KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 155
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– Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop and the contact to the
foot brake cylinder piston and check free travel

.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
Info
The piston rod should not move in the process.
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the free travel.
10.22 Handlebar height/position
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Handlebar height
By removing or inserting distance sleeve

, you can set the handlebar height to two differ-
ent positions.
Length, distance sleeve 15 mm (0.59 in)
With distance sleeves, the handlebar stub is positioned low for sports use. Removing the
distance sleeves gives a more upright sitting position.
Standard Low position with distance sleeve

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