No. 2
2015 KTM RC390 (ABS) and 390 Duke (ABS)
Looking to attract new customers while satisfying seasoned riders who crave lightweight, exciting machines, KTM introduces the all-new 2015 RC 390 and 390 Duke, the products of several years of development and racing in Moto3. Building low-displacement road bikes has been one of the priorities of KTM engineers and designers, and these two models prove it with racy styling, a full trellis frame, and top-grade components supplied by KTM partners. Their uncompromising, ultra-sporty dynamics may not suit timid riders, though. Class-leading power, ABS that can be deactivated by the rider, as well as a 43mm upside-down fork and WP shock all crank up sportiness to surprising levels given the small displacement. The RC390 and 390 Duke rank as the second-best beginner bikes in Canada this year.

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