Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Not to start a brand war out here, but have you even tried the N300 before making the above statement or is it just comparison on paper? Don't get me wrong, I am a owner of a N300 and am planning to be one of the first to book a RC 390. And I am planning to keep both the bikes. Why? For the following reasons (I want the best of both the worlds);


A multi cylinder bike has its own characteristics that no single cylinder can match. The elasticity of the power band of a multi cylinder engine and its capacity to provide sustained power output is not something that a single cylinder can match easily. Also a multi cylinder engine provides natural balancing which results in a smoother power band than a single cylinder even if the single cylinder engine is equipped with a counter balancer.

On the other hand the single cylinder has some very desirable characteristics, it is extremely narrow, light and quick revving. These characteristics make the engine a real hooligan and fun to ride.

So its unfair to compare these bikes. Remember, the power output on paper that most people are harping about when making a comparison is courtesy a 70 cc additional displacement for the RC 390. All said and done, the old adage 'there is no replacement for displacement' still holds true even in this day and age.

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Yeah, I don't know what the bajaj bean counters have for food but it is no brainer that a 5%-10% price increase will result in much better overall quality of the bike and still not make a dent to their the sales figure.

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

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I understand your position. I personally wouldn't even mind paying 3L for this bike if we get that higher quality European export version.
I personally am not getting this bike because of the low price, I'm getting this because there is nothing like this bike in this category in India. Even the more expensive Ninja 300 doesn't come close to this other than in the high revving twin cylinder engine and the quality department. The only way of getting Bajaj to notice this properly would be if some 10000+ people sign an online petition or if the administrators of this site speak regarding the concerns of the members to Bajaj. They still may not do anything, but such a feedback from the country's biggest motorcycle community should at least get them to see what people are feeling.
Bajaj seem to be following even worse cost cutting in the KTMs than on their Discovers

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

That front headlamp gives a cheap plastic look !!!

Else Bike looks great!!
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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Even I don't think they would knowingly put inferior rims but it also depends on where they are sourcing these alloy wheels from, it is taiwan or china or where?

But these examples would only probably be seen here since in other countries (read developed) the chances of encountering a rock on a highway let alone a road is next to nil.

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

I'm just quoting what others have said. Be this as it may, I don't think ktm have used inferior quality rims to cut costs or anything. It in no way affects my decision of getting an Rc390.

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

I am no longer getting a ktm unless bajaj ktm sorts this out and acknowledges it. I dont want my skull cracked just because some dumbheaded wit thought that by making them lighter and weaker they could use wheels to reduce impact

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

With due respect, the incidents i have read, none of them showed this as a crumple zone, in fact, other than head on collisions, the alloys must not break whatsoever

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

There's a discussion going on on the same topic in a team-bhp thread. I'm sorry, I confused it with the xbhp thread. In that, they are saying a similar incident had happened to an R15 just after its launch. Google it, you'll find it.

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

would u please elaborate on these?
besides the wheels getting damaged on the go means instant fall.

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Guys, don't panic. Read the whole thread. They say it's a safety feature like a crumple zone in cars. Its supposed to protect the rider in case of a severe impact.

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

for me i thought this should be it and cant wait more than 8 month from today. i needed a sportbike to make my weekends. but then god knows whats gonna happen. cant we all irritate bajaj on this?

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Saw that now. That scared the heck out of me. I'm in the same boat as you. I'm gonna watch the RC till one year after the launch. If it continues with issues, I'll look at something else. I don't think any vehicle launched in India in the past 2 decades(or ever) was this crappy in terms of quality.

Yami, launch the R3 or whatever it is quickly please.

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

are you guys following the duke thread? just now a guy with shattered rims- both of them. m so scared to buy the rc even though im in love with it. a huge sigh!
somebody show the thread to bajaj. even my 220 was more reliable.

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

I think he gave R15's example to tell that the riding position was more on the aggressive side than on the commuter side. I don't think there's any need to worry

I think the riding position compared to R15 will be like this(Height 5'10").


Taken from RC125 video. Pretty aggressive.


I wouldn't even think of using this as a commuter in bumper to bumper traffic. The D390 is already a PITA to ride in bumper to bumper traffic due to poor low end torque and jerkiness and also the heat. This one adds aggressive riding position to make things worse. But for those who commute on free roads and highways, or even better, twisties, this one will be a boon.