Photo Gallery: 2010 KTM RC8 R
The KTM RC8 seemed pretty radical when it debuted two years ago, and its chiseled bodywork hid a 155 horsepower v-twin that undoubtedly sent ripples of disorientation among KTM loyalists steeped in the brand's well-established offroad bikes.
Enter wave 2 of KTM's superbike attack.
The new KTM RC8 R produces a scorching 170 horsepower and comes equipped with upgraded componentry sure to satisfy niche-loving track junkies everywhere... which I can verify, as my legs are still sore from a day of testing at Laguna Seca.
View shots of the bike in this 2010 KTM RC8 R Photo Gallery, and stay tuned for riding impressions of this bigger, badder superbike.
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Photo Gallery: 2010 KTM RC8 R originally appeared on About.com Motorcycles on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 21:20:57.
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TAG Heuer Triumph Bonneville Special Appeases Steve McQueen, Retro Wristwatch Fans
Unlike the iconic leading man who passed away in 1980, the nostalgia for all things Steve McQueen just won't quit. The latest McQueen-inspired toy is a one-off blue and orange Triumph Bonneville inspired by the actor/racer's Porsche in the film Le Mans, as well as the fact that the leading man wore a TAG Heuer Monaco in the movie. Unveiled by '08 Formula One world champ (and TAG Heuer brand ambassador) Lewis Hamilton, the bike will be used for promotional purposes.
Is there a possibility the TAG-edition Bonneville become commercially available, a la the 50th Anniversary Triumph of which only 650 were made? I've dropped a line to Triumph, and haven't yet heard back... but until then, if you're a Bonneville fan (or a Triumph junkie in general), I encourage you to vote for our long term Triumph tester if you haven't already; the running is extremely tight, and voting will be closing soon! few months ago, I track tested Dunlop's Sportmax Q2 tires on a fleet of flagship literbikes including the Honda CBR1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R1000, and a bike I was riding for the first time, the crossplane crankshaft-equipped 2009 Yamaha R1.
Flash forward a few weeks, and I found myself picking up a Yamaha R1 back home. On city streets, canyon roads, and superslabs, I put the R1 through its paces. I even managed to alternate between the 2009 model and my buddy Greg's non-crossplane 2008 R1 (which allowed me the distinct pleasure of giving him a hard time for his antiquated bike.)
What did I think of Yamaha's latest big bad literbike after riding it through these varied conditions? I touch on the highs and lows in my 2009 Yamaha R1 review.
