there is no such thing as 2012 RC8 it will be a late registered bike. You'll know if it's a normal RC8 as it will be one of 3 colours - white with black tail, black all over or orange with black tail. Also the RC8R has R graphics on it

Most people say the original Rc8R's are the best one to have due to lighter wheels

 

You're pretty much correct.
I just have the perspective from the US but it is just about the same.

2008 RC8: There were 50 initial RC8's shipped to the US. 1145cc in Orange
2009 RC8 in Orange, White or Black and RC8R in Black/White introduced. R was 1190cc, forged wheels & top clamp, coated forks, different body work (color)
2010 RC8, RC8R and RC8R Limited in Red Bull & Akrapovic livery. Limited were produced 100 each numbered although jury is out if all were actually built. 25 each for US market.
2011 RC8 dropped. New RC8R combines spec of both with cast wheels & clamp and a new 1190cc heavier flywheel engine with dual plug heads. Black or White.
2012 Same as '11
2013 Same as '12 except one color offered White/Orange/Black combo similar to HMC RC8R Superbike being campaigned in the US. Slipper clutch added.
2014-2015 Same as '13.
No 2016.

I think I got that right - not sure if there were any differences for the EU.

 

You're pretty much correct.
I just have the perspective from the US but it is just about the same.

2008 RC8: There were 50 initial RC8's shipped to the US. 1145cc in Orange
2009 RC8 in Orange, White or Black and RC8R in Black/White introduced. R was 1190cc, forged wheels & top clamp, coated forks, different body work (color)
2010 RC8, RC8R and RC8R Limited in Red Bull & Akrapovic livery. Limited were produced 100 each numbered although jury is out if all were actually built. 25 each for US market.
2011 RC8 dropped. New RC8R combines spec of both with cast wheels & clamp and a new 1195cc heavier flywheel engine with dual plug heads. Black or White.
2012 Same as '11
2013 Same as '12 except one color offered White/Orange/Black combo similar to HMC RC8R Superbike being campaigned in the US. Slipper clutch added.
2014-2015 Same as '13.
No 2016.

I think I got that right - not sure if there were any differences for the EU.

There I fixed it for you. Sorry for being pedantic

 

It's one of these, that's for sure...

 

nice wallpaper...but one is missing the RC8R Track

 

Thanks for the updates guys. I'm pretty sure then that's its a late registered RC8. Its white with a black frame and when I do a DVLA search on the reg it states its 1150cc.
So what does that actually mean in term of spec difference?
Engine will be single spark and 1150cc?
Anything else?

 

Engine will be single spark and 1150cc?

Light flywheel crank - spools up quicker - easier to stall at traffic lights....

 

Correct and being a later model standard RC8 it should have the softer rear suspension spring (much needed). These models can be tuned with aftermarket exhaust to c. 150bhp, but most of all offer fantastic value for money ... As with most bikes, even better value if someone has already replaced the exhaust, fitted any carbon, 'performance' parts or orange bling

 

i was gutted when i realised i only had cast wheels, i foolishly assumed all the R's had the lighter wheels