The unusually short 65-hour service interval on the KTM RC 8C has raised a few eyebrows because it is less than most street bikes and some race bikes. That has opened up a debate on how much the bike is going to cost to maintain and own. Some riders say that a high-performance track machine needs that much servicing, while others see it as an area for improvement. The complexity of these services is often debated, whether they can be done by owners or need dealer involvement, and how that affects the bike’s practicality for regular use at the track. We’re also curious about what exactly needs to be checked so often and if this frequency is overkill or if it’s actually required to keep things functioning at their best and most reliable.