Go Back   Two Wheel Fix > In the Garage or Shop > Model Reviews

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-08-2012, 05:23 PM   #1
nhgunnut
gun totin redneck
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: South West New Hampshire
Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory
Posts: 1,130
Default Who is living with an RC8r

I still haven't made a stable change (still haven't seen an 1199 Duc) but beginning to appeal to me is the RC8 R. Reviews are generally pretty good noting that in it's class it is one of if not he most comfortable. I know there are faster bikes but KTM has always had a great total system approach especially when compared to some of the Japanese bikes. On top of that I always loved the power of my 999 but the riding position was miserable for more than an hour at a time. Something not quite so demanding as a duc but with a big torquey V Twin is very appealing. If you have lived with one for a while what has it been like?
Is there a seat that is comfortable available?
If I were to get one an Exhaust, seat, heated grips and a 39 tooth rear is the only mods I can see myself making.
__________________
Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

Last edited by nhgunnut; 04-08-2012 at 05:26 PM..
nhgunnut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-09-2012, 12:36 AM   #2
Porkchop
125GP Champion
 
Porkchop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Worthington, OH
Moto: Empty Garage
Posts: 3,418
Default

Haven't rode one, but know a guy that has one. With the adjustable bars and pegs the thing is much more comfortable than the average sportbike, and lightyears ahead of the Ducati torture racks....

I see him from time to time and the thing is just dead sexy. Make sure you get the updated ones that have the fix to the wonky throttle....
__________________
*Coming soon?
2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold
1984 Honda VF500F - Sold
1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold
Porkchop is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:58 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.