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Old 03-01-2008, 12:50 PM   #1
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KTM RC8 1190 Road & Track Test

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Surprisingly favorable reviews on both street and track. KTM really seem to have gotten it right their first time out, although the design is certainly not for everyone, with its extremely angular lines.
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Old 03-01-2008, 01:12 PM   #2
 
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I think it looks great. Wonder what the maintenance is gonna be like? Seems the euro bikes take allot to keep running right unlike my Honda!

Wonder if they are going to put an 848 type unit out?

SBK is going to be interesting next year or two with BMW, Aprilla, KTM and Buell (doubt they will but it would be cool to have an american bike out there!)?
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Old 03-02-2008, 09:39 AM   #3
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I think it looks great.


Much better looking than the new CBR.
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Old 03-02-2008, 10:26 AM   #4
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Much better looking than the new CBR.
Well, when you put it that way...
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hmm.... anyone want to buy an RC51?
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Old 03-03-2008, 01:07 PM   #6
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I'll take the one in silver and black. They say in that article that the price point will be lower than a 1098 but power, handling is aimed at the 1098s, the bike I was going to buy. I want to wait on the Aprilia V4, but it will be hard waiting any longer. I'm really liking this KTM.
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Old 03-03-2008, 01:36 PM   #7
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Old 03-03-2008, 02:41 PM   #8
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I like it from every angle but the front. I LOVE the Aprilia from every angle if it stays looking like the early pictures. I still think the 848/1098 is better looking though and seems to get very positive reviews in every aspect I don't need open class power so I'm probably still leaning toward an 848 unless Aprilia brings out a middleweight V4.
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I wonder if that exhaust gives a hot-foot? Looks like it exits just above the right foot.

Good lookin' bike.
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Old 03-04-2008, 12:57 PM   #10
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I wonder if that exhaust gives a hot-foot? Looks like it exits just above the right foot.

Good lookin' bike.
Just below right foot?
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Old 06-24-2008, 10:25 AM   #11
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That's a sexy bike indeed. It's nice to see another player at the table.
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Old 06-24-2008, 10:47 AM   #12
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That looks great! Thanks for the link.
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Old 06-24-2008, 01:43 PM   #14
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Still a little too angular for my tastes - But maybe it will grow on me.
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They have one at a local dealer. It is sexy, much moreso in person than in the pics.

The orange is kinda funky, but I like it. It's semi-gloss in areas, and shiny metallic in others like the 990s.

If I was in the market for a twin sportbike, it'd be very tempting.
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Old 09-15-2008, 06:19 PM   #17
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Nice article in this month's RRW, check it out.

I'm going to see if the KTM dealer across the street has one for viewing. For 20 bones, I don't know if I like it more than a 1098S.
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Old 09-15-2008, 06:28 PM   #18
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My local KTM dealer is also a Duc dealer so they only carry the KTM dirtbikes so as to not piss off their Duc distributor (their words). They said they will order any KTM that someone wants but only with full price up-front so my chances of seeing one in person is pretty slim.
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For 20 bones, I don't know if I like it more than a 1098S.
Yep, that is the question.

In some ways I actually prefer the looks of the Katoom and I love their orange, but aftermarket support is so much better for the established and proven Duck...no Ohlins forks either.
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Old 09-15-2008, 07:18 PM   #20
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I saw one up close and personal at the track a few weeks ago. It just didn't do it for me.
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I saw one up close and personal at the track a few weeks ago. It just didn't do it for me.
Disappointing. I usually like bikes better in person. Even the new 1KRR is growing on me.
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