KTM RC390

The 2017 KTM RC390 sports a host of updates but it hasn’t gotten the generation change that the 390 Duke has. That’s not to take away from its improvements, though: the one change we’re sure everyone will appreciate is the addition of a more comfortable seat. Adding to its usability are wider mirrors, adjustable levers, and a ride-by-wire throttle that will eliminate the jerkiness at low revs usually associated with the 373cc engine. It also looks a little more traditional, because the exhaust canister is a traditional side-mounted one, thanks to the BS4 emission requirements. A bigger front brake disc helps it stop harder and with more consistency. There are new paint schemes, of course, to differentiate it from the earlier models. However, the generation change that you might be waiting for will be launched in late 2017, but it will be a feature update, rather than a major performance boost.

The 2017 KTM RC390 sports a host of updates but it hasn’t gotten the generation change that the 390 Duke has. That’s not to take away from its improvements, though: the one change we’re sure everyone will appreciate is the addition of a more comfortable seat. Adding to its usability are wider mirrors, adjustable levers, and a ride-by-wire throttle that will eliminate the jerkiness at low revs usually associated with the 373cc engine. It also looks a little more traditional, because the exhaust canister is a traditional side-mounted one, thanks to the BS4 emission requirements. A bigger front brake disc helps it stop harder and with more consistency. There are new paint schemes, of course, to differentiate it from the earlier models. However, the generation change that you might be waiting for will be launched in late 2017, but it will be a feature update, rather than a major performance boost. The RC390 is priced at Rs 2.34 lakhs (ex-showroom).