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A sport bike version of the 390 Duke, the KTM RC390 was presented at the 2013 EICMA motorcycle show in Italy, though most details had been leaked a few weeks earlier.[8][22] The 2014 model year road racing style bike has the same 373 cc engine making a claimed 44 hp(33 kW) @ 9,500 rpm with a claimed weight without fuel of 147 kg(324 lb). With a fuel capacity 10.0 l; 2.20 imp gal(2.64 US gal),[23] the wet weight would be 154.2 kg(340.0 lb).[21] The frame of the RC is a different single piece trellis frame than the Duke, which KTM says is stiffer than the 390 Duke.[24] The tires are Metzeler 110/70ZR17 front and 150/60ZR17 rear.[24] Where the Duke has a steering head angle of 65°(or 25° rake), the RC's fork has a steeper 66.5° head angle(or 23.5° rake).[20] The 1,340 mm(53 in) wheelbase is 27 mm(1.1 in) shorter than the Duke. The same ByBre disc brakes with ABS, and WP 43 mm front fork and rear shock are used on the RC390.[23][24]
KTM added a racing version of the RC390, the RC390 Cup for use by motorcycle racers ages 13 to 21 in the ADAC Junior Cup, a MotoGP event. The RC390 Cup has no lights or mirrors, and no ABS to reduce weight, and an upgraded WP suspension, fully adjustable front and rear. The engine is detuned to a 38 hp(28 kW) with a block-off plate, and has an Akrapovic exhaust.[25][26]
