The arrival of the TVS Apache RR 310 has some rivals worrying including the performance-based KTM RC390. It rules the segment for its track-based package and a whole list of features in an affordable price bracket that its competitors fail to offer. At the beginning of this year, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer introduced the existing RC390 with several changes besides from a new livery.
It includes features like the segment-first ride-by-wire technology, slipper clutch setup, large 320 mm front disc brake and switchable ABS system to justify the resultant increase in price. The new exhaust system has been applied with stainless steel underfloor pre-silencer and rear aluminium absorption silencer on the right side in uppish angle.
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For 2018 though, the RC390 would not get as many updates as the outgoing model and it has been spied testing on Indian roads. The overall design is obviously kept intact but it will gain some minor revisions. The spy pictures suggested that KTM will be keeping its signature colours as orange, white and black theme will stay put.
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It also has digital instrument cluster and dual projector headlamps. No dimensional changes will be made to the 2018 KTM RC390 as well. Built on steel trellis frame powder coated chassis, it will continue to measure 2,145 mm in length, 760 mm in width, 830 mm in height and has ground clearance of 178.5 mm. Its price will remain the same as the outgoing model at around Rs. 2.30 lakh (ex-showroom) and is likely to arrive in the early months of next year.
Spy Source: Motoroids
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