KTM RC390!!!!! - Page 2

ninjamunky85 · October 26th, 2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Why so much single cylinder hate??? I don't understand.

I love singles, but don't want one in a sportbike. Why?

1) They are buzzy at highway speeds. Some people think the ninjette is bad, but it's nowhere near the vibes of the singles that I've ridden had. More cylinders are smoother, inline fours are smooth as butter.

2) Singles are good for making low end torque, which is great. They aren't so good though at high rpm hp, which is what a lot of people want in a sportbike. Especially a small displacement sportbike.

3) IMO multi-cylinder engines feel more refined than singles. I'll pick the 'berg most of the time if I'm going on joyride, but for the daily commute the 300 is my choice almost every time.

My opinion is solely based on dirt bikes though, so maybe it would change if I rode a bike like the KTM 390. Haven't ridden a cbr 250, don't really care to.

ninjamunky85 · October 26th, 2013, 11:12 AM

BTW, I love the rear seat design.

Not so sure about the brakes however. Brakes on the 300 are adequate at best, and the brakes on the 390 don't look any better.

ForceofWill · October 26th, 2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

BTW, I love the rear seat design.

Not so sure about the brakes however. Brakes on the 300 are adequate at best, and the brakes on the 390 don't look any better.

The front is a 4 piston on the KTM.

ninja250r81 · October 26th, 2013, 01:05 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Whiskey · October 26th, 2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

Light sporty thumpers are called supermotos, and they're way lighter and just as powerful as this bike.

Or Moto3

Aodrn · October 26th, 2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja250r81

Link to original page on YouTube.

That was insane. If I ever get incurable cancer, I'm gonna go ride in India.

ninjamunky85 · October 26th, 2013, 07:18 PM

I'm not gonna lie, that looked pretty crazy.

gogoKawi · October 26th, 2013, 08:38 PM

What about the service intervals, particularly the valve adjustments?

LoD575 · October 28th, 2013, 12:46 AM

I think the RC390 looks damn sexy like most KTM bikes. Hopefully it comes to the US and will wait to see how it compares to the Ninja 300 and CBR 500R.

psych0hans · October 28th, 2013, 01:24 AM

Going to have to sell the 250 for sure now... Damn you KTM!!! lol

Sirref · October 28th, 2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gogoKawi

What about the service intervals, particularly the valve adjustments?

well with a single cylinder thumper engine I'd imagine them to be fairly long intervals in addition to being the easiest possible valve adjustment when it does come around.

edit: that duke 390 video looked fun as hell

sharky nrk · October 28th, 2013, 03:29 AM

want want want want ........ oh yeah want

Aufitt · October 29th, 2013, 07:10 AM

The 200, want this more.

137kg dry, 25hp. (Duke engine)

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...led/23862.html

Lil_Green_Demon · October 31st, 2013, 05:55 AM

All these new bikes are making me want to sell my 250R, even though I promised myself I'd keep it for as long as it runs!

Sirref · October 31st, 2013, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Aufitt

The 200, want this more.

137kg dry, 25hp. (Duke engine)

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...led/23862.html

damn, power to weight on that thing is pretty much the same as the N250 assuming the numbers are at the wheel rather than crank. not bad for a 200cc thumper, though I think I'll stick to wanting the rc390 over the 200 or an rc690 over that if they come out with one.

subxero · October 31st, 2013, 06:41 AM

is it here yet, is it here yet?

Bones85 · October 31st, 2013, 06:23 PM

Does anyone know if it's been officially confirmed that there'll be a street version of this bike or is it just going to be a race bike (not street legal and only meant for the track)? I've read conflicting reports.

Boosted139 · October 31st, 2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bones85

Does anyone know if it's been officially confirmed that there'll be a street version of this bike or is it just going to be a race bike (not street legal and only meant for the track)? I've read conflicting reports.

It's a street bike. There is a race only version that's specifically made for a cup series, which I don't think just anyone can buy that bike.

ForceofWill · October 31st, 2013, 06:30 PM

Went to the local dealer that sells KTM to ask about price and when they might get them. Guys there didn't even know the bike was in the works and tried to tell me I meant the Duke. I told them they might wanna google it since they sell the damn brand and left.

Useless.

adouglas · October 31st, 2013, 06:36 PM

It never fails. I always seem to know more about the products than those that sell them. And I don't even try that hard....

You'd think a salesperson would at least pay SOME attention to industry news.

Boosted139 · October 31st, 2013, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Went to the local dealer that sells KTM to ask about price and when they might get them. Guys there didn't even know the bike was in the works and tried to tell me I meant the Duke. I told them they might wanna google it since they sell the damn brand and left.

Useless.

To be fair it hasn't been "officially" announced yet, but still poor.

ForceofWill · October 31st, 2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted139

To be fair it hasn't been "officially" announced yet, but still poor.

Realistically I didn't expect them to know price and such yet but I did expect them to at least have heard about it. Maybe that they're waiting for more info from KTM and would give me a call or something.

Boom King · November 1st, 2013, 09:25 AM

Those images of the 390 were leaked by a Canadian distributor so hopefully that's a good sign it will be available here and in the US.

Who wants to play guess the RC390 US MSRP?

$6999

ForceofWill · November 1st, 2013, 09:32 AM

I'd say 7 would be doable. Any more and you're getting real close to 600-1000 range.

choneofakind · November 1st, 2013, 10:07 AM

$7299!!!

subxero · November 1st, 2013, 10:13 AM

$6,599

what? i'm optimistic

adouglas · November 1st, 2013, 11:14 AM

$7499 MSRP.

600s don't come in under ten grand MSRP anymore.

subxero · November 11th, 2013, 09:06 AM

recent write up with some decent action shots

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2014-ktm-rc390/

"KTM says that the 2014 KTM RC390 will be available in the summer next year, with pricing set to be under €6,000. No word yet on availability in America, though somehow we doubt that we will see the machine in 2014."

^under 6000 euro doesn't give me a super warm fuzzy feeling ~ $8000 USD (<-- edit: fixed it) but then again they don't say how much under that the price will be.

time will tell, and it looks like I still have some time to save up a few bones

adouglas · November 11th, 2013, 09:22 AM

Drewl.

The relevant number isn't the price in Euros... it's the relative price compared to other bikes in Euros.

How much does the Ninjette cost in the EU? What about supersports?

Boosted139 · November 11th, 2013, 09:26 AM

Summer is perfect, means I can pick one up used during the winter!

TheDementedDrummer · November 11th, 2013, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

recent write up with some decent action shots

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2014-ktm-rc390/

"KTM says that the 2014 KTM RC390 will be available in the summer next year, with pricing set to be under €6,000. No word yet on availability in America, though somehow we doubt that we will see the machine in 2014."

^under 6000 euro doesn't give me a super warm fuzzy feeling ~ $8000 USD (<-- edit: fixed it) but then again they don't say how much under that the price will be.

time will tell, and it looks like I still have some time to save up a few bones

Costs something like $3200 here in India.

subxero · November 11th, 2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by adouglas

Drewl.

The relevant number isn't the price in Euros... it's the relative price compared to other bikes in Euros.

How much does the Ninjette cost in the EU? What about supersports?

^ valid point

lets just hope looking at it this way makes it cheaper in the US.

Nemesis · November 11th, 2013, 09:46 AM

IDK...the US KTM website says it's being released in 2014.

http://www.ktm.com/us/news-events/ei...upersport.html

subxero · November 11th, 2013, 09:59 AM

If the trend of ninja300 euro prices and US prices hold with the RC390 we should be able to expect a little price break, maybe even close to $1k.
So if one can be had for $7k USD I think that is reasonable.

subxero · November 11th, 2013, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

IDK...the US KTM website says it's being released in 2014.

http://www.ktm.com/us/news-events/ei...upersport.html

Does it actually say something like "US release 2014"?

I see that it is on the KTM USA webpage but so are the 125 and 200 and they most likely will not come to USA so IDK?

Nemesis · November 11th, 2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by subxero

Does it actually say something like "US release 2014"?

I see that it is on the KTM USA webpage but so are the 125 and 200 and they most likely will not come to USA so IDK?

I thought the same thing too but I don't know why they would have it on their US website if it wasn't coming.

I'm a bit skeptical too but I'll just save up and wait...and wait...and wait. LOL

broken neck · November 11th, 2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

I thought the same thing too but I don't know why they would have it on their US website if it wasn't coming.

I'm a bit skeptical too but I'll just save up and wait...and wait...and wait. LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

Does it actually say something like "US release 2014"?

I see that it is on the KTM USA webpage but so are the 125 and 200 and they most likely will not come to USA so IDK?

It's taken from the "ECIMA 2013 Newsroom", to me it's just news...

As long as I won't see the RC390 along with the 1190 RC8 under the supersport tab, I'll think it's not annouced or available...

Whiskey · November 11th, 2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Drewl.

The relevant number isn't the price in Euros... it's the relative price compared to other bikes in Euros.

How much does the Ninjette cost in the EU? What about supersports?

Where I'm originally from the 250R was €5,900 new. I can't find the 300's price on the main dealer's site. (however the fact that the 300 falls between the posts, it's a class A2 bike that you can't take the A2 test on, so I'd say they sell **** all & it's a price on request type machine)

R6 is €12,750 brand new, Gixxer 750 is €14,550, Daytona 675 is €12,200 & Panigale R is €36k

Jono · November 27th, 2013, 09:42 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

tubarney · November 28th, 2013, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

I thought the same thing too but I don't know why they would have it on their US website if it wasn't coming.

I'm a bit skeptical too but I'll just save up and wait...and wait...and wait. LOL

It will be out end of 2014. KTM tend to put things on their website long before release date.

They did the same thing with the 1290.

October 26th, 2013, 11:12 AM	#42
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October 28th, 2013, 01:24 AM	#50
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Going to have to sell the 250 for sure now... Damn you KTM!!! lol __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

October 29th, 2013, 07:10 AM	#53
Aufitt The A Team Name: Aufitt Location: Western Australia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Z50, CB125, RZ500, MC22, R3. Posts: 394	The 200, want this more. 137kg dry, 25hp. (Duke engine) http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...led/23862.html Last futzed with by Aufitt; October 29th, 2013 at 07:33 AM. Reason: Linky

October 31st, 2013, 06:41 AM	#56
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	is it here yet, is it here yet? __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

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October 26th, 2013, 08:38 PM	#48
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	What about the service intervals, particularly the valve adjustments?

October 28th, 2013, 12:46 AM	#49
LoD575 ninjette.org sage Name: Steve Location: Valdosta GA, US Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX6R-636 Posts: 661	I think the RC390 looks damn sexy like most KTM bikes. Hopefully it comes to the US and will wait to see how it compares to the Ninja 300 and CBR 500R.

October 28th, 2013, 03:29 AM	#52
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	want want want want ........ oh yeah want

October 31st, 2013, 05:55 AM	#54
Lil_Green_Demon Winging It In Life Name: Umar Location: SoCal Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R; 2011 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	All these new bikes are making me want to sell my 250R, even though I promised myself I'd keep it for as long as it runs!

October 31st, 2013, 06:23 PM	#57
Bones85 ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Florida Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 206	Does anyone know if it's been officially confirmed that there'll be a street version of this bike or is it just going to be a race bike (not street legal and only meant for the track)? I've read conflicting reports.

October 31st, 2013, 06:30 PM	#59
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	Went to the local dealer that sells KTM to ask about price and when they might get them. Guys there didn't even know the bike was in the works and tried to tell me I meant the Duke. I told them they might wanna google it since they sell the damn brand and left. Useless.

October 31st, 2013, 06:36 PM	#60
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	It never fails. I always seem to know more about the products than those that sell them. And I don't even try that hard.... You'd think a salesperson would at least pay SOME attention to industry news. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

November 1st, 2013, 09:25 AM	#63
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Those images of the 390 were leaked by a Canadian distributor so hopefully that's a good sign it will be available here and in the US. Who wants to play guess the RC390 US MSRP? $6999

November 1st, 2013, 09:32 AM	#64
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	I'd say 7 would be doable. Any more and you're getting real close to 600-1000 range.

November 1st, 2013, 10:07 AM	#65
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	$7299!!!

November 1st, 2013, 10:13 AM	#66
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	$6,599 what? i'm optimistic __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

November 1st, 2013, 11:14 AM	#67
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	$7499 MSRP. 600s don't come in under ten grand MSRP anymore. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

November 11th, 2013, 09:06 AM	#68
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	recent write up with some decent action shots http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2014-ktm-rc390/ "KTM says that the 2014 KTM RC390 will be available in the summer next year, with pricing set to be under €6,000. No word yet on availability in America, though somehow we doubt that we will see the machine in 2014." ^under 6000 euro doesn't give me a super warm fuzzy feeling ~ $8000 USD (<-- edit: fixed it) but then again they don't say how much under that the price will be. time will tell, and it looks like I still have some time to save up a few bones __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

November 11th, 2013, 09:22 AM	#69
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Drewl. The relevant number isn't the price in Euros... it's the relative price compared to other bikes in Euros. How much does the Ninjette cost in the EU? What about supersports? __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

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Boosted139 ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Central NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 334	Summer is perfect, means I can pick one up used during the winter!

November 11th, 2013, 09:46 AM	#73
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	IDK...the US KTM website says it's being released in 2014. http://www.ktm.com/us/news-events/ei...upersport.html __________________________________________________

November 11th, 2013, 09:59 AM	#74
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	If the trend of ninja300 euro prices and US prices hold with the RC390 we should be able to expect a little price break, maybe even close to $1k. So if one can be had for $7k USD I think that is reasonable. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

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