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**Cleaner** · 12-07-2013, 09:32 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Something strikes my mind. Since D200 and RC200 is the same bike at the motor and other parts, would it be possible to install ABS system from RC200 into D200? If they are interchangeable, it would be a good idea. Currently the only way to install ABS in D200 is very expensive as it needs parts to be imported from Czech Republic or other European countries. My gut tells me, if ABS comes standard on RC200, they will start offering it on D200 too at very little to no price increase.

**nadz11.ns** · 12-07-2013, 10:28 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by vishnus View Post

Hopes that it will be launched at this auto expo (in my dreams only thought)
Even dropped ninja 300 plans after seeing this bike..hopes that I wouldn't take much long..

Fingers crossed on this.

Originally posted by pcgamer View Post

Wasn't it like this ever since it was launched at EICMA?

Ya, but this 'Coming soon' tag was not there. Saw this today only.

**pcgamer** · 12-08-2013, 02:01 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by nadz11.ns View Post

Ya, but this 'Coming soon' tag was not there. Saw this today only.

Wow. Cool news then

**jackofsome** · 12-24-2013, 08:59 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

This color scheme would look so so mean!
Don't you guys think its giving a big bike feel too?

**Legend Racer** · 12-24-2013, 09:40 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by jackofsome View Post

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This color scheme would look so so mean!
Don't you guys think its giving a big bike feel too?

to me even r 15 gives a big bike feel, though it got only a 150 cc pot. D 390 rocks in that way. 400 cc and seems lesser than 250 cc...

**jackofsome** · 12-27-2013, 02:55 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Amazing supersport seating for a 5 7 guy like me. Would fit like a glove i guess.

**bhadoriabtp** · 01-17-2014, 10:33 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by jackofsome View Post

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amazing supersport seating for a 5 7 guy like me. Would fit like a glove i guess.

these are technical details of rc390,i want to know what are such technical details of d390.

**Ezilkannan** · 01-18-2014, 10:22 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

regarding the discussions about RC390s capability against the Ninja 300, well if its gonna be a faired version of the Duke 390, it can and will take down Ninja 300 on a track. I have seen discussions about this on other forums and N300 owners themselves feel they will switch over to the RC390, or that they will get it and use it as a track bike, if its available for them at more or less the same price of a N300. One of the major reasons that they have given besides the power is the suspension. They feel that RC390's WP suspension is much better than that on stock N300. Another aspect was the ergonomics being sportier for track use. I doubt whether it will have the top end of the N300, but I do think its quite capable of taking on a N300 at the track.

Originally posted by bhadoriabtp View Post

these are technical details of rc390,i want to know what are such technical details of d390.

visit cycle-ergo . com.

**ABikerAtHeart** · 01-19-2014, 02:53 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

It might have the topend of the Ninja aswell as better torque.

I just wish I knew someone top order in the Bajaj team who'd help me buy the European edition of the RC390 even if costed say 20k extra.

Overdrive's Shubi's Duke 200 had everything expect the swingarm replaced underwarranty.
Friend's Duke 390 has already had an engine overhaul.
#IndianDukes are seperately manufactured than those exported to #Europe... #TrueStory

Sent using Tapatalk for my Windows Phone 8 Lumia Amber.

**pcgamer** · 01-19-2014, 01:17 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by ABikerAtHeart View Post

It might have the topend of the Ninja aswell as better torque.

I just wish I knew someone top order in the Bajaj team who'd help me buy the European edition of the RC390 even if costed say 20k extra.

Overdrive's Shubi's Duke 200 had everything expect the swingarm replaced underwarranty.
Friend's Duke 390 has already had an engine overhaul.
#IndianDukes are seperately manufactured than those exported to #Europe... #TrueStory

Sent using Tapatalk for my Windows Phone 8 Lumia Amber.

I agree. I have plans of buying an RC390 a year or two down the line. But going through the Duke 390 thread rattles my bones. It'd be better if Bajaj increases price by some 20-30K and provides European quality here also.
Even my pure Desi RTR, in my 2+ years of ownership hasn't made me take it to SVC anytime other than for routine services. I'd expect at least Desi quality from a player like KTM if not premium.
It's really sad that both of the only two powerful affordable supersports (GT650R and RC390(based on D390)) have to suffer from these niggles. Hopefully all the issues in the Duke are sorted out in the RCs.

**Sal** · 01-19-2014, 03:20 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

I wonder if the RC series would be touring friendly, as these machines are solely concentrated for track/racing purposes!
Also, i heard that the seat height would be increased on RC series, is it true?

**prasenjit220** · 01-20-2014, 09:52 AM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by Sal View Post

I wonder if the RC series would be touring friendly, as these machines are solely concentrated for track/racing purposes!
Also, i heard that the seat height would be increased on RC series, is it true?

1. Touring friendly - I don' think so, as the RC 390 only has a 8 Liters tank.

2. Seat Height is 820 mm vs 800 mm for Duke 390

**Doga** · 01-20-2014, 03:06 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by ABikerAtHeart View Post

It might have the topend of the Ninja aswell as better torque.

I just wish I knew someone top order in the Bajaj team who'd help me buy the European edition of the RC390 even if costed say 20k extra.

Overdrive's Shubi's Duke 200 had everything expect the swingarm replaced underwarranty.
Friend's Duke 390 has already had an engine overhaul.
#IndianDukes are seperately manufactured than those exported to #Europe... #TrueStory

Sent using Tapatalk for my Windows Phone 8 Lumia Amber.

I think a separate dedicated thread is needed for reporting duke issues/niggles

I have had so many(I still have two outstanding), that svc feels second home. Weekends are not spent with your girl in a pub, but with your other girl in the svc.
The reason I was thinking while riding to office today that I won't get myself the RC 390, no matter how fetching it looks at the svc, no matter how week in the knees it makes you feel, no matter how much value for money it appears.
I know I'd still be happy buying it and the ride would make me forget everything about the niggles like the case now, but somehow I think I'd rather want to but a more rounded out product. Plus the next purchase would anyway be 1 or 2 years from now and till then I am sure my finances would be shored up and options would increase still. Besides , I'd like to complete all the mods on the 200(I haven't done any till now) before resigning it to the garage. That should keep me occupied and distracted from the obvious pull of the RC

**Deathmate.Zed** · 01-29-2014, 06:42 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by Doga View Post

I think a separate dedicated thread is needed for reporting duke issues/niggles

I have had so many(I still have two outstanding), that svc feels second home. Weekends are not spent with your girl in a pub, but with your other girl in the svc.
The reason I was thinking while riding to office today that I won't get myself the RC 390, no matter how fetching it looks at the svc, no matter how week in the knees it makes you feel, no matter how much value for money it appears.
I know I'd still be happy buying it and the ride would make me forget everything about the niggles like the case now, but somehow I think I'd rather want to but a more rounded out product. Plus the next purchase would anyway be 1 or 2 years from now and till then I am sure my finances would be shored up and options would increase still. Besides , I'd like to complete all the mods on the 200(I haven't done any till now) before resigning it to the garage. That should keep me occupied and distracted from the obvious pull of the RC

Mirror your feelings bro! These KTMs are killing us with their VFM proposition, but I am scared now of going for another one now..How about Hero HX250R

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Originally posted by Sal View Post

I wonder if the RC series would be touring friendly, as these machines are solely concentrated for track/racing purposes!
Also, i heard that the seat height would be increased on RC series, is it true?

KTM would be promoting the RC200 as a touring bike..

**Doga** · 01-29-2014, 08:41 PM

Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

Originally posted by Deathmate.Zed View Post

Mirror your feelings bro! These KTMs are killing us with their VFM proposition, but I am scared now of going for another one now..How about Hero HX250R

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Naah. A mere 6 hp bump is not really an upgrade. The RC would be more worthy upgrade within reach if I make up my mind for. The street triple/690 duke would be the dream upgrade, I mean a realizable dream and not an outlandish one. The superduke 990/KTM RC8R/K1300R/superduke 1290/fireblade/S1000RR/panigale/ZX10R/Ducati hypermotard/ducati streetfighter/Daytona-675 R/ZX-6R/CBR600RR/ (in that order) would be an outlandish one

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KTM RC 200 & 390 Launch, on 9 September, 2014, deliveries from October: xBhp News

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