What are you thoughts on the RC8?

@Tremonius

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect Machine

@joedransfield

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like it won't be long until that itch for a new bike will start haha

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

@@joedransfield Nah haha! We shall see!

@alexanderfilliez2049

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsmeericb you should join our group on Facebook bud. You'll find a wealth of knowledge there. I can also help you personally with tuning etc. I help run the group, while there are a few groups, you'll be looking for the owners forum. The picture is one of our members mid corner on a track. You can DM me here or there on Facebook "Alex filliez" if you want any further info with it. As far as your throttle goes, you need to have the suspension properly tuned for you so that when you hit bumps it doesn't affect the throttle. That is occurring because your compression and rebound arwnr ser up properly. No getting rid of thr "on offness" though. Another thing you can do is install a progressive throttle cam though that isn't my preference. Let me know if you have any questions. I work on these bikes and help members around the world with various project or issues. Cheers.

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderfilliez2049 Yeah already tracking suspension tune but trying to find someone to do it in my area isn’t easy. 😄

Literally bought an RC8 this morning, it has been like a unicorn since they first went into production and now I have the privilege of finally owning one

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Ayyyye! That’s awesome! Yeah they will still be a unicorn! Congrats!

@planktoncheated1819

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! I fell in love with the first ride and never want to sell mine

@C.I.A_Unclassified

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had one for about 3 months now. On the road to 200mph 😂

@Devlin85

Жыл бұрын

Had the black and white one for a couple of years, sold it for a good profit and bought an rsv4 factory

To my eyes, there've been two iconic sports bikes: the original 916 and the RC8. There's certainly nothing 'easy' about either of them.

@bernds1488

2 жыл бұрын

i had both. the 916 is the prettiest one but i changed her for the rc8 because i'm a long distance driver and there was a beer belly in the way which pressed onto the tank of the 916....

@stephanelutz6243

10 күн бұрын

and not the mv F4?

@keyboarddancers7751

9 күн бұрын

@@stephanelutz6243 Arguably the 916's progeny.

@pauln6803

8 күн бұрын

I own a 2012 RC8R and I would say it's actually a very easy bike to ride. The power curve is smooth and the handling is light and sharp, with no hint of instability, despite me ragging the t*ts off it and attempting to lift the front down shite, bumpy British country lanes. No, there's not rider aids and the engine braking turns the throttle into an on/off switch, but that's the nature of old school big V-Twin sports bikes. It's not happy in heavy traffic, but an Oberon billet clutch slave and a 2 teeth larger rear sprocket helps a lot. Still gets unpleasantly hot in summer, but it wasn't designed as a city commuter and isn't an issue once you get the chance to use it at close (Officer) to the speeds the motor and chassis were designed to operate at. It has a relatively roomy riding position and a genuine 90lbs/ft of torque at 7,000rpm that makes it forgiving of gear selection on twisty roads. The brakes are still ace too.

Picked mine up new in 2012, still have it. An amazing machine

the rc8 is the best bike i ever had.i drove her more than 50000km and had very little trouble (waterpump shaft seal, brake disk rivets worn, fork seals). i ripped 2 chains, one after only 8000km. since then i have no more sprocket cover. since this is my 10th bike i have some experience in maintenance and don't complain about the effort. she is the most forgiving bike i ever had: i drove her with 250kmh on a german motorway over a hilltop in a bend and when the front wheel touched down there was just one little shake, nothing scary. and i have no steering damper(for better handling). she is perfect for long distance travel if one has no big luggage. ktm must have put a lot of research in the shape of a human backside, because the seat is as soft as a pile of bricks. after 1100km of national and back roads with only fuel and coffee brakes i could have done another 500. the most ridiculous thing on the bike is the rear seat. i had 2 times a girl as a pinion passenger and neither enjoyed it. so, i made a little clip on stainless tray to strap on luggage. when i bought the bike i went through the long list of chassis settings and set everything to max comfort after that she was perfect. the 280kmh that ktm stated are for real: i drove 140 km in just under half an hour and the return run gave the same result. the worst thing that can happen is getting stuck in city traffic: the minimum driveable speed is 20kmh. she is definitely no commuter bike.

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Hey that’s awesome! Yes they did a good job on this monster and every bike is gonna have some sort of flaw. The rear seat is ugly so I took mine off and it looks way better. Even removed the rear foot pegs to clean it up.

@180FiftyFive

Жыл бұрын

appreciate the insights Bernd. looking to possibly owning this one. if i buy a bike its usually a full on commitment for a while, investments, growing into it, 10k km or more a year..

@pauln6803

8 күн бұрын

I did over 200 miles in a day on a trip to Scotland on my 2012 8R with only petrol, piss and a single food stop. I'm 6'5" and suffered no aches and pains and could have continued for many more miles. People used to joke about the Arse-C-ache due to KTM's long established practice of adding F all of naff all padding to their seats, but the RC8/R seat is actually pretty comfy for hundreds of miles once you get over the initial feeling of sitting on a wooden bench. It offers support, rather than you sinking into it and becoming numb and uncomfortable. If there were luggage mounting options I reckon you could do a European tour on it easy, then strip the luggage and have fun on the racetracks in between destinations. And quite why no other superbike has adopted the adjustable ergonomics is beyond me.

Awesome vid bro I always wanted to know more about dis whip 🚀🚀☝🤘

You can tell the bike is kinda neglected by the color of the brake fluid. Love the bike ❤️

@itsmeericb

Жыл бұрын

The bike is not “neglected”. It’s been in storage for a year and I haven’t had time to change it after I bought it.

I have owned my RC8R since new 2012 , it's the black/orange , any KTM shop qualified can put a factory tune in it , when you do a track day and use more throttle the bike loves it and smooth things out , I have factory tune, rce race pipe , k&n air filter , one tooth smaller on front sprocket and run motul 300v 5-40 engine oil = monster , warning always warm the tyres up before playing

What an amazing looking bike. Even without an uncorked exhaust, it sounds awesome too. Delicious 👌🏽

@180FiftyFive

Жыл бұрын

quit drinking or change bike... hmm

I have an RC8 R as well and I agree with almost every take you have on this bike, especially working on it. Mine just went into the shop for an engine rebuild as a 2nd gear tooth chipped off when I dumped the clutch to do a wheelie. I literally just got the Jester 68 exhaust for it and didnt even get to put it on yet. I'd be happy to send you a video of the bike with the exhaust when its running if you are having a hard time choosing the right one. I know that Akro sounds good but 3k is pretty pricy for a 10yr old bike

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the exhaust pricing is crazy! Sure send me a video when you get it on! Send to my Instagram.

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the exhaust pricing is crazy! Sure send me a video when you get it on! Send to my Instagram.

Looks great and is something you don't see alot of!

Also you handle bars are adjustable. You can move them in or out wards. I love this beast. I have 2012 rc8r and yes you need an exhaust.

@itsmeericb

Жыл бұрын

Yes you are correct. I had to recently adjust mine because one was off due to a bent bolt on the top.

Mine is a 2015 and I agree with your likes and dislikes, except you forgot to mention how uncomfortable the seat is!!! I went with the Jester and wouldn't change a thing. I have yet to see another one on the road and still feel it is the best looking bike ever produced in the sport market!!!

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s not the most comfortable but I can deal with it. Haha! Also I just ordered the Jester! 🙌

@cwsosby

Жыл бұрын

@@itsmeericb The Jester sounds amazing!! Especially without the baffle. But it runs super smooth in the low RPM’s with the baffle in place. At least with no modifications anyhow. I have heard of people remapping afterwards with some success, but I know nothing about it and don’t trust any of the shops around here. I’ll just keep it baffled for now. Let me know what you think after you get it installed.

For me, this bike is an obsession now. Great video by the way. Agree with all the likes // the parts dislike, I knew that going in but yes, still a dislike. I would also add insurance cost to the dislikes. Worth it though 1000%

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Really? Insurance is bad? My R6 was more than the RC8 believe it or not.

@Tremonius

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsmeericb full coverage for mine is $1200 per year. 35 clean driving record since 2013.

Getting back the tank on is a slap in the face for some.. 😅 but i never had that problem.. changing the spark plug.. yaaa i really.. like seriously hate that.. front cylinder.. need to take the whole airbox and throttle body..

Try Rottweiler Performance for your tuning. They are the KTM LC8 V Twin experts. Other than having to take the tank off to do most things I find my RC8 fairly easy to work on. Swapped a new engine into mine in a day without too much headache. I reccomend getting a metal fuel quick disconnect as the plastic ones break easily. Also some long ball end allen keys to reach the throttle body hose clamps. It is such an incredible bike, and always turns heads

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Yes she is a head turner! Definitely plan to get some of those Allen keys for the throttle bodies.

@180FiftyFive

Жыл бұрын

i have been looking at this bike ever since I sat on one about 3 years ago. it's been in the back of mind mind ever since. why did you have to swap an engine? how much experience do you have with it? what are the downsides/pitfals to this bike? whats reliability like? can it be daily driven?

2:31 this laugh. hahahahahah love it im livin 2 hours away from where they build this bike KTM Street 1 and i got a superduke r 1290 3.0 and will get me a RC8 R this summer too

Maintenance sounds a lot like my 2012 Ducati hypermotard 1100 evo sp (besides the spark plug thing because it’s a naked bike) but similar that you have to take off the tank and move all the wiring to even access the air box. Rc8 looks like an amazing machine that’s worth that head ache imo

@itsmeericb

Ай бұрын

Yes it’s an awesome bike but they make you work for the maintenance lol

Hey, I'm thinking about picking up one of these as a track bike... Thanks for your video. I have an unrelated question... What kind of set-up do you use for recording these videos? What do you use as your mic and how do you sync that up with the image? Thanks man!

@itsmeericb

Жыл бұрын

I’m currently using a GoPro hero 7 black. I use a brand called chin mounts to mount my GoPro. I am using a purple panda mic for audio, but you will need a GoPro mic adapter as well.

@sf1203

Жыл бұрын

@@itsmeericb Thanks man! I've wanted to record some vids with some voice. I've been riding forever and have a few pointers that I'd like to share and so I was considering doing something like that. I appreciate the reply. Keep up the good work!

I used to own two orange RC8's because I kept one in each State I had houses in. I loved and hated both of them. They are really better for the track that the street.

@itsmeericb

7 ай бұрын

Oh nice! Yes after riding it on the track, it’s best suited for track only.

I just love it… I might get one now

@pauln6803

8 күн бұрын

If you're still looking, the RC8R is a safer bet than the original 8 in terms of reliability. The early RC8 tended to spend more time at the dealers than ridden, with problems ranging from water pump seals and clutch slave leaks to incorrectly machined cylinder heads and stripped gears. The 2011+ twin spark model addressed a lot of issues. I've owned my 2012 8R for ten years. I've suffered a couple of minor electrical issues but zero mechanical problems. I do my own fluid changes and there's never been a trace of visible metal swarf in the filter or screen mesh (dry sump) and it has never burned a drop of oil in 26,000 miles.

Got a 2014 with 3900 miles on it early last year. Akro pipe and tuned. I've ridden/raced about everything you can think of. The only bike that had the same kind of telepathic feeling to the steering, was my TZ250U. Surprisingly comfortable compared to almost any other Supersport bike, except the seat, and incredible throttle to engine feel. I can't stand electronics, as it makes me feel disconnected from what's going on with the bike. Sadly, was taken out by a left-turner last summer, so the bike has been waiting for parts since then. Fortunately it didn't damage the frame or forks, but all the bodywork, gauge, bars, etc. were trashed. Some parts are no longer available new, so it's been a rough go trying to find what I need to put it back on the road. Hoping by April it will run again. Don't sell it if you can help it. They only made 8000 globally, and supposedly only 300 came to the US. Unicorn.

@itsmeericb

4 ай бұрын

Yeah I ended up selling it for a Panigale 1199

@pauln6803

8 күн бұрын

I've never had an issue with parts, but then I'm not in the US. I've had to wait a couple of weeks if something is backordered, but in general parts that have to come from Austria to the UK arrive on my doorstep in around 5-7 days if a British KTM parts supplier hasn't got what I need in stock.

Yo! FastlaneD just put up a review on my RC8R and told me you were making contact too. Make sure to check his video out for I’ve done a lot of work to mine! Congrats on the one of a kind bike!

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! I need to go check it out! I saw an Instagram post of him riding it! I’m glad I was able to get mine for a decent price!

I picked up a 2012. Been a dream bike for me since 1st seeing them back in '09. Where are you getting fluids etc from and have you found any place to pick up after market and performance parts?

@itsmeericb

Жыл бұрын

I’m getting fluids just from places like cycle gear. As for Oil I get the Motorex brand from a KTM dealer.

@itsmeericb

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! As for parts, you just have to search the internet because some things can be hard to find. Most is still pretty accessible.

Going to buy an rc8r tomorrow, I’m beyond excited.

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Oh heck yeah! Crazy since I’ve started making content with this bike I am starting to see more people getting them! 💪 What year are you getting?

@nickdudek4413

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsmeericb mines a 2011, honestly I never even heard of an rc8 until I found the one I bought. Instantly fell in love with it, I had no idea how “rare” they are. Things a monster man, after not being on a bike for ten years, this bike will put a hurting on someone and a lot of other liter bikes.

If you find time and still have the rc8, make more content of it. Thanks :)

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I still have it! I haven’t been able to make content due to me living in South Korea for the time being. The RC8 is back in the states in storage. Once I get back I will continue making content on it! 👍

its just a such a cool bike nothing else to say. I ride the superduke. But secretly i hope ktm will make a new RC8R maybe with a V4.

@itsmeericb

Жыл бұрын

The super Duke is a wild bike! Man if they may an RC8 with a V4 engine I’m so for it! 💪

@Vral92

Жыл бұрын

@@itsmeericb at this point i just dont get why ktm is not making a new RC8. This is really the only manufacturer ever without a top sportbike and at the same time successfull in the moto gp.

Is there going be a video on your reasons you left Louisiana?

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

No but it was for my job

Bro i’m planning to buy do you suggest to buy or is there any issues with the bike

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

No issues with this bike at all. Just gotta know how to work on it and be patient with it. Parts may be a little pricey and hard to find. If you are okay with that then you should be fine.

@haroldvonschwartzenstien3581

Жыл бұрын

Buy one, you won't regret it. They're getting rare...

Akrapovic's the way to go!

Why KTM gotta be weird and name an 1190cc bike an RC8 lol. What does adjusting the subframe do to handling? When I went to GP race at Indianapolis in 2008 I noticed the throttle on the Duke I got to test ride was really on/off. Kinda scar3d me off of fuel injection for a while. So when you get back from Korea are you staying in Georgia?

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Not really sure how it affects the handling, but definitely your body position for running on the track. Not sure where I’ll end up when I get back! Haha!

@Marvin-yy3ws

Жыл бұрын

8 means 8 valves. Earlier I thought it's 800cc, that's why I didn't want one. But now I do have one and it's fantastic! Subframe is adjustable just to higher or lower the seat without changing the geometry of the chassis.

Rc have the a*s pain issue I have a rc390 and I felt the pain in every ride

@pauln6803

8 күн бұрын

I did around 200 miles, central England to West Scotland on my RC8R with zero arse ache. I'd actually choose the KTM over my Honda Africa Twin 1100 for distance if it weren't for the lack of practicality and luggage mounts. I also owned a 2009 Duke 690 (last of the road biased supermoto before the Duke went full roadster) which was crippling on the 70 mile ride back home. The Ergo seat made the bike bearable to ride more than 5 miles, but it was still a touch painful at 10 miles +.

It's a sick bike! How does the top end power compare to the r1 and other 1000s? Probably more than enough power... Some races against other 600s and 1000s would be cool!

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t feel this would be a top end bike due to it being a Vtwin. I think it would be a good low to mid race but the 4 cylinder bikes would start to walk.

@johndaroza8312

Жыл бұрын

It is a hard hitting in the power band. Thats KTM. It will kill all 600s. Thay stoped making it because its suited for the racetrack not the road.

Bro pls change ure brake fluid. Been a while since i saw fluid lookin that bad.

Is it me or are your handle bars a little cocked? When you're going straight they are not straight.

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Probably just you lol 🤷‍♂️

She's a missile she's an alien an Alien ship 🚢✨😍

La motocicleta más exótica y bonita que conozco❤❤❤❤❤❤😮

Just add a akrapovic on it 😎❤️‍🔥

I still hate you for getting one before me 🤣

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Why do the bars look crooked?

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

The whole video to look at and people keep asking about my bars. 😂 They are not crooked. It’s the camera angle, but who knows maybe one of the clip ons are crooked. 🤷‍♂️😂 I’ll have to double check it whenever I go back home and take it out of storage.

@keyboarddancers7751

2 жыл бұрын

Probably the effect of the wide angle lens setting.

Contact Bt moto to see if he can do something about tuning it. Filter and stack upgrade if you can

@itsmeericb

Жыл бұрын

I’ll check them out!

filmed in mexico****

idk why but your clutch lever seems a bit too high for your hand, it seems like you're reaching for it and not just grabbing it...

@itsmeericb

2 жыл бұрын

Feels fine to me. 🤷‍♂️ It’s in a position I like.

Looks like a Ducati but orange color

@itsmeericb

Жыл бұрын

Crazy thing is this bike is made in Austria which neighbors Italy. 😎

I think they could have sold more if it came with the single sided swingarm

@pauln6803

8 ай бұрын

I think they would have sold more if they had fixed the issues with the original 8 before they made it to (often uncaring) dealers. Thankfully the snatchy throttle, reluctance to change gear and the tendency to eat water pump impellers and seals every thousand kilometres or so were pretty much fixed on the 2011 R. Mostly... The shift on mine only really loosened up around 20k miles. I'd say the ratios could have spent more time in the oven in comparison to the closer ratios on my former 2003 Mille R.

That shit sounds horrible