During the launch event of RC 390,KTM plans to launch the RC 200 in Pune on the same date of September 9th. RC 390 is expected to arrive at the cost of nearly Rs 2 lakhs while the RC 390 will cost upwards of Rs. 2.5 lakhs. However,bookings have been commenced at the rate of Rs 30,000.Both the bike share their underpinnings with their Duke siblings.
The engine corresponding to the KTM 200 produces 25 BHP of power and 19.2 Nm of torque,while the engine of the KTM 390 produces 43.5 BHP of power and torque at the rate double to that of 35 Nm .Both the engines get mated to a 6 speed gearbox.The changes have been made to a greater extent than that of what we expected.Both the bikes which are faired, weigh heavier when compared to that of non-faired counterparts.Revisions have been done in the chain of the bike,capacity of fuel-tank,whose capacity level has been slightly reduced.ABS has been introduced as a standard to both RC 390 as well as RC 200.The aerodynamics of the bike has been designed in a way to improve the speeds of the vehicle.
In addition to the existing features like full fairing, new front-end and a new tail piece,furthermore features have been added that includes twin headlights with daytime running lights, new mirrors, cowl like pillion seat and reduced front suspension travel adding elegance to those models.These models would likely seem to compete with HondaCBR250R and Kawasaki Ninja 300.