EXTREME HYPER-FOCUS
The KTM RC 8C is an ultra-lightweight, bespoke track weapon designed with one simple purpose - to decimate lap times and stamp orange authority on the starting grid. With only 100 of these rare weapons going into production, the KTM RC 8C is a highly limited, unique motorcycle aimed at a special type of rider who knows how to get his, or her, elbow down.
The KTM RC 8C is designed and aerodynamically optimized by the same team who designed the KTM RC16 MotoGP racer. Making use of ultra-strong but lightweight GRP with carbon Kevlar reinforced fairings, it is the closest you can get to an out-and-out GP racer.
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The LC8C
Rocketing the KTM RC 8C off the line is a ultra-potent, lightweight and compact 128 hp 889 cc LC8c engine. If that sounds familiar, it’s the same, celebrated powerplant found in the KTM 890 DUKE R, but with more focus on more and drive out of corners. The benefit of using a production engine is easy maintenance and parts availability, without sacrificing on performance.
AIRBOX
Unique and developed specifically for the KTM RC 8C, the large airbox which occupies the entire "tank space" between the rider's legs is fed via a ram air intake channeled from the front fairing, while also featuring a dedicated air filter from Twin Air.
SLIPPER CLUTCH
Lightweight and pressure lubricated, the slipper clutch on the KTM RC 8C features improved cooling and reduced friction over other units. The slipper clutch opens when the engine back-torque becomes too high, it also assists when you open up the throttle. The former prevents destabilizing rear wheel chatter when braking sharply or decelerating, while the latter reduces the hand force required for changing gear, allowing the clutch to be controlled with the little finger - saving you energy when riding. The clutch is also cable activated for further weight reduction.
EXHAUST
Providing the bark to the KTM RC 8C's bite, is a bespoke stainless steel racing exhaust with an Akrapovic titanium muffler with a carbon end cap. Equipped with a decibel killer designed to tame the twin-cylinder symphony from 105 to 103 dBA, but should local track requirements dictate it, an alternative 98 dBA muffler can be ordered separately.
DASHBOARD
Dominating the dash area is the 5" TFT display AIM MXS 1.2 RACE dashboard and data logger with integrated GPS function. The dashboard displays lap times and live information like best laps, fastest sector times and more. More importantly, the data is logged into AIM RaceStudio where riders or race teams can analyze everything from speed, position on track, throttle position and mechanical running temperatures.
Quickshifter+
Lightning fast shifting is thanks to KTM’s proven QUICKSHIFTER + system, allowing racers to click up and down gears without using the clutch lever. This means quicker, more focused shifting, with specific settings unique to the KTM RC 8C.
SUSPENSION
Developed from the expertise gained through international competition, the fully-adjustable WP APEX PRO 7543 closed cartridge 43 mm front fork features a high level of pedigree. Being specifically developed for racing, it is engineered from high quality, all-aluminum lightweight materials, and has no hydraulic stroke limitation, meaning riders can continually control the damping properties. Individual rider settings can also be finely and individually tuned with the fully adjustable compression and rebound damping and its split design allows for easy damping adjustability at the top of both fork legs.
Getting the power to the ground and keeping everything else in check comes courtesy of a fully compression, rebound and length adjustable WP APEX PRO 7746 Shock. And due to precise manufacturing tolerances, the suspension delivers maximum precision and direct feedback all day long.