- Available in a single variant and two colours
- Priced at Rs. 3,18,173
- Now complies with the OBD2 emission norms
KTM India has updated its portfolio with the launch of the 2023 RC 390 in our market. The 2023 iteration of this motorcycle now comes with the necessary hardware to comply with the newest emission standards and a marginal price hike. Here we list the top five highlights of the 2023 KTM RC 390.
Does the 2023 KTM RC 390 get any mechanical revisions?
The changes to the hardware of the 2023 KTM RC 390 are limited to the addition of the onboard diagnostic tools as per the newest standards. Meanwhile, the 2023 model retains the 373.27cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with Bosch electronic fuel injection system. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, this motor continues to deliver the same 42.9bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 37Nm at 7,000rpm as the 2022 version. The gearbox benefits from an assist and slipper clutch mechanism and a quick-shifter as standard. The 2022 model returned a fuel economy of 26.6kmpl in Bikewale’s internal tests. The new model, too, should deliver a similar figure.
Are there any styling changes on the 2023 KTM RC 390?
The styling cues remain unaltered, and the 2023 KTM RC 390 continues to use a single-pod headlight, a full-fairing design, a 13.7-litre fuel tank, a clip-on-style handlebar, split-style seats, a side-slung exhaust, and 17-inch alloy wheels on both ends. The motorcycle is available in two colours – KTM Factory Racing Blue and KTM Electronic Orange. Both colour options get black paint for the chassis and the alloy wheels, while the sub-frame is painted orange on the Factory Racing Blue theme.
Does the 2023 KTM RC 390 get new features?
The feature list retains full-LED lighting, a Bluetooth-enabled colour-TFT display, switchable dual-channel ABS with cornering function, a traction control system, and a quick-shifter as standard.
What hardware does the 2023 KTM RC 390 use?
The 2023 model retains the tubular trellis frame with a bolted sub-frame. The suspension hardware comprises upside-down front forks and a preload-adjustable rear mono-shock. Meanwhile, the anchoring tasks are handled by a 320mm single disc with a radially-mounted calliper at the front and a 230mm single rotor with a floating calliper at the back. The motorcycle boasts a 13.7-litre fuel tank and tips the weighing scale at 172kg (kerb).
What is the price of the 2023 KTM RC 390?
The 2023 KTM RC 390 is available in a single variant and has been priced at Rs. 3,18,173, making it marginally more expensive than the 2022 version. The motorcycle rivals the likes of the TVS Apache RR 310 in the Indian market.
The price mentioned above is ex-showroom, Delhi
