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**kiran2508** · 11-15-2019, 09:55 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by incipient View Post

It's been 5 days and multiple starts, no issues so far. So that means the original battery was in fact gone and the seller on Amazon scammed me with a bad battery. There was nothing wrong with the bike.

Hope you replaced it with VRLA dry battery, maximum shelf life of a battery is 3-4years, best advised to replace it after 3-4 years even if its working fine especially KTM bikes are very sensitive and highly dependent on battery.

P.S. Never buy any motorcycle consumables items online, be it Tyre, Battery, Any Liquids, Rubber, Helmets, Riding Gear etc etc. Best it to visit offline, feel it physically, verify the date, fit, QC and proceed with the purchase even if it costs Rs.200-500 offline.

**incipient** · 11-15-2019, 11:20 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by s1d View Post

Nice, glad you din't have to sell the bike off. i'd still advice just get the voltages checked as i mentioned earlier.

It's all good now, i don't want to jinx it by testing it!

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Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post

Hope you replaced it with VRLA dry battery, maximum shelf life of a battery is 3-4years, best advised to replace it after 3-4 years even if its working fine especially KTM bikes are very sensitive and highly dependent on battery.

P.S. Never buy any motorcycle consumables items online, be it Tyre, Battery, Any Liquids, Rubber, Helmets, Riding Gear etc etc. Best it to visit offline, feel it physically, verify the date, fit, QC and proceed with the purchase even if it costs Rs.200-500 offline.

It's an Amaron VRLA. Yup no good reason to buy 'em online.

**Umm390** · 11-19-2019, 04:34 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

lright ladies and gentlemen , please advise-:

i want an ecu remap with air filter (bmc) andi want to make a free flow on stock exhaust. which means i just need to make a bend pipe .

1. can i remove anything from stock muffler to reduce weight?
2. is powertronic worth it ? does it actually give you value?
3. i need front fork adjustable cartridges any good suggesions??
4. i want a rearset adjustable footpegs suggestions?
5. please also suggest any good ecu remaps for pure performance and smoother engine besides powertronics, whatever happend to kirrus where did it go?

whats my option if i want to do a track day and i live in mumbai is chennai the only option??

**AbhiTK** · 11-21-2019, 11:26 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Hey y'all
I own a rc200 as of now which has done 6000kms and at this point I feel the need for an upgrade. I'm in the market for a used RC 390 (bs3 model) because i prefer what that bike has to give over the newer ones. So my question is, is it a worthy upgrade? Or should I just stick with the RC 200? This is gonna be my 2nd bike with the RC 200 being the bike I learned to ride a motorcycle on. Also what changes can I expect as compared to the RC 200 (with exclusion of power ofc) and what are the things I need to check before picking one up in the used market?

Cheers.

**Abhishekilke** · 11-21-2019, 01:54 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by AbhiTK View Post

Hey y'all
I own a rc200 as of now which has done 6000kms and at this point I feel the need for an upgrade. I'm in the market for a used RC 390 (bs3 model) because i prefer what that bike has to give over the newer ones. So my question is, is it a worthy upgrade? Or should I just stick with the RC 200? This is gonna be my 2nd bike with the RC 200 being the bike I learned to ride a motorcycle on. Also what changes can I expect as compared to the RC 200 (with exclusion of power ofc) and what are the things I need to check before picking one up in the used market?

Cheers.

If you are going to be selling the RC200 and buying a used RC390 it will be a loss for you considering you have only ridden 6000 kilometers. I suggest you stick with the RC200.

**AbhiTK** · 11-21-2019, 04:03 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

But what if it's a 2015 rc 390 that only went 3200kms?

Originally posted by Abhishekilke View Post

If you are going to be selling the RC200 and buying a used RC390 it will be a loss for you considering you have only ridden 6000 kilometers. I suggest you stick with the RC200.

**kiran2508** · 11-23-2019, 03:58 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by AbhiTK View Post

Hey y'all
I own a rc200 as of now which has done 6000kms and at this point I feel the need for an upgrade. I'm in the market for a used RC 390 (bs3 model) because i prefer what that bike has to give over the newer ones. So my question is, is it a worthy upgrade? Or should I just stick with the RC 200? This is gonna be my 2nd bike with the RC 200 being the bike I learned to ride a motorcycle on. Also what changes can I expect as compared to the RC 200 (with exclusion of power ofc) and what are the things I need to check before picking one up in the used market?

Cheers.

Is it ABS RC200?
You could do simple swap of your less run newer RC200 for around 1.6-1.8L, and get a early 2015 model RC390(no slipper clutch) with 15K-20K kms for around 1.2-1.4L, at no extra cost and might get spare cash left ₹20-25K.

As you are a already owner of RC200 I'm assuming you already know all the drawbacks of the RC series(comfort or lack of, usability, handling, seating etc etc).
It's definitely worthy upgrade, you get more power, more weight(makes the bike more plated at speeds and handling), more raw and connected throttle response or sound.

Just check for all the common known issues related to 373cc engine, leaky head/valve gaskets, broken air filter box, oil blow back into air filter, no coolant mixing, valve and tappet noises, clutch condition for no slipping, fuel pump is working proper and throttle body is fine with no jerky fuel delivery or power cutting off at high rpm.

Other checks common to buying any used bike like leaky forks, smoke from exhaust on cold start and warm start, chain condition, rims, steering head bearing etc etc.

**AbhiTK** · 11-23-2019, 06:46 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Thanks for the input. Much appreciated. And yes it is an abs model and I've found a 2015 rc 390 that only ran 2500 kms and the quote price is around 1.7 lakhs....but that brings me to my next question. The fact that it only ran 2500 KMS is hard for me to believe. The owner said he rarely gets the time to use it and that he also has a car and a bullet. The tyres are also stock metzelers from showroom. But it's hard for me to believe it only ran that much in almost 5 years now. Is there any way to know if the odometer has been reset? Is it possible to reset the odometer? If yes, then is it a difficult task? I also heard ktm has a device which they hook up to the ECU which gives actually data of the bike apart from odo readings? Is this true? If yes then I can do that to verify his claims. Any input regarding my question is much appreciated as I'm looking to get it asap.
Cheers

Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post

Is it ABS RC200?
You could do simple swap of your less run newer RC200 for around 1.6-1.8L, and get a early 2015 model RC390(no slipper clutch) with 15K-20K kms for around 1.2-1.4L, at no extra cost and might get spare cash left ₹20-25K.

As you are a already owner of RC200 I'm assuming you already know all the drawbacks of the RC series(comfort or lack of, usability, handling, seating etc etc).
It's definitely worthy upgrade, you get more power, more weight(makes the bike more plated at speeds and handling), more raw and connected throttle response or sound.

Just check for all the common known issues related to 373cc engine, leaky head/valve gaskets, broken air filter box, oil blow back into air filter, no coolant mixing, valve and tappet noises, clutch condition for no slipping, fuel pump is working proper and throttle body is fine with no jerky fuel delivery or power cutting off at high rpm.

Other checks common to buying any used bike like leaky forks, smoke from exhaust on cold start and warm start, chain condition, rims, steering head bearing etc etc.

**kiran2508** · 11-23-2019, 08:09 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by AbhiTK View Post

Is there any way to know if the odometer has been reset? Is it possible to reset the odometer? If yes, then is it a difficult task? I also heard ktm has a device which they hook up to the ECU which gives actually data of the bike apart from odo readings? Is this true? If yes then I can do that to verify his claims. Any input regarding my question is much appreciated as I'm looking to get it asap.
Cheers

Yes could be a replaced meter due to some electrical issue or damage or he could be telling the truth.

Simple would be ask the SVC details where he used to get service done, everytime you give your KTM bike service, they record the kms run on their computer and enter the same kms the bill, you can visit the SVC ask for service history or ask owner for service bills. There are other ways owners manual, if rally bikes has clocked only 2500, check for free service coupons and written on them.

If he says he doesn't remember where he gave or not willing to reveal details or says he used local garage for service, then stay away and find a better bike.

P.S. For 2015 model, 1.7L is too high, ideal range would be below 1.4L

**s1d** · 11-24-2019, 09:11 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by AbhiTK View Post

I also heard ktm has a device which they hook up to the ECU which gives actually data of the bike apart from odo readings? Is this true? If yes then I can do that to verify his claims. Any input regarding my question is much appreciated as I'm looking to get it asap.

Yes, it is true. I have seen it myself on my Duke 200. They can simply connect the diag tool and it will show the odo reading (usually Approx 5% less than what the odo reads.. don't ask me why, i haven't got an answer to that even from the svc.. am suspecting due to 'odo error'). So yeh, you can connect the diag tool and get the odo reading.
Another thing is you can check the tires, they will have the manufacturing week no./yr (something like 2519 - which means 25th week of 2019) embossed on the tire .. it should be close (usually not older than 4 months) to the month in which he bought the bike, and check it with the tread wear to get a good estimate.

**incipient** · 11-26-2019, 06:00 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by AbhiTK View Post

Thanks for the input. Much appreciated. And yes it is an abs model and I've found a 2015 rc 390 that only ran 2500 kms and the quote price is around 1.7 lakhs....but that brings me to my next question.

I wouldn't buy this bike. A 4yr old bike with so few kms on it is IMO worse than one ridden moderately say 10-25k km. Buying used can be a good deal, but _only_ if you know bikes well, are street smart and can properly evaluate a bike!

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Originally posted by AbhiTK View Post

The tyres are also stock metzelers from showroom.

Look at the tire manufacturing timestamp, it can't be newer than the purchase date of he bike and should be at most a couple of months older. Also, inspect the wear & profile of the tire. That should tell you (with a degree of certainty) whether the odo reading is true.

**SubhashGowda07** · 02-15-2020, 05:34 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

There's a thin layer of foam(small bubbles) formed on engine oil, took the bike to svc and they said it's normal behaviour of engine oil ! Is that true, anyway coolant is in same level and it's not mixing with engine oil for sure !

**TarunSundar** · 02-15-2020, 06:42 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by SubhashGowda07 View Post

There's a thin layer of foam(small bubbles) formed on engine oil, took the bike to svc and they said it's normal behaviour of engine oil ! Is that true, anyway coolant is in same level and it's not mixing with engine oil for sure !

It normal. Just think about that your crank shaft and piston moves in range of 1500 RPM in idling to 13 K in peak. That much times oil gets hit by the engine components. Due to the turbulence bubbles can form.

If coolant gets mixed with your oil, you’ll notice reduced coolant level and dipstick will have some water like substance.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 02-15-2020, 07:01 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Originally posted by SubhashGowda07 View Post

There's a thin layer of foam(small bubbles) formed on engine oil, took the bike to svc and they said it's normal behaviour of engine oil ! Is that true, anyway coolant is in same level and it's not mixing with engine oil for sure !

Normal. The bubbles will disappear once the engine is warm and operating temperature. If the engine oil is frothy all the time, with mild residue like layer on top of the oil, then you have problem. But, mild bubbles and foam is normal, especially during cold starts. Nothing to worry.

Cheers!
VJ

**maxit1992** · 02-21-2020, 03:51 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Ownership Experience

Hi

I am a new happy owner of RC390. Since i bought it i noticed that the average fuel consumption get stuck at 100 l/km. This happens in both Trip1 and Trip2.
If i reset them, they start to behave correctly, but as soon as i turn off and on the engine it stucks at 100 l/km. The strangest thing is that the average speed, time trip and fuel range are working well, only the average fuel consumption is failing.

I didn't find anyone else who had this problem. The local partner "updated" the display firmware but it didn't solve anything.

Any idea where it can come from?

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