KTM usually updates new models silently, especially if one buys very early in the new year. The Service Engineer assured me it had slipper clutch, and I'm 100℅ sure that he was right, because of the claims to open the clutch case and check! Whether all bikes delivered in India now have slipper clutch can only be confirmed when we have similar reports from around the country.

Oh I did see Stanley torque wrenches, drooled a bit, but even click type were quite expensive. I'll check the prices again, if the quality matches I'll buy it. I doubt its available in India though. You bought the wrench for RC ? I was checking out Taparia and found that I need to buy at least two different wrenches to match the wide torque ranges of the engine and frame.

Anybody has any experience with Taparia wrenches?

Hi guys, I hope you all are enjoying your bike.

One of my friends is planning to buy a new bike and he has finalized rc390 and cbr250r. Now he's having a hard time deciding which one to buy. Since this is rc390 ownership thread, he wanted me to ask you a few questions about the bike.

1. He's 6 ft 4 inch, slim weighs around 85-90. Will RC390 suit him? Will he be comfortable on it considering he's pretty tall and the bike is small in comparison. (he has taken test ride twice but both rides were not long enough to see if he faces any difficulty with sitting posture). Too tall, he could have issues with knee flex. Take a test ride AGAIN. Long rides can cause pain or discomfort

2. He will use the bike for daily commute (24-28km) as well as weekend rides (50-80km). Does RC makes sense as a daily commuter? I dont normally like to support RC being a Commuter because its a track bike. But for short distances including what you mentioned, the bike will do fine.

3. Are new owners of the bike still facing any reliability issues. Reliability is very important, so is the spare parts availability and A.S.S. considering he will use this bike as his daily commuter for next 5 years.

4. When he asked if he can get a january 2016 manufactured model (doesn't matter if it comes with slipper clutch or not). Sales person said 2016 manufactured model will arrive after 1 april since motorcycle manufacturers use financial year (1 april to 31 march) as model years. Is he trying to sell off his 2015 model to him or is there any reality in that sales guy's claim? The reason he said that is because KTM dealers are currently trying to clear out the 2015 stock to prevent losses. If he told you that 2016 model will arrive after April, it means hes being honest about the stock he has.


other details: big no to other options in the market, apart from rc390 and cbr250r. He has extensively ridden CBR250R and felt no problem in sitting posture. But power was not enough for him (he currently rides a pulsar 200)

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looks great in black

Is this an upcoming version or just a customization? Looks great

its just customization, found on youtube while watching review by zigwheel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bt1tLMteIg

Just went and checked the lot that arrived at jai autos, the VIN clearly read 'G' on the 10th digit and the clutch is butter smooth ,very easy to engage ,I checked it with a 2016 rc200 and its clutch was way harder. The head mechanic also confirmed that the 2016 model indeed has the slipper clutch in it ,no other visible changes. Mirrors were not fit in it still ,no ride by wire nor the exhaust too. I'll be booking the bike tomorrow.

Excellent. Just be adviced, the Indian version is not going to get the side mounted exhaust or the Ride-by-wire to keep the cost unchanged.

I actually do not specifically want the exhaust ,ride-by-wire nor the slipper clutch too . Am happy with the rc390 as is,so any upgrades would just be an added advantage for me not a necessity.

I actually do not specifically want the exhaust ,ride-by-wire nor the slipper clutch too . Am happy with the rc390 as is,so any upgrades would just be an added advantage for me not a necessity.

basically i am looking for slipper clutch and adjustable levers as brake lever is little far from my reach...i have to press slightly all the time ...i am also intrested in new master cylinder (if it changed).

i will get all retrofitted once new model is launched..if this is the only change for indian rc2016 then i will retrofit slipper clutch soon

You already had some clutch part changed for softer clutch right?
How is the experience?

clutch is more softer than before ...