KTM 390 series

In its home market, the 390 Duke's engine size and weight place it in the mid-range category, and it sells for more than three times the average price of a motorcycle in India. As one Indian reviewer put it "The 390 Duke may well be a simple little A2 license commuter for the European rider, but in the environs of Mumbai traffic, it's a proper rocket-powered scalpel." In the US market, the same motorcycle is considered small-displacement, lightweight, and relatively inexpensive. Similarly, the UK Sunday Times said, "Given that the 390 Duke weighs less than 150kg when it's full of fuel, you have to sit on it to stop it blowing away. It's as agile in traffic as a push-bike and whippet-thin," saying the bike was ideal for young riders with the A2 license, limited to {{cvt|47|bhp}}, who would find it easy to ride and confidence-inspiring, while feeling "fast and sporty". Such a bike in the UK would also appeal to experienced riders looking for a practical and efficient commuter bike and runabout. The 390 Duke won the 2013–14 Jury's Choice Bike of the Year in The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards. IndianCarsBikes said that with a top speed of {{cvt|160|kph}} and a {{cvt|0|to|100|kph}} time of 5.5 seconds, the 390 Duke is the fastest motorcycle made in India {{As of|2014|1|lc=y}}.

Motorcycle Consumer News tested the 390 Duke's top speed to be {{cvt|104.0|mph|order=flip}}, with acceleration from {{cvt|0|to|60|mph|order=flip}} in 5.53 seconds, and {{cvt|0|to|1/4|mi}} in 14.02 seconds at {{cvt|91.88|mph|order=flip}}. The brakes stopped the bike from {{cvt|60|to|0|mph|order=flip}} in {{cvt|141.3|ft|order=flip}}, and fuel economy was tested at {{cvt|59.3|mpgus|order=flip}}. The 390 Duke weighed {{cvt|338|lb|order=flip}} wet and the engine power was {{cvt|40.29|hp|order=flip}} at 9,600 rpm, with {{cvt|24.28|ftlb|Nm|order=flip}} torque @ 7,000 rpm. The brakes were considered to be "the most obvious flaw on the 390".

It has a kickstand sensor and switchable dual-channel ABS but no Cornering ABS, Combined ABS, traction control system, engine braking control, adaptive brake light, or cornering lights.

As a feature, it has no keyless ignition but only optional immobiliser key and alarm system.

After 2017, the 390 series' front brake disc was increased from 300 mm to 320 mm. The headlight was redesigned and converted to LED. The display became a color TFT panel with phone pairing capability. Seat height was increased from {{cvt|800|mm|in|1|abbr=in|lk=}} to {{cvt|830|mm|in|1|abbr=}} and wheelbase was decreased 10 mm. The brake and clutch levers were also made manually adjustable. The throttle now uses a ride by wire system and the tank was updated from {{cvt|11|to|13.5|L|usgal}}.

In 2018, KTM updated its Duke 390 with some minor changes, where it added a deflector plate on the left side of the chassis, to avoid exhaust heat near the riders leg.{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/auto-news/story/ktm-390-duke-white-is-in-india-gets-new-features-and-updates-1136101-2018-01-11 | title=KTM 390 Duke white is in India, gets new features and updates }} The Duke 390 in India gained new features and updates. The Duke 390 comes with a daytime running light, and is on Euro IV emission standards.

The bike was made BS6 compliant and a bi-directional quickshifter was added.

3 new colors are available for the 2022 Duke, which was launched in Egypt at an ex-showroom price of {{INRConvert|2.7|l}}.{{Cite web|url=https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/two-wheelers/ktm-390-duke-rivaling-2022-bmw-g-310-r-launched-in-india-at-rs-2-70-lakh-41657856737091.html|title=KTM 390 Duke rivaling 2022 BMW G 310 R launched in India at ₹2.70 lakh|first=HT Auto|last=Desk|date=July 15, 2022|website=Hindustan Times Auto News}} In Austria, it was released at {{FXConvert|AUT|6749|cursign={{Euro|link=yes}}}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.zweirad-wimmer.at/neumotorrad/ktm/naked-bike/ktm-390-duke-2022|title=KTM 390 Duke 2022|website=Zweirad Wimmer - KTM & Husqvarna}}

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| name = KTM RC 390

| image = 2015 KTM RC390 right.JPG

| caption =

| aka =

| manufacturer = Bajaj Auto and KTM

| parent_company =

| production = 2014–present

| assembly = India and Philippines

| predecessor =

| successor =

| class = Sport bike

| engine = {{cvt|373.2|cc}} single

| bore_stroke = {{cvt|89|×|60|mm}}

| compression =

| top_speed = {{cvt|104|mph|order=flip}}

| power = {{cvt|40.29|hp|order=flip}} @ 8,600 rpm

| torque = {{cvt|24.28|ftlb|Nm|order=flip}} @ 6,800 rpm

| ignition = Bosch digital

| transmission = Multi-plate wet clutch (slipper (2017–present), 6-speed, X-ring chain

| frame = Single-piece steel trellis

| suspension = {{ubl

| Front: 43 mm WP telescopic fork, 150 mm travel

| Rear: mono-shock swingarm adj. preload, damping

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| brakes = {{ubl

| ByBre ABS disc

| Front: four-piston radial caliper, 300 mm (2013–2016) 320 mm (2017–present) rotor

| Rear: 230 mm

}}

| tires = {{ubl

| Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

| Front: 110/70ZR17, Rear: 150/60ZR17

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| rake_trail = 23.5°, {{cvt|3.5|in|order=flip}}

| wheelbase = {{cvt|1340|mm}}

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| seat_height = {{cvt|820|mm}}

| dry_weight = {{cvt|324|lb|order=flip}} (claimed, without fuel)

| wet_weight = {{ubl

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| {{cvt|364.5|lb|order=flip}}

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| fuel_capacity = {{cvt|10|L|usgal}}

| oil_capacity =

| fuel_consumption = {{cvt|56.4|–|58|mpgus|order=flip}}

| turning_radius =

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A sport bike version of the 390 Duke, the KTM RC 390 was presented at the 2013 EICMA motorcycle show in Italy, though most details had been leaked a few weeks earlier. The 2014 model year road racing style bike has the same 373 cc engine making a claimed {{cvt|44|hp}} @ 9,500 rpm with a claimed weight without fuel of {{cvt|324|lbs|order=flip}}. With a fuel capacity {{cvt|2.64|usgal|order=flip}}, the wet weight would be {{cvt|340|lbs|order=flip}}. The frame of the RC is a different single piece trellis frame than the Duke, which KTM says is stiffer than the 390 Duke. The tires are Metzeler 110/70ZR17 front and 150/60ZR17 rear. Where the Duke has a steering head angle of 65° (or 25° rake), the RC's fork has a steeper 66.5° head angle (or 23.5° rake). The {{cvt|1340|mm}} wheelbase is {{cvt|27|mm}} shorter than the Duke. The same ByBre disc brakes with switchable dual channel ABS, and WP 43 mm front fork and rear shock are used on the RC 390.

KTM added a racing version of the RC 390, the RC 390 Cup for use by motorcycle racers ages 13 to 21 in the ADAC Junior Cup, a MotoGP event. The RC 390 Cup has no lights or mirrors, and no ABS to reduce weight, and an upgraded WP suspension, fully adjustable front and rear. The engine is detuned to a {{cvt|38|hp}} with a block-off plate, and has an Akrapovič exhaust.

Motorcycle Consumer News test results of the RC 390's power were {{cvt|40.29|hp|order=flip}} @ 8,600 rpm and {{cvt|24.28|ftlb|Nm|order=flip}} torque @ 6,800 rpm, with a wet weight of {{cvt|364.5|lb|order=flip}} They found a top speed of {{cvt|104.0|mph|order=flip}}, with an acceleration from {{cvt|0|to|1/4|mi}} in 14.02 seconds at {{cvt|91.88|mph|order=flip}}, {{cvt|0|to|60|mph|order=flip}} in 5.53 seconds, and braking from {{cvt|60|to|0|mph|order=flip}} in {{cvt|141.3|ft|order=flip}}. The tested fuel economy was {{cvt|56.4|mpgus|order=flip}}.

Cycle World's road tests of the RC 390 also showed a top speed of {{cvt|104|mph|order=flip}}, but faster acceleration {{cvt|0|to|1/4|mi}} in 13.67 seconds at {{cvt|91.88|mph|order=flip}}, and from {{cvt|0|to|60|mph|order=flip}} in 4.6 seconds. Braking performance and fuel economy were not so far off, at {{cvt|60|to|0|mph|order=flip}} in {{cvt|141.3|ft|order=flip}}, and {{cvt|58|mpgus|order=flip}}. Cycle Worlds{{'}}s tested power figure was {{cvt|40.1|hp|order=flip}} @ 8,600 rpm, and torque was {{cvt|25.4|ftlb|Nm|order=flip}}.

Motorcycle USA measured acceleration from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds and {{cvt|0|to|1/4|mi}} in 14.21 seconds for 2015 model. Braking distance was measured at 148.2 feet from 60-0 mph with ABS disabled and 151.7 feet without ABS disabled.

It has a kickstand sensor but does not have Combined ABS, cornering lights, adaptive brake light, or engine braking control.

As a feature, it has no keyless ignition but only optional immobiliser key and alarm system.

KTM revised the RC 390 in 2017 by adding a slipper clutch, adjustable brake levers, ride-by-wire throttle, a larger 320 mm front brake rotor, larger mirrors, and some cosmetic and ergonomic changes.

The bike was made BS6 compliant and a new color option was offered.{{fact|date=December 2022}}

Cornering ABS and a traction control system were added. Increased fuel capacity to 3.61 gallons. A bi-directional quickshifter is optional.

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