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  • #661
    Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

    Originally posted by Killer View Post
    KTM RC390 - A Track Review
    Thank you for the review, I'm sure it would have been blast!

    Now if I may, few questions :

    Originally posted by Killer View Post
    One thing that stood out like a sore thumb, especially on those initial laps was the position of the handlebars. Straight away the position they put your arms in, just feels awkward. The height of the bars is fine and not overly forward committed but they are 'angled' a little too far forward, almost reminiscent of clubman / butterfly style bars we used to run on the RD350's in the old days. This doesn't allow optimal control over the bike nor allow the rider to tuck in correctly at one with the bike, moreover its downright uncomfortable and fatiguing too. This isn't correct posture, and the only fathomable reason why KTM has it that way is presumably for a better turning radius on the streets. A bit annoyed at this, I persisted onto another lap. The tires now feeling like they meant business, it was time to up the pace.
    The riding posture in general or riding posture that resonates an aggressive track day riding style?

    Originally posted by Killer View Post
    I focused on modifying my riding style a bit to suit the RC and as the pace went up even higher, it did seem like going one step harder on rear preload may have been worth trying. Stomp grips will be a welcome addition to help the rider anchor himself to the tank better
    If you dont mind, can you advice on what the best style of riding in your opinion is?

    Last question : Do they allow noobs to mess around at the track ?

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    • #662
      Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

      Abs is getting mandatory for commercial vehicles. So within a year or two or may be 3, it will be mandatory for cars n motorcycles i guess. Atleast ktm should have given abs as option for duke 200 and rc200.

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      VyshuVysakh

      TVS-SUZUKI Max 100 (2000-2006)
      TVS Star City (2006-2015)
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      • #663
        Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

        [MENTION=72668]Rahul Mazumder[/MENTION]
        The video, well it felt cheesy and that fake accent(you speak normal english for most of the part), irks me.
        Points were nice, wouldve been better if you had just posted your views here, or made up the video in a more proper manner. Sloppy edits, few unnecessary clippings in middle of nowhere.
        And duh, you call that cornering? I was waiting for some proper stuff there.dissapointed.
        But yes, you got the msg delivered how the bike will be on actual indian roads.


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        • #664
          Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

          It's been just 10 days booked my RC....and it feels like ages grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

          The sad part is there is not much to even read about on internet to pass some time..................
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          • #665
            Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

            Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
            [MENTION=72668]Rahul Mazumder[/MENTION]
            The video, well it felt cheesy and that fake accent(you speak normal english for most of the part), irks me.
            Points were nice, wouldve been better if you had just posted your views here, or made up the video in a more proper manner. Sloppy edits, few unnecessary clippings in middle of nowhere.
            And duh, you call that cornering? I was waiting for some proper stuff there.dissapointed.
            But yes, you got the msg delivered how the bike will be on actual indian roads.


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            And that is how you make a point.:P
            [MENTION=5235]rahul[/MENTION]
            Please lose your accent or make it more convincing,whatever your choice is.
            Also,please intonate while speaking the lines,otherwise it just seems plain and rehersed.

            The points and effort you have put in making the video is admirable though.
            You seem to be trying too hard for recognition and acknowlegement.My advice is you keep improving you videos,everything else will follow.
            "As I lay rubber
            down the street
            I pray for traction
            I can keep,but
            if I spin and begin
            to slide , please
            dear god, protect
            my sweet ride"- Amen

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            • #666
              Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

              Originally posted by cool20bud View Post
              ..
              Please lose your accent or make it more convincing,whatever your choice is.
              Also,please intonate while speaking the lines,otherwise it just seems plain and rehersed.
              ...
              +1 to that !
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              • #667
                Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                I agree that the accent was unnecessary but that is his personal choice and btw phoren log now understand Indian english pretty well so you may do away with it. The content was good actually and went over lots of details which will help many prospective buyers.
                But the review itself needs to be a little short, not many people will have the patience to sit through a 20 min review, usually it should not go beyond 5-7 mins, unless you want to showcase the ride as well. Still good work.

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                • #668
                  Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                  Originally posted by sparky View Post
                  But the review itself needs to be a little short, not many people will have the patience to sit through a 20 min review, usually it should not go beyond 5-7 mins, unless you want to showcase the ride as well. Still good work.
                  There's nothing wrong with long reviews, if done right. Check out Weekly Rides with Reuben on YouTube. They're 20 min or so each & very informative.

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                  • #669
                    Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                    Originally posted by sparky View Post
                    ..
                    But the review itself needs to be a little short, not many people will have the patience to sit through a 20 min review, usually it should not go beyond 5-7 mins, unless you want to showcase the ride as well. Still good work.
                    Disagree here!!

                    We needed an even more in-depth review and of-course a longer one!
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                    • #670
                      Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                      So the dealer called me. My bike is in transit and will be delivered by coming monday if all goes right

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                      • #671
                        Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                        Originally posted by archanmishra View Post
                        So the dealer called me. My bike is in transit and will be delivered by coming monday if all goes right
                        Congratulations! First slot in Bangalore eh?
                        If you dont mind, can you let me know which showroom you are dealing with?

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                        • #672
                          Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                          Originally posted by Newbie101 View Post
                          Congratulations! First slot in Bangalore eh?
                          If you dont mind, can you let me know which showroom you are dealing with?
                          Amba bajaj its in electronic city. I was 8th there.

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                          • #673
                            Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                            Originally posted by archanmishra View Post
                            Amba bajaj its in electronic city. I was 8th there.
                            Oh great! So we might have atleast 3-5 ( assumption being someone cancelled their booking ) in an around e-city soon.
                            Time to make few calls and check where I stand in the lineup

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                            • #674
                              Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                              Congratz man
                              I thought like duke ; Mumbai and Pune dealers may get RC's first lot lil early compared to other cities
                              But its not the case for RC 😩
                              I am desperately waiting for my beast

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                              • #675
                                Re: KTM RC 200 & RC 390 Launched

                                Originally posted by archanmishra View Post
                                Amba bajaj its in electronic city. I was 8th there.
                                Congrats yaar!! Which model did you go for 200 or 390??

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