For almost a decade M & S Motorcycles have been the northeast's leading KTM dealer.

M&S Motorclycles have a wide selection of NEW 2011 KTM models in stock. Choose from the following bike ranges: Supermoto, Travel, Naked Bike, Superbike and 125

NEW KTM MOTORCYCLES

SUPERBIKE

1190 RC8 R: PURE SUPERBIKE

Superbike 1190 RC8 R

The ultimate power tool from KTM. KTM designers pulled out all the stops in the art of engine building when it came to the 1190 RC8 R. The rider has one of the most powerful V2 engines of our times and one of the best chassis in the world at his or her disposal - totally street-legal. With the precision to cut out the others when entering a curve. With the power and traction to pull away from them coming out of a curve. With the feedback and ergonomics to enjoy the 1190 RC8 R to the full.

£12,995*
* Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), the actual sale prices can vary.
ENGINE
Design 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, 75º V arrangement, liquid-cooled
Displacement 1,195 cm³ (72.92 cu in)
Bore 105 mm (4.13 in)
Stroke 69 mm (2.72 in)
Performance 129 kW (173 hp)
Starting aid Electric starter
Transmission 6-speed, claw shifted
Engine lubrication Dry-sump lubrication with 3 rotor pumps
Primary gear ratio 40:76
Secondary gear ratio 17:38
Cooling system Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Ignition system Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
CHASSIS
Frame Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated
Forks WP Suspension Up Side Down 4354
Shock absorber WP Suspension 4014 VP
Suspension travel front 120 mm (4.72 in)
Suspension travel rear 120 mm (4.72 in)
Brake system front Twin-disc brake with radially mounted four-piston brake calipers; floating brake discs
Brake system rear Single-disc brake with two-piston brake caliper; fixed brake disc
Brake discs - diameter front 320 mm (12.6 in)
Brake discs - diameter rear 220 mm (8.66 in)
Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X-Ring
Steering head angle 66.7º
Wheelbase 1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Ground clearance (unloaded) 110 mm (4.33 in)
Seat height (unloaded) lower subframe position 805 mm (31.69 in)
Seat height (unloaded) upper subframe position 825 mm (32.48 in)
Total fuel tank capacity approx. 16.5 l (4.36 US gal)
Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)
Unleaded premium fuel (98 RON)
Weight without fuel approx. 186 kg (410 lb.)