So I bought an RC8r

[Bob-iylho]

Ooohhh errr.

Bought it a few weeks ago but, being serviced, cleaned, Mot'ed, so being delivered this week.
2013, 7000 miles full history, immaculate.



Liked these since they came out.
Need to take it easy as I've been bike-less for a decade.

[five50]

Lovely. Let us know how u get on

[raining_sulphur]

My oh my. That’s my dream bike right there. Much congrats. Take it easy..heard they’re a bit of an animal.

[Waynester]

Very nice. These bikes certainly made a statement when they were new!
I’m sure you’re counting the hours & minutes until delivery!
Enjoy.

[gareth h]

Loved mine

[outnumbered]

I know a guy with one. He loves it but it breaks down All The Time. Latest thing seems to be a shattered camshaft bearing cap.

[carinaman]

Congratulations.

[mak]

There a pussy cat, a pleasure to ride and the most adjustable sports bike ever to come to market, the torque is linear and a pleasure to short shift . Nice to see you purchased the last of the R twin sparks, don't let anyone tell you about the old bike, your bike is a different bike, tottaly different for the better.

The very last R is a bit of a rare old girl, it came with a slipper clutch and went back to the light weight wheels but essentially the same bike you have.

I don't have mine anymore, gone but never forgotten

[scorcher]

The only bike that’s made me walk like John Wayne desperate for a sh*t. Had one for the day and covered about 200 miles on it , but by golly did the standard seat dig into my inner thighs

[Kawasicki]

i love the looks, and the press reports were very positive, for what they‘re worth. I have a Ducati 999 myself, I only seem to ride it everywhere at mach 2... I might do a swapsie at some point.


I‘ve had a beer, so I‘m a bit drunk. Sorry!

[Darkslider]

Going to buck the trend and say the styling of these just isn't for me, looks too futuristic and sci fi for my tastes! However I'm sure it's a cracking bike and I hope you get plenty of enjoyment out of it.

[Zarco]

Very cool. Wish KTM would build another.

[Toma500]

scorcher said:

The only bike that’s made me walk like John Wayne desperate for a sh*t. Had one for the day and covered about 200 miles on it , but by golly did the standard seat dig into my inner thighs

[Chicken Chaser]

Still looking fresh now. Styling ahead of its time.

[Zarco]

Chicken Chaser said:

Still looking fresh now. Styling ahead of its time.

Absolutely.

[MrGman]

That’s lovely, keep the pics coming, I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen one on the road.

[Zarco]

I've seen one once (white and orange like Mak's).

[Krikkit]

I saw one getting flogged at Cadwell once, otherwise never seen one! Love them though.

[Chicken Chaser]

They used to be reasonably common up in Yorkshire and used to enjoy seeing and hearing them but not so common anymore..

[Bob-iylho]

Thank chaps,
I have a few heart flutters every now and then, thinking wtf have you done you mad tt, I'm 56, I should be responsible, I haven't ridden for over a decade. Then I think in for a penny in for a pound. I also think it's just an object of beauty.

Here is one of the sale images


I know it's a bike thread but it will sit between these two in the garage


and this