2019
KTM RC 390 R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 155893 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | RC 390 R |
| Year | 2019 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel trellis |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. 4piston radial fixed caliper |
| Frontsuspension | Upside down |
| Fronttyre | 95/75-R17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 43 mm (1.7 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. single-piston floating caliper |
| Rearsuspension | WP monoshock |
| Reartyre | 115/75-R17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | PASH |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 373.00 ccm (22.76 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Ignition | Bosh EMS with RBW |
| Power | 43.00 HP (31.4 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 10.00 litres (2.64 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 179 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 147.0 kg (324.1 pounds) |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.