KTM came out swinging when they decided to create their first supersport machine. The original RC8 featured a 1,148cc V-Twin engine that put out 160 horsepower and a surprising amount of adjustability – both levers, the bars, subframe/seat, pegs, shifter, brake pedal, and ride height.
It featured top notch components, including Marchesini wheels, Brembo brakes, and WP suspension.
2010 was the first year that Americans were given access to the bike, which makes this 2008 model a rarity on our shores.
This example is VIN: VBKVR94098M951326. It came to Iconic as an import from South Africa; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 10,960 kilometers (6,811 miles).
Maintenance: Please note There is a parasitic draw on fuse #1, which is for the ignition and a potential immobilizer system. Steve has added a switch to kill the inputs on this fuse so there’s no more draw.
In preparation for the listing, we installed a new battery, changed the engine oil/filter, replaced the front/rear brake pads, flushed the front and rear brake fluid, flushed the coolant, cleaned/lubed/adjusted the chain, detailed the bike, and installed new Michelin Pilot Power tires with date codes of 2721 and 0622.
Angel did the work, and this is his condition report (pre-track day):
Tire Years: Front: 2021 ; Rear:2022
Tire Life: Front: 100%; Rear: 100%
Brakes: Front: 100%; Rear: 100%
Battery Voltage: 12.6V
Coolant: Ok, New
Oil: Ok, New
Lights: Ok, *NO SIGNALS, RACE BIKE
-No Rear Brake Light Switch.
Killswitch: Ok
Test Ride: Ok
We took the bike to Laguna Seca as part of our annual 2-day track event for clients, and Angel got to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Now it’s time for someone else to enjoy it!
Modifications:
Racestar Graffix livery.
ACC Billet Engineering handlebars, Domino grips.
Aftermarket rearsets.
Lever guard.
Tank pad.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes one key.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this KTM is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any RC8 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
