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    The Austrian bike maker KTM is getting aggressive with its plan for the Indian market and is indulged in some serious image building exercise over the last few months. Continuing on this path, KTM has decided to keep their top of the line machine, the RC8, for display on KTM showrooms across India. This bike was revealed on the recently concluded Delhi KTM Orange Day. The chiseled bodywork no doubt makes this bike stand apart from the crowd and will give a big boost to KTM's image in the hearts and minds of indian motorcyclists. Here are some images from the RC8 unveiling at KTM Orange Day Delhi.














    Ahead of the time: Much before its Indian debut, xBhp had gone to Austria and ridden this beautiful beast. So, here's the KTM RC8's first ever authentic Indian review


    E = RC 8

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  • #2
    Photos are Aces! I could not help but saw every photo till bottom before even start reading the write up. Superb Job.
    Now let go to the write up.
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    • #3
      Superb Photographs and write up.....
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      • #4
        Superb photos. But somehow, the rear looks uncannily similar to R15v2!!!

        Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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        • #5
          Amazing pictures..wallpaper material

          Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
          Superb photos. But somehow, the rear looks uncannily similar to R15v2!!!
          RC8's back is too sexy too be compared with an R15V2.0
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          • #6
            awesome pics as usual.....good
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            • #7
              Superb stuff. As always, simple, crisp and drool factor is a given.

              Cheers!
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              • #8
                Very Soon KTM will over take Indian bike market with various models in all segments! This is an awesome step by Bajaj introducing KTM in India!
                Lets hope RC8 goes live soon in some months and priced at right range!!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                  Very Soon KTM will over take Indian bike market with various models in all segments! This is an awesome step by Bajaj introducing KTM in India!
                  Lets hope RC8 goes live soon in some months and priced at right range!!
                  We would be lucky enough to get the RC25!!

                  Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
                    We would be lucky enough to get the RC25!!
                    Am sure Indian people are aiming for more better options than 250cc.
                    Now we have thirst for something close to 600cc or +

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                      Am sure Indian people are aiming for more better options than 250cc.
                      Now we have thirst for something close to 600cc or +
                      sadly, most manufacturers are unwilling to think on our lines !

                      Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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                      • #12
                        Wondering why GODS dont own a KTM RC8. Quite an awesome bike it is. Infact 1290 Superduke is up now.
                        Intelligent buys are less to find.
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                        • #13
                          Great machine.
                          Waiting for one to come at Hyderabad on 6'th April
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                          • #14
                            Saw one in ktm bundgarden showroom pune. Amaziingg bike... . However didn't understand what this black cylindrical thing is for

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Xzibit Roll View Post
                              Saw one in ktm bundgarden showroom pune. Amaziingg bike... . However didn't understand what this black cylindrical thing is for
                              That is called Steering damper.

                              Read : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steering_damper for details.
                              Last edited by ganesh_bbr; 04-04-2013, 10:02 PM.

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