il go to the SVC after my run in period only.
i think its because of new engine its acting like this
hope so all these settle after 1st service

Cant say about the night time, but the headlight in daytime looks awesome.

To all those who are facing the following before their first service:
Excessive engine heat
Excessive engine braking
Hard and Notchy gearshifts

Don't worry. "All iz well"
This is normal because before the first service your engine is literally being filed from the inside. The oil contains a lot of small metallic particles in it and hence also affects the gearshifts.

After the first service:
Engine heat - Reduces a bit. In traffic, should run one or two bars below the gap in the temp indicator. But it will run hotter than an air-cooled bike. If you're expecting otherwise, sorry but you have picked the wrong bike.
Engine braking - Also reduces a bit. But the engine braking is more than other Indian bikes. Blame it on the short-stroke and higher compression nature of the engine.
Gear shifts - This gets much better after the first service. Very smooth.

Just one piece of advice.
Do not expect this bike to behave like your previous bike (why would you even buy one if it did?).
This bike has a different character.
Adapt to it. Learn to ride it. Yes, all over again.
And then see the joy of hooliganism!

Damn, I sound like a fanboy.

BTW i have been riding the bike for over a month now.. and i just want to ask.

where is the first aid kit???
Is it inside the tool kit?

u definitely sound intense with this post
ya ur right after first servicing everything settles
thats what im hoping now cheers riding.

the 1st aid kit is below the seat and its not in the tool kit

i didn't find it anywhere..
i was so busy inspecting the bike at the time of delivery that i did not check the first aid kit?

Mine is a 3k old Duke now, it still gives impressions of stalling at times. So, its just about getting used to the characteristic of the bike and riding it that way..

Yup that's the Duke lover speaking

It was given with the startup kit, it had:

1) manual
2) insurance policy
3) tool kit
4) first-aid kit
5) keychain
6) spare key
7) key card

once open the pillion seat and check it , it wil be
otherwise ask the company guys , they'll provide u

i found everything except for the FA Kit

Sound "LIKE" a fanboy ?? You are ONE, Nikhil and be proud


I asked them regarding the First Aid kit, they said it's not given with the bike... and I believed them

they fooled u man ! they have given me a small pouch of first aid kit !
i went to my cellar and doubled checked it also for u

I dont have a first aid kit too!!!!!

Got my Duke yesterday.

Feels awesome, I'm reminded of my RX100 days. This bike is a big (and welcome) change from the Karizma it replaced.

The kit is required to be supplied by law. You should ask for it as a matter of principle, because it was likely filched by someone at the dealer level.

But then again it is no big deal, it contains a gauze bandage, 2 band-aids, a couple of strips of surgical plaster and a small tube of Cetrimide ointment.

If it is any consolation, I have not received a keychain.

but first aid kit is necessary in the bike no matter what , even though it has basic items , who knows those might be useful at times and
neither did i get a key chain

All those things are a part of standard accessory equipment. They should give and if not given then demand for it. And as Nirvan said...its a part of the law to give it.

I'm surprised to know that many people didn't get it.