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[scrcjohn]

Hey guys,
I'm seriously considering getting a new 2011 RC8R. Are there any issues with the bike that I'd need to know about? I personally have not heard of anything but I'm certainly wanting to know for sure. Anyway, thanks in advance for the info

[bajadog]

Just something that yahoo search came up with:

http://www.fastbikesmag.com/2010/11/...-r-first-look/

[scrcjohn]

Originally Posted by bajadog

Just something that yahoo search came up with:

http://www.fastbikesmag.com/2010/11/...-r-first-look/

Thanks, yea I've read that much. I've ridden a 2010 at Barber, so I know how good they are. I just wanted to know from a larger pool of people, if there were any inherent issues with the bike.

[LilTuffGirl]

I have a 2010 RC8 and the only issue I pretty much had was with the TPS. Had to be adjusted.. But KTM was always a really big help.
It is a great bike for sure!! Just hard to sell

[pinseeker31]

Originally Posted by scrcjohn

Hey guys,
I'm seriously considering getting a new 2011 RC8R. Are there any issues with the bike that I'd need to know about? I personally have not heard of anything but I'm certainly wanting to know for sure. Anyway, thanks in advance for the info

Hey man. I also bought a 2010 RC8. I live in PA and had to travel to CT to get the bike new. Only issue I've experienced is finding a local wrench willing to touch it. I went to a local dealer before bringing the bike home and they said they were getting the software to perform all the maintence. However, when I called to schedule work they told me that they never got the software and they weren't going to carry anything in the street bike line for KTM anymore. Anyway, unless your going to do all the work yourself...you know what I'm saying... No doubt the 2011 RC8 R is sweet!

[LilTuffGirl]

Originally Posted by pinseeker31

Hey man. I also bought a 2010 RC8. I live in PA and had to travel to CT to get the bike new. Only issue I've experienced is finding a local wrench willing to touch it. I went to a local dealer before bringing the bike home and they said they were getting the software to perform all the maintence. However, when I called to schedule work they told me that they never got the software and they weren't going to carry anything in the street bike line for KTM anymore. Anyway, unless your going to do all the work yourself...you know what I'm saying... No doubt the 2011 RC8 R is sweet!

If you're willing to travel a few hours.. lol Crosslanes, WV has Appalachian offroad aka www.ktm-parts.com I worked there and they ended up getting most things to work on it. They don't know a heck of a lot but the mechanic has KTM USA on speed dial He and I worked on mine a time or two.
Even then ktm-parts.com is a good place to get parts. It normally only takes them a day to get the parts in then another day to get to you. And the owner is a cool guy

[Trigrc8r]

I have a 2010 rc8r Its had problems with the TPS after the pipe and software were added but I hear that the 2011 has a new design in that area now..

[Burnie59]

I have read about several upgrades to the 2011 model to include, stiffer throttle for a more responsive feel, new mapping to ease the low rpm jerking, new slipper clutch for 2011. The improvements should prove to be great upgrades. I bought a RC8R demo with 360 miles on it. I saved about 5k on retail.

[flyinlow]

I put a deposit on a white 2011 RC8R with my dealer. I know the sales guy really well and his boss was at the dealer meeting last week. He called me to tell me that there was a mistake in the advertising and that the 2011 will not have a slipper clutch, and asked me if I still wanted to buy the bike. I definitely said yes. I guess the price cut had to come somewhere, no forged wheels, no slipper clutch but all the improvements and the early reviews are showing its a much more rideable bike than 2010.

[njythrde]

.. but I can tell you the throttle response, TPS sensitivity and spring are a bit twitchy at low RPM, it bucks like a horse getting branded so city driving is not very comfortable as I find my self high revving in 1st gear to avoid anything under 3500 RPM. I recently installed a Bazzaz and hope a dyno tune will help a little though I beleive it's more mechanical than aything else as I've heard from others. I'll be meeting some KTM USA techs at Mid-Ohio on June 1st for KTM Race Orange. I'll be bringing my bike and hopefully they can help me get the play out of my throttle tube and smooth response out a little. Besides that the bike is AMAZING ! Can't beat the range of adjustability! The 2011 engine and drivetrain improvements make me wish I should have waited one more year !

If you want something edgy, like doing your own service and mechanical work if no mechanics will touch it, want to get heads snapping when you pass by and win every stock superbike show, then get one ! I know you can get the Bimmer or Ducati or even a super reliable Repol for less money, but a stealth fighter on 2 wheels needs no words to describe !

Cheers and good luck shopping !
DP