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

    Originally posted by vidhya View Post
    Just spoke to BTM layout KTM customer service representative. She told me that bookings will open coming Saturday or Sunday. I hope it will...
    Once again,, 'a good news' Click image for larger version Name: nodding.gif Views: 8 Size: 530 Bytes ID: 1846940

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

    Just spoke to BTM layout KTM customer service representative. She told me that bookings will open coming Saturday or Sunday. I hope it will...

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

    Originally posted by riot View Post
    A naked KTM without an option to switch off ABS! Ur joking, right buddy?
    +1 to that. They are selling it as a premium product with state of the art premium tyres and lastest generation bosch abs unit. I don't think you should complain! Besides it's a global product for 76 markets mass produced as a one bike for all scenario. I believe producing variants would infact increase costs....

    That's the reason the ninja 650 comes on only one colour in india. Easier to train staff and stock inventory for one product manufactured to one specification....

    Just my 2 cents

    Sent from my Note 2 using Tapatalk 2

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

    Originally posted by senotrius View Post
    +1 to this.a choice would have been good.thou 160 kph and wet weather/indian roads doees make the case of abs strong.they could reduce the price of abs im guessing by getting rid of the on-the-fly switcher.
    A naked KTM without an option to switch off ABS! Ur joking, right buddy?

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

    Originally posted by tibby View Post
    What is the booking amount for the 390?
    Is it refundable, considering the price still remains guess work (even for Probiking)?


    Sent from my mobile phone, through xBhp Connect
    Booking amount is varying between 20k to 40k and some percentage 15 or 20 is cancellation charge

    Sent from my Note 2 using Tapatalk 2

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

    What is the booking amount for the 390?
    Is it refundable, considering the price still remains guess work (even for Probiking)?


    Sent from my mobile phone, through xBhp Connect

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

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    Originally posted by iNaresh View Post
    Spoke to the KTM store manager, he said duke 390 will comw to india with akraprovic exhaust n handguards. And price will be 2.25 exshowroo..
    atleast they should bring the windshield accessory.akrapovic system if brought will cost atleast a fourth of the bike!there will be much more economical options soon.

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

    Originally posted by iNaresh View Post
    Spoke to the KTM store manager, he said duke 390 will comw to india with akraprovic exhaust n handguards. And price will be 2.25 exshowroo..

    Nice store manager

    Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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

    Spoke to the KTM store manager, he said duke 390 will comw to india with akraprovic exhaust n handguards. And price will be 2.25 exshowroo..

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

    Originally posted by splus View Post
    Feels like a balanced and realistic first impression... Even though it feels little downing at times, for example where it says that 390, due to its tall gearing and despite obviously much more power, doesn't have that "frenetic" character that 200 has.

    There's an interesting bit where KTM's R&D manager Sebastian Sekira mentions and compares Metzelers and MRFs:
    “The second difference are the new Metzeler Sportec M5 tyres which will come to India as well.” Why? Is something wrong with the MRFs? “No, the MRFs are actually excellent. But when we decided to make the 390 Duke we realised it would be a premium product and that it would hit as much 160-170kmph flat out. So we specified these new Sportec M5 tyres for the bike. They are better overall than the MRFs by a small margin, but have significantly better wet weather performance.”

    Sounds like 390's Metzelers are much better than 200's MRFs only in rain, and just slightly in dry weather.

    I personally don't like ABS and have very little wet weather where I live, so two big upgrades of 390 over 200 (ABS and Metzelers) are of very little use for me. (Of course, I'm aware and understand that these two can be of huge importance for someone else.)
    Ah, I just wish KTM would offer cheaper version of 390 without ABS as well! Choice is always good...
    +1 to this.a choice would have been good.thou 160 kph and wet weather/indian roads doees make the case of abs strong.they could reduce the price of abs im guessing by getting rid of the on-the-fly switcher.

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

    Originally posted by s_hari View Post
    First ride impression from overdrive.
    Last edited by splus; 05-31-2013, 11:53 PM.

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  • s_hari
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    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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  • DeVille
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    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.

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  • tusharsmoily
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    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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  • senotrius
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    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.

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