2016 KTM RC 390Born of KTM’s championship-winning Moto3 effort, the RC 390 is a track-ready full-on sport bike that is also road-going. WP suspension, 43 horsepower and aggressive chassis geometry means that the RC 390 will be filled to the brim with potential.KTM is sponsoring a MotoAmerica spec-racing series—the RC Cup—that will launch a new generation of young American road racers toward the MotoGP series.
For everyone else, the RC 390 will be a sportbike that you can ride aggressively on the street without worrying about getting into huge amounts of trouble with the vehicle code.Read about the KTM RC 390.Visit our Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide.
2016 KTM RC 390 Specs:
Engine
Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC single
Displacement: 373cc
Bore x stroke: 89 x 60mm
Maximum power: 44 hp @ 9500 rpm
Maximum torque: 26 ft/lbs @ 7250 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Muffler: Stainless steel
Fuel system: Bosch EFI w/ 46mm throttle body
Lubrication: Semi-dry dump
Engine oil: Motorex Formula 4T
Engine management: Bosch EMS
Clutch: Wet multi-disc
Transmission: 6-speed
Chain: X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″
Battery: 12V, 8Ah
Chassis
Frame: Powdercoated steel trellis
Handlebars: Steel clip-on
Front suspension: 43mm inverted WP forks; 4.9 inches of travel
Our first segment introduces you to the new Arch 1s. This latest, slightly more sporting American V-twin, adds to the original KRGT1 coming from the boutique manufacturer based in Hawthorne, Southern California. Senior Editor Nic de Sena rode through Malibu with Gard Hollinger, who co-founded Arch Motorcycle with his friend, Keanu Reeves. The 1s is a unique ride for sure, and Nic explains what makes the bike really stand out.
For the entertaining story behind Arch Motorcycle from Gard Hollinger himself, you must listen to his podcast episode on Motos & Friends HERE
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with Thom Beers, the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Thom’s astonishing resume as a Producer, Director, and actor, includes narrating many, many of the shows he’s created.
His fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows, and of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story behind his Jesse James show, ‘Monster Garage’, as well as the ‘Biker Build Off’ and ‘Zombie Choppers’ TV shows. Teejay’s chat with Thom gives us some amazing insight into other areas of Thom’s career, including ‘Deadliest Catch’ and others.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening. I for one, was fascinated; I hope you are too.
