KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

7 PREPARING FOR USE 115
– Make sure that the pre-delivery inspection work has been carried out exclusively by an authorized KTM workshop.
You receive a delivery certificate and the Service and Warranty Booklet at vehicle handover.
– Before your first trip, read the entire operating instructions carefully.
– Get to know the controls.
– Adjust the basic position of clutch lever. ( p. 179)
– Adjust the basic position of hand brake lever. ( p. 181)
– Adjust the foot brake lever. ( p. 154)
– Adjust the shift lever. ( p. 150)
– Get used to handling the vehicle on suitable terrain before making a longer trip. Try also to ride as slowly as possible to get a better
feeling for the motorcycle.
– Hold the handlebars firmly with both hands and keep your feet on the footrests when riding.
– Run the engine in. ( p. 115)
7.2 Running the engine in
– Do not exceed the specified engine speed and load during the running-in period.
Guideline
Maximum engine speed
During the first: 1,000 km (620 mi) 7,500 rpm
After the first: 1,000 km (620 mi) 10,500 rpm
– Avoid full-throttle operation!

KTM 1190 RC8 R Specifications

General

Displacement	1195 cc
Bore x Stroke	105 mm x 69 mm
Compression Ratio	13.5:1
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 liters
Dry Weight	184 kg
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Engine Type	V-twin, 4-stroke
Power	129 kW (175 hp) @ 10, 250 rpm
Torque	123 Nm @ 8, 000 rpm
Frame	Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder coated
Front Brake	2 x Brembo four-piston calipers, 320 mm discs
Rear Brake	220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Seat Height	805 mm