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8 PREPARING FOR USE 56

8.1 Advice on first use

Danger

Danger of accidents Danger arising from the rider's judgement being impaired.

– Do not operate the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs and certain medications or physically or mentally

impaired.

Warning

Risk of injury Missing or poor protective clothing presents an increased safety risk.

– Wear protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, pants and jacket with protectors) every time you ride the vehicle. Always wear

protective clothing that is in good condition and meets the legal requirements.

Warning

Danger of crashing Poor vehicle handling due to different tire tread patterns on front and rear wheels.

– The front and rear wheels must be fitted with tires with similar tread patterns to prevent loss of control over the vehicle.

Warning

Danger of accidents Non-approved or non-recommended tires and wheels impact the handling characteristic.

– Only use tires/wheels approved by KTM with the corresponding speed index.

Warning

Danger of accidents Reduced road grip with new tires.

– New tires have a smooth rolling surface and therefore cannot provide full road grip. The entire rolling surface must be rough-

ened in the first 200 kilometers (124.3 miles) by moderate riding at alternating angles. The full grip levels are not achieved

until the tires have been run in.

Info

When using your vehicle, remember that others may feel disturbed by excessive noise.

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KTM 2016 RC 390 Specifications

General

Displacement	373.2 cc
Bore x Stroke	89 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio	12.6:1
Power	32 kW (44 hp) @ 9, 500 rpm
Torque	35 Nm @ 7, 250 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	WP monoshock
Rear Brake	230 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front Tire	110/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	150/60 ZR17
Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	10 liters
Dry Weight	147 kg
Ground Clearance	178.5 mm
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Front Suspension	WP USD 43 mm
ABS	Bosch 9MB Two-Channel ABS
Frame	Steel trellis frame
Front Brake	300 mm disc, 4-piston radial caliper