[TusharK]

The 2018 KTM RC390 has been spied in India. While it looks similar to the current model, it is likely to come with minor updates.



The spy images suggest that KTM has carried over the familiar orange, white and black paint theme to the 2018 RC390. The graphics appear identical to the 2017 model and so does the fairing. However, the orange painted alloy wheels appear to be shod with non-stock tyres.



The KTM RC390 uses upside-down fork front suspension with clip-on handle bars and a monoshock rear suspension. It is equipped with twin-projector headlights, a digital instrument cluster and ABS.

It is unlikely that KTM will make any major mechanical changes to the 2018 RC390. Under the bodywork, it is expected to use the same 373.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as the current model. In its current state of tune, the engine produces 43 BHP and 36 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch and features ride-by-wire technology.

Source: Motoroids

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[Omkar]

Since there are no visible changes from the MY17 bike, the only give away is the hand written paint MY18 on the rear monoshock.

Though I don't understand why KTM haven't given the instrument cluster from the Duke 390 on the MY18 RC390. It would have been a nice addition to the feature list for sure.

Also, KTM has updated their website with all the 2018 models. Strange that they have removed the RC200. Stranger is the fact that the recently spotted RC250 also hasn't been included in the list. Too early to make judgement calls?

[nishsingh]

Still no TFT panel for the 2018 RC 390?

That's strange! I would have thought the TFT panel from the Duke 390 would be one of the major upgrades for the RC 390 2018 version. Maybe the wide TFT display affects the ergonomics, and hence the plans to not adopt it ?