Officially Official: KTM RC8 Superbike introduced

Just_me · 11-08-2007, 01:54 PM

The Superbike races are heating up fast, with Ducati's new 1098, Buell's new 1125 and now KTM's new RC8 all sporting V-Twin engines of around 150 horsepower. The KTM is what we are looking at above, and it is not likely to be mistaken for any other machine. In case you missed the sharp-edged styling that is indicative of KTM's sportbikes, the screaming-pumpkin orange paint is sure to catch your attention. The RC8 features a new 75 degree V-Twin engine displacing 1148cc's, making 155 horsepower. That's class-competitive, although the bike is a bit of a porker at 414 lbs.

Soon to be competing for your hard-earned bucks against the KaToom, Buell and Ducati will be a new bike from Aprilia, as well. Hold on tight, 'cause the rumor-mill is reporting that BMW is hot on the heals of the other Euro manufacturers with a class-competitive superbike on the horizon too. Good times are ahead whether you're a fan of the Japanese Four or favor something a little different, as the KTM RC8 shown here proves.

[Source: KTM]

The Artist · 11-08-2007, 02:38 PM

has styling like the reventon..

hu§eindesign · 11-08-2007, 05:27 PM

it's more fair to say that the Reventon has a similar style to KTM, since they've always has that kinda origami deisgn

Anyway, both were inspired by the Stealth and F22

martinbo · 11-09-2007, 04:58 AM

I think I prefer the street racer looks of the KTM Superduke more...

11-08-2007, 01:54 PM	#1
Just_me Executive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 15,487 Thanks: 1,062 Thanked 3,722 Times in 1,583 Posts	Officially Official: KTM RC8 Superbike introduced The Superbike races are heating up fast, with Ducati's new 1098, Buell's new 1125 and now KTM's new RC8 all sporting V-Twin engines of around 150 horsepower. The KTM is what we are looking at above, and it is not likely to be mistaken for any other machine. In case you missed the sharp-edged styling that is indicative of KTM's sportbikes, the screaming-pumpkin orange paint is sure to catch your attention. The RC8 features a new 75 degree V-Twin engine displacing 1148cc's, making 155 horsepower. That's class-competitive, although the bike is a bit of a porker at 414 lbs. Soon to be competing for your hard-earned bucks against the KaToom, Buell and Ducati will be a new bike from Aprilia, as well. Hold on tight, 'cause the rumor-mill is reporting that BMW is hot on the heals of the other Euro manufacturers with a class-competitive superbike on the horizon too. Good times are ahead whether you're a fan of the Japanese Four or favor something a little different, as the KTM RC8 shown here proves. [Source: KTM]

11-08-2007, 02:38 PM	#2
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Officially Official: KTM RC8 Superbike introduced has styling like the reventon..

11-08-2007, 05:27 PM	#3
hu§eindesign Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 495 Thanks: 129 Thanked 234 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Officially Official: KTM RC8 Superbike introduced it's more fair to say that the Reventon has a similar style to KTM, since they've always has that kinda origami deisgn Anyway, both were inspired by the Stealth and F22

11-09-2007, 04:58 AM	#4
martinbo Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 324 Thanked 531 Times in 269 Posts	Re: Officially Official: KTM RC8 Superbike introduced I think I prefer the street racer looks of the KTM Superduke more...

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