Ktm Rc 390- A middleweight super sports motorcycle

 

A sports bike in its purest form. Reduced to the essentials. Agile, fast, suitable for A2 driving licence and extremely sporty. The handling – simply spectacular. The performance – incredible. The power – awesome.

Ktm 390

 

The KTM RC390 is a middleweight super sports motorcycle which replaced the Duke 390 as the flagship motorcycle in India. Currently, the fastest motorcycle in KTM's Indian portfolio, the RC390 is a faired version of the naked Duke 390 with minor alterations to its chassis which improve its riding dynamics.

The RC390 gets an angular faring and windshield which not only enhances its aesthetic appeal, but also reduces the motorcycle’s drag coefficient. The new clip on handlebars, step seats and the repositioned footrests and pedals, which are now forged, give the motorcycle a sporty riding stance.

The ground clearance of the RC has gone up by 8.5 mm than the Dukes’, which means that you would be able to further lean the bike into corners.

The new clip on handlebars, step seats and the repositioned footrests and pedals, which are now forged, give the motorcycle a sporty riding stance. The RC390, like the Duke 390 gets a fully digital instrument panel which displays a whole bunch of read-outs like the gear position, rpm reading, service reminder information, fuel consumption and range among others.

A quick spec-comparison between the Duke 390 and the RC 390 tells us that though they are identical mechanically the wheelbase of the RCs is shorter and the 66.5-degree steering head angle is also steeper than the Dukes’ 65 degrees.

 



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Ktm-390 is priced at Rs. 2.05 lakh(ex-showroom Delhi)

Details-

• ABS is equipped as standard on every RC 390, ensuring maximum safe on any road condition
• Powerfull 373 cc engine
• Slim and light chassis with agile, sporty handling
• Sporty and comfortable suspension
• Unloaded ground clearance of 178.5 mm

Verdict-

The KTM RC 390 offers unmatched performance for the price. The RC 390 is a good option for those looking for supersport looks with Duke 390 like performance.