KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs vs KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic Limited Edition (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1190 RC8 R Race SpecsKTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic Limited Edition
Model year20122010
Price
Engine1195 cc1195 cc
Horsepower177 hp168 hp
Torque123 Nm123 Nm
Weight173 kg182 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Radially mounted four-piston brake calipers; floating brake discsDouble disc. Brem
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two piston, fixed caliperSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs vs KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic Limited Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs and the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic Limited Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1190 RC8 R Race Specs brings 177 hp in a 173 kg package, while the KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic Limited Edition 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: