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

    Originally posted by Anupam46 View Post
    Which means we might not see the blistering performance many are expecting. A sub-7 second 0-100 time would still be great but the expectations have really been set very high. We can only wait for the indian reviews for the time being .
    I actually meant the exact opposite of what you just said!

    Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

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  • Anupam46
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Which means we might not see the blistering performance many are expecting. A sub-7 second 0-100 time would still be great but the expectations have really been set very high. We can only wait for the indian reviews for the time being .

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

    Originally posted by Anupam46 View Post
    Regarding the performance of D390, don't you guys think that 12.9:1 compression ratio is a bit too high to be running on 91 octane petrol. Doing a "Five-point-something" 0-100 time on 91-octane petrol with such a high compression ratio seems a bit difficult to me.
    The bike has been kept pretty much standard for all 76 markets where it is gonna be exported to (apart from minor suspension changes). I doubt all 76 markets have 97 octane petrol or whether they'll have different engine maps fit different markets

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  • Anupam46
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Regarding the performance of D390, don't you guys think that 12.9:1 compression ratio is a bit too high to be running on 91 octane petrol. Doing a "Five-point-something" 0-100 time on 91-octane petrol with such a high compression ratio seems a bit difficult to me.
    Last edited by Anupam46; 04-26-2013, 03:48 PM. Reason: Typos

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

    Originally posted by New guy View Post
    Got a call from KTM Kanjurmarg. Bookings open for Rs 20000/-
    Price not confirmed but said to be under 2.5L on road Mumbai.
    Like I had mentioned earlier bookings started in Mumbai officially. South mumbai ktm taking bookings rs.40000 and kanjurmarg taking bookings for rs.20000. Both are not confirming the price yet...I was also told apart from abs n Metzeler tyres, handguards in white are standard on the bike.

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

    Got a call from KTM Kanjurmarg. Bookings open for Rs 20000/-
    Price not confirmed but said to be under 2.5L on road Mumbai.

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

    Originally posted by sudhi View Post
    we all know that D220 faired version is on its way to India - which will be priced about 15k more than the naked version
    KTM has huge gap between D200 and D390, and Bajaj will most definitely eyeing that spot if not KTM, to induce more Pulsars in the Market. so may be a 250CC or 300CC in pipeline - assuming that, it will be D300 (and a faired version of this will also make it to India)

    current market pri ce of D200 - 130k
    faired D200 - 145k (130k + 15k)

    D250 - 170k (assuming, it will be priced 25k more than the faired version of D200)
    faired D250 - 185k (170k + 15k)

    now comes the D390 - 25k premium to D300 faired version
    D390 - 210k
    faired D390 - 230k (20k more than the naked version)

    all the prices above are ex-showroom and purely imaginative (but looks close to the market expectation though).

    you guys can share your thoughts on this.

    -Sudhi
    well i think that ktm must have given a very good thought and have come out with 390 at the end to take on diretly the N300 and the coming honda boys.the D200 with its top speed of 138kmph is already a winner over r15 in terms of speed and performance and over the cbr 250 in terms of pricing.all ktm needed now was to eye the premium market segment with the players being N300( which has been there since ages), the new honda boys and also the hyosung one.so duke 390 with its top speed of 170 kmph i think is the final deal with no intermediate series in between i.e D250 or 290.having said this i think same goes for bajaj too.and as stated they will be coming with a higher capacity in line with ktm as economies of scale will tilt in thier favour not to mention the r&d which would have gone into the making of D390.this is just my view but i do agree with you on the pricing around 2l mark.hope we are right and that this baby is launched at the right price to please all the buyers and fans.
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  • mohitahuja
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by Praful View Post
    Some more links...

    The KTM 390 Duke's chassis, suspension and tyre changes explained - Overdrive

    Duke 390 Blog Part 2: Some opinions so far - KTM BLOG
    I sooo want the tank bag. .. orange covers for brakes and coolant. ..z ring chain that's orange and orange crash protectors

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  • s_hari
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    Originally posted by mohitahuja View Post
    Review from mcn.com.au
    It's a very positive review and I expect the bike to be the same for India. To save manufacturing and production costs I doubt anything other than the rear preload setting being a little softer to be changed for the India model.By the way official bookings have started in Mumbai dealerships with 20000 to 40000 as the booking amount.official pricing still unannounced. Deliveries commencing in June....

    KTM 390 Duke Reviewed
    Good Find. The review clearly gives thumbs up on few qualities that KTM is learning from Bajaj. It clearly mentions about quality mass production. Now only if the Indian customer recognizes this part, Bajaj will be able to gain good market share.

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

    Some more links...

    The KTM 390 Duke's chassis, suspension and tyre changes explained - Overdrive

    Duke 390 Blog Part 2: Some opinions so far - KTM BLOG

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

    Review from mcn.com.au
    It's a very positive review and I expect the bike to be the same for India. To save manufacturing and production costs I doubt anything other than the rear preload setting being a little softer to be changed for the India model.By the way official bookings have started in Mumbai dealerships with 20000 to 40000 as the booking amount.official pricing still unannounced. Deliveries commencing in June....

    KTM 390 Duke Reviewed
    Last edited by mohitahuja; 04-25-2013, 04:03 PM.

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

    we all know that D220 faired version is on its way to India - which will be priced about 15k more than the naked version
    KTM has huge gap between D200 and D390, and Bajaj will most definitely eyeing that spot if not KTM, to induce more Pulsars in the Market. so may be a 250CC or 300CC in pipeline - assuming that, it will be D300 (and a faired version of this will also make it to India)

    current market price of D200 - 130k
    faired D200 - 145k (130k + 15k)

    D250 - 170k (assuming, it will be priced 25k more than the faired version of D200)
    faired D250 - 185k (170k + 15k)

    now comes the D390 - 25k premium to D300 faired version
    D390 - 210k
    faired D390 - 230k (20k more than the naked version)

    all the prices above are ex-showroom and purely imaginative (but looks close to the market expectation though).

    you guys can share your thoughts on this.

    -Sudhi

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  • s.roy0717
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    It's been a treat to see the 390 in action, would be a rock show to actually get hands on it & claim the joy. The 2L ex-showroom tag will definitely bring a boost to it's sales & probably a history in the making
    Competition is seemingly getting tighter & tighter.. The N300 is sure gonna attract a lot of attention as it's out early, but most of us would choose to wait it out till the D390 is finally out as well. News relating the launch of the Duke series ( probably 390 & 200 both ) with 2 other versions is something to look forward to too. & then there is the CBR400R series that mite come in to play soon enough... Damn... as much as it's confusing the hell outta me, It's just lovely & awesome to see all these boom in our markets... Totally intriguing & lustful.. worth everything..

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  • nasirkaka
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    Originally posted by kochumvk View Post
    Thats a bit surprising and and probably an eye opener for RE!
    I cannot find much in common between the two apart from the volume. RE owners must be feeling underpowered and board. RE should start making mare HP per cc.
    Underpowered- yes.
    Bored - No (personally)

    Thats why i intend to keep my C5 along with 390. These bikes are poles apart and each have their merit/character. I like RE for its locomotive type of heavy feel, the monentum it generates and its simplicity. gives immense scope to personalize / customize / play around with. for eg, i got rid of my ECU/injector etc, and plonked a BS 32 carb with much ease. May not be that simple with other bikes. Personally, RE is been keeping my busy since 2008, and i am still not bored of it. As ants mentioned, they really are highly overpriced, heavy, cheap quality parts, and underpowered. That is where 390 comes in the scene. fast, light, nimble, and easy to maneuver around. I intend to use it mostly for daily commuting and short term tours. May even use it for longer rides, provided ergonomics permits.
    and its not just me, a lot folks in my RE circle have been eagerly waiting for the 390. Am sure this 390 going to bite a bit in to RE sales as well.

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  • antz.bin
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    re: KTM Duke 390 Review & first impression: xBhp Exclusive

    Originally posted by kochumvk View Post
    Thats a bit surprising and and probably an eye opener for RE!
    I cannot find much in common between the two apart from the volume. RE owners must be feeling underpowered and board. RE should start making mare HP per cc.
    RE bikes are not particularly cheap for what they have to offer. The TB500 actually costs more than CBR250R and weighs a LOT more.

    The Duke 390 here offers a lot more by comparison for not too much more (speculated) dough.

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