| RC 390 | 2.25 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| RC 200 | 1.71 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
Austrian bike manufacturer KTM always steals heart of sports bike lovers. RC 390 is most favourite full fairing bike in India mostly among youth. With great value for money and eye pleasing looks this power packed performer is just approx the first choice to buy for riders who love to ride. With approx same looks KTM RC 200 also shows hike in selling figure, but RC 200 is unaware from ABS not RC 390.
This new avatar of RC 390 was introduced first time in EICMA motorcycle show, Milan (2015). This new variant receives a lot of mechanical changes and in terms of looks too. This bike is on set to launched today (19 January 2017), but the most important thing is that brochure is leaked before its launching in India. According to leaked brochure main focus points for this bike are:
2017 RC 390 Specification
KTM RC 390 Engine and Transmission
| Displacement | 373.3 cc | Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Cylinder | 1 | Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Ltr. |
| Max. Power | 43.5 bhp @ 9000 rpm | Ignition | Spark Ignition |
| Max. Torque | 36 Nm @ 7000 rpm | Spark Plugs | 1 per cylinder |
| Bore | NA | Cooling System | NA |
| Stroke | NA | Gearbox Type | Manual |
| Valves Per Cylinder | NA | No. of Gears | 6 |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection (Expected) | Transmission Type | Chain Drive |
| Clutch | Slipper Clutch |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
| Brake Tpye | Disc | ABS | Yes (Disengageable) |
| Front Disc | Yes | Front Tyre | 110/70 x 17 (Expected) |
| Front Disc Size | 320 mm | Rear Tyre | 150/60 x 17 (Expected) |
| Rear Disc | Yes | Tubeless Tyre | Yes |
| Rear Disc Size | 230 mm | Radial Tyre | Yes |
| Front Suspension | Inverted Telescopic Fork | Alloy Wheel | Yes |
| Rear Suspension | Swing Arm Mono Suspension | Wheel Size | 17 inches |
2017 KTM RC 390 Dimensions
| Kerb. Weight | 170 Kgs. | Wheelbase | 1350 mm |
| Overall Length | 2,002 mm (Expected) | Ground Clearance | 180 mm (Expected) |
| Overall Weidth | 873 mm (Expected) | Seat Height | 820 mm (Expected) |
| Overall Height | 1,267 mm (Expected) | Chassis Type | Trellis frame, power coated |
2017 KTM RC 390 Features
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital Fuel Gauge | Yes |
| Fuel Gauge | Yes | Tripmeter | Yes |
| Techometer Type | Digital | Electric Start | Yes |
| Techometer | Yes | Shift Light | Yes |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | ABS Indicator | Yes |
| Stepped Seat | Yes | Kill Switch | Yes |
| No. of Tripmeters | 3 (Expected) | Clock | Yes |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Electric System | 12V DC (Expected) |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Battery | 12V/6 Ah (Expected) |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Headlight Type | Projector Headlamp |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Headlight Bulb Type | LED |
| Pillion Backrest | No | Brake/Tail Light | LED Tail Light |
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Turn Signal | Yes |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Pass Light | Yes |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes |
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This new RC 390 also will equipped with ABS, but this time rider can disengage ABS for ultra sports performance. It directly means that this new avatar will comes with 3-4 driving mods. This new bike will produce 0.5 Bhp and 1 Nm more torque, which will slightly improves the performance of bike. 20 mm more wider disc brake will drastically increase braking performance.
One more large change is with its exhaust. This new RC 390 will not equipped with under belly exhaust, new lightweight exhaust will of stainless steel. This new exhaust will improves weight and power distribution. Basically KTM focus on generating more racing genes in this product.
Some cons of this bike in perspective of Indian condition was like ground clearance and fuel tank capacity is as like previous version. Super sports features are actually support only Indian Urban roads and highways.
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