RC 200 - Dream for most of us - the bike is very stylish and performance-centered, whereas it requires a lot of attention - maintenance is average for this bike! Good for new riders (who are enthusiasts) - riding posture is aggressive for long rides. fuel economy is good! And most of all - ABS - full confidence!

MotoGP was a life-changer for many of us. With the introduction of sports-bikes into our lives, the style associated with sweeping the curves and racing off was a fantasy. It is exactly those riders, with those MotoGP fantasies, that KTM strived to attract through the RC series.

The RC 200 was one of those bikes which would go on to give a challenge to the sports bike moguls. The RC entered at a time when the image of sports bikes was dominated by Yamaha with their RX series and Kawasaki with their Ninjas.

Features

The RC 200 is very similar to the RC 390 except in design and engine dimensions. It is furnished with a steel tube trellis edge frame, fit with an upside-down front fork and a swing-arm with adaptable mono-shock. A mileage of below 30kmpl can be expected for city ranges but definitely above 25 km/l and when on the highway mileage between 30kmpl and 35kmpl can be expected.
The RC 200 houses a wide variety of meters on its console ranging from the odometer, digital tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, and odometer.
Furthermore, in the RC 200, an indicator is integrated which shows when to shift gears to attain optimum performance. The KTM RC 200 is built like a sports bike and hence should be driven like one too for a thrilling experience.
The rider has to lean forward to be one with the streamlined shape of the bike and it gives an unusual pressure to the wrists. But this leaning forward action gives better control over the bike and a sort of confidence. Hence if it is for long rides that you are looking for a bike, the RC 200 wouldn’t fare well compared to the Duke 200.
The RC 200 has in it a liquid-cooled 4-stroke 199.5 cc engine. The raw power this beast spews is about 24.6 at 10,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 19.3 at 8000 rpm.
Also integrated in the front of the RC 200 are dual headlights which are highly efficient and light up the road ahead assuring confidence and safe driving by the riders. But ABS is a feature that is seriously lacking for this icon, even with such a huge price range.

 Customer Reviews

The RC 200 comes with USD forks, projector headlights, and aerodynamic design. Even though it does have its share of competitors, the good mileage figure, style, and 200cc engine give an edge to the RC 200.

Judgment