KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES 190
13.1 Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
– Raise the rear of the motorcycle with lifting gear. ( p. 167)
– Raise the front of the motorcycle with lifting gear. ( p. 168)
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Main work
–
Remove the screws

from both brake calipers.
– Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake calipers on the brake
disc. Pull the brake calipers carefully back from the brake discs and hang them to one
side.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the brake calipers are removed.
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–
Loosen screw

by several rotations.
–
Release screws

.
–
Press on screw

to push the wheel spindle out of the axle clamp.
–
Remove screw

.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to damaged brake discs.
– Always lay down the wheel in such a way that the brake discs are not dam-
aged.
– Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of the
fork.

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