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RC 390 2023 - Dry

Tuned for Nürburgring GP-Strecke - adds: asphalt, technical, fast

KTM RC 390 2023 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Dry - Nürburgring GP-Strecke

Set this first

Most important change

Shock: Rebound

Stock value
3 clicks
Recommended
5 clicks
Change
2 clicks softer than stock

clicks out from fully closed

Reason: condition Dry - Nürburgring GP-Strecke

How to test it: Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

Key values

10 confirmed settings available.

Source

Released reference setup, editorially reviewed · Moderately documented

Referenced (not linked):
  • KTM RC 390 owner's manual + OEM stock gearing (15/45, 520)

Last reviewed: 29 Jul 2026

All recommended changes

In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.

  1. Shock: Rebound2 clicks softer than stock

    3 clicks5 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Dry - Nürburgring GP-Strecke

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  2. Fork: Rebound2 clicks softer than stock

    15 clicks17 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Dry - Nürburgring GP-Strecke

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

10 confirmed values
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length112 linksOEM
ClutchOEM Wet Slipper Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkWP APEX 43 mm Open-Cartridge Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed15 clickscomputed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed17 clicks +2computed
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockWP APEX Monoshock
Preload3 mmOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed5 clicks +2computed
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireContinental ContiRoad
Compoundmediumreviewed
Front tire pressure2 bar (29.01 psi)OEM
Rear tire pressure2 bar (29.01 psi)OEM
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket15 teethreviewed
Rear sprocket45 teethreviewed

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Dry baseline for the KTM RC 390 2023 at Nürburgring GP-Strecke shifts 2 of 10 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Rebound 5 clicks (+2 vs OEM), Rebound 17 clicks (+2 vs OEM). Values come from OEM defaults, your rider and condition factors and 3 verified reference setups.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.

Doesn't feel right on track?

Pick the symptom and we'll show the likely setup causes - and whether it is really a technique thing.

Troubleshoot a handling problem
Riding technique
Body position: hanging off and getting your knee down - body-positionLoose arms, progressive throttle on corner exit - throttleTrail braking to the apex - braking

Matching protective gear

The right setup is half the job - the other half is protective gear matched to the discipline and conditions.

AGV K1 S GRAZIE VALE Integralhelm gelb-schwarz S
HelmetFits the discipline
AGV K1 S GRAZIE VALE Integralhelm gelb-schwarz S
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black White
GlovesFits the discipline
Alpinestars Atom Handschuhe Black White
CE
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Belüftete Stiefel Black
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Dry setup for the KTM RC 390 2023?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Dry baseline for the KTM RC 390 2023 at Nürburgring GP-Strecke shifts 2 of 10 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Rebound 5 clicks (+2 vs OEM), Rebound 17 clicks (+2 vs OEM).

What tire pressure for the KTM RC 390 2023 in Dry conditions?

As a starting point: 2 bar front, 2 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the KTM RC 390 2023 run?

As a starting point, 15 teeth front / 45 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.