KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 143
10.13 Adjusting front vehicle level
Warning
Danger of accidents Modifications to the suspension settings can seriously alter the vehicle's ride behavior.
– Following modifications, ride slowly at first to get the feel of the new ride behavior.
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Loosen screws

on the lower triple clamp.
–
Loosen screw

on the upper triple clamp.
–
Loosen screw

of the handlebar stub.
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Loosen the screws far enough to prevent damage to the lacquer when the fork
legs are moved.
Make the adjustments first on one fork leg and then on the other. When the
screws of both fork legs are loosened, the vehicle sags toward the front.
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– Align the fork leg in the desired position by means of the fork rings.
Guideline
Upper triple clamp flush with upper edge
of fork legs
0 mm (0 in)
Upper triple clamp flush with 1st ring of
fork legs
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Upper triple clamp flush with 2nd ring of
fork legs (standard)
5 mm (0.2 in)

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