motorcycle news - Tuesday 10th February 2009

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KTM claim 150bhp for RC8

The KTM RC8 is the revelation of 2008 - even if it's been in the pipeline for four years! That said, it cannot be denied that the RC8 is simply stunning and for all the right reasons. Even though it looks totally different to the norm, its engine is powerful and it has handling that shames Japanese superbikes.

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KTM claims 150bhp from its own designed and built V-twin; but whatever the final figure at the rear wheel, this is more than enough for the majoirty of riders. The torque curve is flat and juicy with power at the top end of the rev scale and there aren't any signs of erratic fuelling on the bikes.

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