KTM RC8R 1190 (2011) vs KTM RC8R 1190 Track (2014) vs Vespa 98 Corsa (1947) vs Beta Alp 200 4T (2005-06) vs Norton Commando 850 (1973) vs Velocette KSS Mk I, KSS Mk II, KTT Mk I, KTT Mk II, KTT Mk III, KTT Mk IV, KTT Mk V (1925-35)
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| Make: | KTM | KTM | Vespa | Beta | Norton | Velocette |
| Model: | RC8R 1190 | RC8R 1190 Track | 98 Corsa | Alp 200 4T | Commando 850 | KSS Mk I, KSS Mk II, KTT Mk I, KTT Mk II, KTT Mk III, KTT Mk IV, KTT Mk V |
| Years: | 2011 | 2014 | 1947 | 2005-06 | 1973 | 1925-35 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, push rod 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC |
| Capacity: | 1195 cc / 73.0 cu-in | 1195 cc / 73.0 cu-in | 98 cc / 6 cub in | 199 cc / 12.1 cu in | 829 cc / 50.6 cu in | 348.4 cc / 21.3 cub in |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.5 :1 | 13.5 :1 | 8.7:1 | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 | KSS MkI & II: 7,0:1 KTT Mk I, II & III: 7.0:1 KTT Mk IV: 7.5:1 KTT Mk V: 7.75:1 |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Flywheel magneto coil | Electronic | Lucas alternator | Bobine |
| Max Power: | 129 kW / 175 hp @ 10250 rpm | 129 kW / 175 hp @ 10250 rpm | 4.4 kW / 6 hp @ 6000rpm | 11.2 kW / 15 hp @ 7750 rpm | 60 hp / 44.7 kW @ 6200 rpm | 14 kW / 19 hp (KTT Mk I) |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed claw shifted | 6 Speed claw shifted | 3 speed | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | KSS: 3 Speed, hand operated KTT: 3 0r 4 Speed, foot operated |
| Final Drive: | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Direct drive | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | Coil springs and caplipers shock absorber | Hydraulic forks, 38mm Ø | Telescopic fork | Webb fork, spring loaded adjustable dampers |
| Rear Suspension: | WP shock, fully adjustable | WP shock, fully adjustable | Leaf spring | Single shock adjustable spring preload | Dual shocks | Spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | Drum | Single 220 mm Ø disc, 2-piston caliper | Single disc | 7 in. internal expanding drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | Single 240mm disc | Drum | Single 200 mm Ø disc, 1-piston caliper | Drum | 7 in. internal expanding drum |
| Dry Weight: | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs | 73 kg / 161 lbs | 103 kg / 227 lbs | 188 kg / 414 lbs | 120 kg / 265 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 gal | 5.2 L / 1.3 US gal | 6.8 L / 1.8 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.25 US gal |