I met this girl back in my hometown in Denmark, she came up and asked if I owned an Aprilia (yes my bike) parked next to my parents' house. Apparently she rode too, owned an RC390. She invited me over to just talk and take a look at her bike, it's such a cool machine! And cool chick too. I didn't know anyone who rode bikes, so I was really caught off guard when she just approached me and started talking with me about bikes and stuff. We were supposed to go on rides together, but unfortunately she was going on vacation to Egypt for some time and when she came back home I had to move to Italy to study at uni.. so we never got to actually ride together :( But hey girl from Espergærde with an RC390, if you are out there; You're awesome and your KTM is super cool :)
@@Cam77891 60 would be horrible but you'll easily get a cbr 125 to 75-80mph... Not saying its the best thing to ride on a highway just saying its possible...
I have the 2018 KTM 390 Duke. So far so good. Had it since New and I have been at Highway speeds. .Great Beginner Bike as I still consider myself a New Rider with one year experience Riding and the Duke was my first Cherry Popping Adventure. I gotta say I now want a little more power, but I'm still satisfied overall with the product that i've purchased. Love your content Yamster. Cheers! 1st time Commenting.
Now you see why I love this bike so much..it's one of the most premium bikes that one can buy with both kidneys intact!! Plus the bike is amazing on twisty roads
Your suspension deff needs to be dialed in. If it's adjustable. Go get your sag set for your weight and get a rough set up for your riding style. It makes a world of difference.
I think he talks about people needing to "dial" them in after going on the track, in reality if you have it set up for your weigth you dont need to do anything more than that
@The Tard Guard it doesn't do everything it promises but at the same time it still looks really really cool and futuristic. The rest of the bike is built and feels far more reliable than I expected
dont how the reputation of KTM is in western countries but in india its manufactured by a shitty local motorcycle brand and ride quality is absolutely hideous and garbage
Thanks Papa Yam for answering my question! I respect your opinion on bikes and hearing you answering me directly made my day. I guess I’ll find out for myself, if Rossi deems me worthy, if this will fit me for my first bike.
My first RC390 could do a little under 110 mph on level ground, which is actually pretty good for a stock small displacement thumper. I put a pipe and a power commander on my new RC390, and changed the gear ratio a little, so now does a little more the original speed with an extra 1k revs, but has noticeably more torque... my seat is also WAY harsh over stock because I got a TYGA solo tail, so it's just fiberglass with a hard foam pad glued to it.
I agree the ZX10 is harder to downshift. The transmission in general takes a fair more amount of effort to shift compared to my R3, except when you’re using the quick shifter. It’s smooth as hell.
Love your vids Yam. I’ve been wanting a bike for years and I’m finally buying an FZ-07, I’m excited! Thank you for being the best channel out there for people looking to get started!
I bought this as my first bike and I fell in love with riding as a result. I can attest to how "flickable" it feels, and how nice it feels to downshift. I personally have ridden this for 2 hrs at a time and is very comfortable. The fan is loud and the gas seemingly always needs filled, but every twisty road brings a smile to your face. On the freeway I can easily pass anyone quickly and 85 mph feels very comfortable. Yammie, after this bike what will bike #2 be given that I love this bike so much? Aprilia Rs 660 or the Tuono maybe??
I'm actually getting sick of seeing these in India. They're everywhere. They're sold for about half the price as they are in the US so it's owned by every squid and their mother. This and the Duke 390. Still love it though. Sick of it but love it very dearly. Good choice Yam.
Even i want to get one. However, everytime i see dude with sun glasses and thin as stick riding one these, just breaks my heart . Its like a massive scar on beautiful machines.
I had this bike and loved it. Great on the freeway and twisties. Perfect in the city bike. Not a bike to go long trips so dont get it wanting to take 3 to 4 hour trips. Only reason I dont have it is because the wife wanted to ride so I got a bigger bike. I got it up to 100 myself. I live in Vegas and was driving this in the middle of a 110 degree weather in the middle of rush hour and only once got an overheat signal if you're worried about ktm and their old over heating issue.
Quick downshift is possible in the ktm 390 due to the presence of a slipper clutch. This is a very popular bike in India. An Indian company called Bajaj own about 50% of Ktm.
I live down here in n New Zealand and I've been riding a scooter for ages. I've been saving up but all I can buy is a 250 because of licence restrictions 😢. Found myself a suzuki gn250.
Hi Luam, that's incorrect mate. You can ride LAMS approved bikes. That includes up to 660cc provided they do not exceed 150kw per ton. Are you from NZ?
In my country here you get your riding licence at 16 and you can ride any bike then either it's a moped or a supersport I won a 125 cc scooter, had a RC 390 and own a z1000 I am 18 and got my licence 2 years ago just a week after I turned 16
I’ve been riding my 390 Duke for about a month and I agree, not very many people know KTM exists. And my local KTM dealer has a pretty solid presence in town.
My first bike was a 2016 R3 which I still have and love. My second bike is a 2017 ZX10R. Other than having literally five times the power of my R3, the rider position/ergonomics is the biggest thing to get used to on the bike. I am kind wishing I would have got the KTM instead of the R3 because I think it would’ve prepared me better for riding a true Supersport.
Need a "WIDE LOAD" sign for it....those mirrors r WAYYYY overboard and look absolutely rediculous. Other than that it's a pretty sweet looking, styled mach.
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of course it can, I travel everyday on the highway on a 250 and 80% of the bikes there are 125 and 150. If a 250 can do 150 km/h and the speed limit is 120 why would it be a problem in a 390.
@@trashcan9615 it's all up to the person my guy, if you don't like the sound don't ride one . There are plenty of great bikes that are twin cylinders in this class. But some of us love the sound on a single
Some states do have minimum requirements for highway use. In CA, it's illegal to go on a freeway if you're under 150cc. However in many other states there are no minimums, the honda Grom (50cc top speed of like 58mph) is actually legal in many states including Texas. Though ill advised... It's harder to see since it's lower/ smaller than most vehicles. But some people ride them on the highway regularly, though probably tuned.
Killer bike for the track, even for experienced riders, but for the street i would pick the Duke 390. Same basic bike but way more ergo friendly and it inspires full hooligan mode with a more upright sumo type position where the RC390 is really for getting that knee down on track and not so much Dank whirlies or everyday commuting. But if you enjoy riding a torture device on the street and are going to be the next Valentino Rossi then have at it, go have you some fun on your sexy 390.
Yo Mr Yammie Noob !!! I have rode the rc390 ad mt 07, So when you have done enough miles on the bike and be able to see the full power of the rc, as all the power is high in the rev range what if rode right not really far of the mt 07 for what you expect (And can easy wheelie in 3rd if skilled enough) it minds me of a 2 stoke as has a power band. Nice video geeeeezaaaa btw!!
I found it funny when he said you don't see them often. Here in New Zealand you see them everywhere as its one of the few motorcycles you can ride as a learner over 250cc. Still a great bike though
805 CC Suzuki Marauder, Boulevard, or Intruder depending on where you live was a great starter bike for me. 1500 bucks. Now I ride Boulevard M109R Which packs an 1800 CC power plant. And I love it. A nice cross between Cruiser and sporty. Definitely great for daily driving but still super fun to drive. 5700 bucks for a Peach specimen.
I think the Buell Blast 500 was a fun starting bike, great in town and fun for a brand mew rider. It was super flickable and fun, however it would hardly lean over and wasn’t too fast for highway use. I suggest a 600 CC or bigger to start so you don’t have to upgrade in the same season.
Love this bike, I'm the only one in El paso, don't care about speeds that are illegal anyway, fun ride, more than enough power, bad ass little single, tunable, different and sexy.
I recall seeing little mini Ninja's in Mexico around 90 to 150 cc's (over 20 years ago + I don't know much about bikes) them dudes were popping willys left and right. They weren't pocket bikes, they actually had gears. Anyhow I've never seen one here in the states, wonder if they would be street legal?
Put my first 12k on one of these for my first bike. Perfect thing to start if you plan on riding supersports. Really taught me what to do. in the corners I really kept up with my buddies on their 600s. This thing is a little tiny bit less aggressive than my ZX6R.
I know a while ago and still today recommend the budget communicator BTS2. Have you heard of or used the BTS3 communicator? Wondering if it would be better than buying the BTS2
I think that when you say in your video that it’s quite vibey , I think you give an impression that actually Is not correct. I write mine all the time and I don’t notice the vibrations. So, there may be vibrations and there may be more vibrations then maybe some other bikes. But in no way is it unpleasant
Thanks for doing this video man. I got my license about 2 years ago but have only been able to ride friend's bikes and the RC390 is the one I want for my 1st bike. I've researched it like crazy and it is beautiful lol. Anyways, thanks again! I eat up all things RC ha
Hey yammie i wanted to ask you a question,i'm 16 and getting my first 125cc bike (highest i can get in Italy at 16) Honestly i'm leaning towards enduro bikes and nakeds,my favourite ones are the ktm duke and the wr 125 x. What are some 125cc that you can reccomend me?
I dont think yammie has much experience with 125cc bikes as most arent available in the US. Honestly if your planning to keep the bike for a few years the Duke and wr125x are good choices albeit expensive also take a look at the honda cb125r. The yamaha yzf r125 and honda cbr125 are also good choices if you want something more sporty. If you want something cheaper go for a cbf125 or ybr125.
The Saplas i do the same man. I ride an fz09 but still. Half of my TH-cam viewing is fz videos. I enjoy seeing others ride “my” bike to see what it’s capable of and their opinions of it compared to mine
its my third! soo excited.been a few years..ive downgraded actually..last bike was a 06 zx10r ninja..monnnnnster.no abs.no ride modes.no traction control
nice! what were your first two bikes? hows the k8 750? that's one of my options .its that's or the k9 gsxr600.. I lik the color.all black..the 750 is black and red with red rims.. the 600 has white rims all black bike..my last two bikes were black..i prefer to be in stealth mode.lol .because the dealer is having a sale the gsxr750 is only 900 dollars more or 26$ more a month..ohhh decisions..
I've been racing dirt bikes most of my life I've also ridden an 800 street bike (i don't really know what it was it was some Honda) I don't think I really need a beginner bike, of course, I would need to learn different things like ya know riding on the road but I'd like to know what you and other people think (i ride track about 3 times a week)
get a twin 650 imo,you already know the basics,street is different but so long as you dont do dumb shit itll serve you right for a long time,it will do fine on any road .versys mt07 sv650 are bikes you can stable for life imo esp the kawi,if you wanna carry stuff and have a 2nd person in the back the best would be a v strom probably
I would say show what the bike has and can do should be highlighted Like.. 0_60 timing Top speed Breaking performance Bikes key features Competitors .. and fule average extras
Im debating getting the rc390 or an R3. Anybody got any pros and cons of both? Im going to be commuting on it and when my state gets their new track built will definitely take it there down the line.
Ride them both. If you want super sport positioning go with the 390. I'm biased but the RC390 seems like the best beginner (super sport style) bike. Get a tail tidy and remove rear passenger pegs it'll look daaamn sexy
If it's for commuting on a regular basis, get an R3 or a Ninja 400. Your back will thank you. The rc390's positioning is very much like a super sport (i.e. really, really hunched over) compared to those two, which can be classified as sport-touring. Price-wise, they're all about the same brand new. Power wise, R3 comes last at 42 horsepower, follow by the RC390's 44hp, and with the Ninja having the most at either 44 or 48, depending on where you live (weird, I know)
Oh, and the R3 and the Ninja both have twin cylinders, while the RC390 is a single. So at higher speeds, twins are much smoother, and let's be honest, sound better too :)
Thanks for the reply guys. What I'll probably end up doing is getting an R3 for the street and commuting duties. Then when my state gets it track built I'll dedicate a 390 to being my track bike, race fairings and all. Im excited already
i just got a gsxr 1000 as my first bike. I've ridden unicycles my whole life and already know what I'm doing. tomorrow i plan to take the good gal onto the highway and redline on every gear.
Heyo papa yam. I've got a question, I already have a KTM RC390 (the older model) and I started riding two days ago... So now to my question: Is it normal that I'm scared of riding? I waited so long to get my license and now I finally am able to ride, however I'm kind of afraid now. Is this normal? Because before I started to ride the RC, I rode a 50ccm and I was fckin hyped to get my license.
MotovlogMax the ,,problem" here is that I've bought my bike last year and two months ago I bought a new leather gear... The interesting part here is that my moped was also a supersport (motorhispania rx50r) I hope it just gets better
I'm always on the highway (motorway) with my 390 duke. I can imagine it's a little more comfortable on a bigger bike, but I've ridden for 5 hours straight at a blustery 70-80+mph. Hit a topspeed of 98 on the duke. RC will undoubtedly be a little faster.
As far as I know the 1 Cylinder Motor does not like constant Rpms over a long period of time. I am clearly not an expert, but I have heard several experts over the time argue that this motor is best used like an offroad machine. constant change of rpms is the way to go. And to be honest thats when these small bikes make the most fun too. twisty mountain roads is the perfect terrain. And I would never go for a ride when I would have to drive straight ahead for more than 15 minutes. But I don´t daily commute, I just ride for fun. Carefull on the oil intervall changes. Especially if u use your bike the way u do, be sure to change oil sooner then what ktm says. Oil dilution can make some pretty amazing engine breakdowns. Be safe on the road my fellow bike brother!
@@florianwagner6846 Cheers mate. It's not ideal, I know. Was making a point that it is more than possible on a smaller displacement bike to do those kinds of distances if you want/need to. It's certainly no fun at all, that's for sure. Thankfully won't have to do it for much longer soon. And yeah, I'm changing oil every 6mo (which ends up being 3-4k miles). We don't want any of that nonsense happening on the road!
Cheers ; ) . Yeah I was missing the point there. It is defenitely possible, but I salute anyone thtat can do this on small bikes. Must be really uncomfortable. Are U getting a new bike since u wont have to do it for much longer ?
I wanted to buy this thing for my first Street bike that I can also use on the track for learning. But settled for the Suzuki Gixxer SF 155cc for its more relaxed ergonomics. For the street, Gixxer is definitely better. But I missed not having the RC on the track. 155cc turned out to be too little for a big track like the BIC.
I've heard very bad things about the build quality and reliability of these machines. I'm not sure about the US market, but the European models are made on a very tight budget in India
I met this girl back in my hometown in Denmark, she came up and asked if I owned an Aprilia (yes my bike) parked next to my parents' house. Apparently she rode too, owned an RC390. She invited me over to just talk and take a look at her bike, it's such a cool machine! And cool chick too. I didn't know anyone who rode bikes, so I was really caught off guard when she just approached me and started talking with me about bikes and stuff.
We were supposed to go on rides together, but unfortunately she was going on vacation to Egypt for some time and when she came back home I had to move to Italy to study at uni.. so we never got to actually ride together :( But hey girl from Espergærde with an RC390, if you are out there; You're awesome and your KTM is super cool :)
Tak for info dude
Hey man I was there when you were talking to the girl both bikes were awesome
You should have given her the D
-Descartes
I take my 125 out on the highway, ofcourse its possible on a 390
125 on the highway is not pleasent tho
Yeah but your redlining in top gear doing 62 mph, being passed by semis.
@@Cam77891 If you were riding a turbo busa, you'd be passing full hard-ons.
@@Cam77891 60 would be horrible but you'll easily get a cbr 125 to 75-80mph... Not saying its the best thing to ride on a highway just saying its possible...
I use a honda 250cc all day in the highway, not even pushing it.
I have the 2018 KTM 390 Duke. So far so good. Had it since New and I have been at Highway speeds. .Great Beginner Bike as I still consider myself a New Rider with one year experience Riding and the Duke was my first Cherry Popping Adventure. I gotta say I now want a little more power, but I'm still satisfied overall with the product that i've purchased. Love your content Yamster. Cheers! 1st time Commenting.
Now you see why I love this bike so much..it's one of the most premium bikes that one can buy with both kidneys intact!! Plus the bike is amazing on twisty roads
Yeah! “Next give away will be brand new”. Till yammie puts 2000 miles on it
Your suspension deff needs to be dialed in. If it's adjustable. Go get your sag set for your weight and get a rough set up for your riding style. It makes a world of difference.
I think he talks about people needing to "dial" them in after going on the track, in reality if you have it set up for your weigth you dont need to do anything more than that
I've got the Duke 390. The TFT dash, bigger tank and ergos sold it for me. Really wanna try riding the rc tho.
@The Tard Guard it doesn't do everything it promises but at the same time it still looks really really cool and futuristic. The rest of the bike is built and feels far more reliable than I expected
I hoping to get one of those as my first bike.
dont how the reputation of KTM is in western countries but in india its manufactured by a shitty local motorcycle brand and ride quality is absolutely hideous and garbage
The dash on the Duke 390 is the best I’ve ever seen. So high tech!
Thanks Papa Yam for answering my question! I respect your opinion on bikes and hearing you answering me directly made my day. I guess I’ll find out for myself, if Rossi deems me worthy, if this will fit me for my first bike.
My first RC390 could do a little under 110 mph on level ground, which is actually pretty good for a stock small displacement thumper. I put a pipe and a power commander on my new RC390, and changed the gear ratio a little, so now does a little more the original speed with an extra 1k revs, but has noticeably more torque... my seat is also WAY harsh over stock because I got a TYGA solo tail, so it's just fiberglass with a hard foam pad glued to it.
Forget everything else you know why I love this bike that sexy front disc
I agree the ZX10 is harder to downshift. The transmission in general takes a fair more amount of effort to shift compared to my R3, except when you’re using the quick shifter. It’s smooth as hell.
Love your vids Yam. I’ve been wanting a bike for years and I’m finally buying an FZ-07, I’m excited! Thank you for being the best channel out there for people looking to get started!
you're welcome my dude, have fun and be safe! FZ can be a handful
Day 8 of watching yammie noob non stop
You dont have to comment this on every video
I must it’s my calling
@@LstuffSuebs Lol, its not like it rlly matters but okey
@@mrtoast4230 It does matter man! What u talking about mate??
We're rooting for you bro, keep going! Lol
I bought this as my first bike and I fell in love with riding as a result. I can attest to how "flickable" it feels, and how nice it feels to downshift. I personally have ridden this for 2 hrs at a time and is very comfortable. The fan is loud and the gas seemingly always needs filled, but every twisty road brings a smile to your face. On the freeway I can easily pass anyone quickly and 85 mph feels very comfortable. Yammie, after this bike what will bike #2 be given that I love this bike so much? Aprilia Rs 660 or the Tuono maybe??
I'm actually getting sick of seeing these in India. They're everywhere. They're sold for about half the price as they are in the US so it's owned by every squid and their mother. This and the Duke 390. Still love it though. Sick of it but love it very dearly. Good choice Yam.
The 200 is way more common tbf.
Even i want to get one. However, everytime i see dude with sun glasses and thin as stick riding one these, just breaks my heart . Its like a massive scar on beautiful machines.
Trevon Prabhat Damn true what you mentioned
Bro, stop lying. This is not Pulsar 150 which you can say is seen everywhere in India. India is yet to reach that economic position.
Well they ARE made there.
I had this bike and loved it. Great on the freeway and twisties. Perfect in the city bike. Not a bike to go long trips so dont get it wanting to take 3 to 4 hour trips. Only reason I dont have it is because the wife wanted to ride so I got a bigger bike. I got it up to 100 myself. I live in Vegas and was driving this in the middle of a 110 degree weather in the middle of rush hour and only once got an overheat signal if you're worried about ktm and their old over heating issue.
Quick downshift is possible in the ktm 390 due to the presence of a slipper clutch. This is a very popular bike in India. An Indian company called Bajaj own about 50% of Ktm.
Conclusion: You can't go wrong with it, especially for entry level riders. On track, its top is 176kmh stock.
I live down here in n
New Zealand and I've been riding a scooter for ages. I've been saving up but all I can buy is a 250 because of licence restrictions 😢. Found myself a suzuki gn250.
I'm from NZ too. The RC390 is lams. Learner approved dude. You could have had the RC390. Who gave you the info??
@@karpreece I wish but you can only ride upto 250 on your learner bike licence. You can ride upto 650 on a restricted bike licence.
Hi Luam, that's incorrect mate. You can ride LAMS approved bikes. That includes up to 660cc provided they do not exceed 150kw per ton. Are you from NZ?
In my country here you get your riding licence at 16 and you can ride any bike then either it's a moped or a supersport I won a 125 cc scooter, had a RC 390 and own a z1000 I am 18 and got my licence 2 years ago just a week after I turned 16
I have a 2018 Duke 390 and I ride every day on the Miami hwys where the avg speed is 75-80mph and I have no problems at all, nice video.👁
I’ve been riding my 390 Duke for about a month and I agree, not very many people know KTM exists. And my local KTM dealer has a pretty solid presence in town.
My first bike was a 2016 R3 which I still have and love. My second bike is a 2017 ZX10R. Other than having literally five times the power of my R3, the rider position/ergonomics is the biggest thing to get used to on the bike. I am kind wishing I would have got the KTM instead of the R3 because I think it would’ve prepared me better for riding a true Supersport.
Is no one going to comment about his list on paper taped to the tank xP At least he is not on his phone.
Keep up the good work Yammie!
Need a "WIDE LOAD" sign for it....those mirrors r WAYYYY overboard and look absolutely rediculous. Other than that it's a pretty sweet looking, styled mach.
of course it can, I travel everyday on the highway on a 250 and 80% of the bikes there are 125 and 150. If a 250 can do 150 km/h and the speed limit is 120 why would it be a problem in a 390.
he lives in the USA, he's talking in miles per hour, not kph.
@@piayarider7542 but usually cars don't go over 80mph correct me if I'm wrong
Yeah not many highways require anything more than 128kph or 80mph and my 250cc does 180kph uncomfortably and 150kph comfortably.
Here in New Jersey United States people go over 90 mph on the highway and dont give a fuck!!
Y'all should throw an arrow exhaust on that I have one on my rc390 and it's amazing
Yea the gp2 it doesn't make it super loud just enough to be enjoyable and u get some back fires on downshift
Tyler Best it sounds like shit with an exhaust since it only has 1 cylinder.
@@trashcan9615 it's all up to the person my guy, if you don't like the sound don't ride one . There are plenty of great bikes that are twin cylinders in this class. But some of us love the sound on a single
lol yes it will go on the highway you don't need a 600 supersport or a ninja 650 to ride comfortably at highway speeds
My 2015 rc 390 has no problem on the freeway. It does start to feel small after 75mph but in bends and tight roads it comes a live.
I’ve got to back the yammy up on this one. The Finish on this is far superior to the Japanese counterparts. I was very impressed and still am.
What are the US requirements for highway qualification? In Finland, the highest legal limit is 120km/h (~72mph) and most bikes 125cc and
There's no separate qualification. If you pass the written and practical test, then you're good.
@@Zapablast05 so any registrated bike goes?
Some states do have minimum requirements for highway use. In CA, it's illegal to go on a freeway if you're under 150cc. However in many other states there are no minimums, the honda Grom (50cc top speed of like 58mph) is actually legal in many states including Texas. Though ill advised... It's harder to see since it's lower/ smaller than most vehicles. But some people ride them on the highway regularly, though probably tuned.
@@pfistor isn't the grom 125cc...
The Pentti yeah that’s what I thought
This whole bike giveaway works out pretty good for you. You get to ride around a different bike every three or four months or so.
Killer bike for the track, even for experienced riders, but for the street i would pick the Duke 390. Same basic bike but way more ergo friendly and it inspires full hooligan mode with a more upright sumo type position where the RC390 is really for getting that knee down on track and not so much Dank whirlies or everyday commuting. But if you enjoy riding a torture device on the street and are going to be the next Valentino Rossi then have at it, go have you some fun on your sexy 390.
Yo Mr Yammie Noob !!! I have rode the rc390 ad mt 07, So when you have done enough miles on the bike and be able to see the full power of the rc, as all the power is high in the rev range what if rode right not really far of the mt 07 for what you expect (And can easy wheelie in 3rd if skilled enough) it minds me of a 2 stoke as has a power band. Nice video geeeeezaaaa btw!!
I found it funny when he said you don't see them often. Here in New Zealand you see them everywhere as its one of the few motorcycles you can ride as a learner over 250cc. Still a great bike though
Have this same bike with Akropovic exhaust. I love it! My next bike will be the illusive RC8.
805 CC Suzuki Marauder, Boulevard, or Intruder depending on where you live was a great starter bike for me. 1500 bucks. Now I ride Boulevard M109R Which packs an 1800 CC power plant. And I love it. A nice cross between Cruiser and sporty. Definitely great for daily driving but still super fun to drive. 5700 bucks for a Peach specimen.
I think the Buell Blast 500 was a fun starting bike, great in town and fun for a brand mew rider. It was super flickable and fun, however it would hardly lean over and wasn’t too fast for highway use. I suggest a 600 CC or bigger to start so you don’t have to upgrade in the same season.
It can do around 200 KMPH or 125 MPH With the Stage 2 ECU flash, aftermarket air filter and custom Titanium exhaust makes 55.9 PS of power
I like the style of these bikes, the color combo is good.
I’m like 6’4 and the 390 fits, actually it’s even more comfortable than the big rc
But it's uncomfortable for longer rides after a hour or two
Love this bike, I'm the only one in El paso, don't care about speeds that are illegal anyway, fun ride, more than enough power, bad ass little single, tunable, different and sexy.
I recall seeing little mini Ninja's in Mexico around 90 to 150 cc's (over 20 years ago + I don't know much about bikes) them dudes were popping willys left and right. They weren't pocket bikes, they actually had gears. Anyhow I've never seen one here in the states, wonder if they would be street legal?
Put my first 12k on one of these for my first bike. Perfect thing to start if you plan on riding supersports. Really taught me what to do. in the corners I really kept up with my buddies on their 600s. This thing is a little tiny bit less aggressive than my ZX6R.
12k is alot of money for a little bike bro
@@wealllame 12 miles bro lol. I got it on rebate brand new for 4400$
I know a while ago and still today recommend the budget communicator BTS2. Have you heard of or used the BTS3 communicator? Wondering if it would be better than buying the BTS2
I want to see a video of your impressions of a 70s era UJM, how it changed since then. I ask because I commute in a 1978 Yamaha XS1100.
The xj650 would be really cool to see as well
I think that when you say in your video that it’s quite vibey , I think you give an impression that actually Is not correct. I write mine all the time and I don’t notice the vibrations.
So, there may be vibrations and there may be more vibrations then maybe some other bikes. But in no way is it unpleasant
The reason I bought a Yamaha MT-09 is because I want All The Power All The Time!
MASTER TORQUE
Yammie please test ride the new R3!!!
Yes the new r3 look very good
You should definitely check out new 390 Duke
Why not the 690
@@spoonstarr9927 duke 390 is newest and has tons of new features which 690 lacks by a huge margin
I just bought mine it can go on highway still has some good power too at 70mph but rpm is so high
Nathan MacPherson what state are u in?
Thanks for doing this video man. I got my license about 2 years ago but have only been able to ride friend's bikes and the RC390 is the one I want for my 1st bike. I've researched it like crazy and it is beautiful lol. Anyways, thanks again! I eat up all things RC ha
Hey yammie i wanted to ask you a question,i'm 16 and getting my first 125cc bike (highest i can get in Italy at 16)
Honestly i'm leaning towards enduro bikes and nakeds,my favourite ones are the ktm duke and the wr 125 x.
What are some 125cc that you can reccomend me?
mt 125
I dont think yammie has much experience with 125cc bikes as most arent available in the US. Honestly if your planning to keep the bike for a few years the Duke and wr125x are good choices albeit expensive also take a look at the honda cb125r. The yamaha yzf r125 and honda cbr125 are also good choices if you want something more sporty. If you want something cheaper go for a cbf125 or ybr125.
WR for shure. You will have way more fun on the light supermotos! Wheelies, a little offroad, nothing that it wont be able to do =)
I own this bike. Why am I watching this video? 🤣🤣🤣
Same
because youre from the future and youre the one who won the sweepstakes and now you are under arrest for time traveling
Same
The Saplas i do the same man. I ride an fz09 but still. Half of my TH-cam viewing is fz videos. I enjoy seeing others ride “my” bike to see what it’s capable of and their opinions of it compared to mine
@@Lex-Rex wow. Calm down agent Smith. 😖
getting my motorcycle may 1st!!! cant wait!! gsxr600 2019
its my third! soo excited.been a few years..ive downgraded actually..last bike was a 06 zx10r ninja..monnnnnster.no abs.no ride modes.no traction control
u ride omar?
nice! what were your first two bikes? hows the k8 750? that's one of my options .its that's or the k9 gsxr600.. I lik the color.all black..the 750 is black and red with red rims.. the 600 has white rims all black bike..my last two bikes were black..i prefer to be in stealth mode.lol .because the dealer is having a sale the gsxr750 is only 900 dollars more or 26$ more a month..ohhh decisions..
Sweet video!
Can you also show the bike around instead of just taking it for a spin?
Watching ur video frequently all time
it has a slipper clutch. so its obv not gonna be stiff
Super lightweight bike might be a little sketchy if it's really windy. Awesome bike.
It's not that bad.
Are you not using the clutch hand lever to shift?
a triumph commercial in the middle of a yammie video... classic
I've been racing dirt bikes most of my life I've also ridden an 800 street bike (i don't really know what it was it was some Honda) I don't think I really need a beginner bike, of course, I would need to learn different things like ya know riding on the road but I'd like to know what you and other people think (i ride track about 3 times a week)
get a twin 650 imo,you already know the basics,street is different but so long as you dont do dumb shit itll serve you right for a long time,it will do fine on any road .versys mt07 sv650 are bikes you can stable for life imo esp the kawi,if you wanna carry stuff and have a 2nd person in the back the best would be a v strom probably
“Sweet Peach” of a little bike he said. What in the Rossi Motherland of Dankness are you referring to my dude? (I could totally pass as you bruh).
Great Info! I used to live in that neighborhood!
I bought my 390 Duke so I can feel good about not buying a vibrator
Danishbar 🤣 i have a duke as well lol
Most ktm bikes unless rc8/1290/790 are vibrators
My frnd has duke 390 I have rc390 both vibrates after 140kmph
of course it can it has a lot of torq is pretty easy to drive at 70 80 miles and it can go up to 110 miles from stock ;)
Are American roads made up of huge concrete slabs?
Some are yes
Have gotten it to 111 MPH...
I take my 250 on the highway all the time. Lol, I'd hope a 390 could
In the UK we take 125s on the highway :P and have higher speed limit than a lot of the US
My brother has the Duke 390. Naked sport bike version of rc390
So cool 2 see yammie noob revir my dream bike
Hey is that Top Speed GPS Verified.
The US version still gets halogen blinkers :D
Cant stop watching u convince me to buy a bike I'm saving or a rc 390
It's a phenomenal machine.
Is this expressway legal?
the way yammie said " oof!" when describing the seat
I’m 250lbs. Am I too fat for this bike?
i'm sure it doesn't vibe as much as a harley
This bike is the max power this guy should be allowed to have, even then i'd be cautious
I would say show what the bike has and can do should be highlighted
Like.. 0_60 timing
Top speed
Breaking performance
Bikes key features
Competitors .. and fule average extras
Im debating getting the rc390 or an R3. Anybody got any pros and cons of both? Im going to be commuting on it and when my state gets their new track built will definitely take it there down the line.
Go with the R3
Ride them both. If you want super sport positioning go with the 390. I'm biased but the RC390 seems like the best beginner (super sport style) bike. Get a tail tidy and remove rear passenger pegs it'll look daaamn sexy
If it's for commuting on a regular basis, get an R3 or a Ninja 400. Your back will thank you. The rc390's positioning is very much like a super sport (i.e. really, really hunched over) compared to those two, which can be classified as sport-touring. Price-wise, they're all about the same brand new. Power wise, R3 comes last at 42 horsepower, follow by the RC390's 44hp, and with the Ninja having the most at either 44 or 48, depending on where you live (weird, I know)
Oh, and the R3 and the Ninja both have twin cylinders, while the RC390 is a single. So at higher speeds, twins are much smoother, and let's be honest, sound better too :)
Thanks for the reply guys. What I'll probably end up doing is getting an R3 for the street and commuting duties. Then when my state gets it track built I'll dedicate a 390 to being my track bike, race fairings and all. Im excited already
You should check royal Enfield continental gt650
Can you tell me about Duke 390 also?
I used to go on the highway on my CBR 250r( one of the slowest beginner bikes of all time) is it possible yes, would you want to? Eh. Probably not.
i just got a gsxr 1000 as my first bike. I've ridden unicycles my whole life and already know what I'm doing. tomorrow i plan to take the good gal onto the highway and redline on every gear.
You good?
Heyo papa yam. I've got a question, I already have a KTM RC390 (the older model) and I started riding two days ago... So now to my question: Is it normal that I'm scared of riding? I waited so long to get my license and now I finally am able to ride, however I'm kind of afraid now. Is this normal? Because before I started to ride the RC, I rode a 50ccm and I was fckin hyped to get my license.
Please Yammie, help me
Hey fam if your scared I’d say thts not too good
You wanna feel comfortable an in control on the bike
MotovlogMax not too good? Well fuck
MotovlogMax the ,,problem" here is that I've bought my bike last year and two months ago I bought a new leather gear... The interesting part here is that my moped was also a supersport (motorhispania rx50r)
I hope it just gets better
I own an rc390 I'm 55 had 3x r6's done 700k (400miles) in a day rides, not easy but still fun.
Who else just happened to be watching on the toilet today
Yeah.....pretty relaxing dump!
Would like to see yammie on a Suzuki Gsxr
Pronoia 01 how about yammie on a grom busting dank wheelies
I'm always on the highway (motorway) with my 390 duke. I can imagine it's a little more comfortable on a bigger bike, but I've ridden for 5 hours straight at a blustery 70-80+mph. Hit a topspeed of 98 on the duke. RC will undoubtedly be a little faster.
Well that should be kinda bad for a 1 Cylinder engine. Ouch, RIP 390
@@florianwagner6846 Why? It ain't even close to redline. 690 is also a single cil and does just fine.
As far as I know the 1 Cylinder Motor does not like constant Rpms over a long period of time. I am clearly not an expert, but I have heard several experts over the time argue that this motor is best used like an offroad machine. constant change of rpms is the way to go. And to be honest thats when these small bikes make the most fun too. twisty mountain roads is the perfect terrain. And I would never go for a ride when I would have to drive straight ahead for more than 15 minutes. But I don´t daily commute, I just ride for fun. Carefull on the oil intervall changes. Especially if u use your bike the way u do, be sure to change oil sooner then what ktm says. Oil dilution can make some pretty amazing engine breakdowns. Be safe on the road my fellow bike brother!
@@florianwagner6846 Cheers mate. It's not ideal, I know. Was making a point that it is more than possible on a smaller displacement bike to do those kinds of distances if you want/need to. It's certainly no fun at all, that's for sure. Thankfully won't have to do it for much longer soon. And yeah, I'm changing oil every 6mo (which ends up being 3-4k miles). We don't want any of that nonsense happening on the road!
Cheers ; ) . Yeah I was missing the point there. It is defenitely possible, but I salute anyone thtat can do this on small bikes. Must be really uncomfortable. Are U getting a new bike since u wont have to do it for much longer ?
One more thing vlog videos don't do justice to the effort your putting show the bike feel the bike
Check RokBagoros, he wheelied his rc390, not sure if he modded the sprocket but he did wheelie
Would you send it to the Philippines papa yams???
:( cant enter from the UK
What pants are those?
I wanted to buy this thing for my first Street bike that I can also use on the track for learning. But settled for the Suzuki Gixxer SF 155cc for its more relaxed ergonomics. For the street, Gixxer is definitely better. But I missed not having the RC on the track. 155cc turned out to be too little for a big track like the BIC.
i just tried one of these today amazing small bike
“100 duck sized rc390’s or 1 rc390 sized duck” 🤣🤣🤣
this is the bike i want when im 19 (A2 licence) im british
Probably should get rc200 if its your first bike
Cyber punk, I like how you suggest the rc200, in America everything under 400cc is considered a first bike. Haha
I've heard very bad things about the build quality and reliability of these machines. I'm not sure about the US market, but the European models are made on a very tight budget in India
I wish my audio would be this audible