The new KTM 1190 RC8!

I didn’t see this one yesterday!

http://londonbikers.com/news/7656becd-b42e-4191-990f-e355ede626a6

Looks bloody amazing! I can’t believe it’s almost here. So, who wants one?

Had a sit on it at the show, very nice ! :slight_smile:

Not sure if I’m up for the origami style bodywork though.

If I was going to splash that sort of dosh on a V-twin, I think I’d be more likely to go down the 1098 route, but will be interested in seeing the test reports.

Wow… I read about this bike the other night! This bike looks really sweet!

Only concern I have though is reliability of KTM bikes. I have some friends that ride in the dirt and they have made remarks about KTM that makes me wonder…? Anyone own a KTM or have anything to say about that??

Well I don’t own one, but if that’s true, how come they win so many Paris-Dakar races ?

I don’t know… my dirty rider friends just seem to disapprove. Was just wondering if anybody has personal experience?

bike sounds brilliant but it is there first attempt and I bet it will either be a classic or a dog…but KTM know engines…but I am done with the zx10 for next year…arrives february so cant buy another sports bike until 2009 i guess.

I’m just not sure if she looks better in Orange or White mmm

:cool:

The white looked nicer at the NEC:cool:

Not sure about the looks, but I’m sure it’ll handle well.

quote, it’s the first attempt for KTM in this cathegory, could be ok (like the Aprilia RSV happened to be since the incenception) or maybe deserving more fine tuning…I’d rather spend my money on more experienced manifacturers like Ducati or Aprilia with the new V4

It will rock.

http://www.ktm-rc8.net/fileadmin/rc8/video/vid_2.php

Yours, a happy KTM owner.

I think that Foxy is enjoying her test ride…although I think that she is trying to steal it!! lol Not sure how she’d have got it passed security?! :slight_smile:

yep, they tried with a white haired lady on the classical KTM orange bike but it didn’t work as this one… :smiley:

I’m well in the market for one of these.

Local KTM dealer has a demo coming in and 2 order with part payment already… could be quite late into the year before he gets one in shop to sell though…

rEALLY REALLY REALLY REALLLY WANT ONE.

That could be KTM’s undoing with this; not getting it into showrooms quicker. I love the bike, can’t wait for a test-ride.

totally Jay… My local delaer said they are being real stopid over getting bikes out… He’s got a demo but can’t get a bike in if someone wants one after riding the demo… they have to join a list and hope he can get one.

It wont last long like… but we’ll be into 2009 before you can walk into a dealer and sit on a brand new one with an option to buy i reckon.

Shame - it looks and sounds lovely :wink: Would like to take one on track :wink:

all KTMs are built with the track and racing in mind. From the duke to this newun. Good money on KTM winning a wsb race in the next 2 years with this. looks awesome!

gimmie gimmie gimmie!!!

Sexy bike!! :cool: