Having ridden both 390 and RE 650, few things I noticed. 1. The power delivery on the 390 is more aggressive like a wheelie machine. But because there is more torque in the 650, you feel the engine trying to pull more. 2. Vibrations are more apparent in the 650. The 390 is more smoother in this regard, especially at high revvs. 3. The brakes are ever so slightly better on the 390. 4. The handling characters are completely different. 390 is more agile and can flicked around much easily. The 650 feels a bit top heavy in comparison and doesn't offer confidence around corners. 5. Gear shifts are more seamless in 390. In 650, the shifts doesn't happen that fast as you want it to, especially downshifts. 6. Because the seat is narrower in 650, you cannot spend much time riding. The seats are comfy and wide on the 390. 7. Suspension is stiffer on 390 in comparison. Top speed (speedo indicated) on 390: 168 kmph 650: 175 kmph
Sorry sir . But pillion comfort is far better in 390 adv as compared to interceptor.. Pillion footpeg position is horrible in interceptor whereas in 390 adv its really useful and practical... But engine smoothness is way better in interceptor...
Looking forward to the dedicated video on KTM 390 engine maintenance! I have clocked 10k on my Adv, and I would love to continue adding miles without blowing it up. With a 390 you never know 😂
I have 2017 RC 390 and love it to this day. I have done a semi engine rebuild till now. Change the crank, piston rings and valves at 40k kms. No issues till then. Running as new.
Vikas bro, I have a Duke 390 2017 Model, have ridden it for more than 53k now, and I have maintained the engine very well, when you are making a video on how to maintain 390 engines I can may be contribute about my experience for last 6 year, the bike looks still brand new, accelerates better than new BS6 390s even now and the engine sound is same as new. I stay at Hakimpet very near to your place. Looking foreward for your invitation, would be my pleasure to talk to you.
I have RR310. There is no problem with the engine knocking in it at slow speeds. It does 15 kmph in 3rd gear easily. Better and easy to ride than 390 ktm.
Agreed, happens in 390s coz of that exhaust. It's choking the bike, not letting it breathe out. Decating will solve the issue. But its downside is emissions I guess.
Ohh guys don't think the 650s don't heat up I have ridden my friend's GT many times and to be honest his bikes heats up more than my 2017 RC 390 which is shocking right?😂. And on GT particular you can burn your legs when you try to lock your knees on the gas tank. Then again my bike is old and his bike is a year old now. And I swear to God I'm not lying.😂
Anna handsdown🙌 for this expert opinion. Was waiting so long for this information. I own adventure 390 2022 model. Very happy with my purchase. I am getting 30 kmpl in city & 33 kmpl on highway. Heating issue is very less compared to Duke & rc due to dual radiator fans. My brother own interceptor 2022 chrome model. Actually I feel interceptor is more hotter than adventure 390. I am able to ride it with my boxer shorts in city also except in peak summer of hyd 😁. I am planning to install red rooster exhaust removing resonator (black box) + fuel x pro + K & N air filter + dyno run. I want to get more sound as bike doesn't have sound presence for its size. I am scared whether it will damage the engine drastically even after fuel optimizer. If it doesn't drastically effect the life of the engine I think it should be worth it for the fun it provides.
Duke 390 2016.. Coolent disappear Max to min bar under 200 km No oil coolent mix Headgasket changed But not solved .. Any suggestion ?? If anyone faced it !?
Crank weight differs. RE interceptor is a railway engine while KTM 390 is Gulfstream. Both need Pilots.Ones a loco pilot others a commercial nibbi. One chugs around mowing down elephants other flies and goes up in flames. Not literally Tomahawks.
Another thing sir u didnt tell about that speedo errors what ktm doesnt hv that much compare to 650s... so if both bike doing same digit speed ktm will way ahead for minimals speedl errors
No Royal enfield ever made is for high speeds or spirited riding(unless tuned /customized professionally to do so) . They are for liesure rides including the 650 twins. In india people mistake them for superbikes just by their engine capacity..thats the main problem.
Having ridden both 390 and RE 650, few things I noticed.
1. The power delivery on the 390 is more aggressive like a wheelie machine. But because there is more torque in the 650, you feel the engine trying to pull more.
2. Vibrations are more apparent in the 650. The 390 is more smoother in this regard, especially at high revvs.
3. The brakes are ever so slightly better on the 390.
4. The handling characters are completely different. 390 is more agile and can flicked around much easily. The 650 feels a bit top heavy in comparison and doesn't offer confidence around corners.
5. Gear shifts are more seamless in 390. In 650, the shifts doesn't happen that fast as you want it to, especially downshifts.
6. Because the seat is narrower in 650, you cannot spend much time riding. The seats are comfy and wide on the 390.
7. Suspension is stiffer on 390 in comparison.
Top speed (speedo indicated) on
390: 168 kmph
650: 175 kmph
“If you love Sex get KTM 390, if you love romance go for RE 650 interceptor” I like quote ❤
Loved the technical nature of this conversation. Keep it up! Especially excited for the episode on Yamaha engine maintenance!
Got an adv 390 6 months ago. Love the bike, but really want the 650 too.
Sorry sir .
But pillion comfort is far better in 390 adv as compared to interceptor..
Pillion footpeg position is horrible in interceptor whereas in 390 adv its really useful and practical...
But engine smoothness is way better in interceptor...
I agree with your points brother!
Finally got a conclusion 🤝❤️
Cheers brother!
Looking forward to the dedicated video on KTM 390 engine maintenance! I have clocked 10k on my Adv, and I would love to continue adding miles without blowing it up. With a 390 you never know 😂
Will do! Thank you brother!
I have 2017 RC 390 and love it to this day. I have done a semi engine rebuild till now. Change the crank, piston rings and valves at 40k kms. No issues till then. Running as new.
@@CanonBrahma2 good to know!
20k. Still no problem. Just changed a plug, battery. Just do regular servicing.
Nice podcast sir
Vikas bro, I have a Duke 390 2017 Model, have ridden it for more than 53k now, and I have maintained the engine very well, when you are making a video on how to maintain 390 engines I can may be contribute about my experience for last 6 year, the bike looks still brand new, accelerates better than new BS6 390s even now and the engine sound is same as new. I stay at Hakimpet very near to your place. Looking foreward for your invitation, would be my pleasure to talk to you.
Good to see you back on this channel. Please keep on posting on this…if you can do those raw videos as you used to then it is cherry on the top
I have RR310. There is no problem with the engine knocking in it at slow speeds. It does 15 kmph in 3rd gear easily. Better and easy to ride than 390 ktm.
Cheers brother!
Agreed, happens in 390s coz of that exhaust. It's choking the bike, not letting it breathe out. Decating will solve the issue. But its downside is emissions I guess.
Everytime when I see your videos after long time ,i will feel very happy.Even i will check frequently whether u r uploading any videos or not.
Ohh guys don't think the 650s don't heat up I have ridden my friend's GT many times and to be honest his bikes heats up more than my 2017 RC 390 which is shocking right?😂. And on GT particular you can burn your legs when you try to lock your knees on the gas tank. Then again my bike is old and his bike is a year old now. And I swear to God I'm not lying.😂
Ha ha! Thanks for the inputs brother!
That's what I was afraid of on the GT
Wonderful content Vikas and tarun ❤️
Anna handsdown🙌 for this expert opinion. Was waiting so long for this information.
I own adventure 390 2022 model. Very happy with my purchase.
I am getting 30 kmpl in city & 33 kmpl on highway. Heating issue is very less compared to Duke & rc due to dual radiator fans. My brother own interceptor 2022 chrome model. Actually I feel interceptor is more hotter than adventure 390. I am able to ride it with my boxer shorts in city also except in peak summer of hyd 😁.
I am planning to install red rooster exhaust removing resonator (black box) + fuel x pro + K & N air filter + dyno run. I want to get more sound as bike doesn't have sound presence for its size. I am scared whether it will damage the engine drastically even after fuel optimizer.
If it doesn't drastically effect the life of the engine I think it should be worth it for the fun it provides.
When you make video of maintaining the engines please make it for ktm 200 engines also
Duke 390 hands down ❤️🔥🔥
What an info... 🔥
any new videos on the rc 390 restoration?
Duke 390 2016..
Coolent disappear
Max to min bar under 200 km
No oil coolent mix
Headgasket changed
But not solved ..
Any suggestion ??
If anyone faced it !?
Crank weight differs. RE interceptor is a railway engine while KTM 390 is Gulfstream. Both need Pilots.Ones a loco pilot others a commercial nibbi. One chugs around mowing down elephants other flies and goes up in flames. Not literally Tomahawks.
HELLO VIKAS , PLZ MAKE A PODCAST ON APACHE 2004V, PROS AND CONS LIKE THIS ONE.
Sure brother. Thanks very much
VIEW FROM HEADGEAR COMPLETE RIDING SOLUTION HIMAYATNAGAR HYDERABAD INDIA 🇮🇳 👌
Fortunately I have owned all the 300 category bikes i.e Yamaha R3,Ktm Duke 390 and Kawa Ninja 300.
Do you think it’s worth getting the ninja 300 now?
Sir we love ur content plz do some regular videos sir my kind request.
Hello Vikas & Tarun thoroughly enjoyed sharing your thoughts over the 2 bikes which fall under similar price tag ❤️
Please do a drive comparison 👍
Thank you brother!
Make videos on maintainance of different brands of motorcycles👌🏽
I liked this analysis, could you do a video about types of motorcycle like cruisers, sport, naked sport, cafe racer, scooter etc with examples😋
Sure brother, thank you
Plz make a vdo on yamaha r3 engine maintenance Vikas bhai
How are you sir
seen you after so many days.
Thank you brother
The best single cylinder bike in india is duke390. 🔥❤
Another thing sir u didnt tell about that speedo errors what ktm doesnt hv that much compare to 650s... so if both bike doing same digit speed ktm will way ahead for minimals speedl errors
KTM RC HAS THE TOP SPEED OF 184kmph
RC 390 is amazing!
Hi sir please organise a breakfast ride so that we get a chance to meet you.
Yes, i too don't drink 😂
Yes 😂even I don’t get more than 20kmpl on my 390
Of course it's the ktms
Ktm 390s bs3💀🚀🛸
No Royal enfield ever made is for high speeds or spirited riding(unless tuned /customized professionally to do so) . They are for liesure rides including the 650 twins. In india people mistake them for superbikes just by their engine capacity..thats the main problem.
Yes they are Comparing Elephants with Deers (ktm ❤)😂😂😂😂 thank you sir nice video