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**Pizzaboi** · 08-31-2015, 03:40 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ynike99 View Post

Mine is a feb 2015 rc390, havent faced this issue. Can you try to and tell me how to replicate it, so that i can check it and revert.

That is the whole problem here... No one is sure why it happens. The techs at KTM think we are making up stories but it is an extremely scary feeling when you have both your brakes engaged and can't slow down even a little bit.

This has happened to me 3-4 times and it isn't something related to speed because the last time it happened I was well under 60kmph. Usually happens under emergency or hard braking when the lever is engaged- pulled in to the maximum extent. The braking returns or releasing the lever and reengaging it. This I feel is some setting on the ABS that makes it extremely intrusive under hard braking.

This has been ruled out as an air bubble as both brakes were bled multiple times over the course of ownership to try and solve the issue. The issue doesn't come up when the ABS is turned off so we are pretty sure the issue is with the ABS. I have forced them to change the entire ABS system under warranty but I still do not feel confident. The reason why I decided to check with other owners if they faced similar issues.

**emon1990** · 08-31-2015, 05:53 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ynike99 View Post

Mine is a feb 2015 rc390, havent faced this issue. Can you try to and tell me how to replicate it, so that i can check it and revert.

Mine is from the first lot and I too never faced such issue

**B7ACKTHORN** · 08-31-2015, 07:52 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Pizzaboi View Post

That is the whole problem here... No one is sure why it happens. The techs at KTM think we are making up stories.............. issues.

Or perhaps you've got the special EBC sintered brake pads for the rear from KTM, or is it.

None if I reckon from my experience. You've clearly mentioned you've "replaced" the entire ABS unit, see how it fares, back to back ABS unit failures are very highly unlikely. As I reiterated, faulty ABS would automatically disengage the ABS, promptly warning you on the dash. New brake pads too can cause sensitive braking feedback, i.e. frequent locks unless they wear/bed in to some extent to give you that proper feedback.

Cheers!
VJ

**Pizzaboi** · 08-31-2015, 08:00 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Or perhaps you've got the special EBC sintered brake pads for the rear from KTM, or is it.

None if I reckon from my experience. You've clearly mentioned you've "replaced" the entire ABS unit, see how it fares, back to back ABS unit failures are very highly unlikely. As I reiterated, faulty ABS would automatically disengage the ABS, promptly warning you on the dash. New brake pads too can cause sensitive braking feedback, i.e. frequent locks unless they wear/bed in to some extent to give you that proper feedback.

Cheers!
VJ

It feels wooden for lack of a better word... Checked the wear of the brake pads as well, the rear was almost new, the front had even wear and still had a good 2mm of pad left.

The bike hasn't been returned to me as yet. Will update once I get it back... Got another track day on the 19th

**VYSHAKH VJ** · 09-01-2015, 03:59 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by vineeth9188 View Post

Any increase in price for rc 390 in kerala. I heard that the price will go upto 270000 . Thanks to finance minister

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Yeah bro... on-road price for rc 390 is 2,75,000. Duke 390 is 2,50,000.
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I have recently taken a test drive for duke 390.... and that was insane..

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Anyway imm booking my rc 390 on sept 10...

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**VYSHAKH VJ** · 09-01-2015, 04:02 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Itz 2.75 lk onroad

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**amarme001** · 09-01-2015, 01:21 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by VYSHAKH VJ View Post

Itz 2.75 lk onroad

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Are you sure, will cancel my booking if that is the case.

Will go the extra mile and buy the r3, useless government.

Decrease the fuel cost increase the vehicle cost, never keep an Indian happy.

**suresh87** · 09-01-2015, 01:47 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Pizzaboi View Post

Nope, proper tarmac, no feedback from front or rear. First happened when the bike was just a few days old. Since it is used mostly on the track I have the ABS turned off most of the time so I have no issues on the track however while riding to and from the track the issue crops up randomly. All checks have come up with nothing, I kept thinking this was an issue with my bike till I recently rode a friend's brand new Duke 390 and it had the same issue. This led me to wonder if this is an issue with the 2015 bikes or has it always been there and there is a way to fix it.

Hi I have not faced this issue in Rc390 but I had this issue in duke 390 it happens only during emergency braking their is lack of feel wooden kind of feel this was a repeated issue in my duke they used to bleed the line . finally after sending a mail to Ktm they fixed it by changing the major kit at the lever side . after that the issue is fixed.

When I asked them they changed major kit that is below the brake fluid storage and the portion that connects the lever. This fixed my issue after that the issue has not happened.

Now my RC 390 is in service centre due to white smoke during cold start the smoke is too high here's the link . they Replaced the valve seal still issue is their it became worse after that.

**Rahul.g** · 09-01-2015, 01:58 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by VYSHAKH VJ View Post

Yeah bro... on-road price for rc 390 is 2,75,000. Duke 390 is 2,50,000.
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I have recently taken a test drive for duke 390.... and that was insane..

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Anyway imm booking my rc 390 on sept 10...

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Check again with the showroom, my cousin got a d390 here in kolkata and it costed 2.32 lac
I got the quotation for rc390, the on-road price is 2.52 lac with 0 dep insurance.

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**amarme001** · 09-01-2015, 02:02 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Rahul.g View Post

Check again with the showroom, my cousin got a d390 here in kolkata and it costed 2.32 lac
I got the quotation for rc390, the on-road price is 2.52 lac with 0 dep insurance.

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Me got the quote for Duke 390 226000.

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**Pizzaboi** · 09-01-2015, 02:30 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by suresh87 View Post

Hi I have not faced this issue in Rc390 but I had this issue in duke 390 it happens only during emergency braking their is lack of feel wooden kind of feel this was a repeated issue in my duke they used to bleed the line . finally after sending a mail to Ktm they fixed it by changing the major kit at the lever side . after that the issue is fixed.

When I asked them they changed major kit that is below the brake fluid storage and the portion that connects the lever. This fixed my issue after that the issue has not happened.

Now my RC 390 is in service centre due to white smoke during cold start the smoke is too high here's the link . they Replaced the valve seal still issue is their it became worse after that.

Thanks for the reply, I think I will ask them to do the same with my bike as well

**Ajeet Padhi** · 09-01-2015, 05:54 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Hey guys , I need a little help with VIN numbers . I have booked RC390 from CP , New Delhi and I have specifically asked for a bike from the newest lot ( July or August manufactured ) .

How can I tell the month and year of manufacture of a RC390 by its VIN number ?

Thanks in advance and regards .

**REAPER** · 09-01-2015, 06:46 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Rahul.g View Post

Check again with the showroom, my cousin got a d390 here in kolkata and it costed 2.32 lac
I got the quotation for rc390, the on-road price is 2.52 lac with 0 dep insurance.

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Yes its 2.75Lc here in kerala . Its 20% tax for bikes costing over 2lc in here. Its the highest right now in India.

**Gunslingin_Ridr** · 09-01-2015, 07:27 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Ajeet Padhi View Post

Hey guys , I need a little help with VIN numbers . I have booked RC390 from CP , New Delhi and I have specifically asked for a bike from the newest lot ( July or August manufactured ) .

How can I tell the month and year of manufacture of a RC390 by its VIN number ?

Thanks in advance and regards .

This should help.

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**VYSHAKH VJ** · 09-01-2015, 10:59 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Rahul.g View Post

Check again with the showroom, my cousin got a d390 here in kolkata and it costed 2.32 lac
I got the quotation for rc390, the on-road price is 2.52 lac with 0 dep insurance.

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Prnce increase from 2.05........... .. 2.17............ 2.52.......... 2.75 for rc 390.
Ktm showroom manager specially mentioned about the improved built quality.
Enquired about slipper clutch....... only duke 390 with slipper clutch is available.
Rc 390 with slipper clutch would be coming by mid 2k16.

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