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**aditya_YZF-R15** · 06-21-2014, 02:23 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

does anyone know for a fact whether the RC390s that are being raced in germany in ADAC junior cup are manufactured by KTM themselves in europe or are they made by bajaj here (as ktm does with most of their low cc on-road bikes) ? i suspect it's KTM themselves making it, they are after all sending those pieces for actual racing, but doubt persists nonetheless.

it's a relatively upsetting thought that at least the indian market's RC390s will be made by bajaj and not KTM themselves..

**xionite** · 06-21-2014, 02:28 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

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exactly what i was wondering. it seems like KTM (and not Bajaj) have been making the RC390s that are being raced in germany.

**ags1773** · 06-21-2014, 11:12 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Originally posted by aditya_YZF-R15 View Post

does anyone know for a fact whether the RC390s that are being raced in germany in ADAC junior cup are manufactured by KTM themselves in europe or are they made by bajaj here (as ktm does with most of their low cc on-road bikes) ? i suspect it's KTM themselves making it, they are after all sending those pieces for actual racing, but doubt persists nonetheless.

it's a relatively upsetting thought that at least the indian market's RC390s will be made by bajaj and not KTM themselves..

That's the whole point of the bajaj - ktm partnership. Bajaj would mass produce dukes and RCs in India and KTM would provide the technical expertise.

**pcgamer** · 06-21-2014, 03:09 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Looks like the official site is up
KTM RC

It has some contests to win the RCs. A 360 view is also available.

PS Track ride impressions of ADAC RC390s in European languages,

KTM RC390 Cup

http://www.1000ps.de/testbericht-2359321-KTM_RC390_Cup

Test der KTM RC 390 Cup Edition. Großer Motorsport!

První jízda na nové KTM RC 390 Cup | Motorkáři.cz

http://www.motorkari.cz/clanky/redakcni-testy/ktm/prvni-jizda-na-nove-ktm-rc-390-cup-28606.html

První jízda na nové KTM RC 390 Cup Nejvíce redakčních testů jak nových tak ojetých motorek

Actueel | Motorfreaks

http://www.motorfreaks.nl/testen/2014/eerste-impressie-ktm-rc390-cupracer.html

In the Czech link, it is surprising to see that he has mentioned the Metzeler tyres as one of the negatives.
The NL link says that the top speed was about 180km/h if I'm not wrong. So the production version with 6HP more(but with 9kg extra weight) will hit at least 170 I guess.

**aditya_YZF-R15** · 06-21-2014, 07:03 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Originally posted by ags1773 View Post

That's the whole point of the bajaj - ktm partnership. Bajaj would mass produce dukes and RCs in India and KTM would provide the technical expertise.

yeah i know that mate but i highly doubt bajaj is supplying those full-on race spec RC390s to the adac cup in germany...i dont think KTM relies on bajaj to that extent when it comes to supplying actual race bikes in europe...but nonetheless it seems it's not known for sure whether that is indeed the case or somehow it's still bajaj making them and KTM later on doing the race prepping and other fine and subtle tweaks and refinements.

**nirvaana** · 06-21-2014, 10:55 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

IMO its still Bajaj making them. Dont think KTM will setup facilities just to cater to those limited number of racing bikes. Also if Bajaj made Duke125 is well accepted in Europian countries then probably they can also make the RC390 with so called "improved standards" too.

And yes, wish all RC390 are built to the expectations.

**aditya_YZF-R15** · 06-22-2014, 12:05 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Originally posted by nirvaana View Post

Dont think KTM will setup facilities just to cater to those limited number of racing bikes.

they must already be having at least one or two small factories in europe for specialised manufacturing (where they probably manufacture the moto3 KTMs, RC8 1190s, their rally and MX championship bikes, superdukes etc).. it's possible they are building the adac cup RCs in those factories of their own...duke 125 being a popular road bike thus of course requires mass production and hence bajaj given the responsibility of doing that.

**abhimanyu31** · 06-22-2014, 12:42 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

^^^ KTM assembles it's race prepared bikes at Mattighofen. Also while parts of stock RC390 will be used for the production race machine these parts are cherry picked from production lots for their closest tolerance specs. In other words a few tens or even hundred will be selected from the thousands for their accuracy. These are then hand assembled to create the production racer. To a great extent these bike can be called blue printed bikes.

The biggest differences between the production RC390 and the production race machine (other than the blue printed engine) is the electronics (to limit the power) and special fully adjustable WP suspension in the front and back. This WP suspension is not available on market and is specially made for the production racer.

For a fascinating look at KTM's production racer operations take look at this Building a Moto3 bike…KTM BLOG - KTM BLOG

**aditya_YZF-R15** · 06-22-2014, 04:33 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

^^ enlightening article indeed..now if only they did just half of those fine things to the indian production version RC390s :-(

**'nYsus'** · 06-25-2014, 01:44 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Don't really know if this video was posted earlier. But the rc125 looks smoking.
KTM RC 125 Action Video: http://youtu.be/0w4SQPALDJM

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**nitrosatya** · 06-25-2014, 04:16 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Don't know if this was posted before. Got to know from two sources. KTM RC 390 will be released in Diwali for sure.

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**jackofsome** · 06-25-2014, 04:23 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

Don't know if this was posted before. Got to know from two sources. KTM RC 390 will be released in Diwali for sure.

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thanks for the info for us poor souls.
you have no right to visit this thread.

ur already a sbk owner now. congrats again.

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**hss** · 06-25-2014, 05:20 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Originally posted by nitrosatya View Post

Don't know if this was posted before. Got to know from two sources. KTM RC 390 will be released in Diwali for sure.

Wow, and KTM has been telling us on their website since last november that it's "coming soon". Looks like an year is "soon" for them.

**rusty_mechs** · 06-27-2014, 12:41 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

This has been so mighty depressing. The wait I mean. I just can't wait till Diwali... I have looked hard enough at more expensive options like the Ninja 650 but I so absolutely hate the handle bar, not to mention the one kidney I will have to sell to buy it.

Now I am at complete loss, Duke 390 is amazing but I am not sure I want a naked, I was so set on RC390 that I stopped considering other options. Soon I will have my work location and then the dilemma will begin...

P.S don't jump on me for mentioning two absolutely, entirely different motorcycles in one post. I don't buy motorcycles for practicality, just whatever appeals to me...

**incipient** · 07-06-2014, 02:48 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

http://youtu.be/ew9ETVqIJvU

recognize the guy? :-)

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