Built around Ktm's sport motorcycle platform, the 2020 Ktm RC 390 features a 373.2 cc (22.8 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW) while maximum torque reaches 35 Nm (25.8 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 117.9 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the RC 390 measures 149 kg (328 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,340 mm (52.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.52 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 270 km (168 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Ktm archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2014 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Transmission
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