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  • #346
    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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    • #347
      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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      • #348
        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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        • #349
          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.
          Regardless, Life shall go on.

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          • #350
            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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            • #351
              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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              • #352
                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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                • #353
                  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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                  • #354
                    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?

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                    No its not about speed, its about turning and shifting those gears!

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                    • #355
                      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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                      • #356
                        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
                        Bajaj Pulsar 150 : 2004-2005
                        Honda Dio : 2005-2012
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                        • #357
                          re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                          Originally posted by dishayu View Post
                          Nope. I'm in Bangalore. :P

                          triumph's offerings before making the final call on which bike to get
                          Like what??... anytime soon?? Do we have a thread on this?
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                          • #358
                            re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                            Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
                            Like what??... anytime soon?? Do we have a thread on this?
                            Like the Street Triple and Daytona. Didn't mean to imply offerings in the same class as the 390 :P
                            I don't know if we have a thread on that but they have been saying bookings will open in Q3 on their facebook thread, so can't be more than a couple of months or so away. I really don't want more intermediate steps before i get my first properly fast bike.
                            Last edited by dishayu; 06-14-2013, 03:43 PM.
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                            Honda Dio : 2005-2012
                            KTM 200 Duke : 2012-
                            Aprilia RSV4 APRC ABS : 2014-

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                            • #359
                              re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive



                              I wish i had one DeVille... did a mistake showing couple of 200 reviews to my wife (she passed a bad feedback to my parents as well). now she is not letting me to buy one. my heart says 390, but with she not allowing me to go for 200, its touch time for me to convince her for 390.

                              in any case, i'm not ready to exchange black alloys with orange.. :-P

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                              • #360
                                re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

                                Saw a "KTM Duke 390 coming soon, bookings open" poster in front of KTM mysore. Any idea about booking amount in bangalore?

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