The KTM RC 390 returns a mileage of 20 kmpl with a mixed usage on highway and city roads. The 373.2 cc engine produces 43 BHP and takes the bike to a top speed of 173 kmph. The ride comes with standard ABS and slipper clutch.

KTM RC 390 - Racing Genes

The KTM RC 390 is a very nice bike, with a performance much better than any super sport bike in the segment. But for all conditions, i would not recommend the RC 390, instead i would suggest you to go for Duke 390. The RC 390 has a lower clearance and with its increased fairing weight, it would not be as suitable as the Duke for the Assam region. The RC 390 would cost around INR 2,30,000 and the Duke 390 would cost INR 2,18,000.

KTM 390 Duke: ONE FOR ALL

KTM RC 390 and Pulsar share the same engine with different technologies used on them. The Bajaj Pulsar uses the triple spark technology and produces a bit more power(1BHP) than the KTM RC 390. Both have different body styling and shade availability is limited to white and orange in RC 390 whereas the Bajaj 400 SS is expected in many shades. Bajaj has not yet announced its launch date whereas the KTM RC 390 is available.

All You Need to Know about the KTM RC 390

The KTM RC 390 costs around INR 2,12,000. The minimum down payment for the bike depends upon the current market scheme by the finance company of your region. They can take anything between 0 to your wished amount and the registration charges and other road taxes are to be paid in advance with that.

No, it is not suitable for you. But, i would recommend you to visit your nearest dealer first and take test drive. The main point is you have to be able to balance the bike in traffic. To ride the KTM RC 390, one should have a height of 5'10"-6 feet or more. KTM has a seat height of around 830mm as its dimensions along with a length of 1978mm, width of 748mm, height of 1098mm and a weight of 166kg.

All You Need to Know about the KTM RC 390

The KTM RC 390 returns a standard mileage between 24-26 km/liter. It comes equipped with 373.2 cc Single cylinder 4 stroke water cooled engine. The suspension system includes 300mm Disc brake with four-pot brake caliper at the front and 230mm disc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating brake discs at its rear. The maximum power it gives is 43 Bhp @ 9000 rpm and a torque of 35 Nm @ 7000 rpm. It is mated with 6 speed transmission.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs. KTM RC 390

You should go with KTM RC 390 which is available in a Black/White shade. The ex-showroom price of KTM RC390 is Rs. 2.12 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) may vary. It has a powerful 373.2cc engine which pumps out a maximum power of 43 Bhp @ 9000 rpm and churns out a maximum torque of 35 Nm @ 7000 rpm. The suspension system consists of a WP upside down telescopic forks with 125mm travel at front and a WP mono-shock absorbers with 150mm travel at rear.

Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs. KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390 is faster in acceleration than KTM 390 Duke. Transmission is very smooth in RC 390 which helps this bike to reach 0-100 km/hr in just 5.70 seconds. While, Duke 390 covers this distance in 7 seconds. While engine used in this bike is a water cooled, 1-cylinder, 4-stroke 373.2cc. Both the bikes are mated to claw-shifted 6-speed manual transmission.

KTM 390 Duke vs. KTM RC 390