The KTM RC200 is also less intimidating on the track and encourages you to push harder. In fact, I do think this is the more fun RC between both versions if you are starting out. The RC200 lacks the top-end punch as the 390, but this one is more agile around corners and that comes from being lighter than its sibling. The 2017 RC200 weighs just 154 kg ( kerb) , which is a good 14 kg lesser than the RC390 and that does show how the bike responds when you dive into turns. You have more control, not to forget, you also get to make full use of its tyres, in this case - the MRF Revz C, minimizing chicken strips. However, if you’ve learnt the nuance around corners, the RC390 is tactfully the more logical and certainly the more fun purchase.