The front fork now gets 10mm more travel. This reduction of the unsprung mass has made the 2022 KTM RC 200 even more agile than its predecessor. KTM claims to have shed 3.5kg from the wheels and about a kilo from the new brake setup. That said, it certainly seemed to be the bike’s limit, and any more push may not help you squeeze a higher top speed.
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We managed to clock a speedo-indicated 140kmph at the test track with the rider weighing about 96kg (in full gear). However, at around 8000rpm as you approach 100kmph, you may feel mild vibes creeping in from the handlebar, pegs and fuel tank. The vibrations too have been reduced to a notable extent. The performance on offer is quite tractable, so you can enter a corner in a higher gear, while still having enough drive for a rapid exit. Besides, the curved radiator, which is a claimed 10 percent larger, means the engine will run a bit cooler as well But thanks to the larger airbox, the bike now breathes 40 percent more air than before and gets a meaty torque curve as well. Its shape lets you grip the tank firmly when needed.įor its latest iteration, the KTM RC 200 carries over the same 199.7cc liquid-cooled motor from its predecessor, with the same output as well - 25PS and 19.2Nm. The 13.7-litre fuel tank is larger and quite wide as well. Not to mention the lovely Alcantara leather-like covers. Also, with the new subframe, the seat is not only roomier but also quite flat, thereby offering enough mobility for heavy-set riders to move around. However, thanks to the slim midsection, shorter riders will now find it easier to get a firm footing on the new bike. The clip-on bars are set 14.5mm higher than before, and also angled a bit outwards.Īt 835mm, the seat height remains unchanged. The 2022 KTM RC 200 certainly feels more accommodating despite the committed riding position. The side panels, too, feel sturdier and the paint finish is also commendable. The switches are quite similar to the older model, but the overall levels of quality and finish are way better.