Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi all,

So finally after waiting for exactly 100 days, on 28 Nov I laid my hands on my KTM DUKE 390 .

I must say it was worth the wait and the money spent. I have nothing else to say other than what has been already said.

The bike is calm, easy going and well mannered and definitely beginner friendly, one just has to give it the respect it deserves.



I have noticed that while riding along without pillion there is this sound which I hear,its like something is hitting something it sounds very much like chain slap, but there is no problem with the chain.

Also when giving constant throttle in 2 and 3 gear at around 4k and 5k rpm I experience something like a buzzing vibration in the handlebars, foot pegs. Is this normal or should I get it checked.

When keeping constant throttle and doing speeds of 40-50 kmph in 3 gear the engine suddenly loses breath, almost like the engine is misfiring.
Also today I noticed a little oil collected under the engine.

Will be visiting the SVC today to get these sorted, do let me know what you all think might be(or might not be) the problem.

Cheers,

PP :thumbup:

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

The rear brake pedal is also a problem for me. I have also stopped using the rear brake because of this. I dont think lowering the pedal is an option because it may then touch the ground when we bank hard.

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Went for a short ride this weekend. From Trivandrum to kochi and back on the next day. The bike performed really good and is a delight to munch miles on.

A thing that is frustrating me is that the bike was really refined at the time of delivery but now it is a buzzy also I am getting a metallic noise as if some bolt is loose. Not able to figure out from where exactly I am getting the noise. While riding it seems it is coming from the speedometer console but while stationary I feel its from somewhere around the engine. Just not able to zero in on to the source. Arghh! Its frustrating me big time!
Any idea anyone? Someone else facing the same?

Also, I met [MENTION=62951]genxt[/MENTION] and [MENTION=56912]junaid12345678[/MENTION] while coming back. It was fun guys. Your bikes are much more refined as of now and it is giving me nightmares.

Apart from this the bike is a gem, the handling, braking, acceleration are simply in a league of its own. I am in love again, just that need to sort out the small niggles.

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the bike is buzzy for me too. like a lot. I'm hoping first service will smoothen out things a bit. as of now the foot pegs are super vibey.next is the tank fairing. have the buzz coming from front area thing too. one source for me during idle is the left mirror. it vibrates during idle at traffic stops. have to locate other vibration.mostly this is down to poor pdi.

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At the time of delivery my bike was much more refined compared to what it is now. I also changed the oil at 200kms and now the bike is at 800+ but things haven't changed much after the oil change. Infact, its becoming more buzzy as the kms are piling.

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Is it mandatory to change oil at 200kms??? or can we change the oil during the first service?

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[MENTION=63586]DukeDey[/MENTION]...how's the road condition from Trivandrum to Kochi??

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No need to worry bro. Just wait a bit for the noise to become more prominent. Then we would be able to find the source. Nothing can escape from you as we know how you gave the dealer nightmares earlier

Its not at all manadatory to change the oil at 200 kms but it would be better if you go for a change. There must be lot of metal shavings initially and the early oil change gets rid of it which aids the run-in.

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Mine doesn't have any starting issues yet. You definitely need to take it to the service center.

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Theoretically, the stopping distance should not increase with ABS ON on wet and dry conditions. It should happen only on gravel and ice.

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Hey Gaurav,

I don't think the lack of refinement should be a issue now, until you cover a certain number of miles , the proper run in that is, now like we say there is no fixed kms count for run-in but when it is done, it is sure we can get to know the difference.
I hope you are getting i am trying to say.

and , hey, was nice meeting you , wish I had more time. Maybe we can meet again if you coming to cochin for the GT test ride :-D


Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

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Yeah, nice to meet you too budd. Also, inbox me christos number.
I would come there again. Need to get a new jacket, did not find a good one this time. We'll ride together, soon.

Regarding the run in. I guess my way of running in the bike did not suit a big single. The vibes were not there before, no extra sound too but after the highway runs everything has crept in.

Anyway, will go for the first service soon. Hope to get everything sorted. The

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Yeah, will PM you the number.

Oh, you din find a good one ? Any particular brands you have fixed on ? Anyways, let's not pollute this thread.

Actually even i had that problem , meaning the tank vibes, they started only in the last 150kms. But i am not that worried about it. New engine and a freaking big single cylinder , and run-in time na..so all computes to more vibes, at first service i'll have all the panels re-tightened and hopefully will have all these issues taken care of.


Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

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There is no written document or proper explanation why the oil change is necessary so early! The engine remains new and tries to set in for first few 1000kms actually. So after 200kms then again one should change at the next 200km. How you can say that it is better? And how KTM/any manufacturer unaware of this and forgot to mention in their service manual? Metals will not circulate in the oil it'll get deposited because of it's weight. And changing oil at the first service is fine. I believe it's misleading to say something on assumption. Don't take personally but all these unnecessary myths should be bursted about run-in producer. People loose the joy of riding thinking more about unwanted stuffs. Just my two cents.

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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

There is no written document or proper explanation why the oil change is necessary so early! The engine remains new and tries to set in for first few 1000kms actually. So after 200kms then again one should change at the next 200km. How you can say that it is better? And how KTM/any manufacturer unaware of this and forgot to mention in their service manual? Metals will not circulate in the oil it'll get deposited because of it's weight. And changing oil at the first service is fine. I believe it's misleading to say something on assumption. Don't take personally but all these unnecessary myths should be bursted about run-in procedure. People loose the joy of riding thinking more about unwanted stuffs. Just my two cents.

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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

I rode junaid12345678 bike today. It has done 3k+ kms and the difference between his bike and my bike is just too much. My bike is around the 800km mark.
His engine sounds a little less throaty but along with less sound there is also considerably less noise, vibes, jerks or whatever that is not wanted.
His low end power delivery has improved so much that I was able to ride the bike in 6th doing a 60kmph very easily while on my bike even 70kmph is tough.
I can see that its getting better on my bike too as earlier anything below 80 in 6th and bike used to complain.

His bike was able to pull from 3rd while negotiating with speed breakers while mine has to be in 2nd.

Junaids bike is way more refined, refined to the point that I can compare it to a Honda engine, he himself has a cbz xtreme too which is a very smooth machine and feels the same himself.

His gearshifts are way better than mine, the clunk is almost non existent on his bike where as in mine its way too noticeable till now.

He took it very easy till 1000 kms, I rode it normally without worrying about the rpm or anything. Did redline it quite a few times after the 1st oil change at 200kms. I don't know if the difference is because of that or the number of kms.

Going for first service on Wednesday, hope they are able to sort out the vibes and sounds I am getting from the bike.

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