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A winner in competition, KTM is pulling out all the stops with its first thoroughbred street- and track-bound sportbike, the 1190 RC8. With sophisticated, finely sculpted and aggressive lines, the Austrian ride bares its teeth and shows great appeal for Street and Track day users,

A new engine – that owes much to its ancestor

Thanks to 149 extra cubic centimetres over the LC8 that powers the Adventure and Super Duke models, the 1148cc RC8 twin cylinder is naturally torquier, delivering 155 rear-wheel hp at 10,000 rpm and 88.5 ft-lb of torque at 8,000 rpm, which ranks it among the most potent road oriented twins on the market.

The new dual-camshaft cylinder heads have been improved, particularly in terms of more resistant springs, lifters and cam followers, to better manage the titanium valves at high RPM, as the RC8 can rev 1,000 rpm higher than the Super Duke LC8. The dry sump lubrication system includes an oil tank built into the crankcase, under the front cylinder. A conventional chain drives the camshafts, rather than the chain and pinion combo of the old engine.

The transmission features stronger pinions to withstand the extra torque, and revised gear ratios makes better use of the extra 1,000 rpm and help keep the engine within its maximum torque range.

Love the efficiency and adjustability of the suspensions

The chromium-molybdenum multi-tube trellis frame weights a mere 5 kg, the height of the rear sub frame can be adjusted within a 20mm range, and the swingarm has been made flexible enough laterally to nicely absorb bumps when leaned over. The WP front fork features adjustable pre-load plus compression and rebound damping, while the rear mono shock adds high- and low-speed damping to the list of adjustments you can play, and get lost with… always according to your weight and driving style.

In the image of rest of the bike, the impressive braking system uses a master cylinder and single-piece, four-piston Brembo calipers to squeeze four brake pads per side against 320mm discs in front. The rear features a 220-mm disc with two-piston Brembo callipers.

You can adjust the RC8 in more places than every other street machine. The position of the footpegs can be changed by taking out the chromed sleeves between the footpeg assembly and the bracket, you can raise or lower the shift lever by taking out the “Allen” head nut and changing the mounting angle, and move the shifter tip forward or back according to the length of your foot along the slot on the lever.

A comfortable sport bike – Really!

The chassis is not the only thing you can set to your liking on the RC8 – here are the comfort and efficiency adjustments you can tailor to your style and preference: the height of the handlebars, the footrest position between forward/low and backward/high, the distance between the handgrip and the brake and clutch levers, and, finally, the height and forward positioning of the brake pedal and gear shift. With these possibilities, even a stout rider can find a comfortable position on this really well thought out bike. So much so that despite its sporty style bordering on the extreme, the RC8 becomes almost comfortable on the road. This adjustability works on the track as well as the street, as when hanging off, head down and knee touching the ground, it proved less demanding to control than the others thanks to its height-adjustable handlebars.

More adjustments: damping force of the steering damper, position of the brake and clutch levers, height of the grips, preload and damping of the fork tubes, and position of the tubes in the triple clamps.

The cleverly shaped seat feels close to cosy. Even with the chassis ground clearance at its lowest setting, the RC8 remains high for a sport bike. On the other hand, the adjustable and relatively low footpegs do make for a more relaxed leg position.

Track ready and pleasant on the road

When you turn on the ignition, the enormous dash glows orange, displaying all the info you need: speed, rpm, max rpm shift light, engine and ambient temperature, lap counter, lap timer, best lap time, last lap time, average speed and maximum speed during a given session. A button on the handlebars allows you to easily change the menu while riding, and another one starts the timer at the beginning of each lap.

The RC8’s playground isn’t just the racetrack – it also handles like a dream on twisty roads. KTM chose to offer an efficient and accessible machine rather than emulate the more uncomfortable and temperamental bikes on the market. The engine is up to the challenge, coming alive at 3,000 rpm and really working itself up from the 5,000 rpm mark, before becoming a true catapult from 7,000 rpm and its maximum 10,500 rpm.

The exhaust, located under the engine for better mass centralization, emits an intoxicatingly hoarse growl that transforms into a furious wail at the twist of the grip, but not enough to wake up the neighbourhood. The judiciously spaced ratios allows you to get the most out of the twin-cylinder in all situations by helping the rider keep revs in the happy torque zone.

A programmable display and a complete set of colorful warning lights – all easy to read under various lighting conditions

A two-wheeled catapult

On track, the first laps require your full attention, as the sophisticated chassis, stiff frame, almost too-efficient brakes, and strong engine braking typical of V-twin mills put you in a cold sweat, at least until your level of attention and riding finesse reach the intensity required as you approach the machine’s limits. The RC8 demands all of the rider’s attention and forgives few mistakes. Once you get used to this level of intensity, cornering becomes immensely enjoyable, with great stability at full lean and the engine literally catapulting you to the next bend with a delicious roar. On the road, it proves less explosive and easier to ride, while the relative comfort and ease of use even when pushing it a little ensure a most agreeable ride.

The RC8 is stable and controllable enough to put your knee to the ground on a track – almost easily!

2009 Model. It’s Only Done 1,400 klms. It’s Immaculate and is in As New Condition. Comes with a Full Arrow System. The bike is LAMS Approved and you can see it at Procycles St Peters.

Whether moving or at a standstill, the RS125 is a sharp-looking motorcycle and despite its petite size by no means is it a playbike. Everything from its glossy, emblazed bodywork to the race-replica magnesium painted triple clamp, polished frame and swingarm, multi-spoke wheels, and gold brakes look they’re straight off an Aprilia GP racer.

Powering this pint-sized replica racer is a liquid-cooled, 125cc 2-stroke manufactured by renowned Austrian engine builder, Rotax. Engine fueling is achieved via a 28mm Dell’Orto carburetor and a reed valve intake, while a sleek left-hand exhaust does away with spent fuel.

The engine is wedged inside a rigid GP-inspired slim twin-spar polished aluminum frame and is suspended via a 40mm inverted fork and a hydraulic rear shock. Up front, braking duties are handled by a single 320mm disc with a radial-mount, four-piston caliper, while a single 220mm, twin-piston caliper extends on the back of the polished and curvaceous swingarm.

With a claimed dry weight of just 280 pounds, there’s no question that the RS125 is a small bike. However it isn’t cramped and is nowhere near as tight as a full-on 125 GP racer. The handlebars include standard road-going fare such as turn signals, headlight switch and horn. Instrumentation consists of a swept analog tachometer that also houses a digital display providing speed, trip information and coolant temperature.

Firing the engine is as easy as pushing down on the handlebar mounted choke lever and thumbing the starter button. There’s no need to mix any special fuel concoction as the engine is oil-injected, so gas and oil are topped off separately.

The radial-mount four-pot front brake has plenty of power to slow the RS125′s claimed 280-lb mass.

The six-speed transmission does an admirable job of keeping the little engine zinging.

Changing directions requires almost no muscle movement and is as simple as looking ahead at where you want to go.

Ground clearance is plentiful as the racetrack-inspired rearsets are high and the little RS is capable of obtaining some astonishing levels of lean.

Near maximum lean, the machines rigid frame, swingarm and soft suspension make for an interesting ride. Paired together with its modest power output, quick handling, and absurd levels of lean, you won’t find yourself using the front brakes much, which in effect makes it so the bike’s fork never needs to use all of its travel.

Suspension adjustability is limited to only rear spring preload adjustment; nonetheless, given its small size and the fact that it’s so light; you won’t miss the lack of adjustment. For the rare time you might need to slow down, the brakes are more than capable of stopping the bike in a hurry.

The eighth-liter RS is a refreshing alternative. Not only is it fun and responsive, it’s a motorcycle that just begs to be ridden on the pipe and at maximum lean. And when you ride it just right, it rewards the rider with a Zen-like experience that has to be experienced to truly be understood.