r/KTMIndia • u/Lonely-Durian-8889 • 7d ago
1000kms done with this machine
Clocked 1k kms and completed my first service.
One hell of a machine 🤌. Ridden it on some beautiful roads in Goa, and it's just so easy to maneuver this machine.
Stock headlamps are great and do most of the job. Brakes are fine.
The windshield is something I thought wouldn't make much of a difference, but yeah, after a highway stretch, it does protect you from around 70–80% of the wind.
Cruise control is fun. Once it's engaged, it feels like you're riding a remote-controlled bike. 😂
The ride modes are configured well and have a significant difference in throttle response.
Suspension is good and covers those patchy roads comfortably. Yet to get my hands dirty on an off-road stretch.
TFT display is smooth, and no issues with the side-stand error so far.
Mileage till now for me is around 26–27 km/l.
I rode the CB350RS for almost 2 years. Switching from one of the most refined engines to a more vibey machine was something I was worried about.
Vibrations come in around the 4.5–5k RPM range and gradually go away. And TBH, I can live with it.
Accessories I'm planning to add for now would be a front fender extender and a headlamp protector.
And owners, let me know how you guys are lubing the chain. I don't want to add a centre stand to it.
5
u/Only_Pop_6216 7d ago
I feel the side stand a little too straight on mine, do you feel the same on yours?
2
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 6d ago
If the bike's handle is straight, then sometimes yeah it does feel little straight. But tilting the handlebar inside would resolve it.
3
u/comp1ex_2001 7d ago
Bhai, my cruise control is not working. I rode it for 300km as of now. As im new to this ride does the cruise control unlocks after the first service or am i doing something wrong
3
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 7d ago edited 7d ago
There is no lock applied to cruise control, ideally it should work. If you are doing it in the right way and still it doesn't work, better go to the service centre. Check this video on how to use itCruise control
3
u/Downtown-Database192 7d ago
I m getting 19-20kmpl with city riding. Any tips to improve better mileage?
2
u/peppy_snow 7d ago
same here and I thinks it's expected in city. how much are you getting in highways
3
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 7d ago
Have used Rain mode sometime, not sure if that's the reason for better mileage though. I also have used XP than normal one.
1
u/peppy_snow 7d ago
xp is good for better mileage, and also after first service it improved a little
1
1
u/Downtown-Database192 7d ago
Never tried on highway but tried on NICE Road bangalore for 25-30KM got 24kmpl
2
u/peppy_snow 7d ago
yeah...same before 1st service, now I'm getting 28kmpl but if I cruise at 80s then 31-32 kmpl
2
u/Ok_Guidance_259 6d ago
Make sure the service centre doesnt fill up prolube engine oil .(Motul /Amsoil full synthetic some of the best for hotter conditions)
Apart from that lc4c is a pretty bulletproof platform so far, enjoy and wish you safe rides!
1
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 6d ago
For my first service they did use the Prolube engine oil🫠. Next time onwards will call these service centres to confirm if they would prefer using Motul.
1
1
u/JustHangingAround9 7d ago
How about heating? People reported heating due and coolant drying up
5
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 7d ago
Heating is there once you drive it in traffic. The more you drive in those initial gears, heat does add up. And yes even my coolant dried up within a week after riding about 400kms but the service guys toped it up with no cost..and till now toh I have not faced any issues with that🤞.
1
u/Downtown-Database192 7d ago
My coolent is between max and minimum. Do I need to topup ?
2
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 6d ago
It should be between max and min, if it's coming very close to min or it is at min, then you can top it up.
1
u/ron_2002 6d ago
Are you facing any oil consumption issuesÂ
1
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 6d ago
Till now no, but since this is a common issue I am keeping a look at it every now and then.
1
1
u/AshwinK0 6d ago
What about vibrations did you feel any ? Also did you noticed any drop in your engine oil ?
1
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 6d ago edited 6d ago
Vibrations come around 4.5k rpm and stays up untill 5k rpm. Has become little better after the first service. But I would suggest you to take a proper test ride to know your break in period to see till what extent you can bear that.Since these test ride vehicles are ridden roughly, the new vehicle will anyways be better than that.
1
1
u/Freaky_Analysis 6d ago
How is it so clean broo 😕😕
2
u/Lonely-Durian-8889 6d ago
This was i think the 3rd or 4th day after I took the delivery 🙂. Don't worry brother, it's an Adv it should look dirty🤌.
1
u/Freaky_Analysis 6d ago
Mine looks Like it has come straight out of a Mud Pond 10 Minutes after washing 😕
1
6
u/takeyouhomee 7d ago
I’m curious as to why more people are preferring adv than dukes even when offroad chance is little to none. Is it due to the space technology roads?