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  • #2791
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Liveforpower View Post
    Hello Guys,
    I was in a big confusion as to which rear tire to choose. Options were the Michelin or Metz. My Metz got worn out at 7000 kms. I have fitted the Michelin 150/60/-17 as I would be doing a lot of highway riding for the next 2 months. I have noticed that during normal city riding; the Michelin is great but at higher speeds on the highway, I dint find it very confidence inspiring and have a kind of scary feeling which was not there with the Metz. I am not into cornering or leaning the bike too much. I am just confused and wondering if I just just remove the tire and go with the Metz. I have done only maybe 200kms on the Michelin. Can any of you'll please comment how the Michelin performs at high speeds, above 130kmph.
    I'm no expert but I don't think 200kms are enough to break-in and/or judge a tire. The thing is, Metzelers are so grippy, switching to any other brand available is a downgrade.
    I think you should ride for another 400-500kms to know the tire best and properly break-in.

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    Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
    Have been observing this for the past two tank fulls , petrol level drops to four bars and from there drops to 2 bars without notifying the 3rd bar and going to low fuel mode . Is this normal or an issue ?
    2 bars disappearing at a time is normal for the RC. For me, the small triangle goes first and then 2 bars at a time.

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    • #2792
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
      Have been observing this for the past two tank fulls , petrol level drops to four bars and from there drops to 2 bars without notifying the 3rd bar and going to low fuel mode . Is this normal or an issue ?
      Its normal and you should know the pattern of your riding and fuel efficiency so that you can track available fuel by trip meter.

      Originally posted by Liveforpower View Post
      Hello Guys,
      I was in a big confusion as to which rear tire to choose. Options were the Michelin or Metz. My Metz got worn out at 7000 kms. I have fitted the Michelin 150/60/-17 as I would be doing a lot of highway riding for the next 2 months. I have noticed that during normal city riding; the Michelin is great but at higher speeds on the highway, I dint find it very confidence inspiring and have a kind of scary feeling which was not there with the Metz. I am not into cornering or leaning the bike too much. I am just confused and wondering if I just just remove the tire and go with the Metz. I have done only maybe 200kms on the Michelin. Can any of you'll please comment how the Michelin performs at high speeds, above 130kmph.
      No substitute for Metz. Its either Metz or a compromise. You should know your tyres are better than many SBKs running around.

      Originally posted by thrustrev View Post
      2 bars disappearing at a time is normal for the RC. For me, the small triangle goes first and then 2 bars at a time.
      Spot-on.
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      • #2793
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
        Have been observing this for the past two tank fulls , petrol level drops to four bars and from there drops to 2 bars without notifying the 3rd bar and going to low fuel mode . Is this normal or an issue ?
        I think this should me normal. Even R15 fuel level drops down by two bars at a time.

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        • #2794
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by Sird View Post
          Any update bro?
          I finally made time and got the part from KTM BTM Layout Bangalore. Cost Rs. 104, part no. JY541251.
          I compared both the parts and found a small difference in the way the part is cut. It's very minor though.
          I got it fit at a different service center where I know the mechanics well. It barely took 2 minutes to replace.
          It actually feels way softer than before. I'm almost sure its not just a psychological effect but I will confirm it isn't in the following days after clocking a few more kms. I'm very happy with the part for now.
          Will update again shortly.

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          • #2795
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by thrustrev View Post
            I finally made time and got the part from KTM BTM Layout Bangalore. Cost Rs. 104, part no. JY541251.
            I compared both the parts and found a small difference in the way the part is cut. It's very minor though.
            I got it fit at a different service center where I know the mechanics well. It barely took 2 minutes to replace.
            It actually feels way softer than before. I'm almost sure its not just a psychological effect but I will confirm it isn't in the following days after clocking a few more kms. I'm very happy with the part for now.
            Will update again shortly.
            2 minutes job. that's good.
            Have taken any pict of same?

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            Originally posted by nilesh9777 View Post
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            looks great in black


            Few more pics. Might help someone looking for modding
            Credit: Internet, Youtube

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            If any of one is yours then let others know more details

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            • #2796
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by thrustrev View Post
              I finally made time and got the part from KTM BTM Layout Bangalore. Cost Rs. 104, part no. JY541251.
              I compared both the parts and found a small difference in the way the part is cut. It's very minor though.
              I got it fit at a different service center where I know the mechanics well. It barely took 2 minutes to replace.
              It actually feels way softer than before. I'm almost sure its not just a psychological effect but I will confirm it isn't in the following days after clocking a few more kms. I'm very happy with the part for now.
              Will update again shortly.
              Good to hear that ....this part makes clutch much softer.....i am riding from past 600km and bumper to bumper traffic is much easier now...

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              • #2797
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by Chris2292 View Post
                250 kms done on ODO ,and man ! She's awesome ! Bike wants to be revved hard ! Upgrading from an RTR 180 ,this seems like the best bet ! Did not push the bike over 90kmph ,at one instance downshifted 3 gears and there was a click sound from near the engine and bike stood on track ,no rear slips,but when I Rev matched this click sound was not heard. Is this how slipper clutch works ?
                I think the Best way of knowing wether you have the slipper clutch or not is to check the owner's manual. I m sure it must be mentioned somewhere. Testings it while gearing down on a brand new pre-run in bike is not such a good idea as just in case if it harms any par
                ts inside. Just my two cents.

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                • #2798
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Can anyone knows Ktm rc 390 slipper clutch model launched or not?

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                  • #2799
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
                    Can anyone knows Ktm rc 390 slipper clutch model launched or not?
                    2016 RC comes with slipper clutch. Officially confirmed here from a reputed SVC. The new model also doesn't come with a headlight on/off switch.

                    Cheers!
                    VJ
                    Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                    The girl said, 'NO!'


                    And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                    THE END

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                    • #2800
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                      2016 RC comes with slipper clutch. Officially confirmed here from a reputed SVC. The new model also doesn't come with a headlight on/off switch.

                      Cheers!
                      VJ
                      And what about ride by wire?

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                      • #2801
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
                        And what about ride by wire?
                        No ride by wire and no side swept exhaust, nothing for now. They "may" or "might" introduce it later on in the upcoming years, but for now this is it.

                        Cheers!
                        VJ
                        Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                        The girl said, 'NO!'


                        And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                        THE END

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                        • #2802
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                          No ride by wire and no side swept exhaust, nothing for now. They may introduce it later on in the upcoming years, but for now this is it.

                          Cheers!
                          VJ
                          So, 2016 rc390 available on dealership in delhi?

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                          • #2803
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
                            So, 2016 rc390 available on dealership in delhi?
                            Visiting the nearest KTM showroom would be a good idea, don't you think. Just head to the nearest reputed PBK showroom and they shall give you the details.

                            Cheers!
                            VJ
                            Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                            The girl said, 'NO!'


                            And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                            THE END

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                            • #2804
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                              Visiting the nearest KTM showroom would be a good idea, don't you think. Just head to the nearest reputed PBK showroom and they shall give you the details.

                              Cheers!
                              VJ
                              Hmmm... I think that's a good idea... Ok bro... Thnx.

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                              • #2805
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                Next week I'll going to buy my beast...😆

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