A bunch of new spy shots have surfaced which show a heavily camouflaged KTM RC model being tested in India. The prototype spotted could be either of the new RC 200 or RC 125. The spy pictures have been shared by Instagram user Wheel Tronicz. It can be seen in the images that the test mule is heavily camouflaged. However, what makes us believe that this could be the new KTM RC 200 or RC 125 and not the RC 390 is that the prototype has an underbelly exhaust which appears to be similar to that of the RC 200 and RC 125 models currently on sale. The RC 390 has a side-mounted exhaust.
We can also infer from these spy shots
that the new KTM RC 200 or RC 125 is likely to come with a revised front
fairing that would have a sharper design. The motorcycle could also have a new
digital instrument console. The Austrian company is also expected to use
redesigned alloy wheels and a new front rotor. Another feature of the upcoming
motorcycle that we can spot in the latest spy images is the set of split
pillion grab rails. Most probably, KTM would use a bolt-on subframe in the new
RC 200 or RC 125 similar to what we have seen in the 390 Duke. The riding
ergonomics would also be different; comparatively more relaxed.
While the new spy pictures do not show the
front end of the upcoming KTM RC 200 or RC 125, most likely the new bike would
feature a revised front fascia similar to what we have seen in the spy shots
that emerged last year. Expect to witness a single halogen headlamp setup that
will replace the dual projector layout, new LED DRLs, and side turn signals.
Going by the latest spy images, the test
mule of the upcoming KTM RC 200 or RC 125 appears to be almost
production-ready. We expect to see more spy shots of the same in the near
future before KTM launches it eventually.
