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  • dishayu
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by DeVille View Post
    You're on IF I get the D390
    Hope you're in Bombay tho…
    @sundarvignesh here in Mumbai bookings have been on since April! 



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    Nope. I'm in Bangalore. :P

    But i'm pretty sure i'll find someone interested in a similar trade here as well. I'm not fond of the orange wheels at all. As for the 390, i've decided to keep the temptations in check and evaluate triumph's offerings before making the final call on which bike to get

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  • DeVille
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by dishayu View Post
    I'm most definitely looking for a free-exchange (from blacks on my current 200 to orange) if anyone wants... Will most definitely increase the resale value of my bike, which will help me fund for the next bike :P
    [/MENTION] here in Mumbai bookings have been on since April! 😄



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  • sundarvignesh
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Where all have the bookings opened? Chennai Probiking aren't ready to divulge any details on booking, advance etc....anyone here has any idea?

    Sent from my GT-I9100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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  • dishayu
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by DeVille View Post
    Hmm…
    Do you have a D200 by any chance? ;D


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    I'm most definitely looking for a free-exchange (from blacks on my current 200 to orange) if anyone wants... Will most definitely increase the resale value of my bike, which will help me fund for the next bike :P

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  • chaosaddict
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    Re: KTM 390 Duke Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post
    Exactly...If the bike is relaxed at those speeds, we feel relaxed too, means more miles..less breaks and more enjoyment. I cant hold on to 120km/h on my P220 for long, as you said engine begs for mercy, dosent feel too stable. Hopefully the D390 will be the answer...
    With all the discussions goin' on (different sources) and specs flyin' around (44 bhp @8500 rpm), be sure that you'll CRUISE at a three digit speed (least being just above 100 km/h) comfortably on the D390.

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  • kochumvk
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    Re: KTM 390 Duke Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
    Yes they do, but I wont term it as CRUSING.
    100kmph even 150cc's can do all they day, but they scream for mercy. Similarly ZMA, ZMR or P220 can cruise at 100kmph, which is on higer side.

    390 being a 375cc, will be more relaxed at that speed than other aircooled bikes.
    Yes it may not be very relaxed but, 100 all day for 220 ! I was doing higher than that even on summers on Highways without any issue, 100 is no stress I thought.May be I was merciless or May be I have ridden less than you bro. So lack of knowledge.

    Any way I believe 390 can cruise at higher speeds with ease.
    Last edited by kochumvk; 06-13-2013, 10:09 PM.

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  • THE46FAN
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    Re: KTM 390 Duke Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
    Yes they do, but I wont term it as CRUSING.
    100kmph even 150cc's can do all they day, but they scream for mercy. Similarly ZMA, ZMR or P220 can cruise at 100kmph, which is on higer side.

    390 being a 375cc, will be more relaxed at that speed than other aircooled bikes.
    Exactly...If the bike is relaxed at those speeds, we feel relaxed too, means more miles..less breaks and more enjoyment. I cant hold on to 120km/h on my P220 for long, as you said engine begs for mercy, dosent feel too stable. Hopefully the D390 will be the answer...

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  • yellowspunk
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by sudhi View Post
    or you can exchange the orange wheels (if possible) with some D200 buyer... what say? how is the idea?

    i'm okay with orange wheels, but have to agree, black looks much deadly with orange trellis frame
    I was thinking the same thing! Probably start a thread here for the same.
    Ask PBK to give a list of recent D200 customers and call them to exchange the rims lol
    I like the orange frame but not the wheels.
    Last edited by yellowspunk; 06-13-2013, 08:00 PM.

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  • DeVille
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by sudhi View Post
    or you can exchange the orange wheels (if possible) with some D200 buyer... what say? how is the idea?

    i'm okay with orange wheels, but have to agree, black looks much deadly with orange trellis frame

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  • riazmomin
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    Re: KTM 390 Duke Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by kochumvk View Post
    120 is something that our last generation air cooled bikes does all day.
    Yes they do, but I wont term it as CRUSING.
    100kmph even 150cc's can do all they day, but they scream for mercy. Similarly ZMA, ZMR or P220 can cruise at 100kmph, which is on higer side.

    390 being a 375cc, will be more relaxed at that speed than other aircooled bikes.
    Last edited by riazmomin; 06-13-2013, 07:52 PM. Reason: Superfast internet connection

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  • sudhi
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    or you can exchange the orange wheels (if possible) with some D200 buyer... what say? how is the idea?

    i'm okay with orange wheels, but have to agree, black looks much deadly with orange trellis frame

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  • DeVille
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by senotrius View Post
    well atleast akrapovic exhaust and some other accesories are coming.as seen in the pic.

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  • JayD
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    [MENTION=27122]kochumvk[/MENTION] - Our current air cooled bikes are performing close to their limit while cruising at 120. The 390 does it at somewhere close to 6000 rpm with bucket loads of performance (for Indian roads) still remaining.

    Awaiting Elixir.

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  • kochumvk
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
    As per reviews, 390 comes with little taller gears and 6th gear being overdrive. I am sure it will easily cruise at 120kmph

    Sent from my GT-P3100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

    120 is something that our last generation air cooled bikes does all day.

    Autocar says:

    Holding cruising speeds in the region of 130kph is a breeze on the new KTM, the 390 Duke purring along at 7000rpm in sixth at this speed, and a leisurely 5000rpm showing on the counter when at 100kph.
    source>

    Zig Wheels says:

    the 390 Duke can reach a top whack upwards of 170km/h while effortlessly sustaining triple digits cruising speeds slotted in sixth gear and nowhere near the redline

    source>
    Last edited by kochumvk; 06-13-2013, 06:10 PM.

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  • THE46FAN
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
    As per reviews, 390 comes with little taller gears and 6th gear being overdrive. I am sure it will easily cruise at 120kmph

    Sent from my GT-P3100 using xBhp Connect mobile app
    Thx for the info...I'm so tired of bigger cars passin me on highways. Have a p220, but cant maintain 3 digit figures for long on that...but i'm gonna miss her...

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