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  • #2026
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Ajeet Padhi View Post
    Welome amigo

    I'm in the same boat as you . I never had any real experience with sports bikes as such and never have gone over 200cc ( except karizma ) . I have ridden scooters and activas extensively though . Pulsar , Splendor , CBZ , Karizma , Discover are few of the bikes I have ridden on various occasions . On the Splendor I have spent some time , as my bro had one some years back . But I wont call myself a full fledged rider . I'm more comfortable driving a car , but then , riding a bike is just divine . Especially when you get to ride something this good .

    I did test rode Duke 390 , RE Conti GT cafe racer , R15s last month when I was narrowing down my choices . RC390 vs GT Cafe Racer actually were the choices and KTM turns out to be more practical with better features and technology .
    Yo bro [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] ... better to go with rc390...
    I too have test ridden duke 200 and 390 both are with amazing power....
    Anyway svc said that i would be having a test ride session for rc series on 10 September... and ll keep updated...

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    • #2027
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      check out the kmpl

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      Well, I don't know why the pic is inverted. The pic I attached was straight (normal)
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      • #2028
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Normal, I've seen lesser than this. Dont rip the throttle when engine isnt at operating temperature.
        Motorcycling heals, big time...

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        • #2029
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by Liveforpower View Post
          check out the kmpl

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          Well, I don't know why the pic is inverted. The pic I attached was straight (normal)

          Keep your revs steady and under 6000rpm for the best fuel efficiency. I get 17-18 if I shift post 8000rpm and get 25-30 when I shift somewhere between 5000-6000rpm.

          Frankly, I don't shift when its under 8000rpm just so that I can listen to the beautiful sound but yeah, keeping it under 6K will get you the best fuel efficiency.

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          • #2030
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by VYSHAKH VJ View Post
            Thankzz broo..
            Onroad price of rc390 is 2,75,875...
            I would be paying 1.20 lk and basing on bajaj finance..
            How long have u been using ur rc babe...ive only handled 200 cc bikes upto now and just ridden RE350 couple of times...is it easy to manage in traffic conditions...and is there any tips on riding and handling this bike on traffic conditions basing Rc's Forward bent posture.. [emoji4]

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            Thank God....I called up the KTM showroom asking for any change in cost....got a reply of 246000 on road.
            No changes in my state AP.

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            • #2031
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              OK so did a total of about 9000kms yet. Tires need replacement.
              I have got three options:
              1. Stock tire Metz m5
              2. Metz M7 (dealer says he has 160/60 as of now. I'm not too keen on the fatter rubber)
              3. Pirelli diablo rosso ii
              Please suggest I would like lots of grip and decent tread life too.
              Anything else or any of your valuable suggestions much need.

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              • #2032
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Everybody talking about pirelli n ducati uses it too, so i wld suggest pirelli

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                • #2033
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by amarme001 View Post
                  Thank God....I called up the KTM showroom asking for any change in cost....got a reply of 246000 on road.
                  No changes in my state AP.
                  WTH! Is it on road price of rc390.... are u sure?

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                  • #2034
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by ammaity View Post
                    Everybody talking about pirelli n ducati uses it too, so i wld suggest pirelli
                    Do u have any idea of tread life? I would like to have min of the Metz m5 if not more

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                    • #2035
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      It's the Pirellie Diablo Rossi 2 it last till 6-8k sadly that's too less for Indian roads
                      I dont ride bike to add days in my life. I ride bike to add life in my days

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                      • #2036
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by emon1990 View Post
                        It's the Pirellie Diablo Rossi 2 it last till 6-8k sadly that's too less for Indian roads
                        I want it at least equal to the m5. Do the rossos have more grip?
                        Anyone tried the m7?

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                        • #2037
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by VYSHAKH VJ View Post
                          WTH! Is it on road price of rc390.... are u sure?

                          Sent from my SM-G530H using Tapatalk
                          Yup called the manager, I booked one and awaiting delivery.

                          Would have cancelled if the price was increased.

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                          • #2038
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
                            Do u have any idea of tread life? I would like to have min of the Metz m5 if not more

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                            As of now didnt here anybody using them on RC, so cant say. Mojo is said to have them on.

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                            • #2039
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Anyone can point me to some good tire shops in Delhi?

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                              • #2040
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
                                Anyone can point me to some good tire shops in Delhi?

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                                A friend off mine is using it and I have ridden it . It's much more grippy but little bit off rain n u will end up crashing it's strictly for dry. It costed him 18k for the rear tyre and 12k for the front. As u have to specially order them.
                                I dont ride bike to add days in my life. I ride bike to add life in my days

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