KTM’s new RC8 proves that good things really do come to those who wait.

Though in the case of the Austrian firm’s superbike good is an understatement.

The RC8 is bloomin’ marvellous.

Its 1148cc 75-degree V-twin makes 155bhp which might not sound like much up against the likes of Ducati’s 1098 and Suzuki’s GSX-R1000 - but the power is linear all the way to the 10,000rpm redline.

A lightweight powder-coated trellis frame coupled with ...
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Tough racing weekend in Assen for Rene Maehr and the RC8 Following a first impressive appearance in Valencia, Spain, which unfortunately ended in a crash, Rene Maehr suffered a difficult Superstock racing weekend in at the Dutch racing circuit in Assen and was only able to finish in sixteenth place.

Even in training Rene was not 100 percent satisfied. The motorcycle had lived completely up to expectations and he felt very confident but in the deciding moments of qualifying he face...
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