The engine is so mass produced at this point that the reliability issues are well sorted. They are solid powertrains. If you think the engine is nice now, wait until after break-in when you can wring it out. Enjoy!
Great to hear the Husqvarna 401 was just fine on the freeway. I’m looking to get the 401 or the 390 duke and that was my only question. Can it do 65-75 and pass at 85 if needed, and do all that with power, meaning not straining. So many professional reviewers are haters if it’s not 600cc or more. I’m learning trough these RU-vid videos that all of India and Asia are basically riding 390cc or less.
Thanks! I agree, a lot of reviewers just prefer bigger bikes. I don't regret getting this one at all. The way it rides and handles feels so approachable. Power wise the 390/401s will do 65-75 mph all day long easily and get up to 85 pretty easily to pass. They really start running out of breath past 85 but otherwise they are perfectly fine. The bigger issue I had with the 401 at speeds above 90 was the wind, but I had my RC390 at about 100 and it was very stable. I think you'd be happy on a 390 Duke if you're not just looking for a ton of power.
I bought one of these back in July and when you break them in they're awesome to ring out! Also ive done some mods which includes a FuelxLite autotuner as they tend to run a bit lean from factory. To me it feels like it doesn't want to stall as much when trying to take off or short shifting and ive also taken it to the track and try to take it up twisty roads on the weekends and that is where this bike was made for!
really cool video. I was actually looking for a beginner bike for myself and was like you looking for a used one but got a really good deal on one of these now. show us more about your future updates.
Im 6/1 and have the 2021 Duke KTM 390 . It's almost perfect hight for me. It's been such a fun bike i really can't see myself selling it. I'll just get a 2nd bike. If i didn't have a bad back i would love to own that RC 390. Hi from Brisbane Australia 🦘
@@known8172 That would be a great bike, though I think I would like a RC690 even better. Slim, light, low rotating/unsprung mass similar to the RC390. I had a couple of 690 SMs over the years and that little engine is pretty special for its size and weight.
