2016 KTM RC 390 Facelift
KTM is on a roll indeed. It just
revealed a host of bike at the EICMA show. However, at the back end it also
issued a release saying it has launched a refreshed, facelift, 2016 model,
whatever you want to call it of the RC 390 sport bike.
2016 KTM RC 390 Facelift is finally here
and there were rumors in the air for the changes that have taken place on the
bike and most of them are true as the official statement from KTM confirms.
2016 KTM RC 390 Facelift has no cosmetic
changes and continues will livery and color scheme and India will most likely
get a color or two once it is launched. Major changes are mechanical bits that
have been commenced. First thing is big Japanese style muffler that is seen on
the bike replaces the under belly exhaust.
KTM has done it to meet Euro 4 norms and
should improve vocals of this not so great sounding motorcycle. 2016 KTM RC 390
Facelift is also getting the much hyped slipper clutch just like its naked
sibling.
What is intresting though is that the
2016 KTM RC 390 Facelift has got a segment first Ride by wire throttle. This
should make throttle response smoother and meet emission and fuel efficiency
norms. Coming to more specific changes, adjustable levers are also seen on the
2016 KTM RC 390 Facelift.
Passenger seat is now wider by 12 mm than
before and so are much the criticized rear view mirrors. Front brake caliper is
different because a new disc brake at the front of 320 mm over the 300 mm has
arrived.
