The Milan fair has been the setting chosen by KTM to reveal one of its most unexpected novelties: the 450 RC 2028. With it, the Austrian manufacturer enters a category of small and medium displacement sports cars in which it wants to transfer its philosophy “Ready to Race” to a more accessible and versatile motorcycle.
The new sports KTM It comes with a specific chassis, suspension and tuning configuration, as well as a technological package that is unusual in this segment. Although fundamental aspects of its mechanics still remain to be known, the first information provided by the factory makes it clear that the brand does not want to limit itself to presenting an entry-level sports car with a striking aesthetic. They go further…
This is the KTM 450 RC 2028
The KTM 450 RC It is equipped with a twin-cylinder engine whose exact displacement has not yet been revealed. The brand has also not provided figures for power, maximum torque or other data related to its performance, so we will have to wait for a future communication to know the true potential of this new mechanics. KTM It does confirm that this is a set developed with a specific configuration and calibration for this model.
Its objective is to offer a sporty response without giving up everyday use, an approach that seeks to attract both pilots who want to start in the segment. Supersport as well as those looking for a medium displacement frame with more demanding performance.
Without a doubt, one of the most interesting sections of the new KTM 450 RC It is in its cycle part. The Austrians have resorted to suspensions WP APEX adjustable on both axes. In the front we find a 43 mm inverted fork, with compression and rebound adjustment. And at the rear there is a monoshock adjustable in extension and spring preload, which is combined with a striking single-sided swingarm.
The braking also receives important components. On the front axle there is a 320 mm disc clamped by a caliper. W.P. 4 piston radial. Added to this are the tires Pirelli Diablo Rosso IVa choice that directly aims for sporty behavior on asphalt.
Secrets of the KTM 450 RC 2028
Electronics are another of the strong points of this new mid-displacement sports car. KTM has moved to the 450RC some of the assistance systems that we usually find on motorcycles of higher categories. Among them, cornering ABS stands out, accompanied by an MTC system and dual-channel ABS with modes road and Supermoto. It also has different driving modes to adapt its behavior to the conditions and preferences of the pilot. All this information is managed from a 5-inch TFT screen, while USB-A and USB-C connections allow you to charge electronic devices while on the go.
The KTM 450 RC maintains a clearly recognizable visual identity within the family street of the brand. Its completely faired approach responds to the philosophy Supersportwith a configuration designed to offer a sporty riding experience. However, beyond its aesthetics, some of its technical elements also contribute to giving it its own personality. The single-sided swingarm, for example, provides a more exclusive and unusual image among sports cars of this displacement.
KTM ensures that this machine, as we mentioned before, has a specific development of its entire cycle, so it is not simply a matter of adapting an existing platform to a new body.
The KTM 450 RC It will arrive as a 2028 model, although its production is not scheduled until the end of 2027. With this presentation, KTM opens a new stage in its sports catalog and puts on the table a proposal that promises to encourage the segment Supersport of medium displacement.
