KTM RC8R

With one of the best front ends in the business, the modern classic RC8R from KTM was an absolute weapon in its day, and Mark Frati still loves his…

Ilove bikes but being 6ft 4in and built for the front row of a rugby scrum, rather than being a little GP rider, meant my options were pretty limited when it came to buying a bike. the I wanted something reasonable in

I comfort department but no way was or a going to get a 70s throwback naked bike. long way down wannabe adventure I actually spotted an RC8R on a trackday a at Castle Combe being thrashed by whole festively plump racer, and after two on years of trying I finally got my hands with one. It was 100% standard and came a relief, the full service history which was show it but as soon as it arrived I had to some love.

It started with a BMC air filter and up by Jester end can, which was backed CJS; a complete remap by the guys at things bespoke, as the engines on these tail tidy are pretty finicky.I then stuck a and some Rizoma indicators alongside coded some tank protection, with colour a load sprockets, a lithium battery, and rear of other bits including a 200 section on there tyre. I’ve got a load of stuff to go to get during the winter, and I can’t wait gets a bit back out on it when the weather newer better. Ye ah there are better, faster, the same bikes out there, but the RC8R has

80s. zing as old school Escorts from the

Oh, and I love the lack of electronics!