100 unit limited KTM RC 8C sold out in under 5 minutes

KUALA LUMPUR: Remember the 100-unit limited KTM RC 8C? It is the brand’s latest Moto2-inspired track motorcycle with each unit priced at $39,000 (approx. RM 165,000). Many might think of its hefty price tag as a sales-blocker, but that was not the case with all the stock clearing up in under five minutes.

KTM opened the RC 8C online booking last weekend and in a mere time frame of four minutes and thirty-two seconds all the 100 units found a home. Furthermore, it is hard to ignore the possibility of KTM distributors and dealers being a part of the sales, and if we are right, a few RC 8C might be seen in the Asian region as well.

Some info on the 100-unit limited KTM RC 8C?

• The KTM RC 8C is developed from KTM’s major involvement in the MotoGP race categories, Moto2 in particular
• Its 140 kg dry weight allows the bike to have an almost 1:1 power/weight ratio

• It sources its power from a 890cc parallel-twin engine that makes a maximum power of 128 hp
• It comes fitted with several performance enhancing elements, including WP Suspension Pro components, Dymag lightweight wheels, carbon Kevlar-reinforced bodywork, Brembo Stylema brakes, Akropovic race exhaust, and many more

Overall, the KTM RC 8C is the closest detuned version of a Moto2 race bike that enthusiasts can own without burning their pockets.

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