KTM 1190 RC8 R User Manual

18 CLEANING, CARE 239
– After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
– Remove the plug from the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty brake sys-
tem.
– Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
– After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating temperature.
Info
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and
brake system to evaporate.
– After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
– Clean the chain. ( p. 172)
– Treat bare metal (except for brake discs and the exhaust system) with an anticorrosive.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber ( p. 273)
– Treat all painted parts with a mild paint care product.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal and plastic surfaces
( p. 273)
– Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care product.
Special cleaner for glossy and matte paint finishes, metal and plastic surfaces
( p. 273)
– Oil the ignition/steering lock, tank lock, and seat lock.
Universal oil spray ( p. 273)

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