For Milan, the Orange and Black announces changes to the base RC8R with horsepower up to a claimed 175.
Inside the strong crankcase though spins a new crankshaft with a different mass distribution. Adjusting the flywheel mass of the 1,195cc twin makes for a smoother running engine. A newly developed dual-plug ignition ensures improved combustion control inside the two fourvalve cylinder heads. A welcome effect of the comprehensive engine revision is an even higher maximum output of now 175 bhp, as well as 127 Nm of torque. And incidentally, with that goes not just lower fuel consumption but also lower emissions. Launching the RC8 R onto the straight like a catapult, that torque gain makes for the most significant change.
Combined with a new eccentric bracket in the shock linkage, the RC8 R can now be precisely dialed in within a significantly wider range of settings. For 2011, the RC8 R gets improved gear shift linkage, new LED daytime running lights, and an elaborate, high gloss paint job. The latest Dunlop SportSmart tires make for the icing on the cake.
The structural architecture of the 1195cc 75-degree Twin is unchanged, including the 105mm bore and 69mm stroke. Internal modifications to the four-valve heads feature a “newly developed dual-plug ignition.” Other changes includes a new crankshaft spinning in the crankcase. The mods add up to an impressive 10 horsepower leap over the previous generation RC8R, with 175 horsepower and 93.7 lb-ft of torque (previous version claimed 165 horsepower and 90.7 lb-ft torque).
The chassis features “a completely new suspension and damping set-up” for the suspension. A revision to the rear shock linkage is also touted, along with a wider array of suspension adjustment settings. Other tweaks include a new gear shift linkage and LED running lights
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