Tibalah model terakhir di kalangan model-model KTM 2024 yang telah dilancarkan di Malaysia tempoh hari, dan ia merupakan KTM 1390 Super Duke R (2024).
Model Super Duke R tetap layak mendapat julukan “The Beast” walaupun tidak lagi memegang gelaran supernaked paling berkuasa. Ini adalah satu motosikal yang boleh menghilangkan apa-apa fikiran apabila pendikit direntap sepenuhnya.
Walau apa pun, KTM 1390 Super Duke R 2024 mewakili kemuncak 30 tahun Duke, justeru mendapat rombakan yang menyeluruh.
Ciri-ciri utam KTM 1390 Super Duke R (2024)
Kapasiti enjin LC8 V-Twin ditingkatkan daripada 1301cc kepada 1350cc.
Aci sesondol baharu bersama dengan badan pendikit 4mm lebih besar meningkatkan kuasa maksimum kepada 190 hp pada 10,000 RPM dan tork 145 Nm, berbanding dengan 177 hp dan 140 Nm yang dihasilkan oleh enjin yang sebelumnya.
Kerangka telah diubah suai untuk ciri kekukuhan dan kelenturan yang lebih baik dengan menggunakan tiub diameter yang lebih besar tetapi dengan dinding yang lebih nipis.
Di depan ialah fork WP APEX Open Cartridge 48mm yang boleh dilaras sepenuhnya.
Di belakang ialah monoshock WP APEX dengan takungan minyak dan gas yang berasingan, dan juga boleh dilaras sepenuhnya.
Brek depan terdiri daripada silinder induk Brembo MCS, dengan cakera terapung berkembar 320mm, dan kaliper Brembo Stylema empat piston.
Skrin TFT 5-inci baharu, yang menyediakan akses kepada mod tunggangan dan perisian komunikasi.
Terdapat 3 mod tunggangan standard iaitu SPORT, STREET, dan RAIN.
Serta 2 mod tunggangan pilihan: TRACK dan PERFORMANCE.
Kemas kini yang paling ketara ialah gaya motosikal yang turut dikongsi oleh 990 Duke.
Berpusat di sekitar gugusan lampu depan baharu, motosikal itu dibuat untuk kelihatan lebih maskulin, malah lebih ganas daripada sebelumnya.
Kekuatan DRL dan lampu depan bertukar secara automatik mengikut cahaya persekitaran.
Bentuk badan baharu itu turut membenarkan peningkatan kapasiti bahan api sebanyak 1.5 liter, kini berjumlah 17.5 liter.
KTM memetik berat kering motosikal itu pada 200.5 kg.
Harga jualan yang disyorkan untuk KTM 1390 Super Duke R (2024) adalah daripada RM 151,300 (bukan atas jalan).
We have saved the best for last, and it is the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R which was also launched in Malaysia.
One can only use superlatives to describe the bike, being the most bonkers among the Orange Team. It still deserves “The Beast” moniker despite not holding the title of the most powerful supernaked. This is one serious motorcycle that will leave your brain struggling to catch up after you have whacked the throttle fully open.
In any sense, the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R represents the apex of 30 years of the Duke, hence getting a total revamp.
Highlights of the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R
The LC8 V-Twin engine’s capacity gets bumped up from 1301cc to 1350cc.
New camshafts, along with 4mm bigger throttle bodies kick maximum power to 190 hp at 10,000 RPM and 145 Nm of torque, from 177 hp and 140 Nm.
The frame was tweaked for better stiffness and flex characteristics by using thicker diameter tubes but with a thinner wall.
Up front are 48mm WP APEX Open Cartridge forks with full adjustability.
At the back is a WP APEX monoshock with separate oil and gas reservoirs, and also fully adjustable.
Front brakes consists of Brembo MCS master cylinder, with twin 320mm floating discs, and twin Brembo Stylema four-piston calipers.
New, 5-inch bonded glass TFT screen, which provides access to ride modes and the connectivity suite.
There are 3 standard ride modes, namely SPORT, STREET, and RAIN.
There are 2 optional ride modes: TRACK and PERFORMANCE.
The most apparent update is the bike’s styling, which the 990 Duke also shares.
Centred around a new headlamp cluster, the bike is made to look even more masculine, even beastlier than before.
The DRL and headlamp’s intensity varies automatically according to ambient light.
The new bodywork also allowed a 1.5-litre increase in fuel capacity, now totalling 17.5 litres.
KTM quoted the bike’s dry weight at 200.5 kg
The recommended selling price for the 2024 KTM 1390 Super Duke R is from RM 151,300 (not on the road).
Lagi berita Team Orange: KTM 990 Duke (2024) yang dinanti-nantikan telah tiba di Malaysia.
Nama “990 Duke” disanjung di kalangan peminat lama KTM, kerana ia adalah edisi sebelum ini yang menunjukkan kecenderungan KTM untuk membuat motosikal naked yang ganas, dan seterusnya membuka jalan untuk 1290 Super Duke.
Jadi, walaupun 990 Duke ini berkongsi beberapa asas banjaran Duke pertengahan, ia lebih dekat dengan bos besar 1390 Duke.
Ciri-ciri KTM 990 Duke (2024)
Ciri yang paling menarik perhatian ialah penggayaan baharu, sudah tentu, yang kami akui memecah belahkan pendapat.
Kelompok cahaya sebenarnya mempunyai fungsi tertentu: Lampu depan melaraskan tahap cahaya secara automatik kepada pencahayaan persekitaran, dan diapit oleh DRL.
Enjin LC8c selari-kembar sama seperti yang terdapat pada 790 Duke dan 890 Duke R.
Namun, LC8c 947cc Duke 990 menampilkan piston, rod penyambung dan aci engkol baharu, serta profil aci sesondol yang lebih agresif.
Digandingkan dengan sistem ekzos baharu, enjin itu menghasilkan 123 hp pada 9,500 RPM dan 103 Nm tork pada 6,750 RPM.
Kuasa itu dihantar melalui transmisi enam kelajuan dan klac PASC.
Enjin tersebut ditempatkan dalam kerangka trellis keluli utama baharu, manakala subframe adalah aluminium dan diikat kepada kerangka utam.
Suspensi apa lagi kalau bukan WP, memandangkan jenama itu dimiliki oleh KTM. Di hadapan ialah fork terbalik berdiameter WP Apex 43 mm dengan lima tahap pelarasan mampatan dan lantunan.
Di belakang ialah monoshock WP Apex Monotube dengan spring yang lebih ringan, 10 tahap prabeban, dan 5 tahap pelarasan redaman lantunan.
Sistem brek depan terdiri daripada dua cakera ringan 300mm, diservis oleh kaliper empat piston.
Brek belakang mempunyai kaliper dua piston dan cakera 240mm.
ABS penjuru adalah standard, dengan menggunakan sistem Bosch 9.3 MP.
Seperti biasa, pendikit ride-by-wire membolehkan bantuan tunggangan, seperti tiga mod kawalan cengkaman dan tiga mod tunggangan, manakala mod TRACK dan PRESTASI adalah pilihan.
Mod TRACK, seperti namanya membolehkan penunggang mengawal tahap bantuan penunggang, selain mengaktifkan kawalan pelancaran.
PERFORMANCE menambah kawalan pelayaran dan sambungan Bluetooth.
Terdapat skrin TFT-LCD 5-inci baharu.
KTM mendakwa motosikal itu seberat 179 kg basah, dengan 14.8 liter bahan api.
KTM 990 Duke (2024) dijual pada harga mulai RM 99,800.
More Team Orange news: The much awaited 2024 KTM 990 Duke has arrived in Malaysia.
The “990 Duke” name is hallowed among long-time KTM fans, as it was the previous edition that unleashed KTM’s propensity for making bonkers naked bikes, paving the way for the beastly 1290 Super Duke.
So, although the 990 shares some of the underpinnings of the midrange Dukes, it is much closer to the big boss 1390 Duke.
Highlights of the 2024 KTM 990 Duke
The most eye-catching feature is the new styling, of course, which we admit splits opinion.
That light cluster is functional, nonetheless: The headlights adjust automatically to ambient lighting, flanked by DRLs.
The engine is the now-ubiquitous LC8c parallel-twin much like the ones on the 790 Duke and 890 Duke R.
However, the 990’s 947cc LC8c features new pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft, plus more aggressive cam profiles.
Coupled to a new exhaust system, the engine does 123 hp at 9,500 RPM and 103 Nm of torque at 6,750 RPM.
That power is sent through a six-speed transmission and the usual PASC clutch.
The powerplant is housed in a new steel trellis frame, while the subframe is aluminium and bolted-on.
Suspension is what else but WP, since the brand is owned by KTM. Up front are WP Apex 43 mm diameter upside-down forks with five levels of compression and rebound adjustments.
At the back is a WP Apex Monotube monoshock with a lighter spring, 10 levels of preload, and 5 levels of rebound damping adjustments.
The front brake system consists of dual 300mm lightweight discs, serviced by four-piston calipers.
The rear brake has a two-piston caliper and 240mm disc.
Cornering ABS is standard, of course, utilising the Bosch 9.3 MP system.
As usual, a ride-by-wire throttle enables riding aids, such as three traction control and three ride modes, while TRACK and PERFORMANCE modes are optional.
TRACK mode, as the name suggests allow for the rider to control levels of rider aid, besides activating launch control.
PERFORMANCE adds cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity.
There is a new 5-inch TFT-LCD screen.
KTM claims the bike weighs a lithe 179 kg wet, with 14.8 litres of fuel.
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke was also launched in Malaysia, together with the 2024 KTM 390 Duke. And as with its bigger 390 sibling, the 250 Duke also sees many updates to make it virtually a new motorcycle altogether.
Highlights of the 2024 KTM 250 Duke
Starting with the engine, there is no capacity bump, since it is already at 249cc.
The engine dimensions remain the same, as with its maximum power output of 30.8 hp (23 kW) and torque of 25 Nm, despite being Euro 5.2 compliant.
Its clutch is now KTM’s PASC (Power Assist Slipper Clutch), upgraded from the previous slipper clutch without power assist.
The engine is nestled in the signature steel trellis frame, although the subframe is bolted on.
Front suspension duty is handled by 43mm upside-down WP APEX big piston forks, with no adjustability.
The rear monoshock is mounted to the ride side of the frame, and adjustable for preload only.
A new curved aluminium swingarm to mount the shock increases the wheelbase.
The front brake consists of a single 320mm disc checked by a four-piston caliper.
The rear brake has a 240mm disc, and 2-piston floating caliper.
Since there is a new subframe, its seats have been redesigned to be more supportive and plusher, especially for the pillion.
The riders seat height is also adjustable between 800mm and 820mm.
The headlamp has been redesigned to look similar to the 390 Duke’s although it does not have the same DRLs.
All lighting are LED.
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke has the same design language as the entire Duke range such the radiator panels, side panels, tank.
Electronics wise, the new bike has a new 5-inch LCD screen with connectivity functions.
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke is priced from RM 22,500 with Quickshifter+.
The 2024 KTM 390 Duke was launched in Malaysia. It features some of the biggest updates since its initial launch back in 2012. In fact, it might as well be called an all-new bike altogether.
Starting from its design, the 2024 bike has a much closer familial resemblance to its larger cousins, namely the 890 Duke R, 990 Duke, and 1390 Super Duke R. The new headlight cluster has also been redesigned to give the bike a new signature look. The radiator covers are moulded with spoilers, but thankfully, no winglet.
Highlights of the 2024 KTM 390 Duke
The Euro 5.2-compliant engine sees a capacity bump to 398.7cc from 373cc, hence a redesigned cylinder head.
There is not much in terms of power increase however, just up to 44.25 hp and 39 Nm, from 44 hp and 37 Nm from the previous iteration.
However, what KTM sought is not to lose engine power due to the more restrictive Euro 5.2 standard, hence the capacity increase.
The frame is now two-piece, with the aluminium subframe bolted onto the steel trellis main frame.
A new curved aluminium swingarm accommodates the rear monoshock.
The monoshock is mounted off-centre, enabling a larger airbox. A larger airbox should smooth out the engine’s power delivery.
The split piston monoshock is adjustable for preload and rebound (finally!).
Up front are 43 mm WP APEX Open Cartridge forks with 5-step adjustment for rebound and compression.
Braking duty is handled by a single four-piston caliper gripping a 320mm disc in front, and a 240mm disc at the back.
Cornering ABS is now standard, and as usual, the rider can switch to Supermoto ABS to deactivate the rear wheel’s ABS.
There have been market feedback than the Duke’s seat is a little tall for us Asian riders, so the 2024 KTM 390 Duke has an adjustable seat height feature to set it to 800 mm or 820 mm.
There is a new 5-inch TFT-LCD display, too. TRACK mode emphasises the tachometer display, while also bringing up the lap timer and gear indicator.
The said mode will activate the launch control feature (yummy!).
Unfortunately, all these changes have added 16 kg to the bike, now at 165 kg compared to 149 kg.
There are two colour choices: Electronic Orange, and Atlantic Blue.
The 2024 KTM 390 Duke is priced from RM 35,800, with the Quickshifter+ feature.
KTM 390 Duke (2024) telah dilancarkan di Malaysia. Ia menampilkan beberapa kemas kini terbesar sejak pelancaran awalnya pada tahun 2012. Malah, ia juga boleh dianggap sebagai sebuah motosikal serba baharu sama sekali.
Bermula daripada reka bentuknya, versi 2024 ini mempunyai persamaan kekeluargaan yang lebih dekat dengan sepupunya yang lebih besar, iaitu 890 Duke R, 990 Duke, dan 1390 Super Duke R. Kluster lampu hadapan baharu juga telah direka bentuk semula untuk memberikan motosikal itu rupa yang baharu. Penutup radiator mempunyai dengan spoiler, tetapi syukur, tiada sayap.
Ciri-ciri utama KTM 390 Duke (2024)
Enjin yang mematuhi piawaian Euro 5.2 menyaksikan peningkatan kapasiti kepada 398.7cc daripada 373cc. Dengan itu kepala silinder juga direka semula.
Bagaimanapun, tidak banyak peningkatan kuasa. Hanya naik ke 44.25 hp dan 39 Nm, daripada 44 hp dan 37 Nm daripada sebelumnya.
Apa yang dicari oleh KTM adalah untuk tidak kehilangan kuasa enjin kerana standard Euro 5.2 yang lebih ketat, justeru peningkatan kapasiti.
Kerangka terdiri daripada dua bahagian, dengan subframe belakang jenis aluminium dipasang berasingan kepada kerangka utama keluli.
Monoshock dipasang ke tepi sedikit dan membolehkan kotak udara yang lebih besar. Kotak udara yang lebih besar sepatutnya dapat melancarkan penghantaran kuasa enjin.
Monoshock belakang boleh laras untuk pramuat dan lantunan (akhirnya!).
Di depan ialah fork WP APEX Open Cartridge 43 mm dengan pelarasan 5 langkah untuk lantunan dan pemampatan.
Tugas brek dikendalikan oleh kaliper empat omboh tunggal yang mencengkam cakera 320mm di depan, dan cakera 240mm di belakang.
Cornering ABS adalah standard kini, dan seperti biasa, penunggang boleh bertukar kepada ABS Supermoto untuk menyahaktifkan ABS roda belakang.
Terdapat maklum balas daripada pasaran bahawa pelana Duke terlalu tinggi sedikit bagi penunggang Asia, jadi KTM 390 Duke (2024) mempunyai ciri pelana boleh laras untuk menetapkan ketinggian pada 800 mm atau 820 mm.
Terdapat skrin TFT-LCD 5-inci baharu juga. Mod TRACK menekankan paparan takometer, sambil turut memaparkan pemasa pusingan dan penunjuk posisi gear.
Mod tersebut akan mengaktifkan ciri kawalan pelancaran (sedap!).
Malangnya, semua perubahan ini telah menambah 16 kg pada motosikal, kini pada 165 kg berbanding 149 kg.
Terdapat dua pilihan warna: Electronic Orange, atau Atlantic Blue.
KTM 390 Duke (2024) dijual dari RM 35,800, dengan ciri Quickshifter+.
KTM Malaysia has issued an invitation to all adventure riders to participate in the KTM ROAD TO RIMBA RAID ASIA QUALIFIERS 2023.
the trail race aims to identify the most skilled and daring riders who will represent Team Orange at the prestigious RIMBA RAID 2023 in Malaysia.
Scheduled for Sunday, 25 June 2023, the qualifiers will be held at Seri Alam, Pasir Gudang, Johor.
Participants will face the challenge of navigating diverse terrains and obstacles in a trail time attack format. Adventure bike owners with twin cylinder motorcycles of 500cc and above from Malaysia and Singapore are eligible to enter the race.
From Malaysia, two winners will be chosen, while one winner will be selected from Singapore. These winners will receive comprehensive sponsorship, including race fees, accommodation, and a KTM 790 ADVENTURE R bike for the RIMBA RAID 2023.
They will also benefit from technical support provided by KTM Malaysia during the race. Prizes will be awarded to the 2nd runner up, 3rd runner up, 4th runner up, and all finishers will receive a medal.
The highly anticipated RIMBA RAID 2023 will take place from 31 August to 3 September 2023 in Pahang, Malaysia. Over 300 riders from different countries will compete in various categories during the intense four-day racing event.
Jenama KTM dah lama bertapak di Malaysia jadi tak hairanlah bersepah motosikal jenama Austria itu memenuhi jalan raya di Malaysia.
Model paling popular di Malaysia sudah tentu terarah pada dua model, RC200 dan DUKE 200. Ini kerana selain daripada datang dengan harga mampu milik RM15,888 dan RM13,888, kedua-dua model ini juga paling berkuasa dalam segmenya.
Untuk rekod, KTM RC200 dan DUKE 200 berkongsi enjin satu silinder 200cc dengan sistem penyejukan cecair yang menghasilkan 26hp dan 19.5Nm.
Meskipun hadir dengan enjin yang sama namun masing-masing menawarkan perwatakan yang berbeza. Pertamanya, RC200 menawarkan pengalaman tunggangan yang ‘sporty’ dan agresif menyamai jentera ‘sportsbike’ yang dibina untuk litar lumba manakala KTM DUKE 200 pula menghadirkan gaya menunggang ala ‘supermoto’ dengan kedudukan yang menegak dan garang.
Tambahan pula, nisbah gear pada RC200 lebih panjang berbanding DUKE 200 yang menawarkan nisbah gear lebih pendek. Kedua-dua perbezaan ini secara langsung menghasilkan perwatakan berbeza.
Untuk itu, DUKE 200 merupakan senjata utama jika aktiviti hujung minggu anda adalah melapah selekoh di Bukit Tinggi atau Kuala Klawang.
Tapi jika hobi anda adalah ke litar lumba maka KTM RC200 harus menjadi pilihan utama. Ini kerana RC200 generasi terbaru itu dibangunkan dengan teknologi CFD (computational flow dynamics) yang membantu menghasilkan reka bentuk aerodinamik terbaik. Untuk rekod, teknologi sama turut diguna pakai KTM bagi pembangunan jentera di Moto3.
Tak cukup dengan itu, kedua-duanya datang dengan dua mod menunggang, Road dan Supermoto. Kedua-dua mod ini menawarkan pengalaman menunggang berbeza, dengan Road untuk kegunaan harian manakala Supermoto menghadirkan keterujaan ekstra.
Perlu dimaklumkan, dengan mengaktifkan mod Supermoto, fungsi ABS dwi-saluran di tayar belakang akan dimatikan sekaligus membenarkan penunggang untuk meluncurkan tayar belakang dengan lebih mudah.
Selain itu, kelengkapan suspensi juga cukup premium dengan kehadiran fork depan USD 43mm dari WP dan penyerap hentakan tunggal belakang juga dari WP yang boleh diselaraskan.
Dari aspek praktikal, KTM DUKE 200 paling menonjol terutamanya dengan berat (kering) diletakkan pada 140kg sahaja. Ini secara tak langsung menjadikan DUKE 200 mesra untuk kaum Adam dan Hawa.
Tak lupa juga kehadiran tangki 13.4L pada DUKE 200 turut menyumbang kepada penjimatan bahan api yang baik. Percaya atau tidak, KTM DUKE 200 boleh pergi sejauh 360km pada setiap tangki penuh.
Sementara itu, KTM RC200 juga memiliki daya penarik tersendiri. Selain daripada ciri aerodinamik ala Moto3, beberapa ciri lain pada model ‘full-fairing’ itu juga cukup mengagumkan.
Pertamanya, ‘clip-on handlebar’ pada RC200 15mm lebih tinggi berbanding generasi terdahulu sekaligus lebih selesa dan boleh diturunkan sehingga 10mm mengikut kesesuaian. Ciri ini secara tak langsung membolehkan RC200 bertukar menjadi jentera yang cukup ideal di litar lumba.
KTM memberi penekanan mendalam terhadap bahagian panel depan termasuk cermin sisi yang direka khas agar tahap aerodinamik berada pada kedudukan optimum sepanjang masa. Mencelah di antara kereta sewaktu trafik sesak juga cukup mudah.
Seperti DUKE 200, RC200 juga cukup ringan dan mudah dikendalikan hasil penggunaan kerangka treliis. Namun, bahagian subframe yang lebih kukuh membenarkan penunggang untuk melayan ‘corner’ dengan lebih yakin.
Persoalannya, yang mana satu paling sesuai dengan jiwa? Jika anda mencari jentera yang praktikal, KTM DUKE 200 pastinya pilihan utama dengan gaya duduk menegak dan tangki yang besar menjadikannya calon sesuai untuk kegunaan harian.
Bagaimanapun, jika anda mahukan jentera yang mengujakan bukan sahaja untuk kegunaan harian malah meratah selekoh di litar lumba maka RC200 harus dipertimbangkan.
Jika ciri yang ditawarkan kedua-dua model ini berjaya memancing perhatian, KTM Malaysia juga ada tawaran yang boleh membuatkan tulang rusuk anda bergetar. Ini kerana sehingga 31 Mac 2023, KTM Malaysia menawarkan penyelenggaraan percuma – termasuk minyak enjin, penapis minyak dan upah – bernilai RM1,237.
Jadi tunggu apa lagi, buat pilihan sekarang dan nikmati tawaran istimewa ini.
When it comes to big fun on two-wheels, KTM is one of the best at it. Most of the bikes it makes has some racing pedigree, with the brand dabbling in major race series the world for as long as most of us can remember.
And it is through everything that it learns in its racing endeavors that it makes some of the best bikes in the business. And the great thing about the KTM brand is that it has a bike for every budget and riding preference.
Take the two models seen here for example. Priced at RM13,888, the Duke 200 is the smallest sibling of the Supermoto range of KTM bikes. Those in the know will understand that when it comes to supermotos, KTM is arguably the best at it.
On the other hand, the RC200 is priced at RM15,888 and despite sporting a full fairing, it shares the basics with the Duke 200 such as the engine, the electronics, the suspension and the braking system. But it offers a very different riding style as compared to its naked sibling. In these two bikes, there’s something to satiate two very different riding preferences.
Powering both bikes is a 200cc, single-cylinder engine making 26hp and 19.5Nm of torque. Now that may not sound like a lot of power, but it is the way the power is delivered that makes a huge difference.
Almost all that power is made at the upper end of the RPM band and that gives the engine a rev happy character. Both bikes need to be truly strung up to be fully enjoyed and it is not that difficult to do that thanks to a slick-shifting 6-speed gearbox.
The Duke 200 features a close ratio gearbox while the ratios on the RC200 are a little higher. That and different engine tuning gives both bikes different characters.
The Duke 200 for starters feels like the naughtier one of the two siblings. It’s upright Supermoto-like sitting position adds to the drama it offers. It has a purposeful feel to it. Like it is always ready to take on the tightest of corners at your favorite track.
It also comes with two riding models – Road for regular everyday road riding and a Supermoto mode as well. And because the bike comes with a twin-channel ABS system with braking duties managed by ByBre calipers, this mode basically limits ABS intervention at the rear wheels. And this allows the rider to lock up and slide the rear wheel into a corner. It is an amazingly fun feature for a bike with this price tag.
The suspension is made up of 43mm upside down forks provided by WP Suspension upfront and a WP monoshock at the rear, adjustable for pre-load. There really is no drama with the suspension system soaking up and having just the right amount and consistent dive. Giving it a very predictable, sporty yet comfortable riding character.
But what makes the bike truly fun and easy to ride is the fact that it is extremely lightweight – weighing in at just 140kg (dry). This was achieved by using high quality lightweight materials and a new split steel trellis frame that saves weight and adds rigidity.
The position of the exhaust too contributes to the nimble handling of the bike – making it a breeze to pick it up and drop it into corners all day long. The exhaust of the Duke 200 and RC200 has been placed at the very bottom of the bike, and it is a functional design. With most of the exhaust load placed at the bottom of the bike, this lowers the center of gravity and concentrates the weight at the bottom, making it easy for the rider to pick up the bike mid corner. Something like a pivot point.
Despite its sport character and aggressive design, the Duke 200 is surprisingly frugal. The fuel tank measures in at 13.4-liters, and in a real-world test during the few days that we had the bike, we saw a range of 360km. The official fuel consumption figure is rated at 13.4-litres per 100km, an astonishing feat considering that the Duke 200 is meant to be a fun naked sport bike.
But while the Duke 200 offers a naughtier approach to riding, the RC200 is more polished. The Duke 200 loves it when you manhandle it and chuck it in and out of corners, and perhaps wheelie your way into the next corner. The RC200 though prefers long sweeping corners with a transition to tight, hard corners.
The RC200 is a proper track day weapon, one that you can also ride daily to the office thanks to adjustable handlebars. The clip-on handlebars are 15mm higher than the previous generation models for a more comfortable ride. And at just the turn of a screw you can lower it by up to 10mm for a more aggressive sitting position ideal for track days or for a corner carving ride up the mountain.
The design of the bike is the first thing that attracts you. It looks like a proper sports bike and that is because it has been designed using the same CFD software as KTM uses to design its Moto3 race bikes.
Up front, the headlight and windshield look like they are part of a single element but are three individual components that house the halogen headlamp, the Daytime Running LED lights, and the turn signals. If you blacken it and stick on a number, it looks like the front of a race bike.
But it does not only look like a race bike, but that windshield also offers class-leading wind protection. Making the RC200 incredibly comfortable to ride even at high speeds, but yet looks menacing.
And that is the very essence of the RC200, a bike that does not only look like it was born on a track, but track life is why it was born in the first place. Everything else in between is just something the RC200 just happens to do and does it well.
Even the side mirrors are purposeful, having been specifically designed to be aerodynamic, the mirrors are also foldable to give the RC200 a slimmer profile which makes it easier to slice through traffic when needed.
But looks aside, the RC200 has some serious performance credentials identical to the Duke 200. It shares the same engine, the same suspension and even the same ByBre braking system with a Bosch 9.1 MB two channel ABS braking system.
And just like the Duke 200, the RC200 too comes with the same two riding modes. The Supermoto mode also manages ABS intervention and an experienced rider will enjoy locking up and sliding the rear of the bike on track days.
Adding to the joy of riding the RC200 is a new lightweight split trellis frame that is identical to the Duke 200, but this time it comes with a bolted on subframe that is said to add to the stiffness of the bike, letting the rider place it exactly where he wants it to be before and in a corner.
The RC200 is undoubtedly a proper entry level sport bike that will appeal to those looking to trade up from an underbone or simply looking for their first sport bike. But its sporting abilities aside, it also offers some decent practicalities such as the larger fuel tank that measures in at 13.7-litres and provides a range of over 400km in the right hands.
And that is the appeal of the Duke 200 and the RC200, sporting abilities with everyday practicalities. And this time, KTM Malaysia is also throwing in a free maintenance package that includes free engine oil, free labor and a free air filter worth RM1,237 until March 31st, making this the best possible time to get one if you are looking for a bike for some corner munching fun and for everyday practicality.
More than a year since its global introduction, the 2022 KTM RC390 has finally landed in Malaysia with a recommended selling price of RM33,800.
KTM claimed the new RC390 is heavily inspired by the firm’s effort in MotoGP.
The 2022 KTM RC390 features lighter frame, increased aerodynamics and higher torque engine.
Despite the long wait, the official introduction of the latest generation RC390 will put a smile on the brand loyalist.
Coming in new for 2022 is a reworked front fairing to accommodate a new single-piece LED headlight.
Moving on to the bike’s overall look, KTM claimed that MotoGP-derived lines and graphics heavily inspire the new RC390.
Interestingly, the entire body structures are now easily removable thanks to a redesigned mounting systems that allow the use of fewer fasteners and clips.
Not only the new bodywork is more aerodynamic thanks to the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) process, but it also removes the flow of hot air coming from the engine.
Thanks to MotoGP derived technology; the new RC390 is equipped with a 1.5kg lighter frame, 3.4kg lighter wheels and 1kg lighter ByBre brake callipers.
The new RC390 also features state-of-art hardware, including an updated WP Apex upside/down fork with 30-step compression and rebound and a new WP Apex rear shock (adjustable) absorber.
Thanks to Euro 5 requirements, RC390 now feature a single-cylinder 4-stroke liquid-cooled engine with twin overhead camshaft, 4-valve and electronic fuel injection.
The 2022 model also delivers a higher torque thanks to a newly designed airbox and a new engine mapping.
