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  • #256
    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Mr. Stephen Pierer, CEO, KTM had himself mentioned that there will be
    Fully faired motorcycles branded as RC in
    125, 200 & 390 engines.
    Also, he mentioned that they are working on Supermoto motorcycles in all the above engine configurations.

    The Future is Orange! •_•

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    • #257
      re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

      KTM has announced a faired version of all the 3 Dukes. The 125 the 200 and the 390.

      On top of this, we have spy pictures out on the Fully faired Pulsar 375.

      Can anyone tell me if there is an adventure version of the Dukes coming out as well?

      Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post
      ktm would be stupid not to make a faired version of these.

      as for me i like them the way they are, with few tweaks: half fairing for wind protection, soft comfy seat.
      Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

      One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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      • #258
        re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

        Originally posted by studiobindia View Post
        June is for sure as the auto magazines like autocar zig wheels have said June and I have seen these two journals have authentic report and they are serious. If they have no idea they straightway say its expected....but the dealers have different talk at different places as we their convenience and there profit making strategy.
        I spoke to my dealer today. June 15th is the launch by bajaj n pricing and delivery schedules will b revealed a well. Start saving!

        Sent from my Note 2 using Tapatalk 2

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        • #259
          re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

          Originally posted by ynike99 View Post
          because its an ns.Not a ktm.I have driven my bike many times above 120 and didnt find it to be unstable and all.The chassis of 125/200/390(its same and same material is used- as stated by ktm design engineer in ktm blog) was already over engineered in keeping mind the 390 and derived from 690.So all in all, even 390 is bit over engineered, i.e. The bike is capable, rest depends on the rider.
          Bro u dont drive a bike you "RIDE" it

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          • #260
            re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

            might be old news but D390 is launched in Singapore at 11900 Singapore Dollar, which roughly translates to 5.29L INR (1 Singapore $ = 44.42 INR)

            but if you see D200 is priced at 10600 $ in Singapore. which translates to only 12% premium to D200

            in Singapore D390 costs about 12% more than D200
            in Europe D390 costs about 35% more than D200

            this is just my view...
            but in India D390 costs about 75% more than D200 (speculating the launch price as 2.35L ex-showroom and D200 at 1.3L)

            i agree that 2.35L for D390 is very cheasy but with heacy localisation, dont you think KTM is over prising D390?

            or

            taking the same calculation in reverse order, D200 should be priced at 1.8L (then 2.35L becomes 30% more than 1.8L)


            i still feel KTM should launch D390 at 2L OTR, wich is about 40% more than D200

            Source:

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            • #261
              re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

              Originally posted by sudhi View Post
              might be old news but D390 is launched in Singapore at 11900 Singapore Dollar, which roughly translates to 5.29L INR (1 Singapore $ = 44.42 INR)

              but if you see D200 is priced at 10600 $ in Singapore. which translates to only 12% premium to D200

              in Singapore D390 costs about 12% more than D200
              in Europe D390 costs about 35% more than D200

              this is just my view...
              but in India D390 costs about 75% more than D200 (speculating the launch price as 2.35L ex-showroom and D200 at 1.3L)

              i agree that 2.35L for D390 is very cheasy but with heacy localisation, dont you think KTM is over prising D390?

              or

              taking the same calculation in reverse order, D200 should be priced at 1.8L (then 2.35L becomes 30% more than 1.8L)


              i still feel KTM should launch D390 at 2L OTR, wich is about 40% more than D200

              Source:
              Different markets have different needs and tax structures. Duke 200 ais more expensive iv Singapore as they have better tyres as well.

              According to my sources, the bike will see light of day on 15th or 16th June and all doubts and speculations will be put to rest. I've been confirmed on road pricing on the range of 2.35L from the start.

              Sent from my Note 2 using Tapatalk 2

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              • #262
                re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                Today saw a bookings open banner in the KTM showroom opposite Udupi Garden in Bangalore. I will always spend a few minutes looking at the bikes while waiting for my office cab and voila today it was. Do not know about pricings and all though.

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                • #263
                  re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                  Originally posted by mohitahuja View Post
                  Different markets have different needs and tax structures. Duke 200 ais more expensive iv Singapore as they have better tyres as well.

                  According to my sources, the bike will see light of day on 15th or 16th June and all doubts and speculations will be put to rest. I've been confirmed on road pricing on the range of 2.35L from the start.

                  Sent from my Note 2 using Tapatalk 2

                  This is exactly what happens before the launch of any new bike. Remember Yamaha R15 V2, people claiming 19 bhp, 21 bhp, and they were damn sure about it as they had secret internal agents working for them and after the launch, they just vanished into thin air.

                  Dude, this is nothing against you, and will be happy if your claim comes true. Just that there have been numerous such instances on Xbbp, and every time they have fallen flat.

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                  • #264
                    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                    Originally posted by rajkamal_pol View Post
                    Today saw a bookings open banner in the KTM showroom opposite Udupi Garden in Bangalore. I will always spend a few minutes looking at the bikes while waiting for my office cab and voila today it was. Do not know about pricings and all though.
                    Okei!!! GOOD NEWS
                    Now, didya see the bike as well??? would love go & check out as that showroom's pretty near to me.
                    BENEATH THE REMAINS.........
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                    • #265
                      re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                      Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
                      This is exactly what happens before the launch of any new bike. Remember Yamaha R15 V2, people claiming 19 bhp, 21 bhp, and they were damn sure about it as they had secret internal agents working for them and after the launch, they just vanished into thin air.

                      Dude, this is nothing against you, and will be happy if your claim comes true. Just that there have been numerous such instances on Xbbp, and every time they have fallen flat.
                      I am just trying to put airy speculations to rest. The service head of KTM and kawasaki in a v prominent KTM probiking dealership is a close friend. Did the pre booking through him officially. He has been to the chakan plant to view and ride
                      the bike and simply loved it. On his word I booked even before there were any reviews on the net. He always told me a below 2.5L on road pricing and called me last week telling me launch is tentatively 15th June and pricing is below 2.5Lon road in the range of 2.35L.
                      I have always shared my info as I got it in the interest of clearing rumours misleading fellow xbhpians. Peace out!

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                      • #266
                        re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                        This post seems getting excited before the launch only, lots of speculation, inside stories blah blah.....

                        come on guys wait for the Beast to come..... The launch dates are not came officially.

                        Details of the bike and reviews of the bike is avaliable online, trust the guys who review it.. definately they will not dissappoint you.

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                        • #267
                          re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                          [MENTION=37985]rajkamal[/MENTION],a photo of the same would have been nice.
                          Last edited by senotrius; 05-30-2013, 08:26 PM.
                          ๔ยкє ҭђгєє ภเภєҭұ เภ ๓ұ שєเภร

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                          • #268
                            Re: KTM 390 Duke Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                            There is a 'KTM Duke 390 coming soon' advertisement placed on the window of the KTM Showroom, Mangalore. Saw it today! The KTM RC8 was never displayed a the showroom. Athough, a green Ninja 300 stands proudly inside!
                            Last edited by tusharsmoily; 05-30-2013, 11:44 PM.

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                            • #269
                              Re: KTM 390 Duke Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                              Just had a quick stopover at KTM East in Bombay. No new speculations that I could cook up...dealer toeing the same line- OTR price will be below 2.5 and launch is "soon" in June, but no specific date. The guy was pretty guarded with his comments as I guess they might have got a backlash for opening deliveries with the darn thing nowhere in sight!

                              Only one bit of tidbit- orange alloys will be std and black wheels won't be an option. Now I'll take this with a pinch of salt- If he's right the recent pics of the test bikes with black alloys might be a ploy to camouflage the bike. Am surely not a fan of those Govinda-orange wheels. Hero had earlier tried these gimmicks (red n yellow wheels) with the Xtreme, Hunk and ZMA, which I guess worked well with street Rossis. not sure if the TG of the D390 which will be informed enthusiasts would like 'em. Option of both orange n black would be apt, if they still want to get those tangerine wheels

                              Regarding ABS for the 200, he said the braking system is equipped to be retrofitted with ABS as the electronics were planned to accommodate it but whether Bajaj will offer a factory option will be known post the 390 launch only.
                              And as many will know by now, KTm/ Probiking showrroms won't display/sell Bajaj bikes, including any future new Pulsars. I spotted a 220F and Avenger sneaked away in a hidden corner of the outlet. Which means whenever that P375 comes, it will have to reside in normal Bajaj dealerships. Prodded him for news on that and got nothing. he even refused to acknowledge its existence saying Bajaj has revealed nothing to them and all spy pics on net could be fake!

                              Oh and before I forget, he said Metzeler rubber will be std on 390.
                              The man who designed the Tower of Pisa was the First Biker ever...

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                              • #270
                                Re: KTM 390 Duke Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                                First ride impression from overdrive.

                                But this much was clear, the Sportec is a stiff tyre that takes a bit of getting used to in terms of reading feedback and interpreting it. But once you sync up, it has immense grip, both when upright and when leaned over to the edges
                                KTM have also added the one suggestion we had for the 200 from the off. Sixth gear is really tall and that allows the KTM 390 Duke to settle into a highway groove and munch miles
                                That a motorcycle this quick, this light, this responsive, with this kind of alert handling is likely to be priced at Rs 2.2-2.5 lakh is a no brainer for any serious motorcyclist. And Bajaj should confirm the final price and delivery schedule in the first week of June is our estimate.

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