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  • #571
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Hey guys,

    Just wanted to confirm one thing with all the owners of KTM RC 390. We all have being told on the videos and reviews that the bike'a ground clearance is 180mm which is a good 20mm better then duke. But when I rode my bike I didn't felt that, I checked the manual too and the manual says that the ground clearance is 157mm. Did anyone of you noticed this?

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    • #572
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
      Mate, when did this happen, you taking the RC ? Never got to know about it. !!

      Anyway great pics man..!

      Cheers
      Ride Safe
      Krishna
      Hey krishh!! long time bro,, i got this a month back,, though i bookd it back in September i wasnt sure that i was actually going to buy it ..so kept the wholething lowkey. Anyways.. Next time u come here we should plan a thrissur g2g man (Y)
      everybody dies, but not everyone LIVES...
      Carpe diem babysigpic

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      • #573
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Next time u come here we should plan a thrissur g2g man (Y)[/QUOTE]

        Waiting for that

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        • #574
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          hello guys!!
          got my RC last week and rode it back home for a distance of 425 kms
          The bike is the perfect upgrade! So perfectly calm and composed on the highways and a beast in the twisties!! I have found a sweet spot riding posture and I'm happy I had no aching wrists or back just a little shoulder ache due to the backpack(I'm not even complaining).
          And oh I got a avrg of 33kmpl on this ride!!
          08 RTR160
          '14 RC390

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          • #575
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            Originally posted by arjunrtr2625 View Post
            hello guys!!
            got my RC last week and rode it back home for a distance of 425 kms
            The bike is the perfect upgrade! So perfectly calm and composed on the highways and a beast in the twisties!! I have found a sweet spot riding posture and I'm happy I had no aching wrists or back just a little shoulder ache due to the backpack(I'm not even complaining).
            And oh I got a avrg of 33kmpl on this ride!!
            cheers to that! my hands starts aching the moment im in 15 mins dense traffic.
            so the RC is strictly my weekend grin tool.
            ps- Today is sunday and its raining :banghead:

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            • #576
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Originally posted by arjunrtr2625 View Post
              hello guys!!
              got my RC last week and rode it back home for a distance of 425 kms
              The bike is the perfect upgrade! So perfectly calm and composed on the highways and a beast in the twisties!! I have found a sweet spot riding posture and I'm happy I had no aching wrists or back just a little shoulder ache due to the backpack(I'm not even complaining).
              And oh I got a avrg of 33kmpl on this ride!!
              Congrats on your new motorcycle purchase , wish you many more happy miles ahead.

              BTW , people who get their bikes around now and a month earlier , won't your bikes be model year 2015 rather than 2014 models ?

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              • #577
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Originally posted by Stani Emerson John View Post

                BTW , people who get their bikes around now and a month earlier , won't your bikes be model year 2015 rather than 2014 models ?
                People who buy for passion and in love won't consider it I guess.
                P.S I got my HUNK on Dec 23.: D

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                Hero Honda HUNK : 2011-2018

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                • #578
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
                  cheers to that! my hands starts aching the moment im in 15 mins dense traffic.
                  so the RC is strictly my weekend grin tool.
                  ps- Today is sunday and its raining :banghead:

                  Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app

                  it is true. I did however have slight discomfort in the wrists and palms in Blore B2B traffic.

                  ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                  Originally posted by Stani Emerson John View Post
                  Congrats on your new motorcycle purchase , wish you many more happy miles ahead.

                  BTW , people who get their bikes around now and a month earlier , won't your bikes be model year 2015 rather than 2014 models ?
                  If registered in 2015 I think itl be a 2015 model. But who cares
                  08 RTR160
                  '14 RC390

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                  • #579
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    Originally posted by REAPER View Post
                    Hey krishh!! long time bro,, i got this a month back,, though i bookd it back in September i wasnt sure that i was actually going to buy it ..so kept the wholething lowkey. Anyways.. Next time u come here we should plan a thrissur g2g man (Y)

                    Anyways, Congrats again on the RC mate..!!

                    And yes, have moved a date of 27th for a evening g2g at probably guru dhaba, posted in kerala offline page. Lets see if the post gains traction, if not we an see about a informal meet anyways. The sad part is i might not be coming on a bike.. :-P


                    Originally posted by vineeth9188 View Post
                    Next time u come here we should plan a thrissur g2g man (Y)
                    Waiting for that

                    Sent from my GT-I8262 using xBhp Connect mobile app[/QUOTE]

                    Vineeth, have a look into kerala offline thread.

                    Cheers
                    Ride Safe
                    Krishna
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                    • #580
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by arjunrtr2625 View Post
                      it is true. I did however have slight discomfort in the wrists and palms in Blore B2B traffic.

                      ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----



                      If registered in 2015 I think itl be a 2015 model. But who cares

                      2014 September onwards all vehicles bought become 2015 model 2014 registered. All vehicles registered on or after December 1st 2014 will become 2015 model- 2015 registered. As per rto and resale market. The RC book will be upto 2030 Jan.

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                      • #581
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        Originally posted by Nickyboy View Post
                        Hey guys,

                        Just wanted to confirm one thing with all the owners of KTM RC 390. We all have being told on the videos and reviews that the bike'a ground clearance is 180mm which is a good 20mm better then duke. But when I rode my bike I didn't felt that, I checked the manual too and the manual says that the ground clearance is 157mm. Did anyone of you noticed this?
                        Is it true?! The website says 178.5mm GC unloaded for both the rc390 and rc200
                        If the manual says 157mm, write to ktm at [email protected] for clarification.
                        the d390 is 170mm while the d200 is 165mm unloaded.

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                        • #582
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Than a lot for the information. I noticed that on a speed breaker. Where the KTM RC390 belly touches and this is the exact speed breaker where p220 goes pass normally. Then I checked the manual. If any other RC390 owner can check the manual and enlighten on this would be better.

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                          • #583
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Originally posted by Nickyboy View Post
                            Than a lot for the information. I noticed that on a speed breaker. Where the KTM RC390 belly touches and this is the exact speed breaker where p220 goes pass normally. Then I checked the manual. If any other RC390 owner can check the manual and enlighten on this would be better.
                            Ok so yes the Rc is lower than p220.
                            However you can conquer any bumper on the RC just slow down to 20s and accelerate over the bumper and you wont face this issue.
                            It was mentioned some time back in the forum. I do it personally everyday, no issues sometimes the belly does graze but accelerating over the bumpers will solve your problems.

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                            • #584
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by Nickyboy View Post
                              Than a lot for the information. I noticed that on a speed breaker. Where the KTM RC390 belly touches and this is the exact speed breaker where p220 goes pass normally. Then I checked the manual. If any other RC390 owner can check the manual and enlighten on this would be better.
                              I am not an owner, but I downloaded the manual from KTM site. It says ground clearance is 178mm unloaded.
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                              • #585
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                I was planning to get an RC 390 and after reading all the 59 pages in this thread, I've decided to go for it. I will be booking my KTM RC 390 today. The dealerships in Bangalore all claim to have a waiting period of 45-60 days. Now this is annoying. But then I guess the wait makes this bike even more special as it is going to be my first bike ever. Does anyone know if this waiting period can be cut down in anyway?
                                Since the wait is the same everywhere, can anyone recommend a good dealership in Bangalore where customer service and satisfaction is a priority over sales/bookings?
                                Thank You.

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