KTM RC8R challenges Ducati 1198 S: pictures and videos

According to Motorcyclenews tester Trevor Franklin, the new KTM RC8 R is the best sports bike on the market.
Compared to the smaller RC8, the engine is more powerful with 1195cc and 170hp.
The R version is also lighter in weight, with marchesini wheels, with suspension elements that can be used on the track as well.

Tests run on the Portimao circuit seem to prove the strengths of KTM’s engineers; could we be seeing a challenger to the Ducati 1198S? After the jump is the RC8R video on the Portimao track.