KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390 Latest Updates

1. 15 March 2024: While the RC390 is ruling the racetrack in India, the manufacturer unveiled the KTM RC 8C  in the overseas market, with a claim that it delivers Moto2-level performance.

KTM RC 390 Engine, Specifications, and Performance

As mentioned above that the RC390 comes with refined power, where does it get the power from? It comes from the proven 373cc liquid-cooled FI single-cylinder engine that pumps out a maximum power of 42.9bhp at 9000 rpm and a peak torque of 37 Nm at 7000 rpm, with the help of its four valves operated by a dual overhead camshaft. These power figures help this KTM bike to achieve a top speed of 170 km/h.

Further, the engine gets coupled with a six-speed manual transmission system mediated by an assist and slipper clutch. This clutch system helps in effortless clutch depression and an easy ride experience by means of not forcing you to focus much on the clutch while downshifting or braking, which aids in improving fuel efficiency also. By the way, the ARAI-claimed KTM RC 390 mileage is 29 km/l which is variable in different ride conditions.

Moving on to other specifications, it gets 43mm USD forks in the front and adjustable mono-shock rear suspension, which offer illustrious stability and precision. The wider tyres also aid in providing stability and therefore 17-inch alloy wheels of this motorcycle sport a 110mm wide front tyre and a 150mm wide rear tyre. The braking duties are performed by a 320mm front disc and 230mm rear disc brake, which possess a dual channel antilock braking system to prevent the wheel locking and bike skidding.

Dimensionally speaking, this bike, sitting on a powder-coated steel trellis frame chassis, has a wheelbase of 1355mm, a ground clearance of 153mm, and a seat height of 824mm. the kerb weight of the RC390 is 172 kg and its fuel tank has a capacity of stowing 13.7 litres of petrol.

KTM RC 390 Exterior Elements

This KTM motorcycle shows off a MotoGP-inspired aerodynamic bodywork from front to end. The front end displays a hexagonal diamond-like LED headlight with flanked daytime running lights, a transparent visor, uniquely designed rear-view mirror housings, and front turn indicators which are placed at the sides of the visor panel. Furthermore, it exhibits a dual-panel front-side cowl that possesses the model branding, a wide front fender covering a small part of the front forks, redesigned two-step split seats, a 3-D brand emblem on the fuel tank, and an upswept muffler with a metal heat protector. In the rear, it has a rear wheel hugger, triangular LED tail light, a rear reflector, and split pillion grab rail.

KTM RC 390 Features

The RC 390 bike features an adjustable handlebar to offer optimum rider control by adjusting it to desired riding position, a traction control system to ensure stability and slippage reduction, and a Quickshifter+ to offer the feasibility of clutch-less downshifts. Furthermore, it gets a multi-coloured and adaptive TFT dashboard that displays important vehicle information and switch gear that allows customizing the bike electronics, like Supermoto ABS, Quickshifter, shift RPM, etc. Moreover, it has mobile app connectivity features, GPS and navigation, an automatic headlight-on feature, and a low oil indicator, among other offerings.

KTM RC 390 Price and Variants

This motorbike is sold in two variants christened Standard and GP edition with three colour offerings – Orange, Factory Racing Blue, and GP Edition. Talking about aftersales, it comes with a manufacturer warranty of two years or 30000 km, whichever comes earlier. Further terms of warranty should be checked with the dealer directly.

On the pricing front, the KTM RC 390 price is quite similar to that of the Keeway K-Light 250V, TVS Apache RR 310, and BMW G310 RR. You can check the up-to-date prices of the RC390 in the price section above.