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EICMA: KTM 1190 RC8
KTM, the leader in the production of sports motorcycles celebrates
a milestone in the company history with the world premiere of
the first ever "Made in Austria" Superbike, the KTM
1190 RC8 at EICMA, the most important international motorcycle
fair.
KTM CEO Stefan Pierer unveiled the 1190 RC8 on Tuesday, November
6 at 13.00 hours to herald a new era in the company history.
KTM presented the series version of the most elaborate development
project ever undertaken by the company, which is at the same
time the most powerful series motorcycle ever developed in Austria.
"The RC8 is the perfect embodiment of the collective know-how
and the sporting passion of our development teams. In addition,
they have proven that KTM is capable of pushing through its own
model strategy and in doing so, being absolutely true to our
clear brand philosophy, also on the road," Pierer commented
when introducing the RC8 at the Milan fair.
The world's leading manufacturer of offroad bikes has already
proved itself with its innovations and has also caused a sensation
with its outstandingly dynamic factory riders on the road racing
circuit. Now KTM takes another crucial step towards having
a complete range of unmistakable sports machines.
At the very heart of the 1190 RC8 is the completely newly developed
super sporty two-cylinder based on the well known LC8 range of
engines, which, with a top performance of 155 hp and a maximum
amount of torque of 120 Nm delivers an overwhelming amount of
power to the rider. A unique light tubular steel frame, highest
quality suspension and brake components and unusual technical
solutions such as the exhaust positioned under the bike complete
the 1190 RC8, which weighs just 200kg with a full tank. The result
is a Superbike that truly lives up to its name in every sense
of the word.
With this brand new development, KTM also takes a new direction
in the bike's appearance. The concept of chief designer Gerald
Kiska continues the notion of integrating high quality technology
into the bike in a purist and very visible way. As a genuine
KTM, the 1190 RC8 also exhibits its pure motor racing genes even
from a distance. The new KTM Superbike, available in both colour
variations of orange/black and white/black will be available
from March 2008, just in time for the start of the new motorcycle
season.
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