I have the same reaction every time I ride my Duke 390. KTM make great entry level bikes and in Australia they are cheap because most people don't try them here.
Does that come with the quick shifter option. I have the Duke 390/ 21 model and just put a 14 tooth sprocket on the front and like you say it is a great deal of fun and I do not need anything else for the time being. Good video thanks from Brisbane Australia 🎉🎉
Hello from Texas!! The bike does not come with a quick shifter but you can have it added on as a option. I was going to have mine added but I heard the factory one isn’t that good. I love quick shifter and auto blip on my other bikes but I’m ok with it off on this bike. Just adds to the fun to shift.
Project HTH: thanks! I rode this bike up in the Texas hill country and it is super fun. Could use a bit more power rolling up those hills but fun just to wail on the throttle! The handling is where it’s at on this motorcycle. Comfortable too.
Bought mine Oct 22. It's too small for my use (highway). I'm not used to watching your gear selection at highway speed (70mph). If it dips under 6k RPM even at 70mph, it's not coming back in any hurry... So constantly watching out and shifting gears on the highway is a little bit of a pain. Also I swapped out the front brake system cause the stock was shit. Other than that, love the look love the bike.
Agreed on the power. There’s a awesome area to ride out here called the hill country. Lots of curves and long stretches of hills. If you’re not charging the hill with high revs and speed you’re going to slow down the group. But awesome looks and loads of fun!
BassOnDrums: I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for the vid you posted about your KTM RC390 back in July. I picked mine up around that time after I ordered it and was looking for vids and happened upon yours. Glad your still on road with you off road background. Enjoy!!!
@@tebuchenself2882 - Glad it helped. I’m about to do 1 more video on mine now that I’m at the 2000 mile mark. Kind of my final review/thoughts. Should be posting it in the next couple of weeks. Stay safe out there!
I have one too 2022 model, i ride old gen rc too love them always. I am from india we have crazy hype for ktm here, fun fact that our indian brand bajaj bought ktm half shares so ktm bikes are made here in india too, we here preety cheap prices on ktm.
Hi Samrat, hello from Texas! I have done a lot of research with videos from India on the KTM before I purchased it. It seems like it is very popular there and I love the celebration at the dealerships when one is purchased. Ride Safe!
One of the main things holding me back from getting this bike is that I've heard its not as reliable as the ninja 400, and its harder to find replacement parts. have you experienced this? what do you think?
I have not had issues with getting aftermarket parts other than things being out of stock or on backorder. I find this with any new motorcycle. I would have to agree that the ninja would have more parts available and probably more reliable in the long term however, I have not run into any issues yet
I would say coming from your 701, you will not be impressed with the RC’s power. But if you’re looking for a good looking, good handling, easy to ride motorcycle, this bike will not disappoint you.
Maloney Hub: The track day was awesome! I will put up a vid tomorrow hopefully, about my thoughts. I don’t have vid of me riding the track but have a couple of nice pics! Thanks for asking.
Vilgot Fribyter: Akrapovic slip on, Competition Works silencer chamber delete, orange anodized aluminum bits to the bar ends, brake fluid cover, and chain adjusters. Tail tidy off of eBay for a 2020 I had to mod slightly. I have levers and rear cowl coming.
@@justultrra3568: I would check to see if there are any 2022 versions available 1st. The one I got was for the 2020 a while back. I just had to trim of the edges to where the license plate bolts on to. Also, the underside of the tail is angled and the mounting portion of the tail tidy is flat so, not a flush fit but the 4 bolt holes line up and secures just fine. The rear tail signals bolt right up. I think did some minor splicing with the wires to bring over the plugs so I can remove the whole assemble for track days. Pretty easy.
Alex V: This bike is very comfortable for a sport bike to commute with every day. It took this motorcycle out in the Texas hill country and rode about 200 miles. On the highway it has plenty of power and smooth. The only real lack of power is when in the hill country. The big long hills were a challenge for this bike to accelerate but still fun. Just had to get a running start.
bought mine back in december and i love it honestly didnt even want the rc390 but end up falling in love with it every time i ride it
agreed! this bike is easy to fall in love with. Very good motorcycle!
I have the same reaction every time I ride my Duke 390. KTM make great entry level bikes and in Australia they are cheap because most people don't try them here.
Great bike! I bought mine over the winter. Can't wait for the weather to get better so I can put some miles on it.
ROBSOLUTELY: Nice! I completed my 1st service not to long ago a ride this motorcycle like it should be ridden! Good times.
@@tebuchenself2882 Nice. Did you get the slipper clutch upgrade when you had your service performed?
@@ROBSOLUTELY : I actually did the service myself. Even reset the dash. I would like to take it in for the quick shifter upgrade.
This is the best looking bike ❤
After all this time I still find myself just staring at this bike!
Does that come with the quick shifter option. I have the Duke 390/ 21 model and just put a 14 tooth sprocket on the front and like you say it is a great deal of fun and I do not need anything else for the time being. Good video thanks from Brisbane Australia 🎉🎉
Hello from Texas!! The bike does not come with a quick shifter but you can have it added on as a option. I was going to have mine added but I heard the factory one isn’t that good. I love quick shifter and auto blip on my other bikes but I’m ok with it off on this bike. Just adds to the fun to shift.
This bike looks so sick :} I want to ride one
Project HTH: thanks! I rode this bike up in the Texas hill country and it is super fun. Could use a bit more power rolling up those hills but fun just to wail on the throttle! The handling is where it’s at on this motorcycle. Comfortable too.
Bought mine Oct 22. It's too small for my use (highway). I'm not used to watching your gear selection at highway speed (70mph). If it dips under 6k RPM even at 70mph, it's not coming back in any hurry... So constantly watching out and shifting gears on the highway is a little bit of a pain. Also I swapped out the front brake system cause the stock was shit. Other than that, love the look love the bike.
Agreed on the power. There’s a awesome area to ride out here called the hill country. Lots of curves and long stretches of hills. If you’re not charging the hill with high revs and speed you’re going to slow down the group. But awesome looks and loads of fun!
Bought mine back in July here in Austin. Been great so far and a super fun ride for sure!
BassOnDrums: I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for the vid you posted about your KTM RC390 back in July. I picked mine up around that time after I ordered it and was looking for vids and happened upon yours. Glad your still on road with you off road background. Enjoy!!!
@@tebuchenself2882 - Glad it helped. I’m about to do 1 more video on mine now that I’m at the 2000 mile mark. Kind of my final review/thoughts. Should be posting it in the next couple of weeks. Stay safe out there!
@@BassOnDrums : I’m approaching 700mi. and looking forward to your 2k review. I am interested to hear your thoughts. I will be safe, take car Bass!
I have one too 2022 model, i ride old gen rc too love them always. I am from india we have crazy hype for ktm here, fun fact that our indian brand bajaj bought ktm half shares so ktm bikes are made here in india too, we here preety cheap prices on ktm.
Hi Samrat, hello from Texas! I have done a lot of research with videos from India on the KTM before I purchased it. It seems like it is very popular there and I love the celebration at the dealerships when one is purchased. Ride Safe!
@@tebuchenself2882 yeah dude 🤜🏼🤛🏼
One of the main things holding me back from getting this bike is that I've heard its not as reliable as the ninja 400, and its harder to find replacement parts. have you experienced this? what do you think?
I have not had issues with getting aftermarket parts other than things being out of stock or on backorder. I find this with any new motorcycle. I would have to agree that the ninja would have more parts available and probably more reliable in the long term however, I have not run into any issues yet
i am thinking about this as a second bike.. i have a 701 Enduro wich is great fun too.
I would say coming from your 701, you will not be impressed with the RC’s power. But if you’re looking for a good looking, good handling, easy to ride motorcycle, this bike will not disappoint you.
Chain adjust, brake fluid lid and handle bar end were on a special pack or you bought it separately?
Carlos Diaz: I bought all separately from ktmtwins.com
How was the track day?
Maloney Hub: The track day was awesome! I will put up a vid tomorrow hopefully, about my thoughts. I don’t have vid of me riding the track but have a couple of nice pics! Thanks for asking.
Hi. What's the link pipe, is it a full system? Cheers
It’s a link pipe from competition werkes. Still has the stock headers with the cat in the pipe
nice bike
Tyler Punchline: thank you!
Rear foot peg delete? Where did u get that hanger?
Just deleted the passenger foot pegs and put in shorter bolts. I got the hanger here:
aomc.mx/KTM-RC-125-390-SILENCER-BRACKET-2022.html
What exhaust tip you got on it ?
Its an Akrapovic slip on.
What is your top speed with this bike
vailbhav kumar: I have not made a top speed run yet but I will and make a quick vid on it.
@@tebuchenself2882 Drive safe brother
What kind of mods have you done to it?
Vilgot Fribyter: Akrapovic slip on, Competition Works silencer chamber delete, orange anodized aluminum bits to the bar ends, brake fluid cover, and chain adjusters. Tail tidy off of eBay for a 2020 I had to mod slightly. I have levers and rear cowl coming.
@@tebuchenself2882how exactly did you mod the tail tidy? Cause if I can buy a $20 one vs a $150 dollar one I'd rather
@@justultrra3568: I would check to see if there are any 2022 versions available 1st. The one I got was for the 2020 a while back. I just had to trim of the edges to where the license plate bolts on to. Also, the underside of the tail is angled and the mounting portion of the tail tidy is flat so, not a flush fit but the 4 bolt holes line up and secures just fine. The rear tail signals bolt right up. I think did some minor splicing with the wires to bring over the plugs so I can remove the whole assemble for track days. Pretty easy.
Suspension is NOT fully adjustable.
How is this on the highway/commuting?
Alex V: This bike is very comfortable for a sport bike to commute with every day. It took this motorcycle out in the Texas hill country and rode about 200 miles. On the highway it has plenty of power and smooth. The only real lack of power is when in the hill country. The big long hills were a challenge for this bike to accelerate but still fun. Just had to get a running start.