KTM came out swinging when they decided to create their first supersport machine. The RC8 featured a 1,195cc V-Twin engine that put out 170 horsepower and a surprising amount of adjustability – both levers, the bars, subframe/seat, pegs, shifter, brake pedal, and ride height.
It initially debuted in 2008, but a year later they offered the RC8R, which came with several upgrades including forged Marchesini alloy wheels, shorter wheelbase, more power (180 hp), carbon fiber front fender, orange powder-coated frame, WP suspension, and radially-mounted Brembo monobloc calipers.
2010 was the first year that Americans got their chance to officially purchase the Austrian sportbike, and that year, KTM also offered up two limited editions: the IDM Red Bull edition as well as an Akrapovič edition.
Both Limited Editions stood out from the base model with special bodywork, a limited edition number plate on the top triple. The seller states this RC8R number 7 also comes with the optional KTM ‘Club Race Kit’, a 10hp gain with the introduction of the Akrapovič EVO4 Titanium exhaust, thinner head gaskets, updated mapping, improved air filter and a tool for adjusting the camshafts.
This is number 07 of 25.
This example is VIN: VBKVR9405AM969912.
The odometer shows 16,940 miles. The seller states he bought the bike from the original owner in December 2021 and has put roughly 1,200 miles on it since then.
Maintenance:
The seller states: “Recent services include a new battery, oil and brake fluid changes, and service of the front fork with original Motorex fork fluid. The exhaust was fully disassembled, cleaned and re-packed with original materials and a DB killer inserted that can be removed via a simple screw.”.
Modifications:
The seller states: “Number 7 has some additional upgrades.” including R&G frame sliders, R&G engine case covers, BMC Air Filter (not pictured).
Sato shifter support and an Annitori Quick Shifter.
Puig windscreen.
Motion Pro Rev3 throttle kit & cables.
Full Akrapovič exhaust, and R&G engine case covers.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Q3 tires with date codes of 0417 and 2017.
The sale includes two keys, and original bike documentation.
Club Racer Kit documentation from KTM.
The seller is including two boxes of spare parts including: “Mirrors, stock exhaust, passenger pegs, a complete set of used plastics, a new windscreen and a used one, a spare seat and the fabled ultra rare KTM tail pack with the two pins specific for this model”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Danville, California, this KTM is offered on a clean California title with registration current through December 2025.
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