Today KTM India has launched the updated 2017 RC 390 and RC 200 in a launch event organized at Pune. The updated Ktm RC series bikes (RC 125,200,390) had already launched in Europe last year after being showcased at EICMA motor show in 2015. The Made In India RC 390 and 200 is finally launched in our country after being introduced in exotic market first.At the launch event held at Pune, Amit Nandi, President- Probiking, Bajaj Auto Ltd and Rajiv Bajaj, MD- Bajaj Auto Ltd. were present. Rajiv Bajaj addressed to the media and shared his views on the new product and Bajaj-Ktm future plans.
The new RC 390 has received the major makeover in terms of technology and other underpinnings. The bike has received technology update like Ride-By-Wire, Slipper Clutch, bigger front disc brake, upswept lightweight aluminum exhaust can and adjustable brake and clutch levers. The new 2017 Ktm RC 390 now also comes featured with new color livery and the white orange combo has become predominantly Orange & Black. Nevertheless, the bike looks stunning; especially from side and rear end (the upswept exhaust makes all the difference).
The Ktm RC 200 is however received color & graphic update only and the rest of the underpinnings remain unchanged. Both RC390 and RC200 has now become BSIV compliant as made mandatory by the Government authorities. Ktm has kept the pricing of both the bikes at Rs 2,25,300 and 1,71,740, RC 390 and RC200 respectively (all prices, Ex-Showroom, Delhi).
Stay tuned as we will update you more details of the products, only on BikesIndia.
By: Pratik Patole
