2021 KTM RC 200 Spied For The First Time With New Design Ahead Of India Launch: Pics & Details

The spy image posted by Tushar Kevadiya on the Facebook group, reveal the all-new headlamp design of the KTM RC200 motorcycle. It will feature a more pronounced headlamp design as compared to the dual-projector setup on the outgoing model.

The new headlamp on the 2021 KTM RC200 is a halogen unit, which is surrounded by an LED DRL. The visor on the fully-faired motorcycle also grows bigger in length and width. It also features updated graphics with the same paint scheme.

Other changes include a new floating-type front disc brake setup along with a new underbelly exhaust. The new design gives the motorcycle a subtle look as compared to the aggressive design on the 2020 Model Year.

The new design is expected to make its way on to other RC motorcycles present in the brand's line-up. This includes the RC 125 and the RC 390 models. Whether the new design will be accepted by the fans remains to be seen.

Apart from all the above-mentioned changes, the company could also equip the RC line-up with a new TFT instrument cluster. The outgoing model still uses the LCD unit that was introduced with the first KTM 200 motorcycle launched in the country.

The KTM RC200 is likely to retain the recently updated engine and other mechanicals from the outgoing model. The RC200 is powered by a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 199cc unit. It produces a maximum of 24.6bhp at 10,000rpm and a peak torque of 19.2Nm at 8,000rpm. The engine comes mated to a six-speed standard box.

Thoughts About The 2021 KTM RC 200 Spied For The First Time With New Desing Ahead Of India Launch

The KTM RC line-up is among the most popular entry-level supersport motorcycles sold in the country. The line-up has received less updated compared to its naked siblings. As a result, KTM has made some substantial changes to the fully-faired motorcycle for the 2021 Model Year.