KTM RC 390 VS KTM DUKE 390

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KTM Duke 390 vs KTM RC 390: Which one should you buy? 

The RC390 is epic- no two ways about it! But it’ll always have the Duke 390 hiding in its sharp shadows. With both bikes priced competitively and close to each other, there’s a big dilemma brewing in the minds of motorcycling enthusiasts who have a couple of lakhs and some change lying around- which fiery KTM to put money down on?

• The RC’s aggressive riding stance and the not-too-comfy saddle sees it lose to the Duke 390 as far as comfort goes. Not that the Duke 390 is all soft and cushy to start with. But then again, the RC390’s suspension setup is a tad softer compared to the stiffly sprung Duke.
• Maneuverability in sticky city traffic will be a little dicey on the RC390 regardless of your riding style- here the Duke 390 will shine through, although the RC offers better heat dissipation- the Duke will burn your calves in stop-go traffic. Also, the high compression motor in both the bikes is not too happy pottering about town- it’s edgy character always wanting to bolt and snap.
• In spite of weighing a tad more (almost 8Kgs), the RC390’s updated aerodynamics keep things in check- so expect the efficiency figures to be the same. So in all possibility the RC390 will return around 32-35 kmpl, maybe a little less if ridden like it’s meant to be!
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1. We’d say the Duke390 is more livable with if you’re looking to commute on your gnarly KTM. The Duke’s riding position is more upright and all about attitude. Elbows outwards, and you’re ready to weave through brisk traffic, accompanied by 10.5k redlining bursts and cracking downshifts- to soothe the hooligan inside.
2. The RC390’s aggressive, crouching riding position is more committed, more focused- not something that’d be appreciated in stop-go traffic. It comes across something more special- a pleasure bike for blasting around the ghats at the crack of dawn or on the occasional track day.
3. The Duke will do all that with aplomb, but the RC just makes you feel more connected and involved.
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1. Since it’s more “focused”, does it handle better?
2. Of course it does. The full fairing and improved aero accounts for better down-force, and the RC feels more planted to the ground.
3. When pushed to the limits, the differences between both the Austrian stallions’ characteristics become more apparent. The RC comes into its own zone, carving corners like a tool- more involving and eager to strike a rhythm with. It’s for the patient hedonist in you, who’d wait for the right time and the right place.  While the Duke offers similar thrills anytime, anywhere, it’s dynamic skill set starts to get thwarted towards the limit, and that’s when the RC will pass by you, coming into its own.
4. Both bikes employ the same 373cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled engine that puts out a heady 43.5PS of power and 35Nm of torque. All this is used to shove around just 147 Kgs of RC390 and 139 Kgs of Duke390. Both bikes are properly fast, but RC nudges ahead all the time. Essentially it puts it power down better and hangs on to the tarmac- but just marginally.
5. The RC390 is thing of sheer beauty. With a razor sharp fairing nestling those twin projector headlamps, she’s dressed to kill. Finished in searing white, the RC390 looks captivating. Not that the Duke isn’t a hoot to look at, but compared to the RC, it pales a tad. But then again, looks are subjective and one can’t go wrong with the aggressively styled Duke either- it’s just that it’s been around for a while now.
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7. We’d suggest otherwise. It’s meant for long and engaging blasts on suitable roads with a much needed rest session afterwards. The aggressive riding stance will get you worked up over long distances. The Duke on the other hand is a better bet to fulfill your wanderlust. However, if you’re the sorts who’d happily tour the country astride a Yamaha R15, then the RC390 won’t be much of an issue!
8. Hell yeah. With an introductory price of Rs 2,05,000 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), it is, by far the sweetest deal in the market. For those who really enjoy motorcycling in its most unadulterated, enthralling, and technically correct form – there isn’t really another substitute for the RC390. It’s a razor sharp tool for those who want to hone their riding skills, and get free shots of dopamine while being at that. Those who are looking for a bit more versatility have the choice of opting for the 390 Duke.
9. Regardless of everything, the Duke is the one to keep if you’re commuting everyday and go out for that occasional weekend ride. But the RC390 makes more sense as a weekend tool to vehemently enjoy the twisty stuff every weekend or whenever the need arises. Also, if you like posing, the RC390 with it’s searing looks is just about the right tool for your show-off business.

Ktm Rc 390 VS Ktm Rc 200

Ktm Rc 390 And Ktm Rc 200 Is the Famous Motorcycles in all over world and they called as sports bike normally.The both motorcycles has a powerful engine,the 390 has 43bhp and 35nm torque and the 200 has 24.65bhp and 19.2nm torque. The 390 has a 25 to 30 kmpl mileage and 200 has a 30 to 40 kmpl mileage. The Both motorcycles has same size of Ground Clearance 178.5mm. The 390 has a top speed of 179 (approx) And The 200 has a Top speed Of 140(approx).

As Compared To rc 390 and rc 200, The Rc 390 has powerful engine than Rc 200.

The RC 390 is a wonderful machine, looks hot, rides even hotter, gets you noticed, and most catchy part, it comes at a affordable price.
But for your need you should not go for it, let me tell you why,

• Heating, City Rides are often including traffic jams and bumper to bumper traffic. The 390 absolutely hates these, they heat up like crazy, RC with the fairing will only make it a bit more hotter
• Clutch,The clutch is hard and your hands will ache real bad after just 10-15 min of traffic movement since you will find yourself riding the clutch more often than you would like to, this is with the Duke 390 , now add the aggressive crouched riding position and you have added a lot more stress on your wrist and back.
• Maintenance, they will be costlier to maintain, service charges will be higher and parts will wear off faster, the engine is pushed to the limits in term of performance and the stress it puts on consumable/moving parts are very high, so expect the interval of parts replacements to be more often than the 200.
• Tyres, This point is purely from the motorcyclists in me, if you are going to waste those delicious Metzeler tyres for city commutes, it will be such a shame and not to mention they wear off fast and are super costly to replace, but this should not be a deal breaker as other options are available for tyres when it's time to replace.

So how about the RC 200, well, it manages to do all the things the RC390 does, but it a much sane way. It looks hot(same as 390) , goes slower than the 390, but IT IS FAST as compared to other bikes out there in the similar segment. 
And  it doesn't heat up as much , it is easier to ride the clutch than the 390, maintenance is cheaper , tyres are also adequate for city riding and for the occasional fun rides too. 


So to sum it up, Frankly you just do not need that much power for strict commuting, I know it is a hard pill to swallow as the RC390 is available at a mouth watering price point and all the cells in your body might pull you towards getting the 390.

Since I own a Duke 390 and my roommate has a Duke 200 and been using both ffor about a year now, I have first hand experienced the difference of the two, the RC just puts you in a more aggressive seating position that's about it.

1. There is space

The KTM Duke tank has a surface forward of the knee recesses that extends outwards aggressively. It gives the motorcycle an extremely hard to miss definition but is also the cause of much misery. You see KTM sees the Duke and the RC series of bikes as being for youngsters. India, however, is a dramatically different market where the prices, though affordable from the segment and value perspectives, are more likely to attract the late 20s and higher age group of riders. For these riders, that surface and the short seat lengths combine to create a tight, compact space package. I’m 6 foot and I find the Duke 390 (and 200) tight to the point where there is almost literally only one riding position. The good news is that the RC390 and 200 don’t have this trouble. At the Modena launch, there were motojournos all the way from 5-foot-something to 6-foot-4-inches from what I’ve read so far. Not one has complained of a lack of space which is a great omen. It is, also, explainable. The tank shape is dramatically different preferring a relativelly taller looking shape with narrow sides. This, in combination with slightly more rear set and lower footpegs (the taller ride height means cornering clearance isn’t an issue) gives a more spacious ergonomics triangle. You do lean forward a bit to the bars but you won’t have trouble fitting into either of the RCs.

2. They’re proper sportsbikes

At the end of two days of hard riding – KTM launches famously ensure that on-bike time is maximum and off-bike time is nearly non-existent – many had sore necks and sore thighs from the bikes. This is a good sign if you like your bikes to do their jobs properly. Pain is good? Yes it is. It’s become acceptable to water down the abilities of a bike to ensure it appeals to as many paying customers as possible. A certain Japanese sportsbike, for example, has a tremendously neutral, capable chassis that in racebike form is a thing of wonder and ability. But in streetbike form it has just soft suspension that it wallows around a racetrack when you’re pushing the pace. In the end, what was supposed to be the great entry-sportsbike has been reduced to the India’s top tourer. KTM reiterates, underlines, italicises and marks it in bold that it doesn’t do this as a company. That KTM stands for KHardcore TNoMessingAround Motorcycles (Read with K and T silent). Which is why despite their roles as entry-sportsbikes, the RCs don’t budge from the sportsbike formula – which is all-out engine and chassis performance. To ensure you get as much feedback as possible, the ergonomics are committed and unless you’re a fittie, a long ride will cause some wrist aches. But the flipside is that the bike is as precise any motorcycle I’ve ridden in this kind of segment and that sense, of being in control and having a tool this finely honed, is marvellous to feel and amazing to wield. Sportsbikes aren’t for everyone, but if they’re your kind of motorcycles, the RCs will bring you big smiles. They’re entry-sportsbikes but they’re more sportsbike than entry-level. To their credit, KTM have made it clear that they set out to craft the sportiest bikes in the segment. That, without a doubt, I think they’ve managed. The RCs are fat-free, lithe, agile and swift.

3. They’re well made

Like the Dukes, you’ll spot the silly backlit switchgear, including the brown engine kill switch as well as the cheap looking levers. But these glaring niggles aside, you’ll find that the RCs are extremely well made and all that plastic sits really well together. KTM even confirms that the fairing plastic was heat validated to ensure that the lovely integration of the exhaust tip with the end of the left side of the fairing will not discolour the plastic from the heat eventually. To wit, the launch bikes in Modena, which say daily hard riding and on the RC390 a daily hard trashing on the racetrack wore pristine white fairings without a hint of colour damage.

4. They can look a bit unfinished

Design and aesthetic sensibilities vary across people and cultures. There are a couple of places where the RC does look unfinished, sort of like a plastic panel or two have popped off. One is at the leading edge of the fuel tank where the a triangular piece seems to have gone missing and another is below the handlebar where the clear plastic ends and above that you can see a part of the fairing that looks oddly like the inside of a plastic panel. On some bikes, a red connector was visible dangling down from the instruments – there is a shelf of sorts there which you can see from the front through the clear plastic. They didn’t bother me too much and to be honest, I only noticed these some eight hours or so into the ride but they were there and they caught my eye. Would these stop me from buying the RC, hell no. But they’re there.

5. They’ll be hard to clean

While cleaning sportsbike should be easy since they come wrapped in plastic, the RCs are going to be hard work come Sunday morning. That’s because there a whole bunch of places where two pieces of plastic come very close together and you will not be able to reach in with a cloth. For a full Paris-approved clean, you’re going to need a pressure washer .

6. They won’t be practical

KTM says the rear seat is pretty resistant to wear, tear and damage

No I’m not repeating myself. Consider going touring on the bike. The engine and chassis can most certainly handle it. But the issue you will run into is with luggage. The RC tank has a very small top with surfaces that slope downward from the filler cap. This is going to make mounting a tank bag hard work. At the back, similarly, the foam pillion seat is bolted on and there are no bungee cord points that you can use so mounting a tail bag of any description (Here’s one of our favourites) is going to require work. And just so you know, the key lock for the seat releases the rider’s seat and there’s precious little space under it.

7. But the Dukes will be quicker

If you don’t alter gearing and outputs then an 8kg weight disadvantage will be hard to overcome. So the RCs may have a top speed advantage because of the fairing but the fact is that the corresponding Dukes (KTM 200 Duke road test and KTM 390 Duke road test) will probably turn out to be marginally quicker in acceleration to 60 and 100kmph.