KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic vs KTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovicstacks up against the KTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1190 RC8 R AkrapovicKTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull
Model year20112011
Price
Engine1195 cc1195 cc
Horsepower168 hp168 hp
Torque123 Nm123 Nm
Weight182 kg182 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliperDouble disc. Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo two piston, fixed caliperSingle disc. Brembo two piston, fixed caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic vs KTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic and the KTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic brings 168 hp in a 182 kg package, while the KTM 1190 RC8 R Red Bull counters with 168 hp at 182 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: