Why does the RC 8C have a 65-hour service interval?
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.
What do you want? It's a race bike. If you don’t care about low maintenance, then buy a commuter.
65 hours is ridiculous. A season of track days, that's like what? The costs will add up fast.
Apparently you can reset the service light yourself with a dongle. Problem solved!
I hope that KTM is just being overly cautious. You could probably stretch it to 100 hours without problems.
The short interval sucks, but the price you pay for bleeding-edge performance. Just factor it into the cost of ownership.
I'd rather have a blown engine than frequent services. At least you know it’ll be in tiptop shape every time you hit the track.
If you know how to work with your hands, it’s not that bad. Probably a lot of them are just inspections and fluid changes.
For me, it's a dealbreaker, the 65-hour interval. I don't want to be in the garage or dealer all the time; I just want to ride.
Maybe KTM is just doing it to keep tabs on how the bikes are holding up? We’re talking about a pretty new model.
If you’re dropping $40k on a track bike, you can afford the services. Just stop complaining and enjoy the ride!
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