2022 KTM RC 390 - Post 620 Mile Break-In Period

[@johnmonaghan-coombs3996]

Thanks for this. I’m very keen to get one and agree the orange/black looks better.

[@RemboUSMC]

Great information. Thank you for sharing with us. I certainly appreciate it.

[@BassOnDrums]

No problem. Can’t wait to see more of your vids about your bike….they’re much better than mine!! 😂

[@thepessimisticoptimist9375]

Good to know it changes at 621. I wasn't all that sure. I sometimes go above the 7k rpm. Maybe 7500 max a couple times a ride. Im nervous about the break in I don't want to ruin anything. Can't wait for the higher rpms. I'm at 230

[@BassOnDrums]

I ended up doing the same thing….every now and then I’d turn some high RPM’s. I’ve had zero issues and I’m right at the 2000 mile mark now. I’d say just stay patient and enjoy the journey!

[@thepessimisticoptimist9375]

@@BassOnDrums thank you for that. It makes me feel better to know you've been good. That RC is a work of art. What did you pay for the 600 first service

[@BassOnDrums]

@@thepessimisticoptimist9375 I think it was right around $300 or so. Based on my average riding mileage my next service will probably be in September….or if I get to 3750 miles first….not sure which one I’ll hit first but will probably be the September recommended service time.

[@thepessimisticoptimist9375]

@@BassOnDrums I appreciate all the info. I have a duke but the rc is beautiful. Mine more but lol thanks man

[@juxzir3665]

All of this feels the same with mine great video

[@BassOnDrums]

Thanks!

[@Statek63]

Yeah the break-in RPM warnings go away after 1000 km on the odometer.

[@sunny7L]

FYI - quickshift is available on the US model, i have it, you just have to buy it and have the dealer program it. it's like $200. also the RPM adjuster was weird for me. even after my 600 mile break in when the menu opened up to change it, it still would blink at 6500. i turned it off for awhile because it was annoying me on track since i'm only shifting near red line, and i recently turned it back on again (1700 miles on the bike) and now it's working. so i set it up to blink for the first time at 10000 because the rev limiter kicks in at either 10500 or 11000.

[@BassOnDrums]

Thanks Matt. I guess I could have clarified in my video that you can have things like the quick shifter and bluetooth added, just that the bike doesn’t come out of the crate with those options. That’s kinda weird that your tach did that…as soon as I hit 621 miles it defaulted to the 8500 shift light and 10000 warning flash or whatever it is. Thanks for sharing!

[@RemboUSMC]

Matt. Did you get a price of $200 from the dealer for the quickshifter activation? That is not a bad price.

[@sunny7L]

@@RemboUSMC yes, that's correct. i believe i paid somewhere between $175 and $200 for the quickshifter activation. once it's activated you can find it in the settings area of the menu where you can turn it on or off. i think the price is standard, set by ktm, so you should be able to get a similar price from your dealer.

[@MrTed324]

my 2023 has the quickshift option on it.

[@A_kay007]

You should often make more bike vlogs

[@_rc___boy_]

Nice color😍

[@sammorris1452]

I straight piped mine. Good move

[@hatchetjack1031]

Just bought this bike, 2023 model. Downloaded and read manual. Is it possible to switch TFT display from KPH to MPH? LOVE THIS BIKE! 200 miles last couple of days. 👍

[@BassOnDrums]

I believe you should be able to. Congrats and enjoy.

[@shabnoor]

My indian spec rc390 have both bluetooth and quickshifter. Loved it. But no adjustable suspension :-(

[@JH09SUMIT]

@PILGRIMIST Doesn't it get turn by turn navigation?

[@randomglyn]

It looks like you've still got the bars in the low position, I think they come up 10mm higher so they're against the top triple clamp. Have you thought of doing that? I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on the difference. Cheers for the videos

[@BassOnDrums]

Correct, I have not touched the bars…I have just left them the way they were set at the dealer. It’s comfy enough for me the way they are set. I’ll take a look when I get home today and see how far up they could come though.

[@gabrielrojas2781]

Really nice bike

[@jaystyles2241]

how is the rc 390 at sustained highway speeds? I've been debating getting one but im worried ill be wringing its neck at 80 ish miles per hour for sustained periods of time

[@BassOnDrums]

I rode it down to the dealer on the freeway doing 70 and it was turning around 6300 rpm. It didn’t feel too bad. I’ll have to get out and run it around 80 and see what it feels like.

[@deonb.9018]

A year late but i bought a 22 last year. Still learning to ride. Got in the highway recently and didn't seem to want to go past 70mph. And the rpm line it whatever started blinking. Guessing it was something i did wrong.​@BassOnDrums

[@raymond3167]

Have you been on a duke? Trying to decide on a duke 390 or rc 390. Leaning duke since I have back problems and don't have to lean down so much

[@BassOnDrums]

I have not been on a Duke.

[@bfarm44]

Shift light, a solution for a problem that doesn’t exist

[@BassOnDrums]

@@bfarm44 - Maybe for some….I’m sure there are people out there that find it useful. Since I use mine as a daily commuter I really don’t have a need for it so I get what you’re saying.

[@sumancapirichio1976]

I have a cbx500 for the wife and I and am thinking about getting a z900se or the triumph st rs……I’ve just started to do a few track days and can’t wait to do more….also know live 4hr from the dragon and plan on doing a lot of weekend trips….I was thinking about this strictly for the track and hardcore twisty…..wondering what you would chose…st rs or zed…also is this the bike for what I mentioned earlier….t questions open to all and thankyou in advance for any replies

[@BassOnDrums]

This is the only newer street bike I have ridden. Can’t compare to anything else.

[@JH09SUMIT]

Quick question.. is checking the valve clearance at the 600mile /1000km a part of the first service? Coz here in India, the dealership never checks the valve clearance ever. unless there's an issue.

[@BassOnDrums]

They will do the valves and everything on my 3rd service. For the first service they did an oil change and all fluids…checked over all hoses, clamps etc and made sure all bolts were properly torqued. They also did a diagnostic with the computer system to make sure all was good. I’ve got the service recorded somewhere…

[@MotoGBR]

Hello - for the gas tank - do you notice a slight seam or raised “ridge” in the middle of the tank from the gas cap straight ahead?

[@BassOnDrums]

No, I don’t.

[@natesmith3717]

at least you get to ride yours lol Im just looking out my window to 2 feet of snow..

[@BassOnDrums]

I’ve been able to ride mine pretty regularly this winter. We just had a big ice storm here in the Austin area so it’s been about a week since I’ve ridden. Should be good to go again for the next few days though…

[@natesmith3717]

@@BassOnDrums Yea I took delivery of my RC390 two weeks ago and had to shovel a path from the dealer trailer to the garage haha, I enjoyed your video and it gave me some things to look out for when I can start riding this thing

[@BassOnDrums]

@@natesmith3717 - Cool! I’m about to do one more video on it now that I’m getting closer to 2,000 miles. It’s such a fun motorcycle to ride. Just enough motor to let you carve through traffic, feels like it’s on rails in corners and I feel the best looking bike in the 300-400 cc class. Hope you get to ride yours soon!!

[@jimwayne4321]

Great information, what about after market parts?

[@BassOnDrums]

Hey Jim. I know the parts are out there (exhaust, tail tidy etc) but I’m not going to do anything to mine. There is a RC 390 forum online that might give you some better info.

[@ColoradoKid32]

Hate the colors if I buy immediately getting a graphic kit

[@BassOnDrums]

I don’t mind mine….I’m not a fan of the 22 blue/orange and really don’t care for any of the 23 or 24 year models I’ve seen.

[@chasa_rider]

Beautiful bike, could you do a ride video with a gopro ?

[@BassOnDrums]

If I ever get a GoPro and some kind of mount I will.

[@Surya-ev3xl]

i am having a hard time in deciding btw yamaha r3,ninja 400 and rc 390?

[@BassOnDrums]

I haven’t ridden either of those bikes. The R3 was my second choice. I didn’t like the looks of the Ninja. I liked the features and the look of the KTM. The more I ride it the more I’m glad it’s the one I picked.

[@JH09SUMIT]

Take the R3. Much more reliable. And double cylinders sound so good

[@somiehomie8]

@@JH09SUMIT india me kidr mil rahi hai babe?

[@MyNEO123456789]

Which did you take? Also having a hard time with this decision...

[@leanit5756]

I owned a R3, and rode a Ninja 400. Recently bought a RC390. RC has more power than R3, is lighter, has better (and adjustable) suspension, way better dash, more tech, and more sporty ergonomics. Ninja 400 suspension is ridiculously soft and absurdly underdamped. RC 390 is a nice bike.... it is the reliability, durability, and thought of dealing with KTM for any warranty claims is the only thing that would make me consider the other two. But like I said, I recently the RC 390, so...

[@dunhillRedS4life]

How is the ergonomics of this bike? Is it suitable for daily usage?

[@BassOnDrums]

I ride it daily…but only about 15 minutes each way. No issues. I’ve done the occasional 45 or so minute rides on it and I’ve had no issues then either. And I’m usually riding with a backpack full of computer gear, lunch etc. The times I get to ride w/o the backpack I feel like I could go forever. It’s such a fun bike to ride.

[@mohammadyaqoob746]

But damn this bike looks good

[@redios02]

Orange black good colers

[@abcd8914]

Bro what milage rc give to you in traffic and on highway........

[@BassOnDrums]

I don’t ride on the highway so I don’t know that. Commuting to work I’ve been getting around 60 miles per gallon….maybe even a little bit more.

[@THEjungleKING9]

Indian version have quick shifting

[@BassOnDrums]

We can get it installed at the dealer for extra money.

[@madhan.r5333]

Yeah it comes in stock

[@grim9709]

You somehow make this bike seem lame af despite how awesome the bike is

[@BassOnDrums]

In what ways??