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**ammaity** · 02-19-2015, 05:30 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Guys, we are all excited! But please, it is not a slippery clutch!

😷😷😷 Was too excited

**Divya Sharan** · 02-19-2015, 05:56 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Mohammad Zaid Ali Haider

correct me if im wrong guys

And who do you think can install the same with 100% guarantee? Slipper clutch interacts with the engine, so I'm sure it is not just plug and play.
Also, refrain from using sms lingo here on the forum.

**Mohammad Zaid Ali Haider** · 02-19-2015, 06:20 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

And who do you think can install the same with 100% guarantee? Slipper clutch interacts with the engine, so I'm sure it is not just plug and play.
Also, refrain from using sms lingo here on the forum.

Well if it can be installed on the older dukes then it can be installed on the rcs as well because the engine is the same
thats my theory
well it should work i think

**Divya Sharan** · 02-19-2015, 06:24 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Mohammad Zaid Ali Haider View Post

Well if it can be installed on the older dukes then it can be installed on the rcs as well because the engine is the same
thats my theory
well it should work i think

Yes. That is what I said too. Nobody except the SVC would be able to help you for a few months with this mod at least! Will the SVC do it? Considering it is not yet authorized.

**Mohammad Zaid Ali Haider** · 02-19-2015, 08:34 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Yes. That is what I said too. Nobody except the SVC would be able to help you for a few months with this mod at least! Will the SVC do it? Considering it is not yet authorized.

Well any service guy will do? Nope
but will they do it privately? Definetely yes if you give them 1 or 2k
And im ready to pay them that

**akhilash95** · 02-19-2015, 09:15 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Mohammad Zaid Ali Haider View Post

Well any service guy will do? Nope
but will they do it privately? Definetely yes if you give them 1 or 2k
And im ready to pay them that

Do you plan to take the bike for track days? If not, its not going to be of much use, unless you do aggressive downshifts always. You can still do so, if you can master the art of throttle blipping.
You can go ahead and get it installed at svc, costs about 6-8k but you'll probably lose your engine+transmission warranty. Since it's not official announced that RC series is getting slipper clutch or if it can be retrofit.

**Divya Sharan** · 02-19-2015, 09:18 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Mohammad Zaid Ali Haider View Post

Well any service guy will do? Nope
but will they do it privately? Definetely yes if you give them 1 or 2k
And im ready to pay them that

Will it be available for sale as a separate item? No idea. Let us see if that happens first.
In case, they sell it separately; it'd try to get it done through the SVC so that I can still make use of my warranty if and when needed.

Also, learn blipping the throttle, slipping the clutch won't be needed.

**ammaity** · 02-19-2015, 09:34 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

This thread has transformed to Slipper Clutch Thread.

**ammaity** · 02-19-2015, 09:36 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by akhilash95 View Post

Do you plan to take the bike for track days? If not, its not going to be of much use, unless you do aggressive downshifts always. You can still do so, if you can master the art of throttle blipping.
You can go ahead and get it installed at svc, costs about 6-8k but you'll probably lose your engine+transmission warranty. Since it's not official announced that RC series is getting slipper clutch or if it can be retrofit.

The svc confirmed me that there will be no breach of warranty as long as the parts are genuine and installed at an authorised SVC

**Adilkadri123** · 02-20-2015, 12:24 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Throttle blipping is an art can be a lot of fun when done correctly. Out of interest a similar situation occurs in cars. It is addressed by double declutching using the 'heel toe technique'.
Heel-and-toe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**ynike99** · 02-20-2015, 12:50 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by Adilkadri123 View Post

Throttle blipping is an art can be a lot of fun when done correctly. Out of interest a similar situation occurs in cars. It is addressed by double declutching using the 'heel toe technique'.
Heel-and-toe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Finally someone speaks about blipping. I love it. And i have absolutely no regrets whatsoever for getting the bike without slipper clutch.

**Adilkadri123** · 02-20-2015, 01:25 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by ynike99 View Post

Finally someone speaks about blipping. I love it. And i have absolutely no regrets whatsoever for getting the bike without slipper clutch.

Am awaiting my RC 390 very soon (booked Jan) and honestly am in two minds whether I should wait for the slipper clutch (which in my view is a bit over rated unless one is racing competitively on track) or just go with the regular clutch as I love throttle blipping when changing down!!! Also personally, I pretty much like to know exactly what gear I am in all times. Had a SV650 until recently (prior to moving back from the UK) which had considerable engine braking and NO slipper clutch. Never had a problem with wheel chatter or lockup whilst downshifting.

**rcboy** · 02-20-2015, 02:15 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Blipping us fun and the engine braking is an essential for cornering for me

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**BennyBoy** · 02-20-2015, 04:11 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Update guyz. I went to my dealer to hold the booking as i want slipper clutch model, but he told me that RC390 is never getting slipper clutch . He gave me no. of a technician who worked at service center of KTM . I called him, i was stunned to hear about that, was told to me that every RC390 is equipped with slipper clutch and said he is 101% sure about it. Anyone having 2015 model can you confirm is it true ? How to rectify it , if it has normal or slipper ?

**joe_marvy** · 02-20-2015, 04:48 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Guys, why is this thread filled with Slipper Clutch for the last couple of pages? I know it's crucial for some to get it on their awaiting bikes, however no one was able to give a concrete information. Please allow sometime, the news will be confirmed soon. Every Slipper Clutch update has 50/50 answers, rushing will make no sense until we hear it out loud. If slipper clutch is a must please hold your bookings until some owner or Bajaj/KTM confirms it.

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