KTM RC 8C vs MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM RC 8C (2023-2024) and the MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine (2022-2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM RC 8C 133.1 hp, MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine 147 hp.
- Torque: KTM RC 8C 98.1 Nm, MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine 88 Nm.
- Weight: KTM RC 8C 142 kg, MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine 173 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)133.1
- MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine (2022-2023)147 (best)
Torque Nm
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)98.1 (best)
- MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine (2022-2023)88
Weight kg
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)142 (best)
- MV Agusta Superveloce Alpine (2022-2023)173
Full specs
| Specification |  2023-2024 · 890 Remove |  2022-2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 |
| Engine | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection Ø 48 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 889 cc 135 ch (133.10 hp) to 11,000 rpm 10 mkg to 8,250 rpm | 798.0 ccm (48.69 cubic inches), In-line three, four-stroke, Injection. MVICS 2.1 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 889 cc | 798 cc |
| Power | 133.1 hp @ 11,000 rpm | 147 hp @ 13,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 98.1 Nm @ 8,250 rpmBest | 88 Nm @ 10,100 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain | 6-speed, Wet, multi-disc slipper clutch, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 142 kg (dry)Best | 173 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16.5 LBest |
| Front suspension | Telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm WP Apex / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | Marzocchi “UPSIDE DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment |
| Rear suspension | WP Apex monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment | Progressive Sachs, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment |
| Brake system | Not available | ABS |
| Front brake | 2 Brembo discs Ø 290 mm (11.42 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | Double disc. Brembo radial-type monobloc, 4 pistons. ABS., 320 mm |
| Rear brake | 1 disc Ø 230 mm (9.06 in), single-piston caliper | Single disc. Brembo with 2 pistons. ABS., 220 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/60-17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |