KTM RC 8C

Whatchoo think? Kinda like an R7 or the new Priller.....if they actually took either of them seriously.

https://www.ktm.com/en-us/rc-8c.html

 

A new player for the Twins Cup!!!

 

Hopefully the gremlins get worked out faster than it took them for the 390...

 

no. not a production model, doesnt meet minimum production number requirements, 890cc way outside of the displacement maximum. There is a rumor of a 750cc KTM production bike. MA might consider it. Might need some balancing.

 

This is basically a factory Kramer isn't it?

 

Looks like a GP2 with a tweaked front fairing.

 

Am I the only one that's not a fan of parallel twins? They typically sound like shit.

 

But they go like stink- for their HP/Weight ratio?

 

It's a Kramer GP2 with different fairings and a quiet exhaust, built by Kramer.

@418 - These bikes sound badass and not like other "turd-ish" parallel twins. I've been on the Kramer GP2 and it's cool as hell.

 

Depends on the crank layout. They don't all sound like a Kawasaki EX500 - which I agree with you on...

 

This has no purpose, $40,000 lightweight race bike which can compete in very little classes around the world.

 

That is sick and I hope they sell out in 5 min so KTM will make a cheaper street version for the rest of us!

 

That depends on the crank. 270 degree cranks sound more like a V twin.

 

No, you are not.

 

So is this a thing where Kramer built them for KTM? Or did KTM buy one and copy it? Partnership?

 

Kramer partnered with KTM on the design and build.

 

Exactly my reaction.

 

This, much like the HP4, are NICE and definitely for very specific people with deep pockets. I'd lose my shit if I wadded one up.

 

I mean $40Gs you could buy two Kramers couldn't you?