So I got 2017 RC390 delivered on wednesday from KTM iffco chowk Gurugram. The delivery process was mostly smooth though I had to wait couple of weeks extra than what was promised.
Here are the Initial impression of the bike.
Driven close to 100kms, mostly in peak hours. Listing some of the positives and negatives(yes already).

The bike feels acceptably refined for a single 373cc engine. Power delivery feels like that of a twin(ktm has definitely tweaked it), the bike picks up from 2.5k rpm effortlessly without much drama. Even with just about100 kms on the odo, bike feels very lively and is always ready to pounce. Ride by wire is doing what it is supposed to do, excellent throttle response, grip level are very good(been riding the contigo's on the CBR). The digital meter carries lot of information though I find actual fuel consumption to be gimmicky, rest everything is quite useful.
Also, exhaust note feel a lot bassier from my other bike. That rumbling sound while deaccelerating is music. Currently i have limited my RPM to 6k with occasional trip to 7k which i realise only after having a glance at tacho.

Some negatives
Vibrations! Everywhere! Its just 2 days and the fairing is already rattling. I was kinda prepared for it but still its too soon for the rattles to creep-in. Guess the fairing is bolted little too tight.

Clunky gearbox- Especially the first gear. 9 outta 10 times it will not shift properly and makes the irritating "tak" sound. Need to adjust the play.

Tandoori days! The bike heats up a lot in b2b traffic. That's alright but the fan which kicks in makes lot of noise. If you are in a mall/ covered parking, the noise amplifies two fold.

Is the headlight throw adjustable? A pillion rider tilts the front up and lighten up the trees. Not cool.


Overall its a very focussed machine and meant to be ridden that way. It just doesn't want me to baby it around. Too soon to gauge the mileage but should be over 22. That's all.

Guys, I met with a minor crash and have the left side of the bike damaged quite a bit. I got the rc390 back in october and wanted to know how to go about claiming the insurance on this? I bought the bike from sec 18 noida. Would it be a cashless claim? the damages include - The left clip-on bent, left footpeg damage, left mirror broke and front brake not working(think brake fluid cylinder fell off). Minor scratches on left fairing.

Please advise. Also was thinking maybe just maybe i should use third-party clip-ons for my bike. If I get it would the service center install these or are they authorized only to use and work on ktm parts? If so could anyone suggest a good shop in NCR to get the third-party clip-ons fitted?

Clunky gearbox- Especially the first gear. 9 outta 10 times it will not shift properly and makes the irritating "tak" sound. Need to adjust the play.

Tandoori days! The bike heats up a lot in b2b traffic. That's alright but the fan which kicks in makes lot of noise. If you are in a mall/ covered parking, the noise amplifies t.

The throttle wire broke up just now while I was overtaking cars on 3rd gear. Had witnessed this once in Pulsar 220 few years ago so I quickly rectified why suddenly my wrist twisted so freely.

Luckily i was just 2.5km away from home and KTM can run without throttle in 1st - 2nd gear at good 17-18kmph of speed itself. So back to home safely without dragging the bike.

Will take the the bike to svc tomorrow, but do they cover this in warranty?

P.S. : I know it might be 300-400₹ only but why should I pay if it's coming under warranty somehow.

Guys I need help from members here who have purchased KTM RC390 MY 2017. It is related to speedometer. The average fuel economy reading under trip 1 and trip 2 readings is displayed wrong. Please have a look in the below picture.

I have raised a complaint in KTM service - Noida and also spoke with the Area Mgr, all of whom say 0.2 kmpl Avg. F.E is not wring as there is a can bus change. I find it to be faulty hence request people who own the new one to share pic, which I could use as proof or a contact of Bajaj KTM R&D personnel.

Got my RC390 a week ago.Have ridden it for 100kms.One thing which i can say for sure is that gearbox is quite accurate and not clunky.Coming from ZMR , i get to neutral everytime i want.Also again in comparison to ZMR,the vibrations are very low or not there below 7000 rpm for now.

Hey there fellow RC390 MY 2017. A reply to your concern-
1. Vibration- it will subside drastically once you get the firat service done, in which they will put in Motul 7100 fully synthetic oil. The current engine oil is mineral oil and helps in run in procedure.

A request- can you put up a pic of your trip1 or trip2 AVG F.E reading. My bike shows 0.2 kmpl even after riding 45 kms and i find it to be an issue. Thanks in advance

(P.S: RC390 MY2017, Feb 25 purchase. 1st service done on 21 Mar 17)

Tak sound? Did you mean the "thud" sound every time you engage to first gear and second from standstill or when decelerating is absolutely normal. When on the move, usually the gear shifts almost perfectly with a click. Yes, you can try adjusting the tie rod for making the shift quality smooth. Unless and until you have gear slotting issues, where even though you apply pressure and the lever just springs back without slotting, then we have trouble. As long as the gear shifts and slots in properly as it is supposed to do, I don't think we have to worry.

Cheers!
VJ

Guys I need help from members here who have purchased KTM RC390 MY 2017. It is related to speedometer. The average fuel economy reading under trip 1 and trip 2 readings is displayed wrong. Please have a look in the below picture.

I have raised a complaint in KTM service - Noida and also spoke with the Area Mgr, all of whom say 0.2 kmpl Avg. F.E is not wring as there is a can bus change. I find it to be faulty hence request people who own the new one to share pic, which I could use as proof or a contact of Bajaj KTM R&D personnel.

The gearbox slots perfectly. Earlier, the "thud" sound which I reported, figured out that it is a normal thing with "higher capacity bikes".

Yes, even I am not able to understand 0.2 km/l thing. Need to look deeper into it. Haven't fiddled with the speedometer yet.

Are you getting the same kind of readings in your bike too?

I am facing these issues apart from the occasional auto reboot the speedo does when I am riding the bike ( long and short rides both).

Yes sir. Have checked with couple of other riders too, its same with them. And the otherone, autoreboot? Not exactly but during the first few days, as I slotted into 6th the speedo used to rollback to 0 kmph and then after few second displayed the proper speed. This doesn't happen anymore.

Will take the the bike to svc tomorrow, but do they cover this in warranty?

P.S. : I know it might be 300-400₹ only but why should I pay if it's coming under warranty somehow.