Hope you guys enjoy this First Ride! If you like this bike AT ALL make sure to check out the new post I did with it here! Put a ton of time into it and I want to know what you guys think about it: bit.ly/RC390BLog

Hi Chase, sup fam. I am the senior executive Engineer - electronics at chakhan plant where these bikes are manufactured and assembled and I'd like to point out a few things. 1. Both the eyes light up together. You need to push the HIGH BEAM button on , or put it on high beam and then press the passing light. 2. The pseudo red light is absolutely not the shifter or the redline. The bike has a break-in setup stock so to avoid any possible piston/cylinder/timing chain damage the shifter comes up early so that the rider is not revving up too much, after 600 miles this goes away. 3. This bike comes with a mixture of mineral plus semi synthetic motor oil as stock so you need to change it after 1000 kilometres or 600 miles. When you change it is highly advised that you change your oil filters too because all the chips and nicks from the break in of the motor are removed. Also you move on to a fully synthetic oil something like motion 300v after that. 4. You hear the fan coming in soon because the stock break in setting has a lower threshold for the temperature and the stock oil doesn't do any good for the heat dissipation. Also it is advised to change to something like ice cool coolant. (The blue one) 5. You said the suspension on this is spongy. Yes because it is supposed to be. This bike comes with an adjustable suspension with 10 point setup so you can change to a hard setup for the track or a very soft setup for touring if you like. It also has full preload setup too. 6. This bike is known for its top end but you said this bike doesn't have a good top end. That is because it is still break-in locked. Once you complete the first 600-1000 miles the bike basically gets unlocked and you can revv it to higher revs and the top end improves with it. 7. You can ride this bike as an advanced rider too. All the rider aids can be switched off from the dash.

I love being a part of the first rides now. off camera, exactly where I want to be. :)

As a Riding Instructor and also a bike enthusiast, I've owned bikes like a 07 CBR 1000RR, K6 GSX-R 750, then the KTM RC 390. Man, this bike does have a punch, joined a track day and the bike didn't dissapoint. The torque is impressive, good cornering speed since it is light. I really enjoyed the bike, now I own a Ninja 400. But to compare the Ninja to the KTM, I am more impressed with the RC, and I believe it may also depend on the preference of each of us as a rider. Always a fan of your vids Chase. Love every review of the bikes.

My Mrs. got her RC 390 in May 2017 and rode 10.000km the first year. She loves it.

I know I am one of the people that keep asking for the KTM reviews. Really hoping you can get your hands on the Duke 390 and the Duke 790.. that 790 though OHMYGEEEERWD!!!

Glad to see your videos are being monetised!! Love the cinematic shots, you do such a good job of them

Solid production and content as always, Chase. You never disappoint! Have a blessed day brother!

I have been waiting for this! you know I really like your first videos!! They are so informative

I’ve been looking into these for a while now, and your vid helped me go ahead and pull the trigger on getting one. Thanks

This is an absolutely fantastic video man. I started this video because I’m looking into this exact bike as a beginner and I couldn’t have found better advice anywhere else. Thank you a ton!

I remember watching this video 2-3 times a month for like 2 years and always dreaming I could have this bike and now I have one sitting in my garage.. ❤️ I asked God for it so many times he finally said “Alright dude, here you go”!😂😂

Love the camera work on this video! Great vid as always!

I have the KTM RC 390 2016 and it is my first bike. Definitely love it!!

Love this video!! I appreciate your honest reviews and giving credit where credit is due.

I own a 2017 ktm rc390 and love it! The kph can be changed to mph. The brakes are by brembo. The bike has so many features.

Ayeeee the reason why I started watching your channel. Stuck around for the fuck ups on wrecked bike rebuild and ROCKS

FINALLY!!! thanks chase for the review of the KTM RC390

I judge the awesomeness of a bike by how many Muppet laughs I hear from you. this must be a fuuuun bike.

super cool video keep them coming

Love small displacement bikes, Kinda wish we could move away from "beginner" bikes as a term.

YES! I'd been waiting for this video! ty!

I have wanted this review for a year now. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Chase the engine brake situation was probably because of the slipper clutch and the soft suspension is cause it was adjusted towards the softer end. It has a 10 step adjustability. Great video man. Was waiting to hear your view on a bike we in Nepal are familiar with. Cheers

Duke 390 2017 next!!!!!!

Ive been waiting ages to see you ride this bike

finally! a review from chase... thanks man!

thanks mannnnn! was waiting for review on the ktmsssss

Your laughter said it all ! It’s a must buy beginner bike 🏍

Nice man! Keep it up,That's a Sick bike

Great video. Love the footage from the camera chase car layered into the video. Shows how a person of similar stature will look on the bike while in motion. Great if someone likes a bike, but is afraid they'll look too tall for a specific machine. Could you please have a First Ride on a current generation Yamaha Vmax? It is a dream bike of mine and I would love to see it reviewed in your style and level of quality. I think you would have a lot of fun with it. Love and appreciate all the work you put into your videos and how you keep looking for new ways to improve :)

You got up to over 100 mph there (1 mile = 1.6 km ) I am impressed that it got up to speed so fast and seemed so solid on the highway

If you could get your hands on a BMW G310R for a first ride that would be awesome :)

Chase, in older moderls the light turned on both at the same time but in a study during 2016-17, they found that two light at the same time on in a motorcycle with rouded bulb in the night can be confused with a car much far than it is. Thanks for the review, I has a RC390 for about 2 year and I love it...a lot. I only changed because I had the posibility to change for my actual Ducati Monster but I still miss my RC390 (called Toothless ;))

One of my co-workers has one of these, I got to test ride it . I'm buying one this fall I think.

Shiftlight goes on really early because the first service has probably not been done. It is adjusted up after the run-in.

Love your reviews man. I had to break down and get me a FZ09

Love the cinematics mostly the reason i come to first ride videos. 👌

Back in my day a small displacement bike was the good old RGV 250 what a weapon. Find one ride one

I just found you on youtube and i was looking for an idea of what should be my first bike. I think i just found it . The great thing is im in atlanta and i would love to get it

you took me from cbr300r to ninja300 to r3 to this 😂 love ur vids

You've got some editing skills... Liked your vlog ❤

Thanks for doing this Chase!!!

Nice, love your first ride vids. Can you do mv agustas for upcoming first ride please?😁

i have the rc390 2015 model and it feels like it has a lot of engine breaking and i mean a lot, I've been riding for 2 years and just come up from a 125 and I'm from england and it takes a while to get a leader bike when you're under 24! very very fun bike. my top speed on mine was 105mph on a slight down hill but I've had 100 fairly easily on a straight :D love your videos chase!

Being an owner of a 2015 ktm rc390, you did an on point review of that thing! Just loved it! Just a couple of info for people out there 1. the rear suspension is adjustable, to your own need, just like the way you want weather it is hard or soft 2. Mine has a good engine braking XD but in 2017 one there is slipper clutch which eliminates engine braking 3. Fast as F***. Trust me you'll enjoy this thing 4. Some companies has come up with aftermarket ECU for this thing and with *Slipper clutch*. Yeah you saw that right :D 5. It's got ride by wire throttle, which mine doesn't have, makes the throttle alot more crisp and nice!

Great first ride ^^ got to show it to my sister as she wants a sports bike, but since we live in europe thats the only one she'll be allowed to ride. And for all the americans that read this, skip the beginner bikes if you want a sports bike and just get the 600 or 1000 and get one of the old restrictor plates from europe, more exactly germany. Almost every 600 or 1000 cc sportsbike up to 2016 got restrictor plates to around 50 and 100 hp so you can just order one of those and put it onto your bike, until you are comfortable with it and then take it off again, or put the next power restrictor on to your bike.

I owned one of these for less than a year. You can most definitely change the red rev limit light. I believe they set it that low for engine break in reasons. I really liked it, but traded it in because I feared the ktm's reliability. Fans ran constantly, lots of vibrations (not always a bad thing), mushy suspension, started to smoke after the first valve check/adjustment.

Stigma or not, I feel it's more fun and rewarding in the long run to start on a 'beginner' bike. My first bike was a 98 750 honda shadow and I had the toughest time turning it. Not until I bought my friends' 11 kawasaki ninja 250 did I grab a hold of being able to turn well on a bike. What surprised me was after riding that little ninja, I had better control over the honda shadow too. I bet you could learn a lot faster on a 390 and feel right at home on a bigger bike afterward.

Been waiting awhile for this first ride - now i'll patiently wait for a yamaha bolt first ride :)

the new way to record this vids is on pointttt

it crazy because i was just watching rc390 vids and then post notifications for my favorite youtuber pop up with this video

Oh man! I was waiting for this review for years.. 😃

Love the bike 😍😍

I bought the 2018 model as my first bike and I'm loving every minute and every mile!

About dam time u rode that bike finally!

I like that the quality of your videos/cinematics is increasing.

I am from India and own first generation RC390 2014 model. You can change the speedometer settings and set it in KMPH or MPH. You can also switch off ABS on this bike and red light to upshift can be changed by setting a new rpm limit. All this can be adjusted from tachometer options. Currently KTM in tie up bajaj is manufacturing these bikes in India and shipping across the globe. The one you are riding is euro 4 compliant and power is more linear. Try getting your hands on first generation n exp the madness.

I have a 2016 ktm rc 390 I love riding mountain roads with it!

You can set the shift light at what rpm you prefer, that's why it came on so early. I also don't get why almost everyone says 300-500cc beginner bikes are 'meh' on the highway, a top speed a little over 100mph should be enough. Agreed, you have to shift down etc. but I don't think they lack power. In Europe, people with A1 licenses ride on the highway on a 125cc, they are definitely 'meh'.

Chase, I don't know why exactly, but it's nice to know you're the kind of guy that would stop what he's doing and talk to a stranger for 10 minutes.

I think with a sprocket swap and an exhaust youd probably even get more acceleration out of it. My only complaint is it's a little buzzy at the bars, but being a single that's pretty normal. I love the way it looks though, and I wish they'd do a RC690 with a similar fairing set

was doing research about this bike as well... looking for commute bike to/from work... 18 miles one direction in heavy traffic during la rush hour.... bang for buck you can't seem to go wrong with it.....

Really nice looking bike

I own one of these. Great bike!

Was just at that Mountain Motorsports two weeks ago picking up my Fz 07.

you might notice this before the video is over but the shift light is adjustable so your barely winding it out i got my 390 beginning of march and i love it

I think the less engine braking is because it has a slipper clutch 💁🏻‍♂️😌

After your sv650 video, I know longer respect your opinion but I still watch the videos for the bikes.

Nice machine!👍

My God, finally C2W!!!

side profile looks great. Not really a fan of that front headlight though. It reminds me of an adv bike. Great review!

I m from india and i m gonna start riding in few months as i turned 18 loves your video and i wants to buy a ktm 390 thanks for the review of it 😘

About time!

Now ride the Duke 390 for a back to back comparison. Talking to the KTM Canada rep at a dealer, this bike wasn't aimed at the "True Beginner." At least here in North America, It's aimed at riders coming over from the dirt world, or looking for an recreational track bike.

When your favorite motovlogger reviews the bike you own you HAVE to watch it endless number of time. 🤣 And no the bars are not more aggressive than R6. R6 has narrower and much lower clip ons😊😊 The biggest con from my 1 year of ownership is the vibration on footpegs, my feet get numb after riding for a few hours. Other one being the short shifting and that nasty revv limiter which kicks in at 9.5k-10k which you begin to notice more on track. So far happy with the choice I made.😊

I was legit watching your superduke review yesterday thinking of getting a KTM hmmmm coincidence

Lol you must also ride the new ktm duke 390 too it's fun can't wait for your viedo because it's even more insane and yet totally different bike .

I'm almost ready for my first big-boy street bike (ending licence restrictions), but I think this might be on my list for my first track bike.

On the rc 390 you can actually increase the limit on the rev limiter so for example if it redlines as standard in first gear at 7000rpm you can increase it to say 9000 rpm.

Chase , you must try the Duke 390 2017 or 2018. I love mine. I think you will too. Same engine as the rc390 though.

Hey chase. I’m an incoming new rider and I’ve had my eye on the 2018 version of the Kawasaki ninja 650. I know you’ve dont the older version but this one comes with more updated safety tech and abs comes standard. The way the style of the bike is built came out pretty awesome as well. Do you think you could feature it sometime in your future videos? Thanks for all that you do. I trust your first rides more than I do with anyone else I find on youtube

Hie chase... The rpm has been limited that's why shift light is coming up early.. After first service the limit gets off so you can rev the engine to its fullest. Just to save engine. Much-love from India.

Finally.... bout Damn time..

Best youtuber

Can you do the duke 390 2017 or 2018?

Owned one of these for about 3-4 months new and had the rocker cover gasket fail at 1100km, it had issues with quality and didn't feel very well put together, and it slipped out of fourth gear mid corner multiple times when I took

Wow , you reviewing the RC !!

Great video sir. Does the bike have steel braided brake lines? Also is the front brake squishy?

They need to bring back the RC8R. That thing was an animal in it's final production year of 2015, it was making more power than a brand new 2018 R1.

Thanks for this, I wouldn't mind a bmw 310 review as well for comparison.

16:18 You can turn off the ABS on the RC 390 as well :)

I personally think this was so much more fun to watch because of the speedo. I'm used to reading speed and distance in kilometers.

KTM 790 Duke, please!

Chase, can you do a first ride for the 2018 Triumph Bobber Black or the 2018 HD Fat Bob? Nice shot at 4:41 next to that RS5.

Perfect bike for me

Chase, give your best shot at its sibling #DUKE390! Awww, you forgot about that hidden pillion seat... that's what I thought but you nailed it!

that’s a sweet victory gunner i so want one.

Test the 690 duke!

You can set rpms. It may be in break in mode where youre limited to like 8k, I set mine to 10,000 the indicator comes on and 12 red lines. In that case the engine breaking gets better.