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  • nadz11.ns
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
    Does anyone has a clue when will this baby launch officially in india. I had booked a D390 but cancelled it last moment for the RC390.... Dont have a bike these days and its a pain can someone please throw some light on the approx launch dates.....
    RC-200 and RC-390 have been mentioned as "coming soon" on KTM-India website for many months now. Their release could happen after a month or after a year, no one can say anything for sure.
    If I were you, I would buy a Duke-390 now and then upgrade a couple of years later. It has more than enough power for our Indian roads.

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  • worrisomebear
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by hypergamer View Post
    Does anyone has a clue when will this baby launch officially in india. I had booked a D390 but cancelled it last moment for the RC390.... Dont have a bike these days and its a pain can someone please throw some light on the approx launch dates.....
    By Mid year its slated to launch

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  • hypergamer
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Does anyone has a clue when will this baby launch officially in india. I had booked a D390 but cancelled it last moment for the RC390.... Dont have a bike these days and its a pain can someone please throw some light on the approx launch dates.....

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  • worrisomebear
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    At the london motorcycle show,















    Last edited by worrisomebear; 02-16-2014, 07:11 PM.

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  • Giftonsamuel
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by Doga View Post
    How close are you to buying a superbike btw? err I do not want to wake you out of your peaceful sleep but I have been 5' 9" for a long time, but I have been loosing sleep regularly owing to the knowledge that I won't be practically able to ride one(more specifically mine) ever. Unless superbikes are given for free by dealers
    Chill bro, if your impending purchase is nowheer near there is no point in loosing sleep.
    There are lots of short people who ride superbikes
    May be in next two years.currently I have a 220 Fi and I will save everything to get a decent 300cc+ at least a super sports !!
    I got worried that I wouldn't be able to ride one and now I am happy.
    P.S I am following superbike classified regularly ! At least we can get a used one


    Sent from my A500s using xBhp Connect mobile app

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  • s_hari
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    Plan to launch higher version of KTM Duke 390?

    Bajaj says KTM will launch higher cc version of KTM 390 and will be anounced in Auto expo. Is he refering to RC390?

    Anuj: This KTM Duke 390, is there a plan to launch the higher cc version of that as well in India?
    A : Yes. I am sure they will announce about that in the Auto Expo.

    Read more at: Discover 100m aided in regaining mkt share: Bajaj Auto - Moneycontrol.com

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  • Doga
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by Giftonsamuel View Post

    Thank you bro.
    Your post made my day.
    I can stuff ice cubes in my pants and save my balls ! All I wanted is to ride superbike ! And now I can I can sleep peacefully

    Sent from my A500s using xBhp Connect mobile app
    How close are you to buying a superbike btw? err I do not want to wake you out of your peaceful sleep but I have been 5' 9" for a long time, but I have been loosing sleep regularly owing to the knowledge that I won't be practically able to ride one(more specifically mine) ever. Unless superbikes are given for free by dealers
    Chill bro, if your impending purchase is nowheer near there is no point in loosing sleep.
    There are lots of short people who ride superbikes
    Last edited by Doga; 02-04-2014, 02:21 AM.

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  • Giftonsamuel
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by riot View Post
    I am 5'3 (Give or take an inch) and I rode a R1 to my office for a week and that Included squeezing it through a congested vegetable market on a very patch of road. You are way taller than me bro.
    5'5 is tall enough to ride Any supersport as a daily commuter. Plan ahead and watch out for that heat from engine, its gonna burn your balls .

    Thank you bro.
    Your post made my day.
    I can stuff ice cubes in my pants and save my balls ! All I wanted is to ride superbike ! And now I can I can sleep peacefully

    Sent from my A500s using xBhp Connect mobile app

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  • riot
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by Giftonsamuel View Post
    Just had glances at superbikes saddle height
    R1 830mm
    Fblade 820mm
    With wide saddle means I can only dream about it riding in the traffic.
    Also went through how to lower seat height in some forums suggesting to slice the seat .And I assume that Rc doesn't even have a seat just a black thing .
    So for all who are under 5.5 like me this can be just a weekend tool !! Don't dream to have one as a daily ride.

    Sent from my A500s using xBhp Connect mobile app
    I am 5'3 (Give or take an inch) and I rode a R1 to my office for a week and that Included squeezing it through a congested vegetable market on a very patch of road. You are way taller than me bro.
    5'5 is tall enough to ride Any supersport as a daily commuter. Plan ahead and watch out for that heat from engine, its gonna burn your balls .

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  • pcgamer
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by maadyy View Post
    not at all bro. I just wanted to say that it's all about passion. So the position and those niggles really doesn't matter.

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    Bro no offense to any one of you I just meant that there is certainly a difference between Discover 150 and R15 V2. Now it depends on rider how he wants to use it. Like I would have been happy to use RC390 as my daily commute given the pillion seat a better one.
    None taken bro. I clearly understood what you said. Like nadz said, I was also having fun

    OT Unfortunately, KTM won't be present at auto expo as all their launch plans for this year are already unveiled. Also read somewhere that they aren't gonna launch the RCs in India before mid 2014.

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  • nadz11.ns
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by maadyy View Post
    not at all bro. I just wanted to say that it's all about passion. So the position and those niggles really doesn't matter
    Chill up buddy. i was also having fun..

    Back to topic.. These bikes are a few days away from being released (hopefully at the auto-expo) so we would know how the riding position is when we see it physically.

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  • maadyy
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by nadz11.ns View Post
    Don't call us crazy hehe.. I have used R15v1 for commuting few years back and now my brother does the same on v2.
    Thats why i said, depends on a person's taste and passion.

    RC would be a boon for tarcks. The speed is there, handling and the tyres are also top notch.
    not at all bro. I just wanted to say that it's all about passion. So the position and those niggles really doesn't matter.

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    Originally posted by pcgamer View Post
    I'm about 5'10" but if I buy it, I'd still use this bike as a weekend tool But it'd mainly be due to the engine in that bike which is pretty impractical for the city according to various reports.



    I personally love the riding position in the R15. If anything, it is the poorer low end torque on the R15 that would make me not use it as a daily commuter(in the city). The riding position is perfect for daily commuting for me personally. That may be because I find the upright position to be too boring


    I like everything on the RC except the 200km fuel tank and the horrible KTM India quality control. If the quality is fixed, I'd seriously consider it as my next bike as the fuel tank wouldn't bother me all that much as I'm not a hardcore tourer. Moreover, there isn't anything track focused on this side of 10L other than the RC and the GT.
    Bro no offense to any one of you I just meant that there is certainly a difference between Discover 150 and R15 V2. Now it depends on rider how he wants to use it. Like I would have been happy to use RC390 as my daily commute given the pillion seat a better one.

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  • pcgamer
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by Giftonsamuel View Post
    Just had glances at superbikes saddle height
    R1 830mm
    Fblade 820mm
    With wide saddle means I can only dream about it riding in the traffic.
    Also went through how to lower seat height in some forums suggesting to slice the seat .And I assume that Rc doesn't even have a seat just a black thing .
    So for all who are under 5.5 like me this can be just a weekend tool !! Don't dream to have one as a daily ride.

    Sent from my A500s using xBhp Connect mobile app
    I'm about 5'10" but if I buy it, I'd still use this bike as a weekend tool But it'd mainly be due to the engine in that bike which is pretty impractical for the city according to various reports.

    Originally posted by maadyy View Post
    Few days back I was coming back from office, I saw a fellow riding Hayabusa. he was like almost lying over the bike to reach the handle . So definitely I solely agree with you that different individual has different taste. And yeah obviously if some one is expecting R15 to be commuter then he must be crazy. If I am not wrong R15 is a track focused bike and not meant to be a commuter.
    I personally love the riding position in the R15. If anything, it is the poorer low end torque on the R15 that would make me not use it as a daily commuter(in the city). The riding position is perfect for daily commuting for me personally. That may be because I find the upright position to be too boring


    I like everything on the RC except the 200km fuel tank and the horrible KTM India quality control. If the quality is fixed, I'd seriously consider it as my next bike as the fuel tank wouldn't bother me all that much as I'm not a hardcore tourer. Moreover, there isn't anything track focused on this side of 10L other than the RC and the GT.
    Last edited by pcgamer; 02-03-2014, 03:13 PM.

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  • nadz11.ns
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by maadyy View Post
    And yeah obviously if some one is expecting R15 to be commuter then he must be crazy. If I am not wrong R15 is a track focused bike and not meant to be a commuter.
    Don't call us crazy hehe.. I have used R15v1 for commuting few years back and now my brother does the same on v2.
    Thats why i said, depends on a person's taste and passion.

    RC would be a boon for tarcks. The speed is there, handling and the tyres are also top notch.

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  • maadyy
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    Re: KTM RC 390 Launched: xBhp News

    Originally posted by nadz11.ns View Post
    For some, even the R15's riding posture is extreme. But some do 1000+ kms on it.
    One has to get adjusted to the ride and for those who can't, there are many other options.
    and ya, for a 5'5" guy, it might be very extreme.
    Few days back I was coming back from office, I saw a fellow riding Hayabusa. he was like almost lying over the bike to reach the handle . So definitely I solely agree with you that different individual has different taste. And yeah obviously if some one is expecting R15 to be commuter then he must be crazy. If I am not wrong R15 is a track focused bike and not meant to be a commuter.

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