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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Rc 8c vs Ktm Rc8

Ktm Rc 8c vs Ktm Rc8

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Rc 8c vs Ktm Rc8. 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 Rc8: 173 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8 R variant; base RC8 approx. 155 hp) hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Ktm Rc 8c Ktm Rc8
Horsepower (hp)
130 hp
173 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)
173 hp @ 10,000 rpm (RC8 R variant; base RC8 approx. 155 hp)
Torque
~90 Nm @ 9,000 rpm (Note: official figures were not publicly disclosed; estimate based on available race data)
117 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (RC8 R variant)
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 (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Ktm Rc 8c
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 Rc8
Ktm Rc8
7.5/10

"A flawed masterpiece that demands commitment, cash, and mechanical sympathy."

Pros
+Thunderous V-twin character
+Stunning KTM visual presence
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
Cons
Patchy early build quality
Brutal commuting ergonomics
Expensive suspension rebuilds

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