Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Can anyone give me an ownership review of the 2016 model of the rc390 when compared to the 2015 model. Also how much would the maintenance cost be when compared to a cbr 250. Thanks.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

stiffen the rear shock absorber to 5 or 6

( I have 5 clicks instead of default 3 clicks)

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regarding maintenance cost its easy to maintain and not heavy on pocket as spares and labor are readily available and cheap compared to CBR.

Free service :around 1.5-2K (change of air filter, oil filter, oil,etc)
paid service: around 2-2.5K (change of air filter, oil filter, oil,etc)
spares costs are less compared to CBR e.g chain and sprocket costs around 3 K.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

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that's awesome! But it looks a bit similar to r15 which has same color. This idea is good for customization [emoji108]🏼

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Congrats bro!! Have you changed the stickers? As It's not the stock KTM decals.

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Damn.
This crack is nothing compared to what I can see in my Bike + mine has it in front tyre.

A burst might end up as an accident [emoji15][emoji33]

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

remove it
adjusting the suspension isn't going to help much. rather get the area that you are worried about treated with 3m paint protection film (3m ppf)

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

I just had a question here, by stiffening the rear shock, wouldn't it lead to more shocks etc and potholes/speedbreakers, i.e. wouldn't it be felt harder?

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

That's a sacrifice you have to make . Else as someone else mentioned here ,brake before the speedbreaker or the bump and accelerate while you move over them .So you release the front suspensions of the load and hence reduce the ground impact with the underbelly . But scraping is inevitable at some points.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Yes harder suspension means better vehicle control but this also laxes on the comfort department. Harder suspension means direct feel of the road, be it smooth tarmac or rough roads, all the undulations are directly felt by the rider.

Compared to the CBR250 the parts of the KTMs are affordable, this is for the standard CBR, if you go for the ABS, then the pad cost alone would cost the total third service cost of the Duke and most other bikes out there. But, KTM in all ways affordable and easy on the pocket. CBR's parts are comparatively costly.

Yes the RC series are bugged with belly scrapping issue, not much can be done. But one solution that can be done is either removing the belly pan or let them scrap as much to your lean angle and then forget about it. Riding two up does soften the rear suspension up a bit and especially with a heavy pillion, one can easily scrap the belly pan. One can harden the rear suspension that helps to an extent and prevents extreme weight sagging. But inevitably one will scrape the belly when you least expect. One can also try using custom made spacers for the rears, but again this would affect height if the riders are vertically challenged and makes the front end bog a little bit.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Stiffening suspension definitely avoids scrapping of belly pan on normal speed breakers.
Regarding shocks, they feel normal. Not much difference felt on stiffening suspension

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

It's power parts stickers which costed me 13.5 k with installation.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

13.5k for stickers... 😨

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Can you please post a pic of your bike, Power Parts stickers sounds good, but never seen them. A pic will really help.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Hii ... yesterday i visited the ktm svc ... the 2016 model comes with shock absorber covers and slipper clutch only ... can anyone provide the price or part no. Of the front shock absorber or rear shock absorber covers ??

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

And the headlamp switch is present ..