Need infos on my dad’s ktm
Hey guys, for as long as I can remember, my father always had this motorcycle in the garage. It's an "RC8-Track" I think, but I don't know much more about it. I'm counting on your opinions as fellow enthusiasts to help me learn a bit more about this motorcycle that I've always admired since childhood. In 2018, I went with my father to Italy to see him ride at the Mugello circuit. He rode his 990 SMR for the first two days, and the RC8 for the third. Unfortunately, he suffered a terrible crash (highside and airborne due to a gearbox failure). He's been better since then and has rebuilt the bike, but he swore never to ride it again and keeps it as a souvenir and for his collection. When I started track riding in 2024, I began with his 990 SMR, but recently the riding position no longer suits me, and I wanted to find my own motorcycle. So, going for something sportier seems like the right choice, but he's strictly forbidden me from riding the RC8. Now I'm looking for a beginner track bike that I can grow with in the coming years, I keep an eye on the yamaha r7 but if you have any recommendations, I'm all ears 😅.