Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

+1 to that!
However, going through the D390 thread, I've observed that Bajaj IS trying to iron out the issues eg. Softer seats, improved bar end weights, front sprocket replacement et. all.

That said, if I do decide to buy this bike, I wouldn't pre book the way I did before R15 was launched!

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Hmmm....i don't Mind hard seats, or lack of bar end weights. These are not issues. Issue is broken rims, oil leaks, electrical problems, clutch plates not lasting 20k, chain sprocket life of may be a hayabusa, electrical issues, paint chipping from rear shock(nitpicking may be, but I havent seen it on any other bike), general age related niggles surfacing much earlier in less than 50 k/2 years. These are issues. These would most definitely still be there. So I'd at least wait for the first few batches to sell and then may be I'd start listening to the heart and not the mind😉
Or may be triumph do us a favour and bring prices down
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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Got tired of waiting for this bike to launch. Finally sold off that spare kidney and got a Ninja 650...

Also I come from the super reliable karizma r and so the reliability was an issue in my mind.

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Thanks for the kidney, a little expensive though, but it works, dropped my plans for the 390 now saving for my bus fare!

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Problems like???

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Guys RCs are ready for launch!!!
KTM is launching RC125 in Linz, Austria!!!
Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...08458799225251
I think they will launch RCs here in this month only! !😀

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News


This saturday I was at one of the bajaj service center, and noticed a brand new franchise opened up for KTM and Kawasaki. Speaking with the owner ( and a li'l bit eavesdropping :P ) i found that the dealer conf is around the corner and the launch of KTM RC series is imminent. Sep '14 is the month to look out for. RC 390 will be near about 2.5L . And to be frank, if anybody is to visit the chakan - narayangaon area (pune) , you will be able to spot a KTM in the open every hour or so.

Though nothing in black and white, but i do trust the owner of the franchise.

There are reports that the launch is on the 29th of August. News popped up on another site. Anyone heard anything?

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

2.5L on road pune or ex showroom? If this is ex showroom price one need to add another 30k depending on where you live.

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

I have a feeling it is going to cost close to 2.3 L ex showroom.. but will it kill the Duke sales? Of course few dont like faired bikes while few dont like naked bikes. But just a small thought running in my mind

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

RC390 would not affect the Duke390 sales by a large margin!!
As people who go for 390 very well know what they want, except some folks who wanted a proper affordable sportsbike but went for Duke390 as only option available for that much power & money!!
Whereas I think RC200 would eat up much of Duke200 sales as it would be a another option for posers who buy Duke200 & R15 just for that extra attention[emoji4]
I also have a strong feeling that Bajaj will surely demand some extra premium for RC200 as to save their Pulsar200SS, maybe they launch the RC200 for some1.85 or 1.9 lakh!!

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Not sure if it will kill Duke 390 sales. Since though both are 390 they are like chalk and cheese. duke 390 will be more comfortable in comparison to RC390. RC390 is more of track bike. Typical sports bike with a seating position which is more slanted than even R15. Duke 390 is more of upright seating position and riding stance is better for touring compared to RC390. So it will boil down to personal preferences. People will still buy Duke 390 after RC390 launch.

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

Will it sound the same as the Duke?

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Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News

heard it is a bit more bassy as compared to D390 if so, highly disappointing..

Re: KTM RC 390 Launch confirmed: xBhp News


Lol. Chalk and cheese? really? It's more like cheese and mayonnaise to me .

The same bike in different clothes. Engine remains exactly same. Frame remains the same(Minor difference may be in steering angle/rake ect, but I am not sure, need to check the specs). Gear box is the same. Same equipment(save the clip ons).I am sure the exhaust would sound the same. There isn't a huge difference between the two. Don't you think so? Frankly after the RC, the Duke would be a true enthusiasts bike, since RC would surely outsell the duke , thanks to the fairing.

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I don't know how many 'posers' buy the duke 200, since the sales charts were not exactly on fire like the CBR's or the R15's are. I think they'll definitely launch the RC200, because it's a better profit proposition for KTM/Bajaj since definitely, it'll sell more(posers,fairing lovers , whatever!!). I don't think they can keep the premium huge over the duke 200, because a merely 50K gap is separating the duke 200 and duke 390. So unless they make the duke 390 pricier, they'd have to keep the RC200 at 1.75 max(just shy of the CBR250R standard). Now this means very few would buy the duke200, which makes me think, they'll pull the duke 200 out of production. Think of it, the cycle parts are all the same between the duke 200 and RC200 and the plastics are all shared with the duke 390, meaning there won't be any issues of providing parts support of a discontinued duke 200 .
That'd also mean exclusivity for the duke 200