TL;DR
KTM RC450 supersport details, including a 55.4 hp engine and 192 kmph top speed, leaked from Chinese documents; an India launch is currently improbable.
Details of KTM's upcoming RC450 supersport motorcycle have surfaced through leaked Chinese type-approval documents. The revelations indicate that the RC450 will be powered by a 55.4 hp engine, capable of reaching a top speed of 192 kmph, and will weigh 168 kg.
While sharing its underpinnings with the CFMoto 450SR-S, the RC450 distinguishes itself with key hardware differences, including WP suspension components instead of KYB units, a quickshifter, and a steering damper. The documents also suggest a more aggressive riding posture due to higher footpegs and a lower handlebar, along with a shorter wheelbase for sharper handling. However, an India launch for the KTM RC450 appears unlikely at this time, as the motorcycle is not slated for manufacturing in India and will instead be produced by CFMoto.
