KTM RC8 World first test: first thoughts - it's a sure success

MCN’s Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin is in Spain testing KTM’s first superbike the RC8.

This is an exciting new era for the Austrian manufacturer with its race-style dash and multi-function displays just some of the more obvious features.

Trevor has sent us exclusive photos from the Ascari Race Circuit in Ronda just minutes before heading out to try the motorcycle for the first time at the world launch.

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So far on looks alone KTM’s 1190cc RC8 looks to be a sure success.