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  • #91
    Comparing the prices of Duke 200 and 390 at the places where it's launched already..the media says it should be around 40-60K Rs extra only. Which makes it around 2.2 or 2.3L on road price. But honestly speaking, I don't know how they will manage it but I've got some gut feeling it would surely be below 2.3L

    For eg. In UK 200 costs 4195 GBP = 3,47,797 Rs while 390 is 4500 GBP = 3,73,084 Rs. So the difference comes out = 25287Rs only. Seriously??

    Lets try Austria..200 is for 4698 Eu = 3,32,762 Rs while 390 is for 5298 Eu = 3,75,261 Rs. So what's the difference..? oh it's 42,499 only..?

    So by the looks of it..since it's made in India..I don't think the cost can go over 2.2-2.3L OTR. But I'm not from KTM so can't do anything if they launch it at higher price
    Last edited by R-series; 04-18-2013, 12:03 AM.
    Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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    • #92
      Originally posted by Sushrut View Post
      Actually the D200 lookalike is good in a way that posers would stay away from this monster thus preventing their lidless heads from getting crashed [given its paranormal power to weight that the idiots could never handle without crashing].

      Unprofessional comment towards posers. With all due respect did you read that I the poser blog?

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      • #93
        The brakes & tyre profile is exactly the same as that of D200?? Shouldn't it have a better brakes than D200? Or is this Cost saving technique
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        • #94
          Originally posted by 'nYsus' View Post
          Hi guys!! when is the duke due for launch?? it was scheduled on the 10th of april right??
          They are gonna launch D390 in July buddy.
          KTM Lover,

          Zak

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          • #95
            Looks like the bike is getting launched today!!!!

            Live press launch: 2013 KTM 390 Duke - Overdrive

            Is anyone from xbhp covering this?

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            • #96
              Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
              Looks like the bike is getting launched today!!!!

              Live press launch: 2013 KTM 390 Duke - Overdrive

              Is anyone from xbhp covering this?
              It is not a launch more of a PR activity of taking the Auto Journo fraternity for first ride. No xBhp is not there
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              • #97
                And its happening in India like they did with Duke 200 where you guys were present? That means launch is very much round the corner.

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                • #98
                  Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post
                  And its happening in India like they did with Duke 200 where you guys were present? That means launch is very much round the corner.
                  If I'm not wrong then the above event is happening in Austria
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                  • #99
                    Originally posted by Syed Zakir Ahamed View Post
                    Bro, the duke will be launched in July (in B'lore) .
                    Sad yaar!! But look at the brighter side.... we get more time to save up :P.

                    uhh!! what crap.
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                    • #100
                      Just got a mail from KTM Langford, that they are organizing an event colled DO IT YOURSELF, where they bring an KTM engineer and we can can blow out all the questions on him. As a part of that event, they are also gonna share product updates on RC8 and D390. So, hope I get enough info about D390 and post it here.
                      KTM Lover,

                      Zak

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                      • #101
                        Syed, can you please share the invite via private message? Thanks!

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                        • #102
                          Originally posted by rx100.7050 View Post
                          The brakes & tyre profile is exactly the same as that of D200?? Shouldn't it have a better brakes than D200? Or is this Cost saving technique
                          As far as I know braking also depends on the weight distribution and momentum of the bike and since the weights of D200 and D390 are almost the same, it shouldn't be a problem. The brakes for D200 are more than enough to stop it and with the addition of Metzelers (to D390) it would give a good result despite the 390's insane acceleration.

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                          • #103
                            Originally posted by ankit mishra View Post
                            yes bro,
                            we can take it for touring and it is effortless.

                            recently i did a Mumbai to Delhi to Mumbai trip on my duke 200 in just 4 days of riding with riding her for 10 hours each day.
                            and this bike didn't tire me very much.

                            so, i can say D390 would be more suitable for touring considering its extra power which can be used in emergency situations and for whole day running.

                            The only problem would be the range due to small fuel tank.
                            My Duke 200 gives me a range of 270-300kms on full tank in high revving of running.

                            But bike is very comfortable overall.
                            Thanks for this piece of info brother. My biggest doubt about KTM has been, can it tour without torturing my back, coz of its racy riding position. I have been an Enfield rider and whatever we may complain, Enfields are super comfortable mile munchers. Riding position is neutral and it goes on, of course rather in a lazy beat. Off late, itching to shift to a faster machine. Hence I have been following 390 very closely. Very mixed bag of opinion about Duke 200's touring capability. I realize the skeptical ones are the people who never toured on Duke. All the people who did it, were giving thumps up. Thanks again. You brought me closer to 390.

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                            • #104
                              Originally posted by trysantosh View Post
                              Thanks for this piece of info brother. My biggest doubt about KTM has been, can it tour without torturing my back, coz of its racy riding position. I have been an Enfield rider and whatever we may complain, Enfields are super comfortable mile munchers. Riding position is neutral and it goes on, of course rather in a lazy beat. Off late, itching to shift to a faster machine. Hence I have been following 390 very closely. Very mixed bag of opinion about Duke 200's touring capability. I realize the skeptical ones are the people who never toured on Duke. All the people who did it, were giving thumps up. Thanks again. You brought me closer to 390.
                              Duke has very upright seating position, not at all racing. The seat is quite hard so your bum will get stiff after some time, but your back will be OK because the seating position is very comfortable.
                              I did few 12 hour long rides and many shorter ones, and I don't get tired on a Duke, my back doesn't hurt at all after long rides. The engine is also completely OK even after riding it for hours at 110-135 kmh speeds.

                              The biggest "problem" is that the wind blast gets uncomfortable at speeds higher than 120 kmh, but just little bit of leaning forward makes it much better.

                              So, I too can recommend Duke 200 for touring, it's an excellent machine, not just for a city ride. And it's completely stable at higher 120+ kmh speeds. Not as stable as CBR 250 which is much heavier and is basically a touring bike, but stable nevertheless.

                              Some reviews mentioned Duke 390 is also stable even at very high speeds, 150+ kmh.
                              And KTM will offer bigger wind shield as a power part, which will make it a much sweeter machine for touring.
                              Last edited by splus; 04-21-2013, 02:29 PM.

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                              • #105
                                I don't mind if its stable only till 150kmph, that's enough for me. There shouldn't be any issues below 150k. Will manage the wind blast and all.
                                Just because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.

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