KTM RC 390 Cup coming to the UK

New youth series evaluated at Oulton Park BSB

Press Release

• KTM
• BSB

KTM UK and MSVR are evaluating the possibility of creating a UK ‘KTM RC 390 Cup’ to run at selected MCE British Superbike (BSB) rounds throughout 2015.
The aim is for it to be a cost effective youth series which is likely to be open to riders aged between 12-17

The Cup version of the RC390 will be fitted with track focused KTM PowerParts
The aim is to encourage youth participation in affordable, production based racing,
 KTM are fortunate to be in the position to deliver an exciting and colourful motorcycle to feature in a race series that will highlight young talent, alongside the world’s premier domestic series, the MCE British Superbike Championship.
A similar series, powered by the imminent KTM RC 390 production bike, is currently being run by the German ADAC organization, with a grid of over 30 young riders battling it out at selected rounds of the IDM championship.
The RC 390 has a 44hp, 375cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine housed in a steel trellis chassis and fitted with top-level components. The Cup version takes this already energetic machine and focuses it for track use solely, using a whole host of official KTM PowerParts that will also be publically available.
The fully adjustable suspension package allows for individual set up for each race. The bike has adjustable foot pegs and handlebar levers to create personalised ergonomics, making it ideal for young racers who are still growing.
KTM UK Marketing Manager, Simon Belton, said:
“KTM is a ‘Ready to Race’ company that is also committed to developing future talent, such as with the Red Bull Rookies MotoGP Cup. A UK version of the RC 390 Cup will allow MSVR to provide a very cost effective and competitive youth series along with offering KTM UK a very exciting platform to introduce the production version of the RC 390.
“The intention for this UK series is to follow the rules and formula from the ADAC championship, with details such as age restrictions yet to be set, but likely to be open to riders aged 12-17 years old.”
Joe Irving, 17, said:
“To be honest I wasn’t expecting the RC 390 Cup bike to be as good as it is. I could really ride it hard and the quality of the suspension and brakes is at a really good level. The choice of tyres will be a big factor for this series but I think it will make a great feeder class for series such as Motostar.”
Interested parties who would like more information on the proposed RC 390 Cup series next year, should email [email protected] and in the subject line put RC 390 Cup 2015 and include name, address, post code, age, riding experience and preferred KTM dealer.
KTM will then send details when they have been confirmed.