Ktm took the indian market by storm in 2012 and since then the demand for its products are increasing as the company gives world class performance in its compact sexy bikes in a very reasonable price. Ktm rc 390 shares the same DNA of duke 390 but it is more track focused mean machine.
A ride in the highway is blissful but in the streets with traffic can be painful and the engine generates much heat. Thumbs up to the new improved radiater introduced in 2016 which comes standard in every 2016 model, the heat temperatures are somewhat bearable and much more better than the 2015 models.
Put the keys in the bike, start it up and have a roll in the streets, maxumum person will be looking at the bike. Since its release in 2014, the bike have not lost its charm. And talking about its potential, the engine can do 95-100 easily in the second gear only.
The seats needs to be slightly improved and as said earlier it can be painful to ride in traffic, but its such a mean machine you can forget the pain because of its charm as its always RACE READY! . It does cornering like a beast because it handling is inspired from the moto3 concept. The company has worked in the handling of the bike and seating position that gives it the crown of best cornering machine in its segment with the best digital meter that shows everything. Thanks to its sticky metzeler tyres that wont let the bike lose grip even in the hard riding times. The bike is aggressive and if you are a daily commuter looking for comfort then sorry my friend this bike doesnt suits your requirement but if you love highways and do a bit of daily commute then this is the right machine.