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KTM RC 390Edit
₹3.23 Lakh

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Aprilia RS 457Edit
₹4.22 Lakh

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₹5,959

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Brochure
Rating
3.6
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Engine Type
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
2 Parallel Forward Facing Cylinders, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Liquid Cooled With Ride-By-Wire
Displacement
373 cc
457 cc
Max Torque
37 Nm
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
No. of Cylinders
1
2
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Multiplate Wet Clutch With Slipper System
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
89 mm
69 mm
Stroke
60 mm
61.1 mm
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
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Emission Type
bs6
bs6-2.0
Gear Shifting Pattern
-
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
-
1 Per Cylinder
Caliper - Front
-
4 Piston
Caliper - Rear
-
1 Piston

Instrument Console
TFT
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Cornering ABS
Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS With Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Metal Braided Brake Hoses. Backlit Handlebar Controls
Seat Type
Split
Split
Body Graphics
Clock
Stepup Seat
-
Passenger Footrest
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Distance to Empty Indicator
Navigation
-
Call/SMS Alerts
-
Roadside Assistance
-

Pass Switch
Clock
Riding Modes
Traction Control
Quick Shifter
Adjustable Windscreen
-
Additional Features
Cornering ABS
Engine Maps (AEM), Dual-Channel ABS With Anti Roll-Over System (2 maps), Metal Braided Brake Hoses. Backlit Handlebar Controls
Stepup Seat
-
Passenger Footrest
Display
5 Inch TFT
Engine Kill Switch
-
Switchable ABS
-
Service Due Indicator
-
Saree Guard
-
Hazard Warning Lights
-
Shift Light
-

Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics

Width
760 mm
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Length
2145 mm
-
Height
830 mm
-
Fuel Capacity
13.7 l
13 L
Saddle Height
824 mm
800 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
-
Wheelbase
1340 mm
-
Kerb Weight
172 kg
175 kg
Dry Weight
-
159 kg
Fuel Reserve
-
2.6 L
Pillion Seat
-
Pillion Grab Rail
-

Headlight
LED
LED
Tail Light
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
-
LED Tail Lights
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Distance to Empty Indicator
Average Fuel economy Indicator
-
Pilot Lamps
-
Taillight
-
LED
DRLs
-
LED Taillights
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Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
220 mm
Radial Tyre
-

Peak Power
43.5 PS
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
WP APEX 43
41 mm Upside-Down Fork, Adjustable Preload, 120 mm Travel
Suspension Rear
WP APEX - Monoshock
Monoshock, Adjustable Preload, 130 mm Wheel Travel
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Frame
Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Dual Beam Aluminium Frame
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless
1st Service
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750 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
-
3000 Kms/90 Days
3rd Service
-
6000 Kms/180 Days

Overall Mileage
25.89 Kmpl
30 kmpl
User Reported Mileage
25 Kmpl
27 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
26 Kmpl
27 Kmpl

Navigation assist
-
Calls & Messaging
-
Low battery alert
-

Top Speed
-
190 kmph

Vehicle Warranty
-
3 Years or 36,000 Km
Roadside Assistance
-

Display Size
-
5 inch
Digital Display Type
-
TFT Connectivity
No. of Tripmeters
-
2
Stand Alarm
-
Gear Indicator
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
High Beam Indicator
-
Engine Temperature Indicator
-
Malfunction Indicator
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KTM RC 390 Comparison with similar bikes

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Aprilia RS 457

  • Strong parallel-twin engine performance
  • Lightweight chassis improves agility
  • Sharp supersport styling
  • Good cornering stability

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KTM is preparing the next-gen RC 390 with a new twin-cylinder engine platform, an updated design and more performance, with an India launch expected around late 2027.
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KTM RC Range to Receive Major Update in 2027 with Possible Twin-Cylinder Engine
KTM will update its RC range globally by late 2027, introducing new design elements and possibly a twin-cylinder engine under 500cc. The current RC 390 with a 373cc engine will remain on sale, while sub-350cc models are planned.
KTM 390s to Be Sold with New 350cc Models
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