Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Ya dude, the bikes were pretty much same in built quality. However one bike had the handle Bar scraped from the side (in transit I suppose) so I removed it from selection universe ...another had a 2014 date on its rear shocker (The rear shocker bears a exact date) so removed it, for one the swingarm finish was a little improper (dont know how to explain) ..... also there were slight differences in the front fairing fitting .... as in, the front fairing is attached to the bottom (around the radiator) with a male-female socket kinds, and for all bikes the extent to which the fairing was inserted in male part on the frame was different, some fairings were completely inside on one side and half way on the other side and all such combinations ....not sure if they make it consistent during PDI (the PDI wasnt done yet) . ....

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

One of the SVC mechanics also confirmed about the Slipper Clutch in newer Duke 390s

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience


Where can you find this number on the bike?

A new KTM showroom just opened in my town and they have about 10 RCs, 4 390s and 6 200s, up for grabs. No waiting period at all and a z250 as well, not to mention lots of dukes. For a long time i have been confused between the N300 and RC390. The absence of ABS in N300 for its cost made me decide against it and just when I thought of going for RC, the news of Slipper Clutch is making me delay my decision. If it comes by within may june, its ok i shall wait but any longer and i guess I am better off buying it now. Hopefully there's some official news soon.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

The number you are talking about is called a VIN, or vehicle identification number.
On the rc, its inscribed on the subframe, to the right, when you remove the rider seat.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Apart from the permanent engraving on the orange subframe as ynike99 mentioned,
for you to read without removing the seat, there will be a Green colour sticker with this number on the orange trelles frame visible (just below the riders seat) on the right side if you are sitting on the bike.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Guys, has anyone been able to find fender extender for the rc? I desperately need one. Duke's extension does not work.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Bro are you sure? My dealer said he willl fit the front and rear fender extender from the Duke and give it to me.

I also noticed that in the front, the RC already has the holes for the fender extender that is there in the duke, its just that it is not factory fitted for the RC
At the rear the fender/flap behind the shocker (only in 2015 Dukes) in fit by a screw on the body which again is also there on the RC, just that the screw is just there without the fender present/fitted.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

One boring day at work I decided I got a new bike I have to make a trip somewhere to feel what the bike is capable of for long distance touring. So what better destination than Goa ???
So the following week I planned a 3 day trip. I took the NH4 from Mumbai right upto Nipani where you need to turn right towards amboli, the road is nestled between 2 hotels one is Goa Ways not sure of the other one.
The road till pune is amazing apart from a few junctions, from pune its very mundane except the Satara Ghat section and the many village junctions where the villagers feel they own the road I was lucky to escape with just a scratch on my clutch handle and broken.
Once you turn right from Nipani is when you can actually enjoy the handling the RC 390 has to offer the twisties will have the biker within you pushing you harder the road till Ajra is pretty good a rough patch after that and then you arrive at amboli Ghats the view is breathtaking no matter how many times youve been there before riding down with caution as the road is very narrow and theres road repair work at certain places.
This 160 km patch from amboli to sawantwadi is very picturesque, after Sawantwadi you join the NH17 (Mumbai-Goa) is last section before you reach Goa.

pros
The bike handles amazing when your cruising in the 6th gear and you cross that 87km mark you can actually feel that midrange kick in.
It returns a good 33kmpl when your cruising at 100kmph And upto 35kmpl if you ride at 85-90kmph.
The abs really helps when maniacs just jump in front of you.

Cons
Because of the 10 litres tank you can get a meagre 220-260 km range on it.
You will have no sensation in your butt.
The under belly scrapes alot on speed breakers and on twisties if you push it alot.

All said and 1500km trip i can say its one wicked machine you'll be really satisfied if you chose this over anyother sports bike(in its category). check my instagram profile for a few pictures
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Happy Riding! KTM youll are simply amazing!

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

nice trip man!!

its great place and trip to Goa.

Can you comment about temperature of bike over the trip??
Was the fan running almost all the time?
was pillion there? if yes hows comfort for pillion?

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Lovely! Don't limit the audience to just this ownership thread. Please create a new thread in the 'tourer' section for all to see, read and burn!

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

The fan was not running all the time at intervals. It heats up when climbing ghats and "traffic" I do not have to mention that I guess. Yes there was a pillion and it was not comfortable at all her knees and butt both were aching and if you hit a bump or uneven road hard the pillion feels it the most

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Ktm duke 390 and RC390 now fitted and available with Slipper Clutch.Clutch feels as smooth as a Honda.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Thats good news Ivin. Whats the source? My friend just brought a RC390, and there is no slipper clutch.

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Source of the news Bro ???

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Guys, well the source of the news is myself , because I work for KTM . I will post the details with other changes later on the new model so that you can identify the bike equipped with the new clutch when going to take a new one. The bikes were unloaded today only . While the duke390 only is available now as we are also facing a hefty time in getting the RC, but its confirmed that te RC390 also gets the clutch along with the new duke390.Thank You .