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

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1190 RC8 R Red BullKTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic
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
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

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

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