Hello fellow Xbhpians ,

I have been an avid follower of Xbhp and Team Bhp for some years now , been visiting forums as a guest in my quest to gain vital knowledge and statistics on our automotive decisions in life . But now , I'm in a dilema that can only be solved and settled with the collaboration of a magnitude of petrolheads and their ignited minds


Thanks and Regards to you all
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The KTM and the RE are so different from each other that they can barely be compared. Yes they both have an engine between the two wheels and... er... okay i have run out of similarities between them

What am trying to say is, you need to figure out what kind of riding you like to do. Then choose the bike which suits such requirements.

Cheers and all the best.

Now this has a few parts which essentially may/not be hand-in-hand. I honestly have not had any issues in maintaining my GT it's run 4k+ till now in 6months (not much but then I have a Palio 1.6 and quite a few bicycles so...) anyway... infact on I even got a tank replaced coz someone had nicked a bit of paint by a kite a day before delivery & RE guys happily replaced it in 20days of time. Atleast for me I've not had any of those horror stories yet of what I was warned for. But compare that to Bajaj I'm sure its a bit ahead on those terms by a fair margin but again I've never got a Bajaj in my life but that's a general perception & I've seen a few horrors of it's own thru a friend. But these things are highly personal in my belief, some you get good some you don't.

the last part of your quote.......... {is the more value packed deal for the longer run} - this, Now only one of these two bikes actually fits this bill & you know deep down which one!!! .

Haha.. When it comes down to these two bikes.. A man cannot be greedy enough..[emoji111]️[emoji111]

About your trip... 500 Kms at a stretch? Were there any pain in arms, wrists, back and butt?

I agree with the comment on D390 on being the best bike in its segment.. I don't even care about the heating problem (2015 D390 claims to have the problem rectified) and chain issues ( breaks down frequently) and the cracking of rims on high speed on potholes, it's something you can live up considering the positives of the bike.

I think I am gonna go for test drive for D390.. In Ambala, Haryana (40-45 Kms) as there is only one showroom in Chandigarh [emoji22] and they don't provide test drives [emoji35]


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Hello fellow Xbhpians ,

I have been an avid follower of Xbhp and Team Bhp for some years now , been visiting forums as a guest in my quest to gain vital knowledge and statistics on our automotive decisions in life . But now , I'm in a dilema that can only be solved and settled with the collaboration of a magnitude of petrolheads and their ignited minds

Before I continue any further , let me put down some details about me and my situation . I'm a light built 5'9" guy , age 26 and weigh approx 70kgs ( Im skinny ) and my elder brother is of the same physical build but of 32 years of age . We live in Noida ( Delhi NCR ) and most of our commutes are City based and some trips to Delhi / Gurgaon / Dwarka , depending on work / family requirements . I happen to be a student at a college in Greater Noida ( which must not be named ) and my everyday tripmeter reads 80-90 kms minimum , on some days with friends making some plans it ends up at 120-150kms .

Currently , we both are using cars as the traffic and weather conditions multiplied with the concerns of Indian Parents on the safety of motobikes has not allowed us to purchase any decent motorbike in the recent years . Last such decision was made 3 years back , we wanted the Yamaha R15 v2.0 , but had to buy the Maruti Suzuki Swift Diesel to satisfy the hearts and minds of parents and relatives

This time , things are different ( rubbing hands ) , with the constant need for more land for us humans to consume , we are running low on parking spaces and space on the roads too , thanks to the surplus Indian population with the motto of " Hum Do , Humare Do ... Dozen "

The time has come to buy a bike . And currently there are only 2 contenders that seem to woo me and my brother in each and every way possible .

#1 : The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer

#2 : The KTM RC 390

Now , as Dom Toretto and Brian O'Connor would argue over in the Fast n Furious series whether Muscle is better or Tuner , me and my brother are stuck in a similar dilema , for we love them both ( the bikes , duh )

The only major concern would be practicality , ease of rideability , build quality , customer relations and service of the brand and the pleasure of riding the machine . The resale value is something we dont care much about , but would be a good thing to tell our father about , or in case we plan on selling the bike after a decade which I dont reckon or plan on to , but then , Life is never a certain thing .

An important thing I would like to keep in mind is my return to biking after a long period of time and with quite less experience too . I have ridden a ton of scooters , mopeds and activas , a bike with the modern 1 down 5 up gearbox is something I havent spent much time on . So there will be the obvious need for me to spend a week or two just getting to know the machine down to the bone and at very low speeds , inside my locality .
I test rode the RE Continental GT Cafe Racer few days ago , I loved the feel of the engine ... hated the steering , it was a tad too heavy for me and was a pain on the palms and the wrists . But I reckon a slight adjustment of the clip on handlebars would do the trick .

Right now the main point of the arguement would be weight of the bike as it is not something you can control like the power of a bike by the twist of the wrist , but it is alike any other aspect of any vehicle . You develop a hang of it in due time spent knowing the machine that you loathe .

Thanks and Regards to you all
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So my test ride which was scheduled on Monday but it didn't happen because KTM has decided not to do so till further notice.. Wait whaaaa? Who does that these days? Whom shall I contact with to confirm if it is really genuine?

I even called up Ambala KTM, same reason from the store manager. Any help guys?

All I want is a simple (but long) test drive [emoji20][emoji20]


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Hey Brother,

I may not be techie as most of the brothers here are but let me tell you something that from experience from past 1 year ( 4 cancelled enfield deliveries) searching and reading about these bikes that I believe I can easily summarize for you.( though I myself couldn't decide which to chose [emoji1][emoji1] still I think I can help you well)

You buy CGT

1) for the ever growing cult. I.e. Brand name
2) for its retro looks and feel.
3) if you are a sound hog. Yes I said it. [emoji111]️ I personally believe this is the best thumper in the market and with the hitchcocks/carpy's exhaust put into it and you just cannot revving.
4) you don't mind tinkering with the bike here and then.
5) you are going to use this bike for weekend get away and shirt rides. I too live in GGN and trust me bro, it's not maneuverable in heavy traffic. And it weighs around 185kg weight so be ready for that as well.
6) personally I fell it would be a lot difficult for a person to adjust who is overweight because in CGT you sit in crouched position and it's the wrists and shoulders who takes the toll.
5) you do have optional pillion seat but I think that it just spoils the look of the bike.
6) for a good braking confidence (even without ABS) and though piaoli shocks are on the stiffer side but the swallow potholes easily ( we have to thank weight of the bike as well)
7) it's is defiantly a head turner and you will get lot of admiration of the beauty.
8) for a decent package.. I mean mean twin cradle frame by Harris performance, brembo brakes, twin piaoli shocks, xenophya design, custom fit seats. It's a best RE in production

To sum up.. It's a beautiful bike, if you are looking for a bike that easily connects to the world around you with a little concern about the performance and how much speed you are doing then this is the bike for you.

You buy Duke390

1) for the world class features packed in a such a small bike.
2) for the lovely orange shade. Trellis frame and all that decals.
3) you are a power hog. It's a single cylinder 373CC engine and the power it delivers is so ferocious that it changes the very definition of speed.
4) for good braking ( yes it has an optional ABS as standard)
5) unlike CGT, you sit in more upright position with no pressure on tailbone. Thought seats feels like sitting on a wooden plan but it can be changes with an aftermarket option.
6) Did I tell you about it midrange power? [emoji4]

To sum up, you buy duke 390. You want performance from a bike and takes you 0-60 in 2.2 seconds and 0-100 in 5.7 seconds with bike whose persona is so aggressive that you lol be the 'Hooligan' of the road.

Hope this helps! Good luck on your decision.[emoji111]️[emoji111]


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ktm 390 duke/rc twins are too much bike for money in India as of now...
RE CGT is too much bike for the heart.

long trips duke 390 , street madness and short burst rc390

Not the Duke 390 amigo , but the RC 390

But yeah , they aren't much different , coming from the same stable and same amount of horses .

I'm leaning more towards the KTM now , as it seems more practical due to lighter weight , better headlight illumination ( very important for a country like ours ) , ABS ( which can be turned off ) and 17 inch wheel as opposed to RE Continental GT's 18 inch wheels which will make buying tyres very frustrating .

The RE Continental GT still has my respect , awe and that special place in my heart though , so does the KTM .... what can I say , LOVELY Bikes !