The news about the KTM RC390 has already been confirmed and we pretty much already had a good idea as to what it looks like, atleast in its race ready form. Now though, we have photographs of the final production version along with an updated specification list. From the photographs its clear that KTM are not in anyway compromising on their traditional ‘sharp and pointy’ look. Although there are some hints of design similarity with the bigger bikes from KTM the RC390 surely goes all the way in carving itself a new identity with those bug eyes and the faired yet minimalistic approach to it. A lot can be inferred from the images that we have here also the frame and the engine remain almost the same as that on the Duke 390. The changes include a decrease in the handle bar trail for a more compact bike while at the same time balancing out with the effect of the lowered handle bars. The headlights are probably its most unique character but for us the most beautiful has to be the tail section. The sharp design along with the high tail and the LED tail lights simply are gorgeous. Our next favourite part has to be the way the design has incorporated the exhaust system, it truly gives the RC390 a premium feel.
There were some murmurs about the KTM RC390 being launched in India next month, while there has been no official confirmation on that, what we know for sure is that the RC390 will be unveiled to the world at the upcoming EICMA 2013. Surely this motorcycle will be coming to India, we expect an ex-showroom price of about INR 2.35L for this sharp looking machine. Check out the specifications below and watch this space for more as we try to bring you more information about its launch.
KTM RC390 price (expected) and specifications
Engine | Single cylinder 4-stroke engine, liquid-cooled |
Capacity | 373.2 cm³ |
Bore | 89 mm |
Stroke | 60 mm |
Performance | 32 kW (43 HP) |
Starting aid | Electric starter |
Transmission | 6 speed, claw shifted |
Engine lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
Primary gear ratio | 30:80 |
Secondary gear ratio | 15:45 |
Cooling system | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated |
Ignition system | Contact-less, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
Frame | Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated |
Fork | WP Suspension Up Side Down |
Shock absorber | Monoshock |
Suspension travel front | 125 mm |
Suspension travel rear | 150 mm |
Brake system Front | Disc brake with four-pot brake calliper |
Brake system Rear | Disc brake with one-pot brake calliper, floating brake discs |
Brake discs – diameter Front | 300 mm |
Brake discs – diameter Rear | 230 mm |
Chain | 5/8 x 1/4” X‑Ring |
Steering head angle | 66.5° |
Wheel base | 1,340±15 mm |
Ground clearance (unloaded) | 178.5 mm |
Seat height (unloaded) | 820 mm |
Total fuel tank capacity approx. | 10 l Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) |
Weight without fuel approx. | 147 kg |
Expected price | INR 2.35 L |
Ktm has really came out with a stunning beauty, its great! Hope that they don’t change the damping, its already stiff, a more stiff damping will make it worse, though it be more fun, but our sweet roads will make it run like a kangaroo. But, aparat from that, it is a sweet bike.
thanks for this info..but i doubt this would only cost 220,000 pesos here in philippines..kawasaki ninja 250r 2013 is 250,000-260,000 pesos here.,so it’ll probably cost not less than 300,000 in philippines..
Its amazing . But at what time I have to wait for it.
I will exchange my pulsar 220 I’ll buy KTM RC390……..
Sports Bike ki MIleage puche hue bhi sharam aani chahiye . . bloody chhoti soch !! shame on u fake bikers :-P
I too ask for mileage..shame on me..you can ride around without petrol in it..no running machine no lean angles ,,a stationed bike with all the aerodynamics(minus petrol)…you will stuck on the apex on a left hand bend..wondering why isn’t the bike countersteering..LOL..you are a joke
What is the meaning of RC390.???. Engine Cc of this bike please.???. 400CC.???. How much the price of this bike Philippine Money…???…
RC=racing/race concept…it’s a 375 bore,not true 390…philippine peseo…0.73 peso = 1 rupee..
in India if it’s around 300000,in your currency it will be 300000*0.73…around 220000 peso…
Its 373 cc
I am looking forward for this bike..please tell me when will it hit the Nepalese bike showroom of KTM