KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs. Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

Overview - KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 vs Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

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Technical Specifications KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013 compared to Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

Ducati Panigale V4 S Corse 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	105 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	69 mm	Stroke	53.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	175 HP	Engine power	214 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	127 Nm	Torque	124 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	14
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,195 ccm	Displacement	1,103 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Öhlins

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Öhlins

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Monocoque

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	200 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,425 mm	Wheelbase	1,469 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 1190 RC8 R 2013

The RC8 from KTM has matured into a good motorbike. Unfortunately, the maturing process has taken a little too long. The engine characteristics are good, the chassis as well and the bike is great to ride both on the country road and on the race track.

Well-tuned suspension elements

fairly agile

acceptable brakes

positive cornering.

Performance could be higher

primarily designed for country roads.