KTM RC8 suspension setup and specs

KTM RC8, 2008 to 2010: adjustable front preload, rebound and compression, rear preload and rebound, 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height, 120 mm of front suspension travel, 26 psi cold rear tire pressure, 188 kg (414 lb).

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by KTM.

2008–2010 KTM RC8
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KTM RC8

2008–2010 · sport · 1148 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundAdjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear suspension travel125 mm (4.9 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)
Front suspensionWP 43 mm USD
Rear suspensionWP 4-way shock

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo30 psi · 2.1 bar
Rear, solo26 psi · 1.8 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire190/55 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 in)
Rake23.3°
Trail97 mm (3.8 in)
Seat height805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight188 kg (414 lb) dry
Front brakeTwin discs, 4-piston radial calipers (Brembo)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 2-piston caliper (Brembo)

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