The RCs, are more like a reverse twin siblings of the Dukes, having everything similar except for the looks and ergonomics. As it looks, the RCs derived 100% supersports styling, making them a breed made for the tracks.
Most would argue about the size of RCs to seem small, and the front to be "alien-ish" or weird. This was the comments I've gathered from friends and others who've seen the RC200 and the RC390 on pictures and videos. Even I had the opinion. But all these flew away as soon as I saw the bike live in person. Seriously, it seems like the RCs have one thing very common with the Dukes. They both aren't really photogenic. In person, this bike looks stunning, medium sized and the front lamp is actually very, very, veeeeeeeeeeery sexy. Trust me on this. You have to really see this bike before you can say you don't like the looks, because I swear, you would love it. Sharp design with aggressive styling spells nothing but S.E.X.Y. Although the bike looks big, once seated on it, the RC fits nicely to your Asian size body, maybe due to the beautiful seating posture. It is also very light, just like the brother Duke.
Both the RC200 and the RC390 comes with dual projector headlamps clear lens turn indicators, aluminium swing-arm, clip-on adjustable handlebars, orange coloured alloy wheels, LED tail lamps, under belly exhaust, fully digital instrument console and forged disc brakes. The RC390 comes with ABS while the RC200 doesn't.
Sadly, I didn't stick around to test the RC390 which they had for us, but managed to ask a fellow friend on it. According to him, the ergonomics of the bike gives it a better handling pleasure to the Duke, but everything else was pretty much similar.
The most attractive package of the bike is the price tag, Despite the looks and the brand, you'd expect the RC brothers to burn a little hole in your pocket. BUT, these fellas decided to give their competitors a run for value. Tagged only at RM 16 888 for the RC200 and RM 27 500 for the RC390, (both base price) you can expect me to get either one soon. The bikes will be available at KTM CKD's authorised dealers by early or middle of next month, however it seems they've been already receiving early bookings in a positive demand.
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| Lil' champ says "LET ME AT IT!" |
SPEC SHEET:
RC200
Engine: Four-stroke Single
Displacement: 199.5cc
Power: 26 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed (estimated): T.B.C
Compression: 11.5:1
Transmission: Six-gear
Fuel Capacity: 10 litres
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch
ABS: None
Weight (dry): 137.5 kg
Price (base): RM 16 888
SPEC SHEET:
RC390
Engine: Four-stroke Single
Displacement: 373.2cc
Power: 44 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed (estimated): 175-179 km/h
Compression: 11.5:1
Transmission: Six-gear
Fuel Capacity: 10 litres
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch
Front Brake: Four piston, radial-mount caliper, 300mm disc
Rear Brake: Single piston, floating caliper, 230mm disc
ABS: Equipped
Weight (dry): 147 kg
Price (base): RM 27 500
Before it ended, the medias were given a gift from KTM Malaysia CKD, a lovely KTM riding jacket! WOOOTS! I got my hands on one!! THANK YOU KTM MALAYSIA CKD!
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