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

    This bike is damn sexy man... Easily the best looking bike IMO..

    As for top speeds, its not just reaching 180, higher the top means the bike will reach high cruising speeds more quickly and less stressfully.
    Besides its not that in India you can't ride at 180, true you can't sustain that for long distances but you can always enjoy short bursts.
    On Pune Sholapur highway I recently rode consistently above 140 for over a hundred kms. For long stretches I cruised above 165 too. I was lucky to find the highway empty, but the point is you can enjoy high speeds in India even though not frequently...

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    Last edited by rusty_mechs; 08-30-2014, 09:17 PM.

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

    Originally posted by ajaykatke2005 View Post
    Nice pics.. I think 175 is low for RC 390 I hope it could do at least 185 - 190 Km speed
    underneath, the heart is still the same duke 390. So additional top speed is only due to the aerodynamics. That too despite putting on additional weight due to the fairing.

    The only way it is able to achieve higher speeds with the same engine and more weight is by a taller gear. I hope the first couple of gears are not longer than the duke. That would make it boring. The 6th on the duke is already too tall. Anything below 65 and it will start shuddering. I'm guessing the 6th is much taller on the RC
    Last edited by Cyrus_the_virus; 08-31-2014, 08:45 AM.

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

    Originally posted by payeng View Post
    >> CBR250R doesn't seem to make sense (even with a 300 cc engine/revised updated styling), except maybe for Extreme Die Hard Honda Loyalsts (and please not that "Touring" logic once again)
    >> The R15, CBR150R and probably the "to be launched" Pulsar SS200 would survive because of its lower pricing
    >> Ninja 300 will remain a niche because of its high pricing.
    >> Royal Enfield shouldn't have a hiccup as their products are totally differentiated (even if pricing could overlap)
    >> Mojo..?? Well...



    P.S:

    >> Makes me wonder whether there is really a place for the Pulsar SS400 in terms of pricing
    >> The Pulsar CS400 because of its differentiated proposition could find a niche though.


    Honestly both the CBRs should sale at 20% less price than they are currently selling at
    I agree, CBR250 was selling as there was no other options in the market. CBR is still a practical option for a commuter due to its negligible maintenance, Comfort, smoothness and fuel economy(Its totally a Fill it- Shut it- Forget it bike). It has its own short comings though- Bad fit and finish, Unreasonably pricey, Bad ASS. The quality of Honda is no match to that of Yamaha(Except the engine block ofcourse, which is ultra reliable). Hence CBR 150R flopped miserably.
    As for Pulsar SS and CS, both will find takers. Me being one potential customer of the Naked Beauty.

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

    Forget the Specifications/Top speed/Handling (enthusiast's blah blah)..

    With the kind of aggressive looks, attitude, street presence plus "expected pricing", the RC 200/390 looks like would create/grow the segment that CBR250 initially promised has not really converted into decent numbers.
    >> CBR250R doesn't seem to make sense (even with a 300 cc engine/revised updated styling), except maybe for Extreme Die Hard Honda Loyalsts (and please not that "Touring" logic once again)
    >> The R15, CBR150R and probably the "to be launched" Pulsar SS200 would survive because of its lower pricing
    >> Ninja 300 will remain a niche because of its high pricing.
    >> Royal Enfield shouldn't have a hiccup as their products are totally differentiated (even if pricing could overlap)
    >> Mojo..?? Well...



    P.S:

    >> Makes me wonder whether there is really a place for the Pulsar SS400 in terms of pricing
    >> The Pulsar CS400 because of its differentiated proposition could find a niche though.



    Last edited by payeng; 08-30-2014, 02:27 PM.

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

    Originally posted by Ghostface View Post
    Aft Sekira (Head of KTM Street Development) about the top speed.
    .


    WHAT IS THE TOP SPEED OF THE RC 390?
    Limited at 160?
    Any ECU restrictions?

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

    Originally posted by worrisomebear View Post
    Holy fish!!
    Adjustable front suspension!?!?!?

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

    Originally posted by ajaykatke2005 View Post
    Nice pics.. I think 175 is low for RC 390 I hope it could do at least 185 - 190 Km speed
    Top speed will hover around 170 only. In terms of mechanicals its no different from the Duke speed. In RC you can sustain that top speed for a much longer period of time because of much better wind protection

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  • nadz11.ns
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    Re: KTM RC 200 & 390 Launch, on 9 September, 2014, deliveries from October: xBhp News

    Where in India would you guys ride at 185+ speeds :/

    But the bike looks sexy..

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  • ajaykatke2005
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    Re: KTM RC 200 & 390 Launch, on 9 September, 2014, deliveries from October: xBhp News

    Nice pics.. I think 175 is low for RC 390 I hope it could do at least 185 - 190 Km speed

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

    After yesterday's international launch here are some small snippets that i found from the press kit answered by Sebastian Sekira (Head of KTM Street Development) about the top speed.

    IS THE RC 390 FASTER THAN THE 390 DUKE?
    The top speed of the RC 390 is higher due to an clearly improved aerodynamic.


    WHAT IS THE TOP SPEED OF THE RC 390?

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

    Short guys won't be disappointed with the RC, the bike is launched in italy today























    Last edited by worrisomebear; 08-30-2014, 06:48 AM.

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

    Originally posted by whencut86 View Post
    I have a feeling that a lot many of us who are very excited by the RC series will be put off by the riding position after test ride. The most sporty position in Indian market. Pure track bike. No means to do touring since I doubt it will have luggage carrying capabilities with that tail. But the best, sexy and beast looking bike in the Indian market. Looks will attarct more people to this. Mind over matter :-)
    and there are some who would just swear by it and buy it to get that weekend supersport thrill at that mouthwatering price (hopefully).
    Oh yes! Count me in that crowd too!


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  • sukhi29
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    Re: KTM RC 200 & 390 Launch, on 9 September, 2014, deliveries from October: xBhp News

    Originally posted by Giftonsamuel View Post
    Already feeling difficult to use 200NS and now RC with even more higher seat


    I had the same doubt.
    When another member told that he is less than 5'5 and manages to ride an R1 (high seat height ) and I got relieved after that


    Touring will be done in RC too.If a naked street bike is being tamed by Indian bikers (D390) on the highway so this can be too.
    Hardcore tourers always have CBR and waiting for P400
    Yeah... Me too... Riding.ns is pain in ass...
    Though the bullet train acceleration makes up for the pain on highways...

    U shud look at faces of people in cars.. especially fortuner and cruze... When the NS overtakes them @120 kmph!!!

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

    Originally posted by payeng View Post
    Short guys would be disappointed with the seat height of the RC 200/390.
    Already feeling difficult to use 200NS and now RC with even more higher seat

    Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
    how short wud be a problem? felt from the pics that though the seat is high, its very narrow. even confirmed from cycleergo.com.
    im 5 7

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    I had the same doubt.
    When another member told that he is less than 5'5 and manages to ride an R1 (high seat height ) and I got relieved after that

    Originally posted by whencut86 View Post
    I series will be put off by the riding position after test ride. The most sporty position in Indian market. Pure track bike. No means to do touring since I doubt it will have luggage carrying capabilities wter :-)
    Touring will be done in RC too.If a naked street bike is being tamed by Indian bikers (D390) on the highway so this can be too.
    Hardcore tourers always have CBR and waiting for P400
    Last edited by Giftonsamuel; 08-29-2014, 09:27 PM.

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

    Originally posted by payeng View Post
    Short guys would be disappointed with the seat height of the RC 200/390.
    how short wud be a problem? felt from the pics that though the seat is high, its very narrow. even confirmed from cycleergo.com.
    im 5 7

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