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The KTMÂ Motorcycles, up on their Indian launch, created the same old excitement as some of the old bikes (the RXs and the first Pulsars) we all grew up seeing and/or riding. However, we are still missing options in the Sports category. Yes, the Honda CBR 250R and Kawasaki Ninja 300 are on sale in India but they have their own shortcomings, which prevent them from becoming an ideal choice for many of us. This is exactly the time and space where KTM is ready to play their cards with the KTM RC 390 launch in India.
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- A sneak peek into the world of KTM RC 390 2014
- KTM RC 390 debuts at ADAC Junior Cup
- CLICK HERE for all spy images of the KTM RC390
As we have already been saying, the RC 390 is going to be a proper track tool as the bike is having many, if not all the necessary features to take it to the race track right away from the showroom flores. While you can read about the specifications by clicking on any of the links we have on this page, what I would like to stress on right now is the kind of Value of Money this bike is going to offer. Reports have been abounding that the the KTM RC390 price in India could be approx INR 2.2 lakhs. The credit for the fantastic pricing would go not just to parts sharing with the 390 Duke, but also to KTM studying and understanding the need of the market really well.
Don’t be surprised to see KTM getting very successful in coming years as they certainly are not the ones to sleep on their laurels. KTM is not stopping on RC390, they are just starting here. KTM is planning to enter the Parallel twin market too where they are looking forward to designing engines ranging from 500cc to 800cc. (CLICK HERE to read about upcoming KTM Bikes in India)
Some of the latest KTM 390 Spy Images —
A Motorcycle like the KTM RC390 is not only a great product on its own but should also encourage other manufacturers to be brave and take some bold steps to make things exciting for the customer. It is time for them to concentrate on bringing more and more track oriented bikes to India.
All in all, I do believe that the KTM RC390 could be a Game Changer that we all have been waiting for. Do you feel the same? Do share your views with me by commenting below.
Words– Harkamal Singh
Edited by– Yatharth Chauhan
Ktm bikes r nt good in quality n safety..The fibre body is jus a shit.. Dnt compare these ktm bikes with yamaha,honda n kawa..Coz this is class 🙂
Remember,U are getting a 45HP bike at 2.2 lks nearly half the price of the same spec twin cylinder rivals.
Please take note that this is not a review article where we are mentioning problems faced by few unlucky customers. The point behind the story is the create a revolution in the market a manufacturer will have to act fast and not lazy like ‘RELIABLE’ Japanese brands. If you have not forgotten the past completely then try to remember the days when Bajaj Pulsar was launched. A lot of people are still complaining about its quality but they do not bother that how much Bajaj has progressed over the years. As for KTM’s issues My suggestion is sit back and relax because not every customer faces these problems and second its high time that people should stop expecting KTM to be a Honda or Yamaha. Every bike has its own problems. No bike is perfect.
Sadly,its a single cylinder bike….KTM take back the rc series to Austria,enuf of fooling us Indians…
Do mention about shitty quality of Bajaj/KTM bikes. RC no doubt is ahead of the game now, but with bikes like R25 in the pipeline it could get little messy for Bajaj. People are slowly waking up to not so good quality on KTM/Bajaj and may be ready to shell out more for that more rounded product. Gone are the days of honest reviews/journalism.