Just before Halloween, 2022, KTM pulled out all the tricks (and treats) it had up its sleeve when it revealed the 2023 RC 8C. Boasting even more horsepower than the 2022 version—135 ponies at 11,000 RPM, to be exact—it promised enthusiasts even more potential for fun than before.
The 2023 RC 8C’s performance-oriented revisions included titanium valves and connecting rods (for lightness, strength, and durability), a Pankl oil cooler, a full titanium Akrapovič exhaust system, and more. Only 200 would be made and sold worldwide, and the price would be set at $39,599—which is just $600 more than last year’s price.