Ktm Rc390

[16hypen3sp]

Not a bad price.

[Rocket1k78]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M

Lol fuck yeah, a 12 Pack of sleemans is on me lol, and if I lose, many sask brews be on that biznatch

Where do i send the Sleemans

I thought for sure that thing was going to be more but i guess they want a huge piece of the 300-400cc pie.

[Modelexis]

Just got back from the bike show and the price listed was 5,999

[japan_us]

^I came away impressed. You can tell it's a smaller bike, but it's not bad to look at. And, it doesn't feel small when you're on it. Then again, I'm only 5'9", so most bikes work just fine for me.

[Modelexis]

It's official:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/c...ationFlag=true

[Graham_A_M]

^ Frick. Only $6,000 damn I want one

[ercchry]

Im actually surprised its still only $6k since our dollar has slid as much as it has

[ddduke]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ Frick. Only $6,000 damn I want one

+fees and taxes so closer to 7

I don't think I could justify anything over $5500 all in on one of those things.

But if anyone buys one and wants to sell mid season for $5500 I'd be willing to take theirs for sure.

[ercchry]

i've been doing some serious thinking on this... think im going to toss a deposit down, but on the duke version instead. the duke is more upright, naked sport... just suits me better.

was looking at the 690 too, but for the price difference i dont see the value, i've had a few bikes in this power range, but this bastard is so damn light i think its going to be great fun and keep me out of too much trouble. was looking at the cb500f too... but its only 2hp more and 40kg heavier and i believe the same price if not a couple bucks more

[Rocket1k78]

The duke is a sexy ass bike but get the 690, the 390 will get boring fast imo. The RC 390 is a cool looking bike but its tiny in real life. Im no CC snob by any means but seeing a grown man on a small bike is not right

[ercchry]

See, im weird though... bike history went gsxr750>cbr600>cb500 (1973)>buell blast>cx500... still have the cb500 and cx500, cb500 is SMALL... but still fun, cx500 is pretty big after the new frame changes... think the 390 will suit me fine, been like 6 years? since i ditched the gsxr and i have no desire to go back

[Mista Bob]

Slow bikes are so much more fun on the street.

[ekguy]

If its anywhere near 8 grand it wont sell...hell i find out today if i got approved for a 2007 ducati and i barely would be over 8 g's...why would anyone pay that much for such a small bike???

Looks fantastic though and is spec'ed out decently.

[JfuckinC]

That would be fun if i wasn't so big

[Zero102]

Originally posted by Modelexis
It's official:

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/c...ationFlag=true

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ Frick. Only $6,000 damn I want one

Originally posted by ekguy
If its anywhere near 8 grand it wont sell...hell i find out today if i got approved for a 2007 ducati and i barely would be over 8 g's...why would anyone pay that much for such a small bike???

Looks fantastic though and is spec'ed out decently.

As mentioned already, it is quite a bit under $8k

[ercchry]

uh... its $6k... blackfoot has already listed it, duke is the naked version and is $500 less... also physical size wise... its not THAT small

Duke 390:

wheel base: 1367mm (+/- 15mm)
seat height: 800mm
ground clearance:170mm

GSX-R750:

wheel base: 1390mm
seat height: 810mm
ground clearance:130mm


but the HUGE difference?

Duke 390: 139kg
GSX-R750: 190kg


conclusion:

good handling and light, with a usable power band (on the street) is way more fun than a fucking supersport for day to day use

ps:ekguy, i hope that $8k duc is a smaller sized monster, or thats pretty insane for a first bike... hope you looked up the maintenance schedule on those fuckers too

[Rocket1k78]

Originally posted by ercchry
See, im weird though... bike history went gsxr750>cbr600>cb500 (1973)>buell blast>cx500... still have the cb500 and cx500, cb500 is SMALL... but still fun, cx500 is pretty big after the new frame changes... think the 390 will suit me fine, been like 6 years? since i ditched the gsxr and i have no desire to go back

Well it wouldve helped if you listed your bike history before lol yeah if you're used to riding smaller bikes youll be fine on the RC390.


EKguy is def in for a rude awakening. What did you get?

[Cos]

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[snowcat]

Duke 1290 all the way.

Also, I thought these bikes were more for the European countries with graduated bike size and licensing?

[ercchry]

Well, put my deposit down on a duke 390... for those wondering... price isnt actually locked in yet... so the price on kijiji is being honored right now and if there is a drop in price or any rebates those will drop it lower... the "fees" are kinda steep, $700 total. As for quantity they will be requesting 10 bikes but they said it might end up only being 5, there is a few orders in on the duke already too