The Frando is a basic, but very well-made piece of gear, for quite a reasonable price. In a blind test, it is doubtful whether it could be distinguished from a Brembo RCS. The Frando 15mm is an excellent 390 upgrade, IMO.
Frando master cylinder improves braking feel | MCN
There has been discussion and some enthusiasm for modding the 390 engine with a turbo. This new concept under development by an innovative Italian company offers a possible way to increase power and torque in a safer, less expensive and more practical manner...
There has been a great deal of discussion about manufacturing quality of the KTM/Bajaj 390's, mostly citing unfavorable comparisons to Japanese or European-built bikes. Yamaha, like Honda and Kawasaki, has company-owned factories in Thailand for production of small-bore motos and scooters. One...
Duke wins Cycle World pick for 10 best bikes in 2016:
The Ten Best Motorcycles of 2016 | Cycle World
RC wins Motorcyclist small-bike comparo:
Honda CBR300R vs. Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs. KTM RC390 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 | MOTORCYCLIST