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KTM RC 390 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 373cc single producing 42.9 bhp and 37 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 172 kg the power-to-weight figure is 249 bhp per tonne, which ranks 11 of 73 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 373.3 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 42.9 bhp
- Torque
- 37 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 29 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 172 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13.7 L
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Ground clearance
- 153 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1355 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-17
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The RC 390 weighs 172 kg with fluids, has an 835 mm seat, 153 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1355 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 13.7 litres, good for about 384 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-17 front and 150/60-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Apache RR 310 and 390 Duke R
What it lacks: single-channel abs, ride modes and usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 3 colours: GP Edition, Orange and Blue. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the RC 390 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Colours
- GP Edition
- Orange
- Blue
RC 390 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the RC 390?
- It uses a 373cc engine producing 42.9 bhp and 37 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the RC 390 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 835 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the RC 390 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the RC 390 have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
RC 390 from
₹3.33 Lakh