Anyone on here ever owned a RC8?

AGRO!

2017-09-13 04:32:00 UTC

I've been thinking lately about maybe buying a KTM RC8 and it would be good to get some feed back as to how good or bad they are?
I did ride one some time back but it was only a short ride and in the suburb's so I couldn't really give it the berries.
I'm thinking of a 2012 model as I've hear it has smoother throttle response.

jmann

2017-09-13 09:36:00 UTC

Comrade Agro: I've never owned one but have admired them ever since they were released. As you probably know, originally one could also buy full (cheap?) track bodywork kits. Every so often I think maybe I should buy one for the track - so many bikes, so little money

Be interested to hear a proper answer to this question.

AGRO!

2017-09-13 10:09:00 UTC

Hey Jmann I've been reading up a bit on the RC8 and it seems that they are pretty underrated.
It's not going to go as hard as some more modern 1k sports bikes but I've read it's a sweet handling machine with plenty of torque.

AGRO!

2017-09-13 10:45:00 UTC

I had one. Totally, totally loved it. It's one of the 38 bikes I've owned I wish I never sold.

Handling is totally brilliant, like a 600. Suspension, like the Superduke, is top quality. Build quality, likewise, is brilliant. I took mine to a Phillip Island track day and it was a great ride.

Everything is adjustable - levers, bar height, pegs, even subframe and seat height. I'm 6'2 with long arms and it's the most comfortable sportsbike I've ever owned, so roomy to move around on in the corners.

Power is immense - more than a 990 and about the same as a 1098. It has a big midrange and flattens out approaching redline. Mine had an Akrapovic, which really helps with power and weight. Sounds amazing too!

The only negative is the clunky shift from neutral into first.

I really loved mine. Wish I hadn't sold it!