KTM RC 390 variants

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Of all the bikes you have shortlisted, the Triumph Speed 400 and Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will be the most usable without sacrificing performance due to their upright ergonomics and powerful 40hp engines. The KTM RC 390 will feel the most at home on winding roads, but inside the city, it won't be the most user-friendly with its canted forward riding position and peaky engine. Speaking of committed ergonomics, the Triumph Thruxton 400 is by far the most uncomfortable machine here. If you plan to use it daily, you will need to put up with a seriously focused riding position.Coming to the two 310s, the TVS Apache RR 310 has been kept fresh with small updates every year, while the BMW G 310 RR has stayed pretty much the same since it came out. The TVS is also more affordable and packs in more power, features and better componentry, but if you value the BMW badge, then the G 310 RR is the most affordable way into BMW ownership. We'd also recommend taking a look at the KTM 390 Duke because it is a bike you can commute on during the week and have fun on during the weekend. A test ride should help you decide which is the best bike for you.

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The Aprilia RS 457 is a wonderful sportbike and is great fun to ride while also being desirable to own and look at. However, there's no escaping that the 457cc Aprilia engine has sadly been in the spotlight many times for reliability and various other issues highlighted by multiple owners.Apart from all this, Aprilia's dealer network is quite small, and spares are quite pricey. So we would recommend you stick with the dated but more affordable, proven and capable KTM RC 390.The RC will also be more spacious and comfortable for larger riders such as yourself. Coming to the KTM RC 450, that bike is highly unlikely to come to India as it is made by CFMoto, not Bajaj.

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The Yamaha R3 is a good though a little dated - option if you’re looking for a sport bike in this class. It’s now even more appealing after the recent price drop post GST 2.0.Another solid choice to consider is the KTM RC 390. Despite using the older 373 cc engine, it’s still a fast, capable, and exciting machine to ride.If you’re open to stretching your budget a bit, take a look at the Kawasaki Ninja 500. It may be quite expensive for its class, but it’s a sweet, capable, and reliable bike that can serve you well for many years.

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Among these two, the TVS Apache RR310 is the more modern and feature-packed motorcycle, making it more value for money. The Kawasaki Ninja 300 has not received any major updates in a long time and carries a higher price tag. The servicing and spare parts of Kawasaki will also be priced at a premium, so that is something to take into consideration. Two other bikes you can also check out are the KTM RC 390 and the Yamaha R3. Take test rides of all four bikes so you know which one suits you best.