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  • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

    Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post
    It very much seems to be the case. I am coming straight from the showroom now and the bike I checked-out, had no whistling sound. Not even a tiny bit.

    Also, I found there are atleast two differences in the body of the RC 200 & RC 390, ofcourse apart from the color.

    1. I found the handle of the 200 to be smaller than that of the 390. Not much but yes, significant enough to notice.
    2. The bit that extends out at both ends of the handle bar were missing in the 200. (check out the image)
    Too bad, I liked that sound!
    Which showroom did you go to ? Any word on the TRs?

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    • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

      Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post
      ..2. The bit that extends out at both ends of the handle bar were missing in the 200. (check out the image)

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      You are talking about the bar-end weights. The D200 do not have them but the 390 does. Same case with the corresponding RCs.
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      • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

        Originally posted by Newbie101 View Post
        Too bad, I liked that sound!
        Which showroom did you go to ? Any word on the TRs?
        I went to Mekhri Circle KTM. The official word on the TRs is still the same.

        Keep your fingers crossed, you may have a TR report from me soon! oops!
        Originally posted by Deathmate.Zed View Post
        You are talking about the bar-end weights. The D200 do not have them but the 390 does. Same case with the corresponding RCs.
        Yes, that's what I am talking about!

        And did you mean, "Same case with the corresponding dukes"?
        Can we get them added later?
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        • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

          Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

          And did you mean, "Same case with the corresponding dukes"?
          Can we get them added later?
          Not needed, because they are there on 390 to contain the vibes, which are almost non existent on the 200.you can though.those are pulsars barends, wont cost much


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          • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

            Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
            Not needed, because they are there on 390 to contain the vibes, which are almost non existent on the 200.you can though.those are pulsars barends, wont cost much


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            Okay!

            One more thing I did not like in the RC the brake/clutch levers and the grip seemed to be from the Bajaj Discovers!!
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            • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

              Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post
              Okay!

              One more thing I did not like in the RC the brake/clutch levers and the grip seemed to be from the Bajaj Discovers!!
              Levers agree.those will be the first things that go off the bike. Grips are good and ktm branded, if you notice closely.The dukes grips are straight lift from pulsars and dont look good apart from being poky.the rc grips are very comfy, have ridden bike close to 15kms.


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              • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
                ..have ridden bike close to 15kms.


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                Did you get any shoulder/back pain?
                Rode in traffic/open roads?
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                • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                  Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

                  And did you mean, "Same case with the corresponding dukes"?
                  Can we get them added later?
                  In duke we can change the handle bar to 390s to add on the knuckle protector...
                  I guess we can change handle in rc too

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                  • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                    Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post
                    Did you get any shoulder/back pain?
                    Rode in traffic/open roads?
                    Ref post 272.have written everything i felt there.



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                    • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

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                      • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                        Doesnt even look half as good as the 390, the white panel and sticering is fab.btw jfyi, in ktm, bikes with black and orange are less powerful, and those with white orange and black(and usually orange frame) are more powerful.


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                        • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                          Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
                          Doesnt even look half as good as the 390, the white panel and sticering is fab....
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                          I too, somehow feel the same, more or less.

                          And thanks for the info
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                          • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                            The grips on RCs are of good quality compared to the ones on Dukes... They have KTM branding on them...
                            but agree about the levers...very average quality...
                            planning to get the grips for my D200...

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                            • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                              Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
                              Doesnt even look half as good as the 390, the white panel and sticering is fab.btw jfyi, in ktm, bikes with black and orange are less powerful, and those with white orange and black(and usually orange frame) are more powerful.


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                              Whaat?? Really? I find the 200 livery far more attractive. It has a mean streak to it. The 390 though good, doesn't look so fab. To each his own !!
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                              • Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                                Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post
                                It very much seems to be the case. I am coming straight from the showroom now and the bike I checked-out, had no whistling sound. Not even a tiny bit.

                                Also, I found there are atleast two differences in the body of the RC 200 & RC 390, ofcourse apart from the color.

                                1. I found the handle of the 200 to be smaller than that of the 390. Not much but yes, significant enough to notice.
                                2. The bit that extends out at both ends of the handle bar were missing in the 200. (check out the image)

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                                What's the use of those ends..?? Just curious...

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