KTM RC390 Leaked to world...from Canada!

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CafeRay

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• Oct 31, 2013

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Apparently, images of the new KTM RC390 were leaked out by the Canadian distributor. This tells us two things: it's coming to Canada, and it's looking awesome:

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/ktm-rc390-leaked-in-full/23845.html

http://www.freezepage.com/1383246701HLVOIQHJRQ

390cc is to get around the insurance bracket from 400 up in most provinces with decent insurance.

44hp, 147kg. Goofy light. Same power as the CBR500, but 110lbs less. Lighter than the Ninja 300, but +12hp.

 

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lator-illa

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #2

i'd totally rock it as a commuter bike!

 

Emefef

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #3

lator-illa said:

i'd totally rock it as a commuter bike!

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+7!

 

kellen

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #4

I want to take it around a racetrack.

 

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CafeRay

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #5

The European and British insurance brackets are no longer just by displacement, the A2 class has a 0.2kW-per-kg power-to-weight limit, and this is right on it. A lot of this design comes from their MotoGP2 program.
KTM is being aggressive on small bikes, now with 125, 200 and 390 models, and the RC390 will have a racing series for 2014.

http://www.ktm.com/ca-en/news-event...-ktm-presents-the-rc390-cup.html#.UnKvMRAzLq4

No word anywhere on price.

 

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CafeRay

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• Oct 31, 2013

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kellen said:

I want to take it around a racetrack.

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+1, forget the commuter thing, this must handle amazing.

 

rbjeepthing

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #7

Hopefully it doesn't have the typical KTM insane pricing.

 

XenoVibe

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #8

didn't this happen like a week ago? #OldNews

 

STARSHIP

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #9

Very nice, but I would prefer the Duke 390. But for the North American market the RC is on target.

Nice little track bike1

 

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Sunspark

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• Oct 31, 2013

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I know someone who lives in the Philippines. He has a brand new Duke 390. He loves it. Says it has the most vibration of the last few bikes he's owned but says it's very torquey and fun.

 

vrus

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #11

There is supposed to be an 'adventure' version and I'm waiting to see what that's like. Praying to enduro gods

 

dens

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #12

I had my eyes on this bike for past month, sounds like a fun bike! If they can stick to 6000$ price range it will sell beyond their expectations. If it hits a 10k mark then mehh

 

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toronto.cbr

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #13

Looks like a 600. Anyone know the rear tire size?

 

kellen

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• Oct 31, 2013

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toronto.cbr said:

Looks like a 600. Anyone know the rear tire size?

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The most important info right here folks

 

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SkyRider

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #15

that seat. your balls wont be happy but not enough hp to make it up for the discomfort lol

 

RetroGrouch

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• Oct 31, 2013

• #16

dens said:

If they can stick to 6000$ price range it will sell beyond their expectations. If it hits a 10k mark then mehh

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Not a chance at $6000 unless they want to sell each one at a loss. I'm guessing somewhere around $9000.

 

daught

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• Oct 31, 2013

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toronto.cbr said:

Looks like a 600. Anyone know the rear tire size?

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First year will probably be a 150. Then the next year, when they want to have half the lap time they will put on a 180. This way they can claim huge improvements by only changing the rear tire size.

 

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inreb

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• Oct 31, 2013

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toronto.cbr said:

Looks like a 600. Anyone know the rear tire size?

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If you read the information linked visordown you'll note the rear tire size is an "impressive 150". The front is 110. visordown doesn't indicate if that is impressive or not. I would say no.

 

daught

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• Oct 31, 2013

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inreb said:

If you read the information linked visordown you'll note the rear tire size is an "impressive 150". The front is 110. visordown doesn't indicate if that is impressive or not. I would say no.

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Can you drag the knee with a 150 tire? Or do you need 180+?


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inreb

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• Oct 31, 2013

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daught said:

Can you drag the knee with a 150 tire? Or do you need 180+?


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I was hoping for 200 minimum and extended swingingarm so I can drag my knuckles.

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