Bajaj Auto has announced that the 2017 KTM RC 390 and RC 200 will be launched in India on January 19. Initially launched in 2015, this will be a major upgrade that the RC brothers will receive.
The RC390 is likely to retain the same 373.3 cc single cylinder liquid cooled, fuel injected engine, that is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. It will produce 43.5 PS of maximum power at 9,000 rpm and 36 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm (up from 35 Nm).
The 2017 RC390 could receive a new exhaust system with a stainless steel underfloor pre-silencer and a rear aluminium absorption silencer containing the catalytic converter. It is also likely to be fitted with bigger 320 mm front disc. It will also be heavier by 4kg at 170 kg. A very necessary feature - a switchable ABS - would remain as standard.Also read: Bajaj Dominar 400 Vs KTM Duke 390 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan: A Comparison
On the other hand, the RC200 may come with an underbelly exhaust unit. Its 199.5 cc engine will be capable of developing 25 PS of maximum power at 10,000 rpm and 19.2 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm. Also, the pillion seat could get more comfortable with 12 mm of extra padding. It will have a new white and orange paint scheme. However, it still may not receive an ABS system.Also read: Bajaj Dominar 400 Vs KTM Duke 200 Vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200: Spec Comparison
The new RC 390 and RC 200 arrive just days after the deliveries commence for the Bajaj Dominar 400. Also Bajaj is preparing for the launch of the new 390 Duke and 200 Duke later this year.
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