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  • #751
    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

    Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post
    ...
    The only thing missing from the Ninja is ABS, which I hope would come as standard just like the Z250.
    ..
    The Z250 that comes in India is without ABS. In future, may be.

    The latest D390's do not come with any added features. They are as they have always been. Of course, there might have been certain improvements done that are part of normal product improvement over the time done by the manufacturer.
    Last edited by Satellite.kid; 01-06-2015, 01:36 AM.
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    • #752
      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

      Did you read the first 253 pages? If so, yes you would have seen many issues since these are the bikes from the first fee lots. But most of them (if not all) are resolved by now. Certain characteristics like vibes are obviously there. The engine has become smoother.
      And for the rim, well dude, it is a high performance bike with light rims. If they go over a pot hole at 80-100 kmph, chances of rim damage is high. No matter if the manufacturer is KTM or Honda or Yamaha. But there have been reports of KTM improving build quality of the rims.
      There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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      • #753
        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

        Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
        he did it in the first month of getting it so it would be late oct i suppose.

        Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app
        Did he write a blog/article on his experience? If so, pls. Share the link. Am very interested to read.
        There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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        • #754
          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

          Originally posted by mustang28 View Post
          Haven't bought the N300. Just booked it. Post Jan. 1st , N300 is 4.2 on road in Hyderabad. It is So having second thoughts on an already over priced bike considering the spares are going to be costlier as well.
          Test rode the RC and found it roomier and a sweeter handler than the D390. Brakes and tires are way better than N300 but obviously it is a single. Whatever bike I buy needs to do Leh this year, so querying about the touring capability of RC.
          Hope this video will give you some more perspective on Ninja 300 Vs RC 390
          A2 shootout! KTM RC390 vs Ninja 300 vs Honda CBR300R / CBR500R | Group Test
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9e2bYbodu8
          Honda's CBR300R and CBR500R take on the new KTM RC390 and Kawasaki Ninja 300 in the battle of the A2 license bikes.Just how much fun can you have on great-va...

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          • #755
            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

            'If you are 19, you probably want the KTM despite the small little quirks it has'. Sums it all up for the RC in my opinion.
            There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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            • #756
              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

              Interesting review by a 50 year old from UK of the RC390.

              http://youtu.be/fESSOvniBhY
              There is no better therapy than riding a bike down a straight road at full throttle with the sound of the engine for company.

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              • #757
                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                Need help how can i adjust the projectors alignment of my rc390 i am looking for screw near projectors
                but i didn\'t find any pls help any sporting pics if possible

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                Need help how can i adjust the projectors alignment of my rc390 i am looking for screw near projectors
                but i didn\'t find any pls help any sporting pics if possible

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                • #758
                  Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                  KTM has hiked the prices for all their bikes w.e.f January 2015. Prices shown are On-Road Bangalore
                  RC390 Old Price- Rs.2,43,563.00
                  RC390 New price- Rs.2,52,076.00
                  Amount hiked is approximately Rs.8,500.

                  Those who took their bikes before 31st Dec must be so happy right now!
                  Unfortunately my bike is yet to arrive and I will have to pay the extra 8.5K. Hope its still worth it!

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                  • #759
                    Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                    [QUOTE=Harry82;1124768]Need help how can i adjust the projectors alignment of my rc390 i am looking for screw near projectors
                    but i didn\\\\\\\'t find any pls help any sporting pics if possible

                    Sorry I don\'t have a pic right now but there is one screw each on outside bottom corner of both the projectors. It is recessed inside by about an inch or two but can be access by either a flat or philips screwdriver. It might be a stiff initially but adjusting it will allow you to align both projectors independently.

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                    • #760
                      Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                      Originally posted by ksameer View Post
                      1. Never rode in rain. The bike has been dry since the day I bought.
                      2. Never washed. Except for once during first service and second time today.
                      3. Very seldom ridden with pillion and that too for short distances.
                      4. Never ridden offroad. Did highway speeds on less than perfect highways so that the suspension did get tested there.
                      5. Bike comes out of garage only once a week and sits in clean, dry and airy place.
                      6. I live 380 m above sea level with nearest coast at least 800 kms away!!!

                      Now if this rusting happens on a weekend ride bike, if I make it do daily duties, I believe the pieces will fall off!!!

                      I can now think of following future course of action. Take this up with svc and ask for part replacement. Also, firm up the suspension so that the springs do not brush against each other. Alternatively, is there some anti rust coat which I can apply and prevent further damage?

                      How are other RCs fairing on this?
                      Boy! Won\'t you be delighted to hear a fellow user experienced the same issue that you\'ve faced. Unfortunately yes, facing the same issue on the uppermost rings, three weeks after the purchase of the motorcycle. The term horror gets a new definition, after examining an oil leak on the rear shocker piston rod, discernible rear squatting. My SVC is 90 KMS one way, replaced the shocker to newer ones. It was the replaced one that started giving me trouble, as I could see rust clearly between the tightly spaced rings (upper side) perhaps due to excessive compression forces giving it a sandpaper effect. Never bothered to ask for another replacement. But all in cheap stuff at premium price. Solution?

                      Sold it for good, peace of mind. Oh yes!

                      P.S. What you\'ve gathered here is 100% my personal thoughts. Discretion advised.

                      Cheers!
                      VJ
                      Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 01-10-2015, 02:38 AM.
                      Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                      The girl said, 'NO!'


                      And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                      THE END

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                      • #761
                        Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                        [QUOTE=ksameer;1124801]
                        Originally posted by Harry82 View Post
                        Need help how can i adjust the projectors alignment of my rc390 i am looking for screw near projectors
                        but i didn\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t find any pls help any sporting pics if possible

                        Sorry I don\\\'t have a pic right now but there is one screw each on outside bottom corner of both the proje... align both projectors independently.
                        hi sameer.i have posted in your thread on the other forum,hope you remember.i got my bike on 25th dec and its been good so far btw are you facing any hot start issues ?
                        Im facing it and its already been twice i\'ve been in this embarassing situation.Any help on this ?

                        Really pathetic quality plastics used.
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                        • #762
                          Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                          Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                          Boy! Won\\\'t you be delighted to hear a fellow user experienced the same issue that you\\\'ve faced.

                          Sold it for good, peace of mind. Oh yes!



                          Cheers!
                          VJ
                          VJ, you sold your Duke 390 already? How long did you have it?

                          It\'s really sad that Bajaj puts pathetically low quality parts on a \'premium\' bike. The Duke 390 is inexpensive for a 375cc bike, true. But that\'s because of its part sharing with 200. If you consider Duke 200 alone, the price isn\'t aggressive at all. 1.5L for a 200cc bike pumping out 25 bhp isn\'t exactly cheap when you consider the quality of the parts used.

                          Most people have bought the Duke/RC 390 for the fun offered and lack of an alternative that even comes close. I\'m sure those would have bought it even if it was 20-30K more expensive with better quality parts. It\'s sad that even 100cc bikes offer far better quality and relaibility.

                          P.S. What you\\\'ve gathered here is 100% my personal thoughts. Discretion advised.
                          +1. No offense intended to KTM owners from my side.

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                          • #763
                            Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                            Got new tyres for my duke 390. Paid 17500 for the pair. Metzler replacement. Bought them from Master Tyres @ Karol Bagh New Delhi

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                            • #764
                              Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                              Originally posted by pcgamer View Post
                              VJ, you sold your Duke 390 already? How long did you have it?
                              Unfortunately yes, happen to sell the bike, way before I even intended I would, it was eight months old.

                              Cheers!
                              VJ
                              Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 01-10-2015, 08:22 PM.
                              Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                              The girl said, 'NO!'


                              And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                              THE END

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                              • #765
                                Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

                                the battery cover was vibrating.
                                so went to the svc changed the rubber studs below it and now its gone.
                                the problem is acknowledged by ktm officially as there was a mail in their system which was specifically to reduce the battery cover vibration. overall satisfied.
                                thankfully my bike still rides like a dream!
                                touched 180 again fully crouched. i am a 68 kilo rider just for reference.
                                oh and yes experienced for the first time the engine overrev ecu power cut. it actually gives you a proper jerk. absolutely didn't expect it. solution? changed the rpm 2 setting to 9000 rpm so that i can shift before the cut in power.

                                Sent from my XT1033 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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