Discussions and Questions Ktm 1190 Rc8 R
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
On the track, it's a beast. It's a beast... on the street, but it has to be tamed.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
But the ergonomics that work so well on the track can be a pain for long street rides. In traffic, it isn't exactly comfortable.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
Surprisingly manageable on the street, I've found. In the city, the V-twin has good low end torque.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
First and foremost, it’s a track weapon. It’s street riding possible, but it’s not its natural habitat.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
It's thrilling on track because of the lack of electronic aids, but nerve-wracking on unpredictable public roads.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
In fact, I actually like it on the street more than some of the other superbikes. Its upright seating position is helpful in traffic.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
Honestly, it's overkill for the street. You could never use even half of it without breaking every law.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
The adjustability is key. It can be set up for track days and then adjusted for street riding more comfortably.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
On public roads in the wet, it's a handful. Not the best choice for year-round street riding.
How does the KTM 1190 RC8 R perform on the street and on the track?
14 January 2025 07:38
In stop-and-go traffic, the engine heat can be brutal. It's a lot happier when it's moving on track or at least on an open road.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
That left a gap in the market for a truly bonkers, no-compromise superbike. It makes everything else seem a bit sanitized by comparison.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
I honestly don't believe it made much impact. Always a niche player in the superbike world, the RC8 R was.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
Sad because it was one of the last bikes that still put mechanical grip ahead of electronic aids.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
That discontinuation proved that it's tough for smaller manufacturers to play the superbike arms race.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
The superbike market was made a little less interesting. The big players had a wild card to worry about in the RC8 R.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
I believe it encouraged other manufacturers to be more focused on adjustability and ergonomics on their super bike designs.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
It was one less option for tall riders in the superbike segment.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
This was shown to be a shift towards more street-friendly superbikes. Uncompromising track weapons are looking like the days of yore.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
With the RC8 R gone, more powerful naked bikes quickly filled the vacuum. Perhaps that is the future of performance motorcycles.
But what did the discontinuation of the KTM 1190 RC8 R mean for the superbike market?
14 January 2025 07:38
It was the end of an era. In a world going digital, the RC8 R was one of the last analog superbikes.
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