Target Audience:
KTM owners with basic mechanical skills, independent service professionals, and technicians seeking dealership-level repair information.
Niche Appeal:
Targeted at riders seeking a high-performance, track-focused sportbike with a distinctive Austrian engineering pedigree.
Value Proposition:
Provides factory-level repair and maintenance procedures at a fraction of the dealer cost, empowering owners to perform tasks from simple services to complex repairs, thereby saving significant money.
Content Highlights:
Step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, detailed specifications, troubleshooting guides, and technical data.
Covered Regions:
EU/UK, Australia, France, Japan
Model Variants Covered:
Specific to the 2009 KTM 1190 RC8 R model for the listed regions.
Estimated Page Count:
Extensive (detailed coverage implies hundreds of pages)
Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Compatibility:
Compatible with all versions of Windows and Mac.
Viewing Devices:
Viewable on PCs, Macs, many phones, and ebook readers (e.g., Kindle).
Engine Systems:
Engine disassembly, engine work on individual parts, engine assembly, lubrication system, cooling system (water pump), clutch, throttle valve body, engine control, engine technical data, engine wear limits, engine tightening torques.
Chassis Systems:
Fork, triple clamp, shock absorber, swingarm, exhaust, fuel tank, seat, trim, front wheel, rear wheel, brake system, light system, instruments, chassis technical data, chassis tightening torques.
Electrical Systems:
Wiring harness, battery, wiring diagram, light system, instruments.
Engine Components:
Cylinder head, pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, camshafts, valves, valve timing.
Fuel System Details:
Fuel pump, injectors, fuel lines, fuel tank servicing.
Exhaust System:
Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter (if applicable), mufflers, lambda sensors (if applicable).
Wheel And Tire:
Front and rear wheel assembly, tire removal and installation, wheel bearing maintenance.
Suspension Systems:
Front fork service (oil change, seal replacement), rear shock absorber adjustment and service, swingarm pivot bearing maintenance.
Brake System Details:
Brake fluid replacement, caliper servicing, master cylinder service, brake line inspection.
Maintenance Procedures:
Routine maintenance, service plan, cleaning, conservation, storage.
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major components, troubleshooting engine control error codes.
Diagnostic Procedures:
Troubleshooting engine control error codes, diagnostic information integrated throughout.
Troubleshooting Guides:
Specific troubleshooting steps for common issues and diagnostic error codes.
Special Tool Identification:
Listing and description of special tools required for specific repair procedures.
Depth Of Information:
Comprehensive, covering basic maintenance to complete engine rebuilds and advanced diagnostics, including specialized tools and tolerances.
Diagram Quality:
Detailed diagrams and illustrations for component identification and assembly/disassembly procedures.
Torque Specifications:
Detailed torque values for critical engine and chassis fasteners.
Tolerance And Wear Limits:
Precise specifications for component wear and tolerances during engine rebuilds.
Engine Type:
V-Twin, 4-stroke
Displacement:
1195 cc (Note: RC8 R models typically used a 1195cc engine, not 1190cc. This manual likely covers the 1195cc variant which is common for the R model of this year).
Fuel Delivery:
Fuel Injection (Likely Keihin or similar)
Valve Train:
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (typical for this model)
Cooling System:
Liquid-cooled
Bore X Stroke:
Likely around 103 mm x 77.5 mm (typical for the 1195cc LC8 engine). Exact values will be in the manual.
Compression Ratio:
Likely in the range of 12.5:1 to 13.5:1 for an 'R' model.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 7,500 km or annually (refer to manual for exact spec).
Valve Clearance Check:
Typically at 10,000 km or 20,000 km intervals, depending on model specifics (refer to manual).
Engine Oil Type:
JASO MA2 certified motorcycle oil, SAE 10W-50 recommended (refer to manual for exact specification and capacity).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol-based coolant, 50% mixture with distilled water (refer to manual for exact specification).
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 recommended (refer to manual for precise specification).
Fork Oil Type:
Specific viscosity grade, e.g., SAE 5W or 10W (refer to manual).
Common Wear Items:
Clutch plates, chain and sprockets, brake pads, fork seals (depending on usage and maintenance).
