KTM RC390, RC200, Ninja 300 : Review : PowerDrift
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- The RC390 is a new milestone in Indian motoring, from track obsessed ergonomics to a healthy dose of adrenaline inducing goodness. Here is our review of the two new rabid raccoon's
(Track Photos Courtesy - Shameem Fahath & Srikanth Krishnan)
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I hope UA-cam includes a "superlike" button because your super hot killer shot videos deserve that. Well informative and useful review on all fronts.
Thanks Dino! Long time!
Guys, you have already established yourselves as a brand, i'm still in the process, need to slog day in and day out. However, i am always happy and very proud about your work. Race On! :)
Gee we are still the next door biking brothers ;)
That's what I like about you guys. You are so humble despite being so talented. It is said Humility goes before honor and Pride before fall. I hope I get to meet you guys some day. :)
@@DinosVault proverbs 16: 18, nice words...!!!
its been 2021....completed my engineering....watching this video since 2017........but finally bought the duke 200 bs4 on 2018(as rc was way too agressive for the pillion rider).....much happy wid my bike......lemme say everything....my parents told me to bring good marks in 12th standard to get me a bike......i studied very hard....and i got good marks, which even fetched me a free laptop from odisha govermnttt...and whenever i used to feel demotivated while studying....i used to watch this exact video,,,,,,and it used to gave me goosebumps...and again studied for 2-3hours....this cycle continued....and now i am a happy owner of my 4 years duke 200......love you powerdrift...and lemme say time flies......so enjoy each and every moment of life....
2019 and still gets me everytime :')
Cbr khareed liya vai
Your Chanel is even better than Xvideos. Love u guys.
Hope the screen did not get dirty there! :P
Epic SardarJi haha lmao
PowerDrift You realize you guys are really good at this right? Just in any holy case you didn't, you folks are absolute mind freaking amazing!
We have a ball making these! That's all that matters ;)
Mayank Bhattacharya wow you are bike freak too! Good to know.
Hey guys. So, watched this video again. I must confess I very recently discovered your channel on UA-cam. And boy was I surprised. Every other rc390 review was just the muttering of the keywords 'very flickable, nimble, light, bad seat, metzelers are awesome... Yada yada'. But you guys went so much beyond that. First and the only review to point out the underbelly tends to scrape at sharp lean angles. Every reviewer has passion. But your passion shows and boy does it paint the review in its colours. The only other motoring show I liked was Top Gear. Now, having found you guys churning out stuff with equal finesse, superb editing, awesome music and top notch hosting... I don't think it's just a review anymore. It's a work of art for the two wheeling community.
#25MillionOnPD keep revving.
+Aamir Khan Glad to have you on board :D
2022 and still proud of my decision in getting the first gen RC390 ❤️
Excellent 👌
AND THIS is what Santa left me for X-Mas.
A fscking awesome RC390 video :)
If I didn't have an r15, I'd have gone and booked an RC390 after this video.
I think I still have more use for r15 before I upgrade; also by then R3/R25 and GD250r would be here.
I will be sharing this on my facebook page, for someone who was arguing quite some time ago that the underbelly will NOT scrape. Thanks Sgt for scraping it :)
***** Hehehe! You are winning a bet for sure. Are we invited for the afterparty?
4 years later in Jan 2019, I'm still watching this and still in love with the video every single time, can't get over it. #RC390 what a machine!
Aye, thank you for the love, Kiran! :D
@KJ EB: That accent is there for a reason. Thank you for your time on our video!
+PowerDrift Hey Sarge, I just recently purchased an RC 390 myself, ad am planning to take it down to the racetrack in Coimbatore soon. Can you suggest a few ways to quickly and easily increase the performance of the bike?
Also, where do you guys get your riding gear from? I'm interested in buying some decent, protective gear for track use. Any info will be greatly appreciated, Thanks :)
please do rc390 , r3, ninja
comparsion/race/ everything
NAME OF INTRO SONG?
you know what mate, After top gear went was off air you guys are pretty much the next best thing, and that's saying some thing!
plz make an updated review with engine heating issue n stuff 😀
Watching this video again & again...!!... Simply superb!!!..
This is the single video reviewing RC390 I have seen so far on UA-cam which has highlighted that exhaust can scrap easily when you lean over... As Sagar said, it is really dangerous & definitely is a thing to concern about... (May be only Sagar has balls to lean bike till belly is scrapped... :P... Just kidding bro)...Thanks a lot for highlighting this... It shows how deeply you have gone through the riding and how balanced are the views!!!
Review should be like this!... Hats off!.. Keep it up!!...
Akshay Hingne Your appreciation for us is overwhelming mate! Do keep liking and sharing our videos.
agreed! the RC390 may not be so learner-friendly as we think it is...
2020 & still gets me every time.😍❤
You guys are soo... good team#powerdrift👍
These were the best days of PowerDrift..
Great video! i'm glad you guys didn't go too overboard with excitement and jizz all over the bike with extra special effects and over produced music. This video is exactly what the RC390 needed, a more grounded approach to all the mega hype its been getting the last few months.
I did see an RC in the flesh the other day, one thing I absolutely cannot get over is the complete and total non-correlation between the bike and the sound it makes. It's like hearing the patter of puppies' feet ending up being a huge beefy guy walking along.
Also, no comments on the design of the RC? and I think the RC200 deserves a separate video. Cheers!
And it will have so too! Thank you :)
Goosebumps when the Ninja enters
It's 2022. Must have watched it over a 100 times. My all time favourite Powerdrift video ever.
The rumors came true !! I got my RC390 equipped with the slipper clutch..today only!! PowerDrift
+Tanmay Kalola 8 months have passed, can you please tell me how does the rc 390 do on fuel efficiency?
Nomaan Nasir Well, i can't exactly tell the numbers but, if u refuel the bike full upto brim (8-9 L) it would last upto 140 km ( highway riding...and in urban the figures are worse..)..regardless it will give u miles of smile ;-)
+Most wanted 2 I'm coming from the future :-D Yes it is equipped with clipper clutch :-D
Vishnu Kamal_46 gadha ho 2m
Kudos to the kind of quality and style you bring in to your reviews. Every video has something unique that strikes with the viewer. I don't think there's any other UA-cam channel that reviews so well. I think I have watched this one, Benelli 899 and Ninja 300 over a hundred times over the last month or so. Have gone to Lavasa many times and didn't realize it's as beautiful as you guys have shown in many videos. Tumhi kaam changale karat are. Coming to the RC390, I have a P220 for over 5 years now and have done 71k so far. I plan to upgrade to a faster machine (so that my travel time from Bangalore to Pune reduces by a huge margin as I currently take around 12 hours to complete the distance and at the same time meet my day to day requirements. I absolutely love Ninja300 and it meets all my requirements except for the price tag. Does a difference of 1.8 lakh justify in the long term say about 5 to 7 years of owning one or is RC390 the bike to go for.
Shashank Rathod If touring is what you want to do on the RC, you might want to watch our RC200 review ;)
1.8Lakh for a ultra refined, relaxed, comfortable, do it all, never say die machine. 5-7 years, No problem!
Thanks for the suggestion PowerDrift. Well your review of the 200 had a kind of hatke storyline. With RC 200 I am not too sure if it can keep cruising at around 130 to 140 throughout that 900km. And I really don't like to stress the engine for so long... However I think I should get some more feedback. Thanks a lot once again. You guys are doing some brilliant stuff. BTW more underground episodes please..
Great video. You've made it clear that the RC390 is a track bike, and not for everyday riding and touring, where as the Ninja is. This puts an end to the 'RC vs Ninja which one is better' argument once and for all.
6 years after this video was released I purchased a 2016 rc390 and man this video holds true even today . The good old powerdrift you two were the best hosts ever
2020 and iam still in love with this bike😍😍
Make that 2022
Hi Powerdrifters.. please make your videos hard-core like this... New videos have gone a bit soft...
This adrenaline rushing video compelled me to buy the Bike...
PD army 👍🏻
Fabulous again. You fellas sell these bikes a hundred times better than the sales guys getting a salary to do so. Keep it going gents! Sagar, get that rc already! ;)
thats pure passion bro! something which you seldom find with other bike reviewers:)
wanderer xkr absolutely! And PowerDrift Official , your videographer/editor needs a special mention. You boys should probably do a video featuring your team once! Kudos!
kapil punja Those are a ton of accolades that we would like to thank you for. Keep liking & sharing our videos. :)
Watching this video after 3 yrs & test driving the 2023 RC 390, I still can say that this iteration of the RC 390 has a lot more character than the latest gen
Am I the only one who is watching this video in 2019?
I am a fan of PD and i love this show as much as i love topgear UK presentation. RC390 is my first bike, which i have ridden almost for 3000kms in first 3 weeks and below are the points i would like to highlight, to which PD might or might not agree.
1) Awesome projector headlamps, my first long ride was a night ride from pune to mumbai alongwith a d390, the visibility which i had of the road in the night was way better than even some cars.
2) Awesome brakes, though sgt finds the abs intrusive because sgt has more skills than i do at the corners and almost everywhere on the road, for me the ABS is god's grace. The bike has forgiven most of my mistakes almost always, it is easy to handle even with so much power. ABS is a blessing as per me.
3) The throttle response is way different from the duke, i have ridden both duke for some kms and RC for almost 3000 kms now and the RC power delivery is very matured and it builds up the speed. The duke will outrun the run RC for first few seconds, and RC will eventually outdo the duke in latter half of a drag.
4) Yes i agree the comfort level on the bike is low, this is my first bike, longest i have been on this bike is 200 kms in one go, its a demanding bike and the fan is almost on like sgt says and it has never bothered me honestly.
5) In my car i used to cut the apex at 70kph max, with the RC i am doing the same and its not my skills honestly, its the bike's ability and finesse.
6) The suspensions do an amazing job i believe, i have hit bumps at 120 kph and never felt that the bike would crash and burn on me.
7) its easy to maintain, the first service expense was only 1600 bucks, which is cheap considering that this is a proper 300+cc sports bike.
8) I generally take the bike out for a spin almost every night after dinner on the highways in mumbai, i would readily agree that this is not a bike for riding in heavy traffic but its not only for track also. The bike behaves very well on city roads as well.
My conclusion is that in the review, PD could have put in more depth, and yeah as far ninja goes, its a good bike, but with power, mileage, usability and price in question the RC leaves ninja in dust.
Absolutely world class camera work.....brilliant choice of music....
#PDRULES
Thank you, comrade.
Time for a #throwback share? ;)
Time and technology has really changed
Now RC 200 costs more than RC 390 when it was first launched
One of the best reviews I had seen so far. comparing RC 390 with a Ninja 300 was great; I really loved that part. A big thanks for Team PowerDrift for such an awesome review.
Hi Guys!
This is my first post for you guys but consider me a fan..Specially Sagar, because he has something for the sports bikes which I share (minus his skill set to match..)..
Awesome review as always.. I am an R15 owner (2008 model) and can't put in words how much I am satisfied with it. Be it touring, track days or some fun battles with friends...
I was looking forward to upgrade to Ninja 300. Unfortunately, the pricing is on the downside and like many others; I was waiting for the RC series.
My only concern is about the quality and the mechanical issues in the RC. Like KTM has those with Dukes..Specially the 390.
Sagar's opinion has almost compelled me to go and book one for myself but I am still in a dilemma that whether I would be able to trust this like my R15. Your reply matters a lot as I think being an R15 owner yourself, you would be able to understand me better.
Thanks..
Why only 360p????????.... Of course the contents matter... :) piece where entry of Ninja 300 in this video was superb!!.. Nice photography as always!!..
Talking about both these bikes, I agree Ninja is much more practical bike than RC and when I checked in the showroom with Ninja 300, Z250 & RC390, I found, quality of both the Kawasakis in terms of build, ergonomics, plastics, switches engine refinement, ease of riding position etc. is much higher than KTM's.. But of course you get what you pay for, and technically Ninja & RC both are different bikes right from engine configuration, but obviously KTM is not really low on quality!.. Both bikes have their own character and we need to choose what we really want!
So, if you are tight on budget go for RC, if not, then Ninja should be the choice!.. :)
Akshay Hingne Well, that pretty much says it all! The quality was a UA-cam glitch which has now been solved. :)
PowerDrift yeah!!... Watched it again in HD!.. Thanks.. :)
PowerDrift
the review was interesting as was expected from you guys...being said that i would like to correct u folks on one thing if u do agree that a single cylinder or twin cylinder dosen't matter much in the initial powerband considering the RC 390 has a 43.6 horsepower on it with a 35 nm of torque which is a whooping 8 nm more than the Ninja 300 and considering that the RC 390 is almost 12 kg lighter than the N300, it can pull lot harder than the ninja be it on a race track or straight lines so the distance gap is supposed to be on the bigger side than just 0.3 secs as u guys hav mentioned atleast more than 1.5 secs given the riders weigh the same on both these bikes with similar riding skills...and i shud mention that i hav seen in a number of vids on youtube especially the professional 'A2 shootout' where cbr 500 was half a sec behind the RC 390 and ninja 300 was following the cbr 500 and was about 1.5 sec behind the RC & in ur "First ride KTM RC 390" vid ur own national champion rider clocked around 2.2 secs from 0-60 and 4.5 secs from 0-100 on a straight line with the same RC 390 on bajaj's track.
So my point being that in similar conditions be it a drag or track, the RC 390 will definitely be atleast a 1.5 secs faster than the kawasaki's motorcycle backed up by the first para i hav mentioned..unless its a very long stretch of road where the ninjas top end kicks in and fills in the time gap eventually leaving the RC390 behind at some point..
looking forward to see more from u guys, keep it up;)
Breathtaking shots,brilliant camera angles and top of it all an evident harmony between the man and the machine is what makes PowerDrift awe-inspiring.Keep up the good work! :)
Best auto review channel < period > !! Best camera and editing work ever seen on a video blog !! You guys rock , keep up the good work.
@ten hut bigfan of ur scripting
editing
& all ✊👌
Finally a non biased road test review that i had been waiting for a long time.
This will help me a lot in choosing the right ride for me..
Thanks Powerdrift . you did it again. :)
Thanks Sumeer! Happy riding!
Incredible! I wonder how you guys manage such pleasure to the eyes videos. ....
Coz we love them as much as you do ;) #PDArmy
Your reviews are getting better with each passing day. Love them.
I think both are unique in their own ways...coz thr exists differences between bajaj and kawasaki
And with your support, we shall keep doing that. :)
Waiting for KTM RC 390 vs Yamaha R3 review. :)
the more you see it.. more you want to see it.
felt a little short for a review which includes 3 bikes..wanted to see more of the rc 😍
As usual.. Awesome review.. But its sad that the baby rc 200 didn't get much attention..
That's true bro
Abhijith Anil Ahh yes! We might end up eyeing the RC 200 individually later! :)
When can we expect the comprehensive review of 2016 RC 390?
You guys do a lot of good videos and I've been subscribed to you guys for a long time even when you guys used to be PTR. On behalf of most of the riders out there, it would be much more useful if you guys decided to shoot a video on how to do proper downshifting with blip throttle. It would be greatly appreciated and i guess it would be essential as it's much more safer than the ordinary braking methods. Hoping you guys would respond to this. Thanks a lot in advance :)
We definitely want to do tech speak sessions in person with PD army! Hopefully soon!
:)
I always wanted to see an indian channel or a show to match or even take out the quality of European automobile shows, n u guys hav done it. I watch each n every one of ur videos. Salute guys
Just 360p ?
Also, nice job filtering the wind noise while talking.
Thank you!!! And UA-cam seems to have processed the video and so.. you can now catch it on higher resolutions too!
Thanks for what ?
For the appreciation for filtering the wind noise. Sigh!
Dude. Sarcasm!
Touche!
I was so set on buying the RC 390 over the Ninja 300. I did a lot of research and settled my mind on the RC 390.. So, I went to the KTM dealer to get a quote and saw a Ninja 300 beside the KTM... I realize it's a perspective thing when I say this, but as many videos and pictures aside, the Ninja looks so much prettier in person.... I changed my decision on the spot and decided to save for a ninja... I could defend my purchase by saying what you say about it being more practical with a 17 litre tank or the parallel twin ( Which is so bloody smooth btw)... but the truth was the feeling I got when I saw the Ninja for the first time.... The official trailer ( the minute 9 seconds long one) is not exaggerated in any way.... For a guy who never understood a man's love for his bike and always stuck to his car... I have barely touched my car since the past month. ZERO regrets of paying that much for my Ninja. ZERO complaints about the brakes or the tough seat as many people find it.... I love every bit of it!!!! I honestly end up making a U-turn and just heading for another ride when I'm about to park it sometimes. Nothing against you RC fans. I doubt I'm outgrowing this machine in this lifetime. One of the best decisions of my life.
some says KTM is full of problems
nakul singh yes thats true KTM bikes are amazing but comes with a lot of problem, I've personally faced a lot of issues on the bike. There is a long list if I mention. KTM bikes are best for not more than 2 to 3 years.
MMC - Motorcycle Maniacs Channel got the bike yet?
is it easy to ride rc 390 as I am a new biker and dont know how to ride a bike properly..😅
+Dakshay Kumar It is a very quick bike for a new rider. Why don't you try the RC200 first? A test ride should help you understand if you can control it.
+PowerDrift thNx buT does it have pillion seat because it does't look like having pillion seat..?
+Dakshay Kumar it has a pillion seat.
Rc390..🧡🖤
simpler english please.. bestow you with ammunition? poised like a ballerina? I really like your videos guys, please dont spoil it by sounding like siddhu
Now that is a bike review with a great comparison. Camera work is simply superb, it just translates the speed and precision to the viewers.well done.it is really fresh to hear the bikes character from, a rider who can take it to the limits, and not from a boring reporter. I follow mcn and motorcyclesusa and I have to say they can learn a few things from these guys, because they usualy talk about the bike , after e few cut scenes., but power drift transcends passion
mejo jk And passion is why we do this ;)
Waiting to hear more from you on our newer videos too! :D Hope you have subscribed!
Am i the only one who is watching this still in quarantine😎
Experts have told me to go to college,but i had other ideas,to watch every Powerdrift videos!❤️
Hey hey! We all love automobiles, education is a must! How about education in automotive field? ;)
Haha!! Don't worry,I can manage both! You guys are awesome! Cheers entire team! #pdarmy #pdlove ✌️👏👏
finally the wait is over ....thanks for uploading it on christmas eve..had a great time watching it..
SHAWEZ MOHD We are more than happy to know that you loved it. :)
By far this is the best video made by powerdrift..kudos to powerdrift and team..#pdarmy
Thank you Powerdrift for making me love motorcycles so much ❤️
i really like power drift videos,specially the style in which the videos are shot.precise and awesome music with great and useful reviews.guys i am a proud owner of kawasaki ninja 250.i love every bit of it,the fit and finish and the quality is just top notch.no issues for more than 3 yrs .well RC 390 looks good and also much cheaper.well since i am already riding a ninja 250 is it worth to buy RC 390 as ninja 300 is not an option because of the price.it would be really interesting to see a video comparison between ninja 250 and RC 390 if its possible for you guys.Keep making such awesome videos.
Hats Off!! Bow Down!! and Respect for all you sirs at Power Drift. This video is worth waiting that we PD fans did from September until today. My best wishes are with you, keep riding and keep rocking #PDArmy.
Shahid Khan Thanks for staying with us and keep spreading the word on the #PDArmy
This is the best review across all reviews i have seen in youtube,a totality.The best present for a new year,watched it 3 times back to back.Only thing RC200 could get a little bit more attention.Otherwise its a superb,fantastic review,well done and congrats @PDTeam.I just wanted to know for daily use on road in traffic situation which is best RC200,R15 or Ninja300.
And yes a very very Happy New Year to entire @PDTeam.Please continue to post such videos as i m loving it most :)
Happy New Year to you too kausik das ! We definitely review the RC200 separately :)
but u didn't answer my question,for regular commuting and some highway ride what would be best?As i have the r15 v1.
I request PD channel to make review on missed out Yamaha SS125, because we don't have better bike than Yamaha gladiator/SS125 on the market in 125cc class and it is the class where more action is, in terms of fuel economy, performance, Handling & specially cornering this bike brilliant. No media has supported not even the Yamaha guys are not supporting this little bike only people who know about the bike buy it. This thing is small but give good competition on most of the 150cc out their. And there is No video or written review of the bike only owners do review of the bike. I don't know why it is left out maybe because of its looks but a normal guy wouldn't be able to afford bigger cc bike for daily commute still its not economical yet.
I love the way you present the video and I am a great fan of motoring.
watched your every video from the day one.
In India the biggest problem is that we don't promote good products, we just hate them.
Thanks Liju, and we do hear you! We will try to cover a 125cc shoot out sometime in next year!
Kudos PowerDrift! Awesome camparo!! Your conclusions and opinions are always backed by technical facts, that's why nobody can argue! Brilliant, keep it up :)
Be it the clinical ninja or the next big thing KTM RC 390, you can't go wrong with either if you have thought of your needs well. Also, even though RC 200 receives less attention compared to it's sibling, the video actually could end up going well for the RC 200, IMO. Somebody who cannot afford 390 or the ninja will get their doubts cleared about 200 and all the good bits are highlighted. Magnifique, PowerDrift
What's the helmet Sagar wearing ?
The video editing on this one just got better by leaps and bounds. Loved it.!!
As usual a powerful drift by PD, the good thing with you people is you don't go hide for answers when a question is put across to you ANYTIME.
BRAVO PD.
And we are here always and forever! Nothing pleases us more than talking to our friends here! :D
❤️❤️ I'm still watching this just because of the cinematic magic of powerdrift
U guys r just awesome........no one has the guts to review the automobiles at ur stage ..u guys have set the benchmark...n sagar is just fab n tenhut representation is the best
These guys are really good presenters, not language barrier felt what so ever.
Jared Stinson Make sure you Subscribe to us for more motoring fun :)
First off thanks for another awesome video! Now, on to the big question: Is it worth upgrading from 200NS to RC200? NS has its share of problems - the peg vibrations, occasional gear slippage, rear brake noise if you don't get it serviced every 4 months. But since I am an occasional rider these problems aren't a deal breaker for me.
Will I see a lot of difference if I upgrade from NS to RC200? Just to throw some questions, how is the low end and mid end torque, for example on the RC200? What about the engine vibrations? For NS the engine vibrations kick in at about 5000 rpm which is kinda annoying.
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Its a turn off when you guys alternate quickly between slow motion and normal speed. Showing parts of your video in slow motion is great for emphasis but it gets in the way when you guys do the quick alternation between the slow-mo and normal speeds. That being said I still love the videos you guys make. Among the best in terms of production quality and content. Keep up the good work!
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Finally, we have an international level you tube channel in india. I love your reviews, keep it up
I'm not kidding when I say this but the quality of your production is second to none in this world.
Thank you.
askmehow25 Appreciate the love bud! :)
You guys are really very good.. You are taking a biking industry to the next level.. I do love watching yours reviews.. Not a single day with out it. My friends actually asks me were do you get this kind of knowledge about the bikes and i replay's only POWER DRIFT...
Dj Hingmire Much love for spreading our word :)
you guys are clean and transparent to what a rider want to know about these bikes thumbs up guys
Great bikes, awesome camera work... and you guyz rock!!!!! waiting to get my hands on the RC
Ardent weatcher right from the PTR days. The way the Ninja makes an entry is so so cool; exceptional. Always look forward to your videos.
Time to hit us up with a Like & Share?
PowerDrift You bet! Its done :) Looking forward to the classy videos...if we can help, let us know.
Even now... One of the best reviews I've ever seen. Waiting for the part two. 👍
this is the perfection of presentation!!! Awesome!!! kinda miss this magic in your current videos!!!
Finally!!!! i was eagerly waiting for this particular video guys. Even after i have got the bike a month back. ;)
thank you guys (TenHut, Sergent, and PD team) for making such a wonderful video.
shailendar singh We are glad you loved the video. Do not forget to tap the Share button! :)
tons of love for you guys :) love you all !! you people changed indian biking scenario :)
Rubai Biker Humbled by your appreciation sire! :)
powerdrift the best reviewer!!..The best there was ,the best there will be!!!!
i have been waiting dor this particular review for along time ... a very long time... i booked a a rc 390 on 10th of september (first day of bookings) after a month i get a call that that the test ride vehicle has arrived at the show rooms and i immediately rushed to the showroom to check it out. instead of a grin in my face i came out with a never ending dilemma .. i am a die- hard enthusiast of 2 strokes . currently i am riding one rd and two rx 135s (all souped up fully prepd ones). i found out that the stance was rather too (too much) aggressive , i immediately cancelled my booking and went for the naked one and bought it the next day. all i was looking for was a crazy power delivery and flick-ability and i ride almost 45 kms everyday in traffic .. was it the right choice i made?
I was confused between buying a duke390 or a rc390. Well this video made it pretty clear that rc390 is not the bike for me.
Keep doing the great work and may new year bring a lot more reviews and subscribers!! Cheers!!
Vaibhav Kukreja Thanks a million for your wishes. :)
5 years later, this video still sums it all up.
video quality of powerdrift sets another standards ....good job (Y)
Iv'e been watching this channel for a long time, on and off the video, editing and geometry camera thought process is growing better constantly, The thought process is getting better too with reality review rather than just putting things together without thinking, The helmet microphone ruined this video for me, i almost feel sorry for everyone else because sometimes you need to trust your gut instinct and not put negative material in, The whole team that made this video and put time in should not have had their hard work ruined by such horrible audio.
However the rest of this video work is excellent, and something to be proud, the review is real, dynamic and fresh, the music sits nice, maybe a few too many slow-motions grouped together but still very nicely timed with audio cuts.
Regarding the KTM, yes how exciting but the plastics and wheel guards and fairing look terrible, the bike looks cheap on build and true thinking. The breaks look bad, and the bike does not look as firm as any of its higher rivals or even some of its lower rivals form Italy or Korea.
Try not to follow what MCN and Motorcycle.com are doing, such as two camera angles one on the face then the front pan, its old school and its been done too long and it looks cheap now, keep your own visions and styles and eventually this channel will be even more real than its is now, and more excellent than it already is,
Thsi channel is great, its just needs some fresh eyes on it and unique artsy injection
Great work thanks for sharing
Outstanding camera work! and meaningful review (almost all boxes were ticked)
great review guys ....iam not a big fan of ktm...but after rc390 launch i have started to reconsider my decision to propbaly go with this bike....because at this price i dont think except for may be pulsar 400 any bike could ever come close to this bike in performance and delivery....i dont know much about the performance of pulsar but ns 400 with farings have got all the look which like in bikes....so i would rather wait for ns400 launch to compare both bikes and decide which one to go for....
Top class review Sagar !!
I watched one of ur videos accidently but after that single video itself i became a hardcore fan of urs what to say else THUMPSUP!!!
KEEP CONTINUING IT!!!
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KTM Rc👌
AWESOME VIDEO👍
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PowerDrift sure And in Feb 2017 I'm going to buy KTM RC200 is that right choice or not??
Ten hut :- (😍😍)It's a horrible touring bike,not a good stunt machine, it's not a pencil,not a cabbage, it's a thorough bread commited supersport machine, designed to make you fell like a racer and engineered to probably make you one
You are rockstars man, the way you guys work on detail and the quality of video is mindblowing.good luck man you are changing India.
Vicky Rangire \m/ Ok that doesn't suit us as much! But heck, we shall ride, and film, and repeat!
No man you are underestimating your self, I'm an automobile engineer i know how hard to find a proper review or roadtest especially video review.
PowerDrift Official thanku soooooo much guys.. i had been waiting for this one fr quite some time now.... and honestly I'm simply flattered by this machine expect for the one thing which sagar initially mentioned abt the problem of scraping the under belly which surely can be disastrous. But then again ..I think it is brilliant and far more reachable to the Indian enthusiasts against the Kawasaki Ninja 300. .
All in all an amazing review but I genuinely found no problems at all with the video in any manner cuz I am more interested in the review bit instead of the aftereffects added to it. .
Cheers @ PowerDrift
Fantastic work..
Mehul Agrawal Yes, it is a beautiful piece of technology to be with, no doubt! The belly has a higher chance of scraping when you lean & that is safely possible on a racetrack which no one regularly goes to!
+PowerDrift Official. ... Truly said
great video, very well edited and good camera work. I see a lot of Topgear in it .
Thank you so much +An Lan! Do Subscribe for more! :)
You guys rock with your reviews.. Camera, editing and what not. Sagar, you rock bro!! Totally cool presentation!! Impressed like hell.. Keep up the good work.
Manoj Kumar Pai Then we do deserve a tap on the Share button, don't we?
Will definitely do that.
U guys always do a mind blowing pictures, videos, reviews & yes last not the least CORNERS.
Juss love d way u guys Present d whole product.
Respect :)
Sagar be like, "Meet Corners, he is my bestest buddy." :P
WHAT....Aaaa....REVIEW....!!!!
Never seen such a crisp clear and informative review...!!
Guys your hardwork shows off...!!
Tha.......nkkkkkkkk......You.......!!!
So are you planning to have one in your garage?
Definitely...!! but a duke 390...!!
Dear +PowerDrift , I am a huge fan.
Thank you for sharing all the vital information about all bikes.
I am a hardcore biker and have been riding bikes since I was 12. I am a proud member of Delhi Soul Riders.
My recent ongoing bike is Apache RTR 160 and I am quite happy after it's 4 years. But I am planning to buy RC 200 now.
Question :- I am in dilemma whether to go for RC 390 or 200. Everything is in favour for 200 in my case but I really want the ABS. But just for ABS , I don't want to go for 390 and pay 50K extra. I need to commute more rather than long rides with the Soul Riders.
P.S :- Saving money, My next bike would be latest DUCATI PANIGALE 959 ( its the biggest fantasy ).
+Harsh Sirohi Hey thank you for writing in Harsh. As far as your dilemma goes, we suggest you watch our review of the RC200 too & always remember that Safety > Money!
PowerDrift is there any way of getting the ABS installed from any specialised company which works for ABS only ?
Was I the first one to watch.. A perfect Christmas Treat.. Thanks PowerDrift
u can add a disclaimer in the beginning "not for soft hearted". the speed with which sagar and akash ride the bikes, scares me. anyway a big thumbs up for this review and comparo. looking forward for some more videos.
wow great review, Subbed and hello from the Uk.