KTM has been testing the new iteration of the KTM RC390 for sometime, the bike has been spotted testing a few times before as well. As per the spy shots the bike would have a single piece fairing along with a single projector headlight in the front center. The rear section of the bike would have a sleeker design with an integrated tail light and indicators.
Since the older version had a aggressive riding angle the new position of the rider has been changed and is now much more relaxed. While the footpegs are still aggressively rear mounted the height of the handlebars has been seemingly raised.
Performance Specs
The new rendition of the bike would use the same LC4c engine from the already updated 390 duke. As of now the engine produces 46 bhp pf peak power along with a peak torque of 39NM. The updated engine which would be used in the new RC bike would have 2 extra horsepower’s than the last one.
The motor of the vehicle has been mated to a 6 speed gearbox along with a quick shifter as well as a slip assist clutch. The underbelly exhaust that was seen on the first generation would be repeated on the new bike for much more cleaner look, or probably a more minimal back pressure exhaust system. The bike would most probably have the same trellis chassis as seen previously with changed mounting points as well. The suspension would probably be similar to the out going model.
New Features
The new model would retain the 5 inch TFT Display that was present on the outgoing 390 Duke. the bike could possibly be equipped with a traction control as well.
Comparison With Competitors
| Comparison | TVS RR310 | KTM RC 390 |
| Engine | 312.2 cc Engine | 373.27 CC |
| Performance | 38 Ps pf Peak Power | 42.9 BHP |
| Torque | 29 NM @6700 rpm | 37 NM @7000 rpm |
| Suspension | Inverted cartridge Telescopic Suspension for the front – Two Arm aluminum die Cast Swingarm for the rear | WP apex USD Forks, 43 mm Diameter( Front) WP Apex Monoshock , 10 Step Adjustable |
| Price | Rs 2,75,000 to Rs 2,97,000 | Rs 3,21,173 |
With the new version of the bike under development by KTM its possible that the prices of the new 390 ,might soon be revised as well. But until than you would have to choose from the existing models.
