KTM RC390 and RC200 track review in India

    KTM’s RC series 200 and 390 are race ready sportsbikes. We test the India spec bikes on Bajaj’s Chakan test track

    Published on Oct 10, 2014 12:57:00 PM

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    Make : KTM
    Model : RC200

    We couldn’t have asked for a better way to start our day, introduced to a fleet of KTM RC200 and RC390 test bikes, all prepped up and race ready to attack the Bajaj test track in Chakan. We didn’t have much time at our disposal; we only had 20 minute riding time astride each bike stipulated for the day. A never ending stream of dark clouds passing overhead, but a steady drizzle in the air and damp patches on the circuit all added up to keep us on our toes through our riding session.

    The KTM RC200 was first up. The RC’s are well engineered sporty looking motorcycles, handsome in individual colours, with orange chassis and wheels. Menacing dual front headlights, a slim tank and a multi layered fairing coupled with a slim seat pad look very much in place on thoroughbred racers such as these. Both bikes are compact, really smartly styled machines. There’s a top quality air to both the new KTM motorcycles, this extending to every corner of the bikes. The RC200 lacks handlebar end weights as are available on the RC390. Palm grips on the bikes could have been better, their dimpled ‘pokey’ texture proving harsh on the palms when riding without gloves.

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