KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

13 WHEELS, TIRES 200
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The tire's date of manufacture is usually part of the tire markings and is indi-
cated by the last four digits of the DOT marking. The first two digits refer to the
week of manufacture and last two digits refer to the year of manufacture.
KTM recommends that the tires are changed regardless of the actual wear, at
the latest after five years.
» If a tire is more than five years old:
– Change the tires.
13.7 Checking the tire pressure
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Low tire pressure leads to abnormal wear and overheating of the tire.
Correct tire pressure tool kit comfort and maximum tire service life.
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– Remove the dust cap.
– Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.
Tire air pressure, solo
Front 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Rear 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Tire air pressure with passenger / full payload
Front 2.5 bar (36 psi)
Rear 2.9 bar (42 psi)
» If the tire pressure does not meet specifications:
– Correct the tire pressure.

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