New 2024 KTM RC 8C Prototype Model Specs and Price

Press Release | March 19, 2024

The third iteration of the KTM RC 8C has just been unveiled. Limited to 100 editions worldwide and available only at KTM.com, the pre-order of which will go live on March 20 at 15:00 CET, the 2024 RC 8C uses a KTM 890 Duke-based motor that pumps out a claimed 135 hp, wrapped in a 25CrMo4 steel tubular frame and running a 43mm WP Apex Pro 7543 closed-cartridge fork and WP Apex Pro 7746 shock.

2024 KTM RC 8C on track

Brembo provides the brakes in the 19RCS Corsa Corta radial brake master cylinders, orchestrating Brembo Stylema front-brake calipers gripping 290mm fully floating brake discs attached to Dymag forged-aluminum wheels.

The electronics have also been upgraded. The RC 8C runs an AIM MXS 1.2 Race dashboard and data logger with built-in GPS functionality. Displayed on a five-inch TFT screen with continuous data recording capability, riders can use AIM RaceStudio to scrutinize specific performance metrics.

2024 KTM RC 8C track bikes

The RC 8C was developed by Kramer Motorcycles and is essentially a GP2-890RR with a few extra carbon wings bolted to it. We raced the GP2-890RR last year at the Barber Vintage Festival and did a deep dive on the machine with its creator, Markus Kramer (Check it the video here)

VIDEO | 2024 Kramer GP2-890RR

2024 KTM RC 8C prototype
2024 KTM RC 8C right side
2024 KTM RC 8C cockpit

2024 KTM RC 8C Features

  • $41,499 USD
  • Limited to only 100 units worldwide
  • Hand-built for track use exclusively
  • Moto2™ levels of performance
  • Near 1:1 power-to-weight ratio with 140 kg / 308 lb dry weight
  • Racing exhaust from Akrapovič
  • Bespoke racing air box and racing air filter
  • Dedicated 25CrMo4 tubular steel frame
  • WP Xact Pro Components suspension
  • Race-spec Brembo brake components
  • Ultra-light aluminum Dymag wheels
2024 KTM RC 8C track bike right side
2024 KTM RC 8C rear

VIDEO | 2024 KTM RC 8C

The limited-edition, no-compromise track weapon | KTM

2024 KTM RC 8C front

2024 KTM RC 8C Specifications

ENGINE LC8c, DOHC, 8-valve, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel-twin
DISPLACEMENT  889cc
TORQUE 98 Nm
TRANSMISSION 6-speed
COOLING Liquid cooled
POWER IN KW 99 kW
STARTER Electric starter
STROKE 68.8mm
BORE 90.7mm
CLUTCH Pasc antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
EMS Bosch EMS with RBW
LUBRICATION Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
TANK CAPACITY (APPROX.) 4.23 gal.
FRONT BRAKE DISC DIAMETER 290mm
REAR BRAKE DISC DIAMETER 230mm
FRONT BRAKE 2x radially-mounted 4-piston caliper
REAR BRAKE 2-piston caliper, brake disc
CHAIN 520
DRY WEIGHT 313 lb
FRAME DESIGN Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powdercoated
FRONT SUSPENSION WP Apex Pro 7543
GROUND CLEARANCE 191mm
REAR SUSPENSION WP Apex Pro 7746
SEAT HEIGHT 32.28 in.
STEERING HEAD ANGLE 66.7 °
SUSPENSION TRAVEL (FRONT) 4.72 in.
SUSPENSION TRAVEL (REAR) 4.72 in.

The 2024 KTM RC 8C will be available to order exclusively online via a dedicated preorder portal, along with the ability to book the ultimate handover session at Portimão, Portugal. This will include a personalized track setup session, private dinner, meet and greet, an exclusive track day experience with KTM racing royalty, and to top it off, KTM will be unveiling something super-special as a world exclusive previewing of what is to come from the brand.

Pre-orders open March 20th at 15:00 CET / 7 AM PDT. Regions/countries participating in the pre-order will be Europe, USA, Mexico, and South Africa.

 

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