The KTM RC390 has been a go-to lightweight sport bike since it first came on the market, which hits all the right notes where power, maneuverability, and looks are concerned. As the motorcycle manufacturer heads toward 2024, it has redesigned the RC390 to deliver a newer and updated package to meet the significance of riders who would want a powerful lightweight bike that incorporates both quality and technology.
Check out these details to know what the new RC390 has for you:
1. Sleek Design and Aerodynamics
KTM has always sought to design motorcycles with an aggressive look, as in the 2024 RC390. Smooth body line and employing full LED light on the front, the RC390 has the aesthetic appeal of today’s sport bike with an emphasis on functionality. It also has a new and stylish fairing capable of decreasing wind resistance at higher speed rates. The new fairing also improves the cooling of the engine, which is more useful both for riding in town and on race tracks.
The seat configurations are enhanced, providing a slightly more relaxed seating position than before the prior models. However, the RC390 sticks to its sporty theme with low ride height handlebars and rear set footpegs to make it sufficiently nimble around the twisty bits yet sufficiently tame for road use.
2. Power and Performance
The new 2024 RC390 relies on KTM’s familiar 373cc single-cylinder motor, whose power remains unrivalled within the lightest weight class. The major and most important working unit of the engine is called 'FORCE,’ which delivers a maximum power of 44 horsepower and a maximum torque of 27.3 lb-ft of power, which provides strong acceleration and maximum successful speed with a very effective and smooth experience.
The latest generation of the engine also features a ride-by-wire throttle control, that is, it gives better control over the amount of power being delivered. Consequently, the new slipper clutch and an even more important quick-shifter for rapid shift give the bike further sportiness. On the side of enhancements, with these acquisitions, KTM has made certain that the RC390 is powerful.
3. Structure and Handling
As with handling, the RC390 has always been a star, and the 2024 model is no exception. The structure is new and lighter yet stiffer, and this contributes to increased cornering ability and overall motorcycle agility. The Trellis frame is lightweight and contributes towards the RC390’s sub-360-pound kerb weight; this gives the bike a tight turn radius, and it becomes easily maneuverable when negotiating sharp turns.
The WP Apex suspension system front upside-down fork coupled with the rear adjustable mono-shock of the KTM RC390 makes it a well-behaved motorcycle. Performance is maximized for cornering, but it also absorbs rough tarmac very well to fit into the commuter role well enough. The necessary safety of the bike is provided by the KTM high-quality ByBre brakes and accurate ABS and Supermoto models, which allow the rider to lock the rear wheel required for performing special movements during cornering.
4. Technology and Features
One more piece of evidence is that KTM’s 2024 RC390 is endowed with multiple features that are hardly found in the lightweight class. The latest TFT colour screen brings brightness and readability with Bluetooth control of music, calls, and navigations right through the screen. In addition, to enhance comfort and even individualization, the KTM bike is equipped with a KTM smartphone app This can help the rider change or read the bike settings, or even tell the rider about the care of his bike.
It also comes with the Cornering ABS, which supplements the bike’s predictability when entering turns and braking, which is more beneficial for newbie riders and is always appreciated by more experienced sport bike drivers.
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