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re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News
Indeed, it sounds completely like me (someone who never stops endorsing high/hard revving screamers 
). But even keeping my bias aside, the longer gearing probably makes a lot more for the street oriented Duke 200/390. In my opinion, Sporty bikes (which RC series is) should ideally be eager to lunge to the redline. Even though this is based on the duke series, i'm fully expecting a shorter gearing and a more aggressive, top-heavy engine map to be the part of the modifications.
Originally posted by Satellite.kid
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I know you prefer it that way..I guess you have mentioned something similar somewhere else as well 
But I guess the gearing of the Duke 390 will greatly suite the RC variant more. The 390 is geared taller and that makes it more relaxed and stress free even at 130+, but due to lack of any wind protection the rider may feel uncomfortable soon. So the RC will feel great with similar gearing at high speeds. With gearing like the D200, it will hit the rev limiter more often and while it be a cool feeling, but personally I wouldn't like to be forced into hitting the limiter often (something the D200 forces). I would like to do that only when I would want to do that. The RC will still be so rev happy that hitting the red line will be a cake walk
But I guess the gearing of the Duke 390 will greatly suite the RC variant more. The 390 is geared taller and that makes it more relaxed and stress free even at 130+, but due to lack of any wind protection the rider may feel uncomfortable soon. So the RC will feel great with similar gearing at high speeds. With gearing like the D200, it will hit the rev limiter more often and while it be a cool feeling, but personally I wouldn't like to be forced into hitting the limiter often (something the D200 forces). I would like to do that only when I would want to do that. The RC will still be so rev happy that hitting the red line will be a cake walk
). But even keeping my bias aside, the longer gearing probably makes a lot more for the street oriented Duke 200/390. In my opinion, Sporty bikes (which RC series is) should ideally be eager to lunge to the redline. Even though this is based on the duke series, i'm fully expecting a shorter gearing and a more aggressive, top-heavy engine map to be the part of the modifications.
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