KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 175
B01327-10
Main work
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Loosen nut

.
–
Loosen nuts

.
–
Adjust chain tension by turning the adjustment screws

on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 15… 20 mm (0.59… 0.79 in)
Turn adjusting screws

on the left and right so that the markings on the left and
right chain adjusters

are in the same position relative to reference marks

. The
rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The lower chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
–
Tighten nuts

.
–
Make sure that the chain adjusters

are on the adjusting screws

.
–
Tighten nut

.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
Thread greased
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjuster (35mm / 1.38") allows differ-
ent secondary transmission ratios to be used with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters

can be turned through 180°.

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