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KTM 1190 RC8 (2008 - present)

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KTM 1190 RC8 (2008 - present)

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“Having seen both bikes in the flesh I tell you, you wouldn’t even look at the orange paint scheme once you have seen the white one. It’s stunning. But both bikes just ooze quality and style. To ride despite looking all angular and short the RC8 is actually really roomy. For ...  Continue reading

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r1fle
piss poor production techniques and amazing after sales "couldn't give a shit" attitude all the way up to the importer let it down way way too much!! not worth the hassle buy a Ducati I wish I had
I will neve Continue reading...

Mitchellin Man
A brilliant bike, it corners like nothing I have ever ridden and I had an 06 R6 before this. It is a shame it suffers from minor glitches but these don't detract from the whole package. It also generates much m Continue reading...
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Stunning looking, great handling, and with a peppy V-twin engine.
 
Gearbox isn't very good.
  • Price: £13009.00
  • Year: from 2008
  • Top speed: 165mph
  • Engine capacity: 1148cc
  • Power: 132.9bhp
  • Torque: 83.1lb ft
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