KTM has launched its RC series motorcycles, the RC390 and RC200 in India at Rs 2.05 lakh and Rs 1.60 lakh, ex-Delhi respectively (as introductory prices). The RC200 and RC390 are the faired versions of the Duke 200 and 390 respectively.
KTM has had tremendous success with the KTM Duke 390 and the KTM Duke 200; the KTM RC 200 and KTM RC 390 are the fully faired models of these already set performance bikes in India. The internet has been kind to those seeking a sight of the bikes meant to come to India through spy shots, leaked images and test shots spotted by eagle-eyed riders.
Engine and power:
The KTM RC 200 is powered by a 200 cc four stroke liquid cooled engine that has an output of 25 BHP and gives torque figures of 19.2 Nm. The KTM RC 390 is powered by a 375 cc single cylinder liquid cooled engine that chucks out 45 BHP power and gives torque figures of 35 Nm. Both, the KTM RC 200 and KTM RC 390 are expected to feed the power to the wheels by a six-speed gearbox.
The KTM RC 200 will enter the market to immediate competition from the Hero Karizma ZMR and Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 while the KTM RC 390 will enter the market against the Honda CBR 300R, Yamaha R25 and Kawasaki Ninja 300.
These KTMs can also be customized with Genuine KTM Race Powerparts.
