KTM RC390 2022 Owners First Impression / Motorcycle Ride Review

[@thesmithsteron2wheels362]

Just found your channel, been looking for owners of the new rc 390, just bought one in wales uk, had the graphics in blue, still running in , 200 miles so far. Bought as a second bike for fun in the twisties, my main bike honda vfr 800f, had it from new 4 years this year. Looking forward to see the progress of your RC, cheers for sharing

[@billjordan5634]

Hi , i hope you love the little KTM like i do. Now its in full race trim as you can see in some of my Production 400 races. I should do a mod walk around video and post up soon. :)

[@DFrosts-017]

Nice ride...

[@papamichailang]

Hi there, I am thinking of buying an RC390 for the exact same reasons as you, training/cost effectiveness. Did you try the stock suspensions on track?

[@billjordan5634]

Hi , No I didn’t try the OEM suspension on track - but i think it would be reasonable good. I transferred over suspension from my previous 2017 390 which was K tech front and onlins rear. This has functioned very well. To fit my Marchesini wheels i transferred the complete front fork legs to support the axle diameter.

[@stanleys.5633]

Hey man. Iam thinking about getting one of these as my first bike as iam going to get my a2 license. But iam not sure about it because a couple of my friends freaked out about my idea of getting it. They said that ktm is unreliable and i should get an faster a2 bike. But i realy love the looks of it and i truely want to start on a „slower“ a2 bike. What do you think? Will the bike be in the hands of a mechanic all the time or is it a good idea to start on this one for 19 year old dude?

[@billjordan5634]

I do recommend this bike as a 1st bike and I have 4 KTMs at present and they are very reliable. It is a really fun bike.

[@Grubbypaws79]

hey bill, thanks for the video - could you link to the fairing supplier?

[@billjordan5634]

www.sebimoto.com/rc390-2022

[@jodeper5845]

thanks for the upload (subbed) tossing between ninja400 or the rc390 solely for track use. Comparably , what are the downsides for the ktm ? and it’s upsides compare to the ninja.?

[@billjordan5634]

I think the ninja 400 has more power., but the KTM has better suspension, chassis, up /down quickshifter, slipper clutch and electronics.

[@nazzalgrylls1403]

ninja is also a bit more comfy and reliable on the long run just saying I am a ktm fan but if I had the money to spend then I would buy a ninja 400

[@billjordan5634]

@@nazzalgrylls1403 sure the Ninja400 is a nice bike for road and track. and maybe more comfy depending on your preference , but i like the KTM as its just more advanced in all areas. Mine is now 100% track bike and i love it.

[@Josh-cw8by]

Ninja 400 for sure. Better engine. Better value. Better dealership network. More aftermarket support for track parts. Very desirable right now though. Good luck finding one for a good price.

[@arenalife]

Thanks for sharing your video, have you got the clip ons in the full up position?

[@billjordan5634]

good question - Its in the original position from the sales room. On the fork leg there is a 15mm gap from the top of the clip on to the bottom of the triple clamp. So maybe they are in the lowest position ?

[@arenalife]

@@billjordan5634 ahh thanks for replying, yes that's the low position, the one in my local dealer is like that. I might ask them to raise them up to the high position (where they touch the triple clamp) so I can see what it's like

[@jf_rides]

why did you re-upload the video without the ferrari ?

[@billjordan5634]

Good question - the other rider I was communicating with thought someone may take offence , and I forgot to ask him if I could publish it. :(

[@jf_rides]

@@billjordan5634 I see ...

[@bambooshampoo3495]

Great review, thanks for uploading mate. Subbed and looking forward to watching you turn this into a track weapon. What are your thoughts on the quickshifter/blipper? I've heard its pretty ordinary. Will you be looking to go aftermarket?

[@billjordan5634]

Thanks for your question - I heard that also , but i have been pleasantly impressed so far. So I’ll be keeping this quickshifter. One thing that i hope works well is inverting it for race shift. I’ll keep you posted !

[@abladerunner831]

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