The KTM RC 390 racing motorcycle was unveiled during a press conference held on 8 March at Fapi Motors Ltd. showroom. 17-year old Maltese rider Ryan Faenza will participate in the International Series FMI Italian Circuit Racing Championships in Italy, aboard this KTM racing motorcycle. Ryan Faenza will compete in 10 trials, 5 of which will be for qualifying, in the coming months. Each trial will have around 12-15 laps, covering a range of 3km-4.9km on world class circuits including Mugello, Misano, Imola, and Vallelunga. Ryan Faenza will give his utmost to classify in the top positions to secure his place at Valentino Rossi's VR46 academy.
Riders can only participate in the FMI Italian Circuit Racing Championships by riding a KTM RC 390 bike that has no modifications and has an engine assembled from factory. The KTM RC 390 racing bike is equipped with performance-focused KTM PowerParts, fully-adjustable WP Suspension, 44hp, 375cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine housed in a steel trellis chassis and fitted with top-level components. Being a KTM, the RC could only be created in the READY TO RACE way and its potential base as a competitive, capable and yet unintimidating race machine. The bike also has a reduction of 9kg of weight from the unwanted road kit, making this bike a single-minded race machine and corner expert.
KTM RC Cup is being held in 8 different nations including Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States. The winners from each country will participate in the Battle of the Nations which will be held in Assen, The Netherlands in October 2016.
KTM's racing DNA is already proven with multi-championship wins in Enduro and Motocross, and a record of 15 consecutive titles in the grueling Dakar Rally. KTM already competes successfully in the Moto3 series. Further to this, the KTM RC16, will be making the debut in the MotoGP in 2017. To keep track of these global battles and to find out further information about the KTM RC CUP and its relevant series, please visit www.ktmrccup.com.
For more information about KTM motorcycles, contact the local authorized dealers at Fapi Motors, Mdina Road Attard on 2339 3000 or 79093508, or send an email at [email protected].