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General Category => General Banter => Topic started by: jleosnow on March 13, 2014, 06:52:04 PM

Title: KTM RC8? Looking for input.
Post by: jleosnow on March 13, 2014, 06:52:04 PM

Hey all,
I figured I would ask here since this is the place with the most diversity & knowledge when it comes different bikes/brands among members.  I am looking for input(positive and negative) regarding the KTM RC8. Have any of you owned/currently own one?  What do you like and dislike about the bike?  I'm thinking about picking up a new 2013 and just want to hear if there is a known reason to stay away from it.  I like the V-twin power as I had a Ducati 1098S but wanted to give something different a try.  I look forward to your input!

Thanks,
-John

Title: Re: KTM RC8? Looking for input.
Post by: Aprilian on March 13, 2014, 08:32:09 PM

DucMan over on MNSBR had one.

Title: Re: KTM RC8? Looking for input.
Post by: GUZZI JOHN on March 13, 2014, 08:34:16 PM

  I think they like the Aprilia v twins are a lot less $ intensive in maintainance costs. ;)

Title: Re: KTM RC8? Looking for input.
Post by: Deplorable, thank you! on March 14, 2014, 06:17:57 PM

2013 was the year they got the much needed and appreciated upgrades wasn't it?

 I rode one about 8 miles on my test loop last summer and it was much nicer than I expected and it did wheelies all day long.
 they aren't terrible to work on, I have zero input on riding it for a 300 or 400 mile day though

Title: Re: KTM RC8? Looking for input.
Post by: jleosnow on March 15, 2014, 01:40:28 AM

Quote from: MISTER on March 14, 2014, 06:17:57 PM

2013 was the year they got the much needed and appreciated upgrades wasn't it?

 I rode one about 8 miles on my test loop last summer and it was much nicer than I expected and it did wheelies all day long.
 they aren't terrible to work on, I have zero input on riding it for a 300 or 400 mile day though

Thanks. That's helpful information!

-John

Title: Re: KTM RC8? Looking for input.
Post by: tk on March 15, 2014, 10:31:08 AM

Quote from: Aprilian on March 13, 2014, 08:32:09 PM

DucMan over on MNSBR had one.

^Check with Jon (Ducman) at Road Closed.

Title: Re: KTM RC8? Looking for input.
Post by: jleosnow on March 18, 2014, 04:55:36 AM

Thanks guys. I'm going to give Jon a call.

-John