Ktm Rc 8c vs Ktm Rc 8
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 8c vs Ktm Rc 8. Ktm Rc 8c: ~130 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Note: KTM did not officially publish a final figure; this is a best estimate based on reported tuning) hp, ~148 kg (dry weight; wet/curb weight not officially published) weight, top speed ~270 km/h (estimated, track conditions dependent), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm Rc 8: 155 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8R variant) hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 8c
Ktm Rc 8
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
155 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~130 hp @ 11,000 rpm (Note: KTM did not officially publish a final figure; this is a best estimate based on reported tuning)
155 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8R variant)
Torque
~90 Nm @ 9,000 rpm (Note: official figures were not publicly disclosed; estimate based on available race data)
117 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated, track conditions dependent)
270 km/h
Weight
~148 kg (dry weight; wet/curb weight not officially published)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A (track-only vehicle, not road registered)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc 8c
8.5/10
"A serious track weapon for serious racers with serious money."
Pros
+Insane 889cc race-tuned twin
+Legitimate collector appreciation potential
+Factory-level chassis geometry
Cons
−Strictly track use only
−Parts availability already suffering
−Previous owners likely hammered it
Ktm Rc 8
7.8/10
"A raw, rewarding track tool that demands respect and maintenance money."
Pros
+Savage V-twin mid-range punch
+Exceptional chassis feedback and balance
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
Cons
−Expensive, frequent service intervals
−Patchy KTM dealer network
−Uncomfortable for daily commuting
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