Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience


Hi,

You can check out the electronic city showroom, If you are taking the bike on cash then they might give you the bike immediately within a day or two, for RC 200 there is a waiting period.
Guys in this showroom are Ok not the best I would say, but whenever I go with my concerns the guys do assist nicely.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

there are differences in the indian manual (i have spotted a typo that leads to confusion on setting the rpm1/rpm2) compared to the version available online which is essentially the eu manual. Also if you notice the EU manual recommends a higher front tire pressure even though they use the same mrf/metz (depending on if its a 200/390).
Hoping someone will post a pic from the desi version of the manual.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Oh. I wasn't aware of that. But even if it's not a typo, wouldn't the Desi version of the bike have higher ground clearance, if at all?

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according to ktm's website (both the indian and international/eu pages) the ground clearance mentioned is the same.
the confusion here is about what is mentioned in the indian version of the manual..which according to the guy who posted this question was supposedly 157mm!
nobody has posted a pic from the desi manual so far.. no point discussing unless we see some 'proof'

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Congrats mate!!! you will not be disappointed with your purchase!! When I booked my RC390 from Rajajinagar KTM they'd told me a minimun period od 60days!! I had booked on nov3. But I got the delivery by Dec 3 Just do enquire with them and see! you may get it sooner thank they tell you!!

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Try Indiranagar showroom - really nice guys there. Look for Farhan.

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Guys, is anyone aware what are the charges at the coimbatore "kari motor speedway".

How much do they charge and is it on lap basis or hourly basis ?

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Guys anybody from Mumbai/Navi Mumbai interested in buying Motul Products at wholesale rate can contact this no. Sanjeeb Ambastha 09004145904.
You would get 7100 at lesser price than the retail price of 5100.

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I'm on cloud 9 , had booked my RC 390 on Nov 1st , after much pestering and getting some influence of a RTO officer , getting my orange tomorrow evening . I don't remember when was I so much exited ? :-)

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Did Ccose to 740KM on the RC390 last weekend, which sure was a piece of cake on it. I had a backpack which messed up my right shoulder, other than that - no issues what so ever.
Maybe for a 600km+ ride in a single day, the RC may not be a good option; but anything less than that I don't see a problem. The projectors were to die for during the night run on the highways.

PS : Got around ~40kmpl on one instance on the bike, then around 33-36 on subsequent fills

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Thanks a lot guys. I made some calls yesterday and found that KTM Marathalli has a couple of RC 390s ready for delivery and even if they get sold out before I book, they have promised a delivery in 30 days at most. Since today is a Tuesday, it is considered inauspicious to make a booking by my mother. I have no say in that. So probably making a booking tomorrow if everything goes well. Will join the RC Club very soon.

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Congrats buddy! Happy Riding. Please do post some photos of your "Orange". Cheers!!

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Woah...tho miles one can put on a bike in a day differs fron person to person. ...this comes as auper news bro.... I dont think ill ever do more than 500kms a day on a bike anyway (dnt like just riding and riding all day) ... super news!

Any other observations/thoughts?

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Will be doing ~600km in a day soon, will post comments after that :P

For the short run of approx 350km a day : The tank capacity is is adequate, just that you have to take your breaks accordingly. I was paranoid about it the whole time ( which is a problem, agreed) but never had a real problem finding a fuel station.
The main difference I felt is about the heat from the engine - in city traffic it pretty bad ( compared to other bikes) but is negligible on the open roads. Never had issues with road clearance - took it off the road(not "off-road") too, and never had a problem. Butter smooth highways, bad roads, and practically no roads - the RC handled it all and with ease. Touched 134 on the speed, and the bike barely showed signs of trouble. The only problem was the person riding it ( me) and his limits as a rider.
The suspension is really soft. Though I felt better on the current setup ( moved it to +2 on the harder setting), the folks riding behind me said that the suspension travel was a bit too much. Compared it to a D390 and RC suspension looks looked like a block of sponge. Might tighten up the suspension one level up.

The cons - Cleaning it. I just cannot get my head around the idea of having to clean this bike every week, but thats something I have to do. Lubing the chain - again a pain. I didn't have to do it during the tour because I had got it done at the service center. Will be taking it to the service center tomorrow to check on the brake liners, lube the chain and maybe change the suspension setting.

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What about fairing sliders?

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Will be waiting for it

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