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KTM RC 390 long term review: After 4,780km and 5 months

The RC 390 has already clocked close to 5,000km. Halley enjoys every moment

Overdrive|May 03, 2015, 19:16:25 IST

It’s been a little more than five months since she entered the OD garage and the RC 390 has already clocked close to 5,000km. I’m enjoying every moment and have been finding every excuse to ride out of town. Quick trips to Pune and back have been super fun, especially through the ghat sections. The RC loves cornering and she ends up putting a smile on my face every single time. The trellis frame is fantastic but the slightly wide handlebar is also confidence inspiring, it’s comfortable and doesn’t require a lot of effort to steer. The suspension setting from the factory is set more towards the softer side, making it better suited when riding through Mumbai roads. However, I’m going to stiffen the suspension soon to check how much more capable the RC can be in terms of handling. Hope it also helps prevent scraping the under belly while leaning.

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