| MODEL | KTM RC8R 1198 TRACK 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 75° V-twin (LC8) |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1195 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | — |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 180 hp (with included Akrapovic EVO exhaust) |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Dual-plug |
| Induction | New fuel-injection mapping (fuel injection, type not stated) |
| Start System | Electric starter |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | Mechanical anti-hopping clutch |
| Final Drive | Longer final gearing (ratio not given); racing chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Trellis frame, high-tensile chrome-molybdenum steel, about 7.5 kg |
| Front Suspension | WP Racing USD forks, closed cartridge |
| Rear Suspension | WP Racing monoshock, type 4618 |
| Front Brakes | Brembo monobloc calipers; racing brake pads |
| Rear Brakes | — |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | Approx. 182 kg, without fuel (ready to race) |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | — |
| Rear Tyre | — |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | Approx. 16.5 L |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
A race-only RC8 R sold ready to race for national championship racers and committed amateurs. It is FIM Superstock legal and makes 180 hp with the Akrapovic EVO exhaust, which the page puts about 13 hp above the road bike. Street equipment is removed, the wiring harness is reworked for quick pit access, and it adds a quickshifter, a mechanical anti-hopping clutch and a white and orange livery.
