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2017 KTM RC390 | Favorites & Fails
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6 жыл бұрынThe KTM RC390’s highs and lows, as told by a guy that’s logged thousands of miles and hundreds of laps on one.
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When you ride as many different motorcycles as we do it gives you good perspective on a given bike’s strengths and weaknesses. And whether you’re shopping for your next bike or just want to be in the know, it’s helpful to get an experienced rider’s opinion. So as a quick way to convey the highs and lows of the bikes we’ve been riding we came up with this new video series. Favorites & Fails is exactly what the name suggests, a concise list of the good and bad for the bikes we’re riding.
This isn’t meant to be a comprehensive evaluation or road test, but rather a candid snapshot, delivered with the same sincerity and honesty we’d show to a friend that wanted our opinion on a given bike. Hopefully you find it helpful or at least informative. Don’t agree with us, or have a motorcycle you want us to put through the F&F wringer? Feel free to chime in below in the comments section.
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This bike by the numbers:
Price as Tested: $5,499
Displacement: 373cc
Measured wet Weight: 371 lb. (168kg)
Fuel Capacity: 2.6 gal. (9.8L)
Measured power: 42.5 hp @ 10250 rpm
Measured torque: 24.4 lb.-ft. @ 8300 rpm
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@oso1165 6 жыл бұрын
glad u guys have the balls to call out bike manufacturers for reliability so tired of seeing every reviewer never even mention it on even the worst bikes that have severe known issues
@doxasnob8137 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Love the quick in and out. Nothing dragged out to the Nth degree, that is what other web postings are for. Looking forward to more. Best!
@shAdOwstAlkEr945 6 жыл бұрын
I had one of the first 2017 rc390s here and was extremely hyped about owning one. Sold my rebel 500 for it. And to all other would-be owners planning on buying one: PLEASE DON'T 😂 Lets start off with reliability. 2 recalls over the span of 7 months. Engine overheats on bumper to bumper traffic and on long distances. Electronics tend to go haywire on you as you put more miles. Valve clearance is still a damn issue. Engine seizure tends to happen at random. The fuel tank is also ridiculously small. Vibrates a lot *which is normal for a thumper but this one just really vibrates alot more* and the brakes also tend to fade after an hour of semi-hooligan riding on the mountains. It is the worst bike when it comes to reliability. Performancewise, there is no doubt it stumps the rest of the competition, hands down. But as bike to live with? A greek accountant would be more reliable than it. The perfomance that it provides just isn't enough to offset the issues that comes with owning one. That's why I sold it and replaced it with an R3. Not as torquey up the mountains but at least I can sleep a lot better at night knowing my bike is gonna start the next morning.
@kurtasplico9137 6 жыл бұрын
FPSPhilippines looks like you bought a lemon. I don't experience all the trouble you've had. Not even a bit. And I use it daily for a year now.
@csud9540 2 жыл бұрын
Yawns, any dick that sits in traffic and boils an engine isn’t worth listening too, my ktm is 2015, 21500miles, no issues whatsoever.
@drake71000 6 жыл бұрын
That's what I like about you always making videos Short and precise. In short amount of time you deliver a lot.
@camrenelia6878 6 жыл бұрын
This series sounds amazing please keep this new “favorites and fails”
@thehouseofestes 2 жыл бұрын
So good to hear the honest review by this channel. It’s helped me decide my next purchase.
@jonathanrosengren6653 6 жыл бұрын
Love this series! Hope you guys keep it up
@simonwiltshire 6 жыл бұрын
Allways very fair comments, great videos love em and keep em rolling.
@FAMUxTINxREx 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ari and gang at MM! I just got my A2 license (Europe) and very close to buying a 2015KTMRC390 (or2016, not sure yet! ) I saw this bike first, with u riding it around, and then u did a walkaround! awesome stuff guys! Respect from Cyprus
@motoholota 6 жыл бұрын
390 is lovely, but I've got to admit - I'm really worried about that head gasket and clearance issues...
@wolfgangrembeck2171 6 жыл бұрын
MotoHolota My 2017 model has no problems what so ever after 7000miles. I have to say it vibrates a lot, fuel capacity is a problem and the standard seat is unconfortable as hell. But i'm starting to love it more and more
@fabianrudzewski9027 6 жыл бұрын
Well I originally had a 2015 model and after 2 replaced gearboxes got a 2017 model engine as a replacement, which after 6000 km seized near top speed on the autobahn. The huge bang followed by sudden silence is scary AF, trust me. So from my perspective, the 2017 engine hasn't goten any more reliable.
@mechashiva8328 6 жыл бұрын
MotoHolota Which do you have? the RC or the Duke? Do you spend a lot of time on the highway?
@motoholota 6 жыл бұрын
I've got 2015 Duke 390. And I spend more time on track than on highway. ;)
@shAdOwstAlkEr945 6 жыл бұрын
MotoHolota honestly KTMs are utter shite when it comes to reliability. Can't trust something designed in austria and then built by the damn indians (cheaper labor force, cheaper quality) and that is a fact that even the Indians consider true.
@kieranJo70 6 жыл бұрын
These "Favourite and Fails" are excellent. Short and sweet ....
@mariobondanza5149 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Hari, it doesn't happen everyday to listen to such a honest review of pros and cons. This is one of the factors that make me love your channel.
@ohwell2790 6 жыл бұрын
In love with a channel, you need to get out more.
@mariobondanza5149 6 жыл бұрын
Darrell Grisham thanks for taking care of my health, I will consider your advice.
@varad4444 6 жыл бұрын
I bet this was one of the most requested ones on your channel by all the Indians with their on point advanced english skills. It's one of the most cherished bikes here due to its dirt cheap price as compared to other bikes in its segment. Just to give you an idea it's about $3500 ex-showroom when converted from inr to usd. It's not viewed as a beginner's bike here by most of the masses, instead most of the people hope to upgrade to this bike from their commuter class bikes one day. Hope you guys continue with the awesome and great quality content. Lots of love and support from India!!!
@ktmpranthan900 6 жыл бұрын
Paul Bubnash aaa nope. It's not equivalent to a ducati as there are many KTM s over here. And there indeed are many Ducati s . Heck there's even a superbike showroom just 5min away from my home and yesterday I happen to see a ducati 858😍!!! And compared to an enfield this bike is not just a Ducati it's an S1000RR!!!!Enfield are not proper bikes they are simply just something you buy if you want a full body massage cus of their sluggy motor and unbearably vibey engine that cannot even do 52mph.....You reach 60mph you can pick up ur bike in pieces!!!
@uttamjeetsingh7451 5 жыл бұрын
There is no Ducati that has an 858 engine.
@yashamin5848 4 жыл бұрын
@@uttamjeetsingh7451 must be the 848
@lennintorresmontenegro8036 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much , I got my ktm 390 couple moths ago , it’s my first motorcycle...this video was very informative... thanks once again Greetings from Peru.
@scooter313 5 жыл бұрын
Informative, too the point, nuff said. Thanks for a great review😊👍
@ricardomasterchief 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Hari! I own an rc also, but mine is a 125cc and for me, the biggest fail of that bike has to be the drivers seat... Man, you got to have a iron butt to ride this thing for more than an hour! But apart from that, its just a joy to ride, puts a smile on my face every time!
@caf0011 6 жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR CONTENT AND PASSION . . . Keep it up
@einnoka 6 жыл бұрын
Just purchased yesterday, can't wait for it to get here😆.
@josephmon7187 6 жыл бұрын
PLEASE do the frj 1300! Great concept of this show! I was looking for this style show to entertain some questions. I'd love to see you guys answer some common questions one might have when looking into buying second hand certain bikes much like you did at the very end of this show like-"certain years between _ and _ suffer from this and this". As always thanks for the knowledgeable entertainment!
@bobz1736 6 жыл бұрын
I like these segments ... short snappy and straight forward !!!
@gbo4518 5 жыл бұрын
Be aware: KTM did NOT fix the gasket problems for the newer 2017+ models. The new models are still blowing up all the time. There's a reason the top ultralight class racers are now switched to the Ninja 400's. Way more reliable.
@BrainDesmo 5 жыл бұрын
ty for the info
@gbo4518 3 жыл бұрын
@Deplorable uh I race with guys who have these and I've seen them blow up on the track. Nothing false about it
@greenblue980 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this
@greenblue980 Жыл бұрын
So 2016 models are safe?
@PetSounds38 Жыл бұрын
Bullshits
@mechashiva8328 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ari, would your list of F&F cover the Duke as well? Also thanks for putting the basic specs of the bike in the description bar. This series is great.
@GFClocked 6 жыл бұрын
This series is great!
@jamesbanksco Жыл бұрын
Have a 2017 and I have ridden it hard for over 5,000kms and not a single problem with it. Love this bike! You can reduce brake fade by running Motul RBF fluid and HH sintered pads.
@uhudieeule1558 6 жыл бұрын
I have one by my own its a gread bike kepp making videos i loved all of them so far Keep going Fan out of germany ;D
@ferenckarap2750 6 жыл бұрын
that painting is stunning
@ajwadt701 6 жыл бұрын
Sir, your good looking presentation and simplicity in your body language impressed me as well ,hats off you sir for your experience in this young age ...
@movingforward6099 6 жыл бұрын
Nice looking bike but i'm thinking green,kawasaki ninja 400. Keep them videos coming! Always glad to see your vids in my notification ! Cheers !
@abymathew295 6 жыл бұрын
Good one Ari.......Iam an RC 390 owner myself...great fun,great handling,good mid range torque.. Loving it...... Please do the Duke 790 review..
@LutherGaming 6 жыл бұрын
Some features, tips, detailed reviews and others about KTM Duke 250. Waiting 🙌
@P38Aaron 6 жыл бұрын
as always great video, wouldnt mind seeing your thoughts on the 790 & maybe make an extended feature on it?
@boshengcao 6 жыл бұрын
very nice selections!
@russndc8461 6 жыл бұрын
Love all the vids! Could this vid be done for the grom and versysx300
@aderahmadan8405 6 жыл бұрын
those backlit switches are actually from bajaj pulsar 135, waaay back on 2010, and still most favorite motorcycle switches in my country, cause it still had switches for headlamp and it's light up
@ransomlewis3884 6 жыл бұрын
Love the vids keep it up you should do more keep it on two wheels
@dirtriding3333 6 жыл бұрын
I love mine, never had any issues or complaints. Peppy and has great attitude for the streets
@anoopsharma3940 6 жыл бұрын
Those are some great aspects. Thanks Ari. Can you please create a favorites and fails for Yamaha YZF-R3 and Yamaha YZF-R1M? Really Appreciate it.
@shadw008 6 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Would love to hear your 'favorites and fails' opinion on the 2017 or 2018 KTM Duke 390.
@MumblesOnTheMove 6 жыл бұрын
Hi guys I’m one if your overseas subscribers (UK) I love your reviews and MC garage , keep up your good work. If you haven’t already done so , how about a Favourite and fail on the Superduke R and the 1299 Panigale
@martinleppanen8423 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, good video! I’d love to see a review of the MT - 07!
@krawl1983 6 жыл бұрын
i cant wait to get one
@matt13579 6 жыл бұрын
Great content as always. I'd love to see a GSXS750 covered!
@KpopNiDontStop 6 жыл бұрын
Insane it looks like some crazy 1000cc bike.
@jakebutcher3494 6 жыл бұрын
Hey there. I would love to know your favourites and fails of a 2008 triumph Daytona 675 please. Great content too always great to watch ;)
@Marwixvlogs 6 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to do a full review on the Yamaha R3? Thanks ❤
@nikolager23 6 жыл бұрын
can you do one on the Yamaha YZF R1 09-14" models HAHA love this series!
@jayseb 6 жыл бұрын
Nice bike... for once in a while rides (instead of my GS) perfect for me
@Smightification 6 жыл бұрын
A sweet looking little bike for sure!
@axs7689 6 жыл бұрын
Scary reliability issues. I love watching videos about Ducati and KTM but I religiously stick to the Japanese 4.
@brent07 4 жыл бұрын
Yup, prefer the Big 4. Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawi
@barryblack5562 3 жыл бұрын
My duke 390 has done its first hard 12k without issue. Ive not ridden the RC. Mine is 2018 and its incredible
@axs7689 3 жыл бұрын
@@barryblack5562 that's pretty cool man I really want to get for my fiance.
@wiryasumirat560 6 жыл бұрын
Love your video, Can you make a review on mv agusta ?
@JayanandSupali 6 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see a Made in India bike get so much love. The switch gear back light concept started when the collaborating Company Bajaj, introduced it on its 150cc bike called Pulsar. It also had self cancelling indicators. Dont know why they didn't catch on.
@lelouchvibritannia1788 6 жыл бұрын
Jayanand Supali lol what? Maybe the units sold in india are made in India.
@sauro003 6 жыл бұрын
TANKI Casual bajaj holds 48% stake at KTM we produce all the single cylinders bikes of KTM for the rest of the world and are going to produce parallel twins too . Beleive it or not we bring the world's most value for performance motorcycle and yes led indicators on bikes made in india are the sexiest thing you'll be missing on ktm's even our ktm 200 series comes with rhe sexy led indicators .
@lelouchvibritannia1788 6 жыл бұрын
SaurOyale Bhai mujhe pata hai....
@amalkallarackal9293 6 жыл бұрын
TANKI Casual they're exported from India
@SINIS0RSA 6 жыл бұрын
SaurOyale 690 bikes are still built in Austria.
@WindFair 6 жыл бұрын
Cover mv agusta F3 675
@laldinliana1164 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video as always.. Thumbs Up to MC magazine ... could you please review the RC200 too??
@mattreviere632 6 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a favorites and fails episode on the R1200GS!
@ddbtube2138 6 жыл бұрын
Ari, amazing channel. Im about to purchase a NineT R Bmw 1200 please do the favorites and fails on that one. They are crazy expensive in Peru and I want to know if its worth it.
@TheMaximumFromMunich 5 жыл бұрын
just pulled the trigger on a brand new '19 rc390. cant. fucking. wait.
@salvatoredigrigoli3210 6 жыл бұрын
Your the effin man keep up the good work
@JennieDreamWeaver 5 жыл бұрын
Hi great review! Can this seat be lowered easily with a tool under the seat?
@jasinnerx1 6 жыл бұрын
That bit about valve adjustment is a deal breaker. I used to wring the neck of my ninja 250 and would have to adjust the valves once a month, never again!
@VincentManjuran 6 жыл бұрын
I think you missed out on "Ride by wire" and "slipper clutch"
@kylejordan7126 6 жыл бұрын
Vincent Manjuran pretty basic stuff
@08twistedfork 6 жыл бұрын
Kyle Jordan Syiem really??? Basic stuff... For a sub 500 class bike??
@unbeatable009 6 жыл бұрын
front inverted forks no other bike in this class offers that
@gizeright 6 жыл бұрын
They have to offer something that looks good while its sitting in your garage with electrical problems??
@rajatsharma5892 6 жыл бұрын
Sports Tourer agree with you friend 🤗
@naveenvajja7042 6 жыл бұрын
Can you please do the Street Triple family .... including the 675 :-) Cheers and lovely content
@fzlsalim 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@marlonm.2820 6 жыл бұрын
I can never unsee the backseat now. Before you mention it, I never noticed it wtf!
@ramdina7377 6 жыл бұрын
We get the front idicator light attached near the side glass, not on the sides
@Dan-fm5tp 6 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to see a review of a Honda CBR650F Great video!
@vinozorolla7504 6 жыл бұрын
More please!
@GrtSatan 5 жыл бұрын
The break-in service on my 790 Duke cost 363.00 dollars CDN, I was informed by the service tech that first service on the 390 costs 800.00 dollars and includes a valve clearance check, which is not required on the 790. I suspect these highly strung little screamers may still have unresolved reliability issues.
@layatuning 6 жыл бұрын
I'll love to see the favorite & fails for the kawasaki 400. Please!
@QuadroNVS 4 жыл бұрын
I love the way the Duke and RC 390 style. it stands out from the competition and the factory engine turning squeezes the most out of that single cylinder engine. But, when it comes to reliably, all of the alarm bells go off. These bikes are recommended as great beginners bikes but how? It is no use having a motorbike when it's going to spend half of its life in the garage for repairs. I really wanted purchase a Duke 390 this year but I think i will stick with Yamaha or Honda.
@mugu007 6 жыл бұрын
I love how you call this the small bike in KTMs lineup wherein the RC200 exists in the same lineup. It sells only in the Indian market. Same quirks as the RC390, but an even smaller 25bhp 200cc engine.
@straightpipe4753 6 жыл бұрын
will you guys be doing review on the new KTM 790 duke anytime soon ? :)
@prithamitra1325 6 жыл бұрын
could you do a comparison between the 2018 KTM Duke 390 and the older versions?
@kantutana13 6 жыл бұрын
i think a yuuuge factor is reliability. as confirmed so many horror stories and its more deadlier in 2 wheels than in four, and whats the fun on waiting on your bike, can get long on the tooth pretty quick? perpetual motion is what triggers that dopamine in our brains. so you could be riding a souless but reliable cbr300 and going places or having an additional $5K rack in your garage. a grom can be fun too! and its a honda. maybe in the not so distant future, somebody will start transplanting a japanese thumper engine like from an xr650r on the chasis like some people do with the aprilia sxv550 with a ninja 650
@snoopdeckin 4 жыл бұрын
instrument console is tiny because its a track focused bike, check out naked version see why its big ?
@TheINDIAN 6 жыл бұрын
Ari you missed some fails like Slow responding rear suspension. Rear brakes that lock a bit too easily Air box cracking An engine that always runs very hot Oil spilling out of your sprocket cover if not bolted on correctly. Hard seat .
@SahilPatel-iu1ce 6 жыл бұрын
Backlit buttons, switchable abs, adjustable front brake lever and clutch lever, that clever pillion seat. I can sense a pinch of #Bajaj there. This alliance is helping both the ends. If only it had a saree guard as well. :D
@michelemicoli 6 жыл бұрын
Can you do a favorites & fails on the 2017 Kawasaki Versys 650?
@iPritamHD 6 жыл бұрын
I am not sure,but would love to see 2017 KTM Duke 390
@chas106g.6 6 жыл бұрын
Have you covered the FJ-09? I would like to see that.
@ktmpranthan900 6 жыл бұрын
Hey MC plzz do a video on the 2017 390 Duke.....! Or at least a comparison of 300 cc naked sports .
@edkinj888 6 жыл бұрын
Here I was hoping for outtakes from all of your previous videos....
@adithyavk1764 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ari, hope you have a great day. Could you please make a video on proper braking techniques for motorcycles without ABS. Thank you.
@ohwell2790 6 жыл бұрын
Answer, do not lock up the front wheel and learn how to ride!
@Aaditya8802224126 6 жыл бұрын
Can you please do how to break in and what is break in for the new small sports bikes under 500cc or lower? Thank you 🙏🏼
@ohwell2790 6 жыл бұрын
Just beat the living crap out of it at red line , after all it is just a number by some stupid engineer anyway.
@Shmeegsify 6 жыл бұрын
I know its expensive but please do a fav/fail on the H2 or H2 SX/SE
@Liham151 6 жыл бұрын
You guys should get out on the Yamaha FZ-03, the baby brother of the FZ series, and compare it to the other small bikes
@almin9751 5 жыл бұрын
Ari, on the track bike video which is a 2015 or 2016 for that one you stated you changed the stock 300 front disk to a 320 so i wanted to know does this 2017 which already comes with a 320 disk do you feel that's enough for street usage? And do you feel the wider bars on the newer version makes any difference compared to the old ones which were shorter?
@rohitunaik 6 жыл бұрын
Plz do a video of favourite and fail on the TVS Apache RR 310
@DjiBalz 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ari, can you please do a Favorites and Fails for a CB500X? I have ride it for about 40.000 km in the last 2 years.
@_GrumpyBear_ 6 жыл бұрын
Please make Favorites & Fails for Duke 390 2018 model
@WellnessOverFitness 6 жыл бұрын
Can you review the new Husqys? Vitpilen and swartpilen, it is interesting to see a street bike from Husqvarna!
@Rithius3485 6 жыл бұрын
Do the 2017 R3!!!!
@gooondie 6 жыл бұрын
I would love to see an episode on the cbr300r
@ZXAdventZX 6 жыл бұрын
do the review of ninja 400 and yamaha r3 please!!!! looking forward to your new videos,,
@auwingkin 6 жыл бұрын
Please make one for 2017/18 Honda fireblade sp
@pralaydebnath1201 6 жыл бұрын
Please do a review on the Yamaha R3
@normanhughedicko4076 6 жыл бұрын
If it’s a V Twin i would definitely buy it
@sudheerdevaraya9794 6 жыл бұрын
Sir please do a detail review on ktm rc 390 2018 model
@TheZaneknight 6 жыл бұрын
Hey , would your guys mind doing the 390 Duke !?
@saikrishnan272 6 жыл бұрын
Bro iam from India here Royalenfield bikes are very popular can you do a review about thunderbird 350x if you do that iam so thankful for you and iam your huge fan also keep the good work going and i like you biceps as well thanks again brother.
@killerstoner9 6 жыл бұрын
Please find a way to review the Husqvarna vitpilen/svartpilen
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