KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES 195
13.4 Installing the rear wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents No braking effect when operating the rear brake.
– After installing the rear wheel, always operate the foot brake until the pressure point is reached.
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Main work
– Check the rear hub cush drive. ( p. 197)
–
Remove bushing
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. Clean and grease the mating surfaces of the bushing and the
shaft seal rings.
Long-life grease ( p. 272)
– Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
– Replace the wheel bearing.
– Install the bushing.
– Clean the thread of the axle and nut.
– Clean the mating surfaces of the brake caliper frame and swingarm.

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