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ENGINE
Type: Liquid-cooled single
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4-valve, shim-under-finger follower adjustment
Displacement: 373.2cc
Bore/stroke: 89.0 x 60.0mm
Comp. ratio: 12.9: 1
Fueling: Bosch EFI 46mm throttle body
Exhaust: 1-into- 1
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: 6-speed
Final drive: 5/8" x 1/4" X-ring chain
RPM 65 mph/rev-limiter: 6300*/10,000
*actual, not indicated
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 53.8"
Rake/trail: 23. 5°/3.5"
Ground clearance: 5. 8"
Seat height: 32. 3"
GVWR: 740 lbs.
Wet weight: 364.5 lbs.
Carrying capacity: 375.5 lbs.
SUSPENSION
Front: 43mm male-slider WP fork,
non-adjustable, 5.91" travel
Rear: WP linkage-less monoshock, adj.
preload, rebound damping,
5.91" travel
BRAKES
Front: Single 300mm rotor, four-piston,
radial mount caliper w/ABS
Rear: 230mm fixed disc,
single-piston caliper w/ABS
TIRES & WHEELS
Front: 110/70R17 Pirelli
Diablo Rosso II M/C 54H
on 3.00" x 17" alloy wheel
Rear: 150/60R17 Pirelli
Diablo Rosso II M/C 66H
on 4.00" x 17" alloy wheel
ELECTRICS
Battery: 12V, 8 Ah
Ignition: Digital
Alternator Output: 230W
Headlight: 60/55 W
Tank capacity: 2.77 gal.
Fuel grade: Unleaded Premium
High/low/avg. mpg: 61.2/53.7/56.4
MISCELLANEOUS
Instruments: Digital speedo, bar-type tach,
odometer, two tripmeters, coolant temp
gauge, fuel level, clock, gear indicator
Indicators: Hi-beam, t/s, neutral, low fuel,
ABS light, EFI/engine codes, shift light
MSRP: $5499
Routine service interval: 4660 mi.
Valve adj. interval: 9320 mi.
Warranty: 12 months/12,000 mi.
Colors: White/Black/Orange
PERFORMANCE
Measured top speed: 104.0 mph
1⁄ 4 mile: 14.02 sec. 91.88 mph
0–60 mph 5.53 sec.
0–100 mph n/a
60–0 mph 141.3'
Power to Weight Ratio 1: 8. 33
Speed 65 mph indicated 63.2 mph
MC RATING SYSTEM
EXCELLENT ———-----------———————— :::::
VERY GOOD ———————--------------—— ::::.
GOOD ————————————————-— :::..
FAIR —————————————————-— ::...
POOR ————————————————— :....
LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTBIKE
Engine :::::
Transmission/Clutch ::::;
Suspension :::;.
Brakes :::;.
Handling ::::;
Ergonomics :::;.
Riding Impression ::::.
Instruments/Controls ::::;
Attention to Detail ::::.
Value ::::;
OVERALL RATING ::::.
TEST NOTES
PICKS
: The most powerful bike in this test
: Sharper handling than the 390 Duke
: Priced at $5499 with ABS, the RC390 is still fairly priced
PANS
Overly harsh suspension spoils long-term comfort
A 50-mile seat is fine for track days, but not for the street
Hunched ergonomics are fatiguing on longer rides
DYNAMOMETER DATA
2015 KTM RC390 ABS
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Low end ::::;
Mid-range :::::
Top end :::::
The RC390 isn’t as smooth
running as others in this group,
with a lumpy torque curve, but it
does make the most power and
torque, providing a much
stronger mid-range and better
top-end rush. Its fuel mileage is
also better than its power would
suggest.
STANDARD MAINTENANCE
Item Time Parts Labor
Oil & Filter 0.5 $9.49 +$20 $40.00
Air Filter 0.3 $23.89 $24.00
Valve Adjust 1. 5 $33.18 $120.00
Battery Access 0.3 MF $24.00
Final Drive 0.3 $24.00
R/R Rear Whl. 0.4 $32.00
Change Plugs 0.4 $9.99 $32.00
Synch EFI n/a $0.00
Totals 3. 7 $96.55 $296.00
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