The KTM RC390 thread

[CafeRay]

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This bike was released in Europe and is getting rave reviews, superlight 310lbs, 48hp, with all the bits to turn it into a track bike. Interesting marketing -KTM wants to sell these as track bikes, not road bikes. Price is below the CBR500. This is their Malayasian production to reduce costs.

 

[Scuba Steve]

I would buy one as a track bike if it shows up here at a good price

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[abkdt41]

Looks amazing

As long as it's not single cylinder

 

[mr.walczak]

sexy bike, I'm not happy with KTM.. I have one and there reliability is ****.. Amazing design team though I must add

 

[Brian P]

... It is a single cylinder. I love it!

 

[inreb]

... It is a single cylinder. I love it!

But can you handle it? 3 x the size what you normally ride.

 

[CafeRay]

Looks amazing

As long as it's not single cylinder

bzzztt. Too bad.

 

[CafeRay]

I would buy one as a track bike if it shows up here at a good price

500 less than the CBR500 MSRP in England. So look at around 6 grand. There is nothing in this class at this price.

 

[dieselxx]

When I saw these bikes released last year I think, I prayed that they would bring them here to Canada so I can add to my stable. Doesn't look like that is going to happen. Wanted an aprilia rs4 125 also but that didn't happen either Shame

 

[CafeRay]

When I saw these bikes released last year I think, I prayed that they would bring them here to Canada so I can add to my stable. Doesn't look like that is going to happen. Wanted an aprilia rs4 125 also but that didn't happen either Shame

They are coming to US and Canada as 2015 models. US magazines are already testing.

You can grey import a RS4 125 track bike from the US and get parts to make it road legal.

 

[thephenom]

500 less than the CBR500 MSRP in England. So look at around 6 grand. There is nothing in this class at this price.

Wouldn't the Ninja 300 be a close competitor despite a little less hp and a little bit more weight?

 

[brucewayne]

Wouldn't the Ninja 300 be a close competitor despite a little less hp and a little bit more weight?

ive seen a few shootouts between the ninja300 and cbr500 so i guess this would get lumped in with that.

id be interested in a 300-400cc 300-400lb bike for practical purposes.

 

[Brian P]

Wouldn't the Ninja 300 be a close competitor despite a little less hp and a little bit more weight?

Yes, but note the RC's inverted forks, trellis frame, more sport oriented riding position, etc.

 

[DDean]

I love.

I want.

Wish it wasnt single cylinder though.

 

[Roomie]

Note it's hideous front end. It's like they designed this nice bike and totally forgot it needs lights to be road worthy. If it actually is priced like that then not bad but the ninja 300 is still nicer to look at

 

[Scuba Steve]

Not interested as a street bike at all but as a light track bike would be very fun.

 

[Shaman]

KTM should offer this bike as a straight-up track bike, unrestricted and track fairings on it. I'd have a hard time not buying one.

 

[inreb]

Note it's hideous front end. It's like they designed this nice bike and totally forgot it needs lights to be road worthy. If it actually is priced like that then not bad but the ninja 300 is still nicer to look at

Sometimes you get lucky where a design grows on you. Nobody used to call the Ducati 999 good looking. But that's changed. So, I agree with you're point today but that's subject to change at my pleasure. I hope you understand.

 

[Roomie]

That's changed? Anyone who says a 999 is good looking usually has a crack habit. A bad one.

 

[inreb]

That's changed? Anyone who says a 999 is good looking usually has a crack habit. A bad one.

I did not know that.

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