Any other KTM RC8R riders in Toronto?

[awyala]

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It stacks up very competitively with the top superbikes. Nice bike. The looks aren't for me (a bit too angular) but I really like the bike nonetheless.

Second year KTM RC8 stacked up well against the Ducati 1098 which didn't stack up well against the Japanese bikes of that year at all!

RC8R is on par with an 1198, but again, they don't do so well against the Japanese 1Ls, which were all smoked by the BMW S1000R in the past 2 years.

The RC8 was a great first effort...quite amazing for any first effort actually, that is until BMW spanked everyone!

Either way the RC8 is a great experience, rare, and stunning....a fitting usurper to the likes of Bimota or Benelli in terms of unique exotica.

First year of the RC8 had a crap gear box which they sorted out in their second year of production.


KTM reign supreme in the off road world though...think Dakar racing, etc. The Superduke enduro is insane fun.

At around a $22k price tag for the RC8, it also has elitist cafe pose down credentials up there with the MV Augusta (not the new one), and Ducati, but has the "WTF is that?" factor that only die hard riders can appreciate!

 

[l34lo1]

This has always my dream bike, once i rack up a little bit more experience (and cash) i will for sure be riding one of these. Untill then i can just stare, props to you!

 

[awyala]

What I do love about the RC8 though is that it is the purest, truest to concept bike I have ever seen. Aside from a slight variation of the swing arm, it is almost exactly as promised back in 2003! Then it took them another 5 years to deliver it...


http://motorcycle-pictures-collection.blogspot.ca/2010/01/ktm-990-rc8-concept-2003-pictures.html

 

[dr_sarcasm]

The RC8 was a great first effort...quite amazing for any first effort actually, that is until BMW spanked everyone!

Betcha I get more looks riding my black/orange RC8 than any rider on a BMW bike...

She's now done at the dealership - Rizoma rearsets, levers, fluid containers and grips (all black), which will go nicely with the Akro exhaust system. :agave:

 

[awyala]

Betcha I get more looks riding my black/orange RC8 than any rider on a BMW bike...

She's now done at the dealership - Rizoma rearsets, levers, fluid containers and grips (all black), which will go nicely with the Akro exhaust system. :agave:

No argument here...the BMW almost goes unnoticed.

 

[dr_sarcasm]

No argument here...the BMW almost goes unnoticed.

P.S. I was kidding of course, no offense intended to BMW riders - bored at work and stirring the proverbial hornets nest.

 

[coyo]

No argument here...the BMW almost goes unnoticed.

I continually think the gray BMW is an older R1 until I take a 2nd look. It's an amazing bike that pulls ahead of the crowd, but looks-wize it's too close to the Japanese offerings.

The RC8 however...

 

[Hardwrkr13]

Visited BMW and GP Bikes on Wednesday with the wife. I want to like the S1000RR but I dislike the look so much. Wife and I both like the looks of the white/orange RC8R the best (GP has both current coloured bikes now). Looks aside, I need something I can day-trip on and that super thin seat worries me (although reviewers say the current seat is actually bareable for it).

 

[mmmnaked]

The RC8 has the most adjustable ergonomics of any supersport. Its very comfortable.

Don't know about passengers though...

 

[Hardwrkr13]

The RC8 has the most adjustable ergonomics of any supersport. Its very comfortable.

Don't know about passengers though...

I'm aware of the available adjustments but a comfy rider position means squat if the seat is a hard thin plank (which it is). Is your "comfortable" statement based on your own actual logged miles in the seat of a RC8?

 

[alon]

I have been pleasantly shocked how comfortable it is despite having a rock-hard seat cushion. It is honestly comfortable and I'm 6' 3" and 220 pounds.

To he'll with all this chatter...it's warm and sunny - I'm going riding

I'm aware of the available adjustments but a comfy rider position means squat if the seat is a hard thin plank (which it is). Is your "comfortable" statement based on your own actual logged miles in the seat of a RC8?

 

[Hardwrkr13]

I have been pleasantly shocked how comfortable it is despite having a rock-hard seat cushion. It is honestly comfortable and I'm 6' 3" and 220 pounds.

Good to know. Thanks

 

[dr_sarcasm]

Good to know. Thanks

Same, I'm 6'1, 200lbs, and even with that much maligned seat, I'm quite comfortable on the bike.

 

[mmmnaked]

I'm aware of the available adjustments but a comfy rider position means squat if the seat is a hard thin plank (which it is). Is your "comfortable" statement based on your own actual logged miles in the seat of a RC8?

Yes it is based on my own logged miles and the 'hard seats' mean nothing. Its entirely personal preference. Seats can be altered, ergonomics are far more important.

Buy a bead-rider cover for $60 and its a done deal.

 

[alon]

Until I rode this bike, I never thought that a true sport bike could be so comfortable for a bftos like me (big fat tub of ****).

Ok, that's it - now I'm off for a ride.

Yes it is based on my own logged miles and the 'hard seats' mean nothing. Its entirely personal preference. Seats can be altered, ergonomics are far more important.

Buy a bead-rider cover for $60 and its a done deal.

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