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  • #211
    Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

    Guys I have 2 options that fits my budget, ninja 300 and the d390, I am a hardcore tourer. Please suggest!!


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    • #212
      Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

      Ninja it must be since u are able to stretch your budget to 4.5lacs!(phew).thou windblast in the duke can be taken care of with aftermarket or official windscreen accessories.consider carefully what all extras u can buy for 2.5 lac left if not buying ninja.u could use a small portion and rectify the small shortcomings like I said before.yes, I'm biased towards the duke but parallel twin the ninja has.ninja since u did say you are a hardcore tourer.it begs the question thou why not invest a lil more and get the proper sports tourer n650? You will most probably get bored/used to 300n power fast.
      Last edited by senotrius; 08-30-2013, 10:05 PM.
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      • #213
        Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

        Originally posted by Akki4134 View Post
        Guys I have 2 options that fits my budget, ninja 300 and the d390, I am a hardcore tourer. Please suggest!!


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        At the cost of ninja 300 you could buy duke 390 and r15 and save one more lakh if looks you are looking for 😁 if performance the you could purchase d390 + ninja 250 (4-5 months old)
        Flying at the speed of Life!

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        1989 - Yamaha RX 100 (Sold)
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        • #214
          Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

          Originally posted by Akki4134 View Post
          Guys I have 2 options that fits my budget, ninja 300 and the d390, I am a hardcore tourer. Please suggest!!


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          Ninja 300 costs almost 3.9 on-road while n650 is a sports tourer and costs around 5.5 otr. Since your main purpose in touring, I would suggest you to extend a bit and go for Nija650.

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          • #215
            Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

            Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
            Ninja 300 costs almost 3.9 on-road while n650 is a sports tourer and costs around 5.5 otr. Since your main purpose in touring, I would suggest you to extend a bit and go for Nija650.
            Yea valid point except do keep on point the ninjas se quite expensive to maintain, greater riding= higher maintenance costs

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            • #216
              Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

              I think u must wait for pulsar 375 ..that would faired with enough power for touring aswell...and besides them ninja anyday but it would cost you double and maintainence will be quite expensive aswell.so duke will be the most vfm and with abs u can enjoy high speed runs on highway and maintenance would be cheaper as compared to ninja..and would be easy to handle on different terrains....

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              • #217
                Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                I just hope all the 390 owners r responsible riders...telling this from my experience, when you are cruising on highway and if you overtake a bike or car...there is a good chance that some might start racing with you...take precaution...coz there's this thing called EGO...and it's BIG...with lot of us..dont let that come in your way...it might just prove hazardous...just my 2 cents...

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                • #218
                  Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                  So ill go with the 390 in that case.. One more thing, the tyres have a very short life I guess as they are soft compound, any idea how long they last and how much they cost??

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                  • #219
                    Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                    Originally posted by Akki4134 View Post
                    So ill go with the 390 in that case.. One more thing, the tyres have a very short life I guess as they are soft compound, any idea how long they last and how much they cost??

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                    Upto 12k kms is the life, 11k rs is the cost.... Considering the mrfs cost 8k n these are wayyyyyyy better, and relatively cheap although they cost 25k ish a pair abroad

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                    • #220
                      Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                      Originally posted by Akki4134 View Post
                      So ill go with the 390 in that case.. One more thing, the tyres have a very short life I guess as they are soft compound, any idea how long they last and how much they cost??

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                      I don't have personal experience with Metzlers, but from all the reviews I have read, they are at good for at least for 8-9K kms. Anyone having a Ducati maybe [MENTION=29237]atul_chang[/MENTION] could tell about the longevity of these tires on indian roads.

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                      • #221
                        Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                        Originally posted by Akki4134 View Post
                        Guys I have 2 options that fits my budget, ninja 300 and the d390, I am a hardcore tourer. Please suggest!!


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                        This is Atul's ownership thread so we are digressing but since it is also fair you want to get feedback from D390 prospects, so here you can ask.
                        If you are a hardcore tourer as you say then 390, in fact may not be the bike for you. The Ninja would be more beneficial as a tourer or you might be pleasantly surprised by the TB500 riding experience if you don't care much about top speed.

                        Or if you already have a bike for touring and can wait till the end of this year then you get the super awesome option of buying yourself the Bonneville.

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                        • #222
                          Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                          Originally posted by mohitahuja View Post
                          Bro can u pls make 2 sets for me...fork and swingarm sets...and a engine guard!
                          Droolmaal!!!

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                          I'm working on the Frame sliders & Fork protectors; if all goes well it should cost half of what the branded ones come for

                          Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
                          Details please. Also is it possible for others to create the same?
                          Its possible, but shipping will increase the total cost IMO ...

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                          • #223
                            Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                            Originally posted by abhifusion View Post
                            I'm working on the Frame sliders & Fork protectors; if all goes well it should cost half of what the branded ones come for



                            Its possible, but shipping will increase the total cost IMO ...
                            Ktm sells the fork and swingarm set for rs.2200/- each

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                            • #224
                              Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                              @abhifusion Do let us know how much they would cost us

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                              • #225
                                Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                                Got the bike today :-) will put pics soon.

                                Sent from my M030
                                Duke 390 bangalore owners facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KTM.D390.Bnglr.Ownr/

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