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November 25th, 2013, 01:44 PM | #82 |
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November 26th, 2013, 11:50 PM | #83 |
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November 27th, 2013, 01:47 AM | #84 |
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yes tell me that's coming to California pls!!!
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November 27th, 2013, 06:48 AM | #85 |
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November 27th, 2013, 10:22 AM | #86 |
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Jesus. That's a lot of money for a fun little wheelie machine. One could get a lightly used 600 for that.
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November 27th, 2013, 10:29 AM | #87 |
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Yep, which is why I don't see the RC390 being successful in the U.S. Premium parts means premium cost, doesn't matter what the cc's are.
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November 27th, 2013, 10:36 AM | #88 |
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November 27th, 2013, 10:58 AM | #90 | |
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I'm more of a "best bang for your buck" kinda guy.
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November 27th, 2013, 11:04 AM | #91 |
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So then why wouldn't you pay a little more for a 600 over the 390?
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November 27th, 2013, 11:10 AM | #93 |
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Given the price I'm still borderline. Maybe try to pick up a used one next fall/winter.
I rarely track the 250 anymore because honestly it's just depressing being blown off by bigger bikes (but then oh so satisfying to pass them in the corners). Also if I see 1 other small displacement bike on the track I'm lucky. And the fact some track orgs here seem to have a personal vendetta against 250s, wouldn't let me bump up a group (was told no small bikes like a 250 allowed in advanced group even after multiple coaches said I should be there), but then yell at me when I make semi-aggressive passes when someone parks it in front of me. The 390 could be a nice little niche between the 250 and my 600... maybe. |
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1) I already have a 600 & 2) aftermarket parts or even OEM parts for the fact of the matter will be expensive for the RC390. <--not best bang for the buck!
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November 27th, 2013, 11:33 AM | #95 | |
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Depends, I wouldn't get the 390 for the track because replacement parts are going to cost $$$.
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November 27th, 2013, 11:39 AM | #97 |
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November 27th, 2013, 11:45 AM | #98 |
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I see what you're saying. Honestly I don't plan on crashing at a trackday because its a trackday. Its been 2.5 years since I crashed at a TD. Racing on the other hand, you can plan on crashing.... Its only been 1.5 months since my last race crash
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November 27th, 2013, 11:48 AM | #100 |
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Oh, hey let's not forget about the Triumph 250.
http://rideapart.com/2013/11/leaked-...h-daytona-250/ Oh how I love that we're not just limited to the Ninja/CBR (hopefully).
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November 27th, 2013, 12:14 PM | #103 |
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November 27th, 2013, 02:24 PM | #104 |
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8k+!!! Yikes!
I now know for certain I won't be getting one of these. I was looking for a small bike as a second bike, but not at that price. This reminds me of a tiny Ducati, complete with expensive parts. But I guess "you gotta pay to play". I like premium high quality stuff, but this is a little over the top for the performance to me. For instance - I got my brand new 600 - an old stock 2011 ZX6R early this year for about the same price as this. *but it's still hot as hell and I would love to own one* |
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November 27th, 2013, 02:46 PM | #105 |
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Anyone notice the Brembo radial MC and levers?
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November 27th, 2013, 03:02 PM | #106 |
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Are you sure? The MC looks axial.
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November 27th, 2013, 03:27 PM | #107 |
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The KTM will undoubtedly have a rider experience unlike anything else currently available that is street legal. Comparing it to a used 600 is not the point. I can find a used 1000 for less than I paid for my 300. So what? I wanted the flickability of my super moto bikes in a 2 up capable machine, and I wanted it as a new vehicle. According to the math, nobody should ever buy a new bike cause there is something used at the same or lower price.
Sorry, not how I see it. I wanted flickability, light feel and the ninja 300 was as close as I could get. I dumped about $6500 into the damn thing at this point to make it better, and I still have spindly fork tubes. The KTM looks like a bargain to me. |
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November 27th, 2013, 04:46 PM | #108 |
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As far as I know, Brembo does not make an aftermarket front sport bike axial MC. The one on the bike looks like an RCS, which is a radial MC.
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The ktm mc is axial, the front caliper is radial.
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January 22nd, 2014, 06:23 PM | #111 |
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Courtesy of ninjette newsbot for bringing it my attention.
So according to: http://blog.motorcycle.com/2014/01/2...-trademark-us/ The "R25" is getting a bit of an upgrade. Might definitely have to jump ship if this is actually a thing! Any news or specs will probably roll out at the end of the year. Which is alright with me haha, I'll have a year on my belt and can decide if I want to bump it up to some new tech.
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January 22nd, 2014, 06:42 PM | #112 |
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I still like the katoom but the yammi will be sweet
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January 22nd, 2014, 06:43 PM | #113 |
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Sexy beast!! If it really is an r3 it might be what we were all waiting for!
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January 22nd, 2014, 06:46 PM | #114 |
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I would love to see how this thing stacks up next to a kawi 250 or if it's faster than a 300. Looks aren't everything.
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Have they not made this for the usa yet?
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January 22nd, 2014, 07:27 PM | #119 |
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It would be betraying my kawasaki .
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I love my 300... There are many like it, but this ones mine!!!
I'm staying on my green ship!
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