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  • #391
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by Balgi View Post
    You mean they fit the joke of the year behind just for the sake of it.
    I wish they had been bold enough to supply the bike with single seat. Like how Enfield supplies the Conti gt.
    Another thing how to put a video in this? I'm not being able to upload from the gallery directly. I have to shoot it. And when I'm done it's saying server error. I did a video on that sound. Thought I will upload it.

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    • #392
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by sparky View Post
      To be fair, the RC bikes are not meant to carry pillions. We need to get over this couple on two wheels 70s concept.
      Motorcycles make special provision for a two person bike and KTM's are single rider bikes though they fit a mini cushion behind just for the sake of it.

      Your first sentence is acceptable. But then you simply lost your way after that.
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      • #393
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by TeeJayy View Post
        This engine needs some time to warm up. Start the bike before u do ur daily morning routine (dusting the bike off, gearing up, etc.). Start riding once u see atleast one bar on the temperature gauge. Be very gentle with the throttle till u see at least 3 bars.

        This should help resolve the jittery bike feeling you have been getting in the start.
        Been trying this, and works like a charm! Thanks TeeJayy!

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        • #394
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by Balgi View Post
          Firstly, identify the exact origin of the sound on an empty road and if possible post a video so we can help.
          Secondly, the low fe is because your using the throttle in traffic. As much as possible in really slow bumper to bumper traffic try to use only the clutch. The bike has enough torque to easily manage a speed of 18-20kmph with just the torque in second gear.
          Thirdly, don't baby the bike too much. The proper speed per gear for rc 390 is 20kmph at 1st, 30kmph on 2nd, 45kmph on 3rd, 60kmph on 4th. For rc200 the speed per gear for 1st to 3rd is same and 4th gear speed is 55kmph. Don't use 5th and 6th gear unless you know you have the roads for it. This applies post first service as well. If you follow this guide the vibrations should be down by as early as 2500kms and I guarantee an fe of 25-27kmpl minimum.
          Also get the bike to svc asap for the sound. I think a screw from the fairing maybe loose. Is the sound constant or does it happen at a set rpm? Coz if its set rpm vibration then it is the tank cap.
          Hope this helps
          This might be out of the context, but can you please suggest how much fuel efficiency we can expect on highways were mostly we are driving at 85-90 KMPH, yesterday I had a ride till shivsamudra falls and almost got 31-32km/ltr, is this a good mileage or should we expect even better figures.

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          • #395
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by pandu View Post
            This might be out of the context, but can you please suggest how much fuel efficiency we can expect on highways were mostly we are driving at 85-90 KMPH, yesterday I had a ride till shivsamudra falls and almost got 31-32km/ltr, is this a good mileage or should we expect even better figures.

            Yes 31-32kmpl is good. For best results hit 6th gear and ride at a constant 100kmph on the highway. You'll see an fe of upto 35kmpl. But 31-32kmpl is the accurate company advertised highway average for Rc390.

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            • #396
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by Balgi View Post
              Yes 31-32kmpl is good. For best results hit 6th gear and ride at a constant 100kmph on the highway. You'll see an fe of upto 35kmpl. But 31-32kmpl is the accurate company advertised highway average for Rc390.
              k, yes even i thought the efficiency could be a bit more because in my yesterdays trip I was not crossing 90 and also since it was a state highway there were many obstacle every now and then so definitely when we ride on a proper 4 lane like Bnglr-Hyd higway the figures can improve.

              I always wanted to know one thing, the service guy had told that the recommended speed for RC 390 before first service is 80kmph so I always try to maintain somewhere around 85-90 on highways with ocassional bursts uto 95, but yesterdays when I was hitting 95 for a few seconds and the engine felt so smooth . What I would like to know is can we cross 100 before the first service on the RC or as recommended we should drive it around 80 for a better engine life.

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              • #397
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by pandu View Post
                k, yes even i thought the efficiency could be a bit more because in my yesterdays trip I was not crossing 90 and also since it was a state highway there were many obstacle every now and then so definitely when we ride on a proper 4 lane like Bnglr-Hyd higway the figures can improve.

                I always wanted to know one thing, the service guy had told that the recommended speed for RC 390 before first service is 80kmph so I always try to maintain somewhere around 85-90 on highways with ocassional bursts uto 95, but yesterdays when I was hitting 95 for a few seconds and the engine felt so smooth . What I would like to know is can we cross 100 before the first service on the RC or as recommended we should drive it around 80 for a better engine life.
                I don't think it will be a problem unless and until you keep the RPM between 5K to 7.5 K
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                • #398
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by Satellite.kid View Post
                  Your first sentence is acceptable. But then you simply lost your way after that.
                  I am willing to hear what you have to say about this.

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                  • #399
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by pandu View Post
                    k, yes even i thought the efficiency could be a bit more because in my yesterdays trip I was not crossing 90 and also since it was a state highway there were many obstacle every now and then so definitely when we ride on a proper 4 lane like Bnglr-Hyd higway the figures can improve.

                    I always wanted to know one thing, the service guy had told that the recommended speed for RC 390 before first service is 80kmph so I always try to maintain somewhere around 85-90 on highways with ocassional bursts uto 95, but yesterdays when I was hitting 95 for a few seconds and the engine felt so smooth . What I would like to know is can we cross 100 before the first service on the RC or as recommended we should drive it around 80 for a better engine life.

                    The engine will get a lot smoother with more running. You can safely take the bike upto 7000rpm without any issues. On 6th gear the bike will do 100kmph just a little over 6200rpm I think. So you decide.
                    And the service guys are playing it safe since if any problems arise then its their necks on the line.

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                    • #400
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by Balgi View Post
                      The engine will get a lot smoother with more running. You can safely take the bike upto 7000rpm without any issues. On 6th gear the bike will do 100kmph just a little over 6200rpm I think. So you decide.
                      And the service guys are playing it safe since if any problems arise then its their necks on the line.
                      hmmm k, thanks for the input, now I guess I can do higher speeds without worrying much...
                      Last edited by pandu; 11-18-2014, 12:43 PM.

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                      • #401
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        hey guys,

                        Does anyone have any information on aftermarket exhausts for the RC390 and if anyone has one installed?

                        Thanks

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                        • #402
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by prithvi.singh View Post
                          hey guys,

                          Does anyone have any information on aftermarket exhausts for the RC390 and if anyone has one installed?

                          Thanks

                          Lots of GPR exhausts I saw installed on dukes and also ixill exhausts. But ktm only authorises AKRAPOVIC as the official mod. There is an entire ADAC cup mod kit supplied by ktm outside India for the RC's. Check the kit out if you have the budget.

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                          • #403
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Hey.. yea I've seen the GPR, Ixil and Spark exhausts on a lot of Duke 390s.

                            The Akra exhaust available in India is being retailed for 55k, which is ridiculously expensive. I doubt I would go for one.

                            There are guys in Karol Bagh who claim that the IXIL and GPR which are used for the Dukes will fit the RC, but am a little skeptical as the exhaust housing is in the faring for the RC.

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                            • #404
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by prithvi.singh View Post
                              Hey.. yea I've seen the GPR, Ixil and Spark exhausts on a lot of Duke 390s.

                              The Akra exhaust available in India is being retailed for 55k, which is ridiculously expensive. I doubt I would go for one.

                              There are guys in Karol Bagh who claim that the IXIL and GPR which are used for the Dukes will fit the RC, but am a little skeptical as the exhaust housing is in the faring for the RC.

                              Yep and that's why I told you about the ADAC cup kit. It comes with modified belly fairing which will easily accommodate a slip on exhaust. And best part is that even though the kit is a bit expensive, it can be bought in pieces. So you can skip the other non essential parts.

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                              • #405
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                can any one please suggest me a chain lube , chain cleaner and a coolant for my rc that i can buy online.....

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