KTM RC8

[simo]

Anybody know anything about the KTM RC8. I know they're a bit radical for an old fart like me,but I really mis a Vtwin after selling my Storm two years ago. I would be interested in any comments. Thanks in advance.

[VTR Phoenix]

I know they had an issue with a chocolate tranny.

riding position all on the wrists and butt in the air. I like them but don't know if I would have one.

[agentpineapple]

ugly headlight and early models have weak gearboxes iirc, not sure how they're aging tho, i had a chat with a guy at brands who had a brand new one that he was doing a trackday on, a real weapon and not far off being a race bike

[Kev L]

I know they had an issue with a chocolate tranny.

riding position all on the wrists and butt in the air. I like them but don't know if I would have one.

I had an issue with a chocolate tranny once. That was all on the wrists with my butt in the air, but no motorcycles were harmed on that occasion!

[VTR Phoenix]

I know they had an issue with a chocolate tranny.

riding position all on the wrists and butt in the air. I like them but don't know if I would have one.

I had an issue with a chocolate tranny once. That was all on the wrists with my butt in the air, but no motorcycles were harmed on that occasion!

Now I'm wondering if you just made that up or it really did happen, that would explain the blue lol

[lumpyv]

a bloke I know chopped his in for gsxr 1000 .

said he wanted something more sensible . reckoned it was very lairy ..

[mik_str]

I spent two weeks astride one when they first came out in 2008 and quite enjoyed it. A great all-around performer, I especially liked its adjustable ergonomics which makes it comfortable and practical in the real-world.

[Z28DUNC]

Get yourself a sorted second gen Ape RSVR. Its what I went to after the Storm. First impressions where oh it doesn't have that much poke, until you realise it revs past 11k . Handling is a lot sharper than the storm but you'd expect that.

[podman]

I know they had an issue with a chocolate tranny.

riding position all on the wrists and butt in the air. I like them but don't know if I would have one.

Have you ridden one?

I think Bike magazine did a feature on ergonomics a couple of years back and the RC8 had a roomier position than the VFR1200 and a later GSXR1000 had more legroom than the VFR too. My 2008 GSXR1000 was a far better tourer than my Hayabusa

Some modern sportsbikes offer decent ergos as they know the average biker age has risen somewhat in recent years..never judge a book by the cover..

[bigtwinthing]

ask how much a FULL Service is at the Dealers. WP suspension is great , they look amazing but i think there are better options, if i could ride one with that riding position id have a Duke