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Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience
No trouble mate. Just keep the bike in appropriate gear and your fine. See the bike tends to force the rider to be in the right gear. I'm sure you'll understand it once you've ridden the bike for about 300-400kms but if you still have doubts just check a few posts back. I've given the minimum speed per gear of the bike but on an average you can expect a mileage of 30-32kmpl under or at 80kmph and about 27-30kmpl below or at 60kmph. Also the bike has an average of 30kmpl in the city but out on the highway I personally have achieved a mileage of 34kmpl and others say they got even better figures (not by much over mine though) but I suppose you would do good to carry another tank full atleast (about 500/- worth), just in case your wondering the bike has a range of about 270 odd kms from full to reserve on hard riding and about 290 odd kms on mellow riding. Also you're kinda buying the wrong bike for touring, I think the duke'll suit your needs better but again its your spine and your pain so happy riding.
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your fuel pump sensor is shot. Tell them to change the fuel pump under warranty. It'll also improve the ride.
Originally posted by xRohit
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Thanx @Balgi 
One more thing that concerns me:
I see a lot of you mentioning the bike lugs at low rpms. I'd been Leh'D last year on beloved P220
I intend to take my RC to K'top as well next June
Something that concerns me though is, I remember myself not having ridden over 80kmph post-rohtang and all the circuit until i hit NH1. Rather most of the times I reckon the speed was 40kmph or below.
Now the P220's top gear can very easily glide at a speeds as low as 40kmph.
I am NOT comparing these two bikes but my concern is, the RC already has an exiguous tank, not more than 30kmpl mileage(best case).
Considering the average speeds in Ladakh, I don't think there will be many instances where I can shift upto the 6th or even 5th for that matter
How much mileage can I expect then?
Low mileage can definitely be forgiven considering the luxuries and Adventure the RC has to offer
Main concern is the Range!
How many liters of surplus fuel will I need to carry?
D390 owners can tell more aptly
One more thing that concerns me:
I see a lot of you mentioning the bike lugs at low rpms. I'd been Leh'D last year on beloved P220
I intend to take my RC to K'top as well next June
Something that concerns me though is, I remember myself not having ridden over 80kmph post-rohtang and all the circuit until i hit NH1. Rather most of the times I reckon the speed was 40kmph or below.
Now the P220's top gear can very easily glide at a speeds as low as 40kmph.
I am NOT comparing these two bikes but my concern is, the RC already has an exiguous tank, not more than 30kmpl mileage(best case).
Considering the average speeds in Ladakh, I don't think there will be many instances where I can shift upto the 6th or even 5th for that matter
How much mileage can I expect then?
Low mileage can definitely be forgiven considering the luxuries and Adventure the RC has to offer
Main concern is the Range!
How many liters of surplus fuel will I need to carry?
D390 owners can tell more aptly
No trouble mate. Just keep the bike in appropriate gear and your fine. See the bike tends to force the rider to be in the right gear. I'm sure you'll understand it once you've ridden the bike for about 300-400kms but if you still have doubts just check a few posts back. I've given the minimum speed per gear of the bike but on an average you can expect a mileage of 30-32kmpl under or at 80kmph and about 27-30kmpl below or at 60kmph. Also the bike has an average of 30kmpl in the city but out on the highway I personally have achieved a mileage of 34kmpl and others say they got even better figures (not by much over mine though) but I suppose you would do good to carry another tank full atleast (about 500/- worth), just in case your wondering the bike has a range of about 270 odd kms from full to reserve on hard riding and about 290 odd kms on mellow riding. Also you're kinda buying the wrong bike for touring, I think the duke'll suit your needs better but again its your spine and your pain so happy riding.
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Originally posted by aaron_dagger
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Somehow naked bikes don't appeal to me :P
), to the Ninja300 or something new that creeps up by then 
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