Loved mine, was an 09/10 manufacture bike which is 'slightly' different from the 08's but not loads sound absolutely brutal with the Akra but its big money for the system although there are cheaper versions out there. if I were you I'd read the rc8 section on the ktm forum, there's loads of good lads over there but take thick skin as they'll rip the piss straight away but all in good fun
I had one of the early ones and got sick of problems. A big recall for camshafts and pistons was the last straw. Without all of the troubles it was a really nice bike. Would possibly have another now the beta testing years are over, but only if I couldnt afford another ducati.
Yep i believe it was a gearbox alteration, softer rear spring, oil filler difference possibly and I'm not sure if there was something else. I think the gearbox should've been sorted on a recall for free though, the 09/10 may have a different map but again that's an easy fix. to be honest they're a brilliant bike but don't expect jap'ness' although coming from a ducati I won't insult you with the whole 'it's a twin, get used to it' routine the amount of people who buy rc8's/Ducatis based on looks but hate them due to the twin characteristics is ridiculous, I know it's been a running joke on both of these sites for ages. The newer ones are twin spark and smoother but I've only test ridden one not owned one. again the ktm forum has loads of info mate
