2022 KTM RC 390 Gets Adjustable Monoshock, The Scalpel Just Got Sharper
While KTM offers adjustable suspension in Europe, the India-spec 2022 RC 390 packs more value as well
While KTM offers adjustable suspension in Europe, the India-spec 2022 RC 390 packs more value as well
The 2022 KTM RC 390 certainly seems to be packing enough new hardware to justify the generational shift. Much like the RC 200 brought about last year, in fact. It looks new, it’s lighter in some places, breathes better now thanks to the bigger airbox, the ergos are more relaxed and it even holds more fuel than before. We know that, we expected that. But what comes as a shocker (no pun intended) is that the monoshock on the new RC 390 can not only be adjusted for preload (like before) but now also offers five steps of rebound adjustability.
KTM owners in India have pleaded their throats dry asking for the adjustable suspension their European counterparts seem to rave about. And though the Indian RC 390 (sadly) still does not get a fully adjustable front fork like the European model, the rebound adjustment at the rear is a huge welcome change. In fact, this new monoshock is the same unit offered on the European-spec RC 390.
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We hope that in the years to come, if not for the full suite of power parts, we at least get fully adjustable suspension as an optional extra. That said, the TVS Apache RR 310 is the only motorcycle to offer fully adjustable suspension in this segment (as part of its Built To Order orBTO kit), whereas its other rival, the Kawasaki Ninja 300 gets only preload adjustability at the rear.
KTM RC 390 User Reviews
- A delightful experience with my bikeIt's very comfortable bike and I enjoyed it a lot but it's mileage is not a fact ... Because it's very fun to Ride it's engine is so refined that I can easily pull it up in traffic.... It's pick up and top speed is so good and it's graphics designing and electronics are so spoty and usefull ... Highly recommend to ride it onceRead More2
- Ride smartthe bike offers a smooth ride and great fuel, efficiency perfect for daily commuting its stylish design and reliable performance make it great value for money.it seeks design and comfortable seating satisfying experience for both new and experienced rides.we can handle better in both city traffic and off roadingRead More1 1
- Dream come trueI always wanted to buy a Duke when i was kid it was my first love as i saw it from my school bus a college student was riding it and i just fell in love and now as i am 20 yrs old my father gift me ktm 390rc on my birthday its a really bewautiful bike but milage is not pocket friendly and colour is little too vibrant otherwise i like orange on ktm as its their best colourRead More1
- A bike which is only judged by its looks and but not by its power the mighty 39TA bike with good looks and with a good power with a semi fairing the initial speed is best in the segment and the leading class bike but lack in proper updates made its sales very slow and it caused the marketing a criteria of this bike section is of the leading one and its competitors like rr310 ninja 300 and many other are less powerful and less confidental infront of this machineRead More
- Best performance bike in its segment.Im using RC 390 since the past 8 months I got a better experience while riding the vehicle. It gives a better mileage while comparing to its power and performance. I got around 22 to 27 kmpl mileage. But the riding comfort is not good we can't take it to a long ride. Overall it's a beast in its segment.Read More