2016 KTM RC 390
Born of KTM’s championship-winning Moto3 effort, the RC 390 is a track-ready full-on sport bike that is also road-going. WP suspension, 43 horsepower and aggressive chassis geometry means that the RC 390 will be filled to the brim with potential.
KTM is sponsoring a MotoAmerica spec-racing series—the RC Cup—that will launch a new generation of young American road racers toward the MotoGP series.
For everyone else, the RC 390 will be a sportbike that you can ride aggressively on the street without worrying about getting into huge amounts of trouble with the vehicle code.
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2016 KTM RC 390 Specs:
Engine
- Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC single
- Displacement: 373cc
- Bore x stroke: 89 x 60mm
- Maximum power: 44 hp @ 9500 rpm
- Maximum torque: 26 ft/lbs @ 7250 rpm
- Compression ratio: 12.5:1
- Muffler: Stainless steel
- Fuel system: Bosch EFI w/ 46mm throttle body
- Lubrication: Semi-dry dump
- Engine oil: Motorex Formula 4T
- Engine management: Bosch EMS
- Clutch: Wet multi-disc
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Chain: X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″
- Battery: 12V, 8Ah
Chassis
- Frame: Powdercoated steel trellis
- Handlebars: Steel clip-on
- Front suspension: 43mm inverted WP forks; 4.9 inches of travel
- Rear suspension: WP shock; 5.9 inches of travel
Brakes
- Front: 300mm disc w/ radially mounted Brembo 4-piston caliper
- Rear: 230mm disc w/ Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
- ABS: Bosch 9MB Two Channel
Wheels
- Front: Cast aluminum, 3.00 x 17″
- Rear: Cast aluminum, 4.00 x 18”
Tires
- Front: Pirelli 110/70 ZR 17
- Rear: Pirelli 150/60 ZR 17
Dimensions
- Rake: 23.5 degrees
- Trail: 3.5 inches
- Wheelbase: 52.8 inches
- Ground clearance: 7.0 inches
- Seat height: 32.3 inches
- Tank capacity: 2.6 gallons
- Dry weight: 324 pounds
2016 KTM RC 390 MSRP:
- $5499