Supeduke last fall. Nice ride.. but not being used to a V-Twin I hit the rev limiter 3 times on a 5 minute ride. The thing was deceptively fast though.

I'm the opposite (tho i generally ride a Vtwin)
Rode a buddies GSXR600 and was constantly short shifting. until i remembered to LOOK at the tach.

Cutty72 · 02-28-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

KTM is doing it right. The Superduke is insane. And the RC8 looks pretty killer. We've got a local KTM dealer...they love to do demo rides. I'ma have to roll out there.

Lovin the looks of that RC8

02-25-2008, 10:45 PM	#2
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02-26-2008, 10:20 AM	#3
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	KTM is doing it right. The Superduke is insane. And the RC8 looks pretty killer. We've got a local KTM dealer...they love to do demo rides. I'ma have to roll out there.

03-04-2008, 12:19 PM	#8
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	The Eye-ties ain't the only ones who know a thing or two about V-twin. Ride Big Orange