RC 390 Photos

The 2024 KTM RC 390 received a ground-up visual overhaul, and the results are hard to argue with. Where the previous-generation RC 390 had a somewhat disjointed fairing design, the 2024 model adopts a clean, single-piece full fairing clearly inspired by the RC 8C - KTM's hand-built Rs 40 lakh Moto 3-style racebike.

From the front, the twin LED projector headlights flanked by LED DRLs give the bike an intense, forward-leaning face. The front fairing features aerodynamic winglet-style cut-outs that channel airflow and add visual aggression without being overwrought. The side profile is low and aggressive, with the seat-to-tail section tapering sharply - a silhouette that looks fast even standing still.

The cockpit is minimal and purposeful. The 5-inch TFT display dominates the instrument binnacle, flanked by adjustable clip-on handlebars positioned low enough to commit you to the riding posture fully. The seat is narrow and firm - function over form.

The tail section is clean and high-mounted, with an LED taillight that wraps across the tail cowl. A single-sided swingarm is not fitted (unlike some competitors), but the overall visual package is cohesive and premium.

KTM's orange and black colour palette works especially well on the 2024 bodywork, with the contrast between the painted panels and the exposed engine and frame creating a purposeful, no-nonsense aesthetic that aligns perfectly with the RC 390's character.