Picking up a KTM RC8R

[loudbeard]

Shes gonna be for sale....


I always thought the rc8r was an evolution of the rc51?

Hurry up and buy!

(So I can buy your RC51)

[jim v]

There's an RC8 for sale in Jamaica Plain -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31451145962...TM-RC8_2023-04

[FriskyDingo]

Learn something new every other day...
Seller's Notes
Ducati made 300 a year For KTM . These will be going up Soon.

[xrocket21]

There's an RC8 for sale in Jamaica Plain -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31451145962...TM-RC8_2023-04

DANG, 3,500 miles, $9,500 buy it now price....

I like the white SO much more, but this does had the orange wheels....

[xrocket21]

I THINK IM GONNA JUMP ON IT

1k less miles, $2k less money, doesnt need tires and a chain and sprockets...... 1 year older, but 11 and 12 were the same

[boosten lebaron]

Let's not forget the most important bit. This one actually turns on.

[nick5446]

I THINK IM GONNA JUMP ON IT

1k less miles, $2k less money, doesnt need tires and a chain and sprockets...... 1 year older, but 11 and 12 were the same

I know eBay restructured their fees for vehicles, but selling used to be 10% seller's fee. Could be worth hitting him up to buy it cash, outside of eBay, for less. Might be win-win.

I'm also quasi-local if you want me to check it out. I'm sure it's fine, but those pictures are trash.

[OreoGaborio]

I know eBay restructured their fees for vehicles, but selling used to be 10% seller's fee. Could be worth hitting him up to buy it cash, outside of eBay, for less. Might be win-win.

I tried that when I bought my first bike. I offered cash buy-it-now before the auction ended but the seller told me to wait it out... that it's against ebay terms of service and he couldn't end an auction early.

That said, the seller may have just said that because it opens them up to liability if I back out after they close the auction or they were hoping they'd get a bit more of a bidding war?

[nick5446]

I tried that when I bought my first bike. I offered cash buy-it-now before the auction ended but the seller told me to wait it out... that it's against ebay terms of service and he couldn't end an auction early.

That said, the seller may have just said that because it opens them up to liability if I back out after they close the auction or they were hoping they'd get a bit more of a bidding war?

The only reason I thought of it is because that's how I sold my RC8. Dude was kind of a dick about it.

[xrocket21]

Well, I clicked buy it now...

[nick5446]

Well, I clicked buy it now...

lol....YESS! Congrats!

[JettaJayGLS]

Sweeeeeeet

What are your intentions with this bike? Street? Track? Garage show room piece? All of the above?

Always had a soft spot for these but money, time, space and use case never aligned.

[xrocket21]

Sweeeeeeet

What are your intentions with this bike? Street? Track? Garage show room piece? All of the above?

Always had a soft spot for these but money, time, space and use case never aligned.

Keep it clean, occasional street ride. I don't ride THAT much anymore, but I like to go on a few rides a year.

Ive had my RC for 15 years, I love twins, and want something newer and just as cool/unique as the RC51.

Ive been wanting one for a few years now, finally to the point I can let the RC go.

[xrocket21]

Ill believe it when it is sitting in my garage though.

[JettaJayGLS]

Keep it clean, occasional street ride. I don't ride THAT much anymore, but I like to go on a few rides a year.

Ive had my RC for 15 years, I love twins, and want something newer and just as cool/unique as the RC51.

Ive been wanting one for a few years now, finally to the point I can let the RC go.

Very good upgrade then...coming from a guy that never understood why people loved the RC51.
I'll go run and hide now from all the hate.

[xrocket21]

Very good upgrade then...coming from a guy that never understood why people loved the RC51.
I'll go run and hide now from all the hate.

Peter Kates always said, "It may be heavy, but at least it's slow!"

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There's an RC8 for sale in Jamaica Plain -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31451145962...TM-RC8_2023-04

Thanks so much for the tip man!!!!!!!!!

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Learn something new every other day...
Seller's Notes
Ducati made 300 a year For KTM . These will be going up Soon.

wikipedia says 250

[Gixxer]

Jealous

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-...ktm/rc8r/2011/


“Stunning to look at and packed with high quality components it’s a genuine alternative to an 1198, RSV4 or S1000RR”

[JettaJayGLS]

Peter Kates always said, "It may be heavy, but at least it's slow!"

It was the first thing I thought about...but for some reason I thought that quote was regarding the big ol' triumph 900.
I also used that quote a few days ago...about myself....as I start riding bikes again.

[FriskyDingo]

......wikipedia says 250

so it will be going UP even quicker...

CONGRATS!! on the new purchase

[jim v]

Thanks so much for the tip man!!!!!!!!!

Hope it treats you well, post some photos when its in the garage, maybe buy me a beer someday let me know when the RC51 goes up for sale :-)

[Crconnor18]

Everyone loves a happy ending!

I can’t imagine having enough self control to ride one of these on the street. I hope the appreciation of them moves in parallel with the R’s and you can scoop one and off load this when a deal surfaces. I may know a guy who loves orange and probably have space for it when/if the time comes.

[csmutty]

Everyone loves a happy ending!

I can’t imagine having enough self control to ride one of these on the street. I hope the appreciation of them moves in parallel with the R’s and you can scoop one and off load this when a deal surfaces. I may know a guy who loves orange and probably have space for it when/if the time comes.

Totally with you on that. Not responsible enough to have one of those.

Sweet score and congrats on the RC! Hopefully everything goes smoothly from here!

[xrocket21]

well, communication with the seller so far isn't going well....

[boosten lebaron]

God damn it.

[R7]

well, communication with the seller so far isn't going well....

That sucks for sure. Are you talking, no response type communication, or the seller is trying to change terms?
Reading the sellers feedback, seems he mostly buys stuff.