New here, from Arkansas, USA

[Dvcrogers]

I've been looking for a great looking bike to come along that fits my personality. I think the RC390 is that bike. I can't wait to see it in person. I seem to gravitate toward smaller bikes for some reason. I've owned a 1990 FZR 400R and a 2007 Ninja 250. The rc390 should fit right in with that group.

Dave.

 

[Admin]

Hi Dave. Welcome to the site!

 

[VAG944]

Welcome!

I too like small displacement bikes, I hate the way in this country it's all about 1000cc bikes. On the track my 675 was awesome but on the street it just feels like a waste and I've never been one to "canyon carve" as it's too dangerous. Looking forward to seeing one and hoping I don't get attitude like "is this your first bike? You'll probably out grow it really quickly".

 

[Dvcrogers]

Thanks guys. VAG944, I know what you mean. Before I ever owned a bike, I was one of those guys that thought that if you weren't riding at least a 600, you weren't a real man.... Then I test rode the FZR400R. It was a ton of fun. It turned and stopped just as well as it went. And it went good. I bought my Ninja 250 because I stumbled on a deal I couldn't refuse. While buying it, I remember thinking "how am I going to ride this in public?" It was so fun to ride, I didn't care. It wasn't fast at all. But I didn't need fast. I needed riding enjoyment. That's what I got out of those two bikes.
I'm looking to get that same enjoyment out of my next bike too. I really do believe that the RC390 is what I have been looking for. And, I love the KTM brand. It's been a couple years since a KTM (200EXC) has graced my garage. It's time!

 

[Texas250]

Hello Dvc. I too am a great fan of smaller displacement cycles. My Triumph 955i riding neighbor said I would be bored with my 250 in 6 months. Not so. It's been 2 years and I still love it. In fact I rode it to work today.

 

[Dvcrogers]

Welcome Texas. My 250 was a blast to ride. It wasn't fast, but it sure was fun to take out and just get lost in the back roads around here.

 

[Treachery]

Greets, Dvc. I've always wanted to ride the FZR4. There's a guy here in town that had one, couldn't pry it out of his hands, even though he rarely rode it. Now, I'd be afraid of it from neglect.