KTM RC390 Images, Specifications Leaked Ahead Of Debut

By Ganesh

Published: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 10:43 [IST]

The 2014 KTM RC390, the faired, sports bike version of the 390 Duke has been revealed ahead of its debut at the EICMA thanks to leaked images from KTM's Canadian website.

News about RC390 first emerged a couple of years ago. Then earlier this year we got our first good look at images of the bike or at least the pre-production junior cup racing spec version of it.

As is already known the new leaked images once again reveal the idea behind the design. Underneath the Moto3 inspired design of the sports bike is the same mechanical parts that are found in the 390 Duke. For KTM in Europe, the bike perfectly fits the bill as a beginner's racebike (For A2 license holders). For Indians its going to be another welcome addition to the suddenly growing number of affordable performance bikes.

It's not just the added fairings that makes the RC390 different from the 390 Duke. For starters, the RC390 has clip-on handlebars which facilitates more aggressive riding positions.

The trellis frame is exposed in the tail section, unlike in the 390 where it is covered by bodywork. The bike also gets a sharper tail and more prominent split seats.

At the front the headlights are totally different as well, with the individual lamps mounted horizontally instead of vertically.

The LCD instrument panel, though not seen in the images, will likely be different as well. Check out the remaining slides for detailed tech specs and images.

Engine

Design: 1-cylinder 4-stroke engine, water-cooled
Displacement: 373.2 cm³
Bore: 89 mm
Stroke: 60 mm
Performance: 32 kW (43PS)

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: Contactless, 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: WP Monoshock
Suspension travel front: 125 mm
Suspension travel rear: 150 mm

Brake system Front: Disc brake with four-pot brake caliper
Brake system Rear: Disc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating brake discs
Brake discs - diameter Front: 300 mm
Brake discs - diameter Rear: 230 mm