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

First ride impressions video from Motorcycle.com of KTM RC390:




I guess, for the indian market: engine wise more or less or major issues have been identified and sorted out (i.e. engine oil leakage and coolant vanishing thanks to faulty gaskets).

Now the only major concerns with the first lot of RC series will be:

* Possible fairing panel gaps and possible panel noise on the RC series due to nuts and bolts coming off which some of the naked 200 & 390 KTMs are still facing.
* Alloy wheel breaking: which i have a strong suspicion with poor metallurgy, heat treating and manufacturing process of the alloys itself. The explanation given by Schumi WRT the issue in hand on Overdrive magazine doesn't make sense! An interesting discussion to look at: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorbikes/154536-analysis-ktm-duke-390-alloy-wheel-cracking-problem.html
* Poor electrical wiring which has often lead to the battery terminal wires breaking off (Mostly older lots).

I sincerely hope that Bajaj-KTM addresses these quality issues quickly as they already have the right set of products for the indian market. A complete "Bang for Buck", so long as they are able to iron out some of the remaining irritants. They will than absolutely dominate the 200 and sub 400cc category in India.

Cheers,

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

KTM RC390 and KTM RC200 Specification and price details.

Note: Ignore a zero in Booking amount.

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

Hope you guys are aware of Live Webcast of Launch of KTM RC 390 & 200.



Tomorrow i.e. 9th September at 11:45am.

I guess many of us were waiting for this day.

I'm expecting surprisingly low price. But still can't say until launch.

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

KTM RC 200 First Ride

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

Looks nice, the projectors look like they're halogen and retro fitting hid projectors could be a little troublesome. The front mudguard looks cheap. The beak or tongue is kind of growing on me know.

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

RC 390 Walkaround

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BEp801zHLM&feature=youtu.be

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

2015 KTM RC390 First Ride Review

Nother review of RC390. " firm seat makes it easy to move around on, but its hardness grew tiresome by the end of our street ride". KTM has a liking for firm seats I guess.

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

I hope such issues aren't seen on all bikes:

"There's room for improvement. A fairing panel on mine made an annoying rattle at tick-over. The mirrors are big but on arms too short, so you can't see what's behind you, and the right-hand one kept vibrating itself into a new position. That didn't happen to the last Thai-built CBR500R I tested."

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

Haha[emoji2] yes and many other official fb pages of auto websites

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

And I was waiting for someone to post this here anytime now .... seems many of us get to know from the rc390 page on fb!

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

And the first ride report is up by Visordown!!!

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

I just sat on it. Nothing more. Handlebar is little more downwards than R15. I dont know the pricing, But I guess its easy to figure out and its on par with what most of the auto websites had said.

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

One of my colleagues had bought the Duke 2 months back. Till now, no electrical problems whatsoever. Bike is running fine.

Did you or any of your source tried to have a feel of ergonomics of bike. & any hints of pricing?
(I know I am asking too much but please bear with the excitement)

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

Nope. Same engine with better gaskets is what I heard.