The new KTM RC 390 was spied in India for the first time earlier this year. The prototype had minimal camouflage and, thus, revealed various key features of the upcoming TVS Apache RR 310 rival. Now, the new RC 390 has been spotted once again. However, this time, the motorcycle is wearing no camouflage whatsoever and, hence, its entire side profile is clearly visible.
We can see in the spy picture that the new
KTM RC 390 has a redesigned fairing and updated graphics. The black alloy wheels
of the upcoming motorcycle are also new. KTM has also revised the shape of the
fuel tank. It has a more rounded design compared to the angular layout of the
current RC 390’s fuel tank.
The exhaust of the new KTM RC 390 is
changed, too. It has been painted black for a sportier look but carries a
silver heat shield and end can cover. Interestingly, the upswept angle of the
exhaust looks identical to that of the tail section of the motorcycle. Overall,
the side profile of the new KTM RC 390 looks somewhat disproportionate, at
least in this spy image. Perhaps, our perception would change when we see the
new motorcycle in person once it's launched.
Speaking of, while there’s still no
concrete information regarding the launch of the new KTM RC 390 as of now, the
motorcycle in the spy shot looks like a finished product. Although we can’t say
whether it’s parked at a factory or a dealership, we think that the new RC will
see the light of the day sooner than expected. The engine of the new RC 390 is
expected to remain unchanged. Hence, the 373 cc single-cylinder motor churning
out 44 bhp and 35 Nm would continue to do the job.
