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  • #2716
    Re: Ownership experience of KTM 390 from an ex-CBR 250R owner

    How many of you have opted for zero depreciation insurance? I heard that not all companies offer that option for 390. Is it true?
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    • #2717
      Re: Ownership experience of KTM 390 from an ex-CBR 250R owner

      Originally posted by Pianist View Post
      . Now, I'm 5'6'' and 65 kilos, your average Indian.
      I feel that the CBR is more suited for someone with a bigger frame, and at least 5'10''.
      Nice review there, mate.
      Doesn't the Duke's 810mm seat height bother you as compared to 790mm seat height of CBR?
      It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the ride - bolts!

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      • #2718
        Re: Ownership experience of KTM 390 from an ex-CBR 250R owner

        Hey Sal, it's not just about seat height, is it ? The KTM's seat is narrower.
        The CBR seat is wider, so your legs have to go around them on the way to the ground, right?

        That being said, the higher seat height and the lesser width of the KTM kinda nullify each other, so that for a person my height and weight, it comes to almost the same thing !
        The KTM however feels more "natural" in only this sense when you're NOT in motion ( the CBR 250R's seat softness is much more comfortable), since, in real life,you hardly prefer keeping your legs apart, than keeping them together.

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        • #2719
          Re: Ownership experience of KTM 390 from an ex-CBR 250R owner

          Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
          How many of you have opted for zero depreciation insurance? I heard that not all companies offer that option for 390. Is it true?
          I got zero dep insurance from New India. AFAIK only a couple of companies offer zero dep for two wheelers and new india just started some months back. The showroom I got it from has tie up with bajaj and I found that zero dep from new india was a bit cheaper than comprehensive from bajaj !!

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          Originally posted by Pianist View Post
          Hey Sal, it's not just about seat height, is it ? The KTM's seat is narrower.
          The CBR seat is wider, so your legs have to go around them on the way to the ground, right?

          That being said, the higher seat height and the lesser width of the KTM kinda nullify each other, so that for a person my height and weight, it comes to almost the same thing !
          The KTM however feels more "natural" in only this sense when you're NOT in motion ( the CBR 250R's seat softness is much more comfortable), since, in real life,you hardly prefer keeping your legs apart, than keeping them together.
          I prefer the duke seating as even if the seat is a bit hard, the position is much more natural.
          KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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          • #2720
            Re: Ownership experience of KTM 390 from an ex-CBR 250R owner

            Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
            I got zero dep insurance from New India. AFAIK only a couple of companies offer zero dep for two wheelers and new india just started some months back. The showroom I got it from has tie up with bajaj and I found that zero dep from new india was a bit cheaper than comprehensive from bajaj !!

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            I prefer the duke seating as even if the seat is a bit hard, the position is much more natural.
            Thanks a lot timuseravan. The KTM showroom here doesnt offer zero dep insurance, he said I have to get it done myself! Let me talk to New India and check.

            Btw, you too got it done yourself? Renewing insurance online is easy but I am not sure of the process involved for a new bike.
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            • #2721
              Re: Ownership experience of KTM 390 from an ex-CBR 250R owner

              Windscreen support:

              for a while, i have been wanting to make a windscreen support for the fazer screen, for added support and stability. Only could make it yesterday and installed it this morning.
              Its a simple solution, 1.2mm MS sheet, bent at two places with holes for mounting, coated orange. the bracket connected the two OEM holes on the fazer windscreen, to the bolt which fastens the console and headlamp assembly. The clamp is attached to the windscreen with M4 black allen bolts (merges with the windscreen colour), with a spring washer in between, to minimize chances of loosening.

              Verdict: tested it this morning. much much sturdier then before. No vibes/ shakes, feels solid. some pics from phone cam:
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              • #2722
                Re: Ownership experience of KTM 390 from an ex-CBR 250R owner

                Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
                How many of you have opted for zero depreciation insurance? I heard that not all companies offer that option for 390. Is it true?
                I too have got zero dep from New India. It is true that not all companies provide zero dep insurance. New India is one of the few which does. I think ICICI Lombard does it, why not ask them whether they would do it for d390?

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                • #2723
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Hi Guys

                  A friend of mine in NCR has a 390 and has been facing problems of the bike having a very high engine idling speed and at the same time the engine cuts off when cold intermittently. The SVC guys have been unable to fix either of the two issues.

                  Any experiences of the same and solutions?

                  Help will greatly be appreciated.


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                  • #2724
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
                    I too have got zero dep from New India. It is true that not all companies provide zero dep insurance. New India is one of the few which does. I think ICICI Lombard does it, why not ask them whether they would do it for d390?

                    Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
                    I got zero dep insurance from New India. AFAIK only a couple of companies offer zero dep for two wheelers and new india just started some months back. The showroom I got it from has tie up with bajaj and I found that zero dep from new india was a bit cheaper than comprehensive from bajaj !!

                    Talked to Icici guys, they quoted 5.9k for insurance (in which zero depreciation was 1.1k) for declared value of 1,96,000. @timuseravan, what was the declared value of your bike? The normal bajaj insurance was around 4.4k, if New India offers zero dep for this price, I have to go searching for their office now
                    @nasirkaka : Looks neat.. good work!
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                    • #2725
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Got an email from KTM showroom saying that there's a stunt show at Kalyan on 16th Feb. Anyone got an invitation?

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                      • #2726
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post
                        Talked to Icici guys, they quoted 5.9k for insurance (in which zero depreciation was 1.1k) for declared value of 1,96,000. @timuseravan, what was the declared value of your bike? The normal bajaj insurance was around 4.4k, if New India offers zero dep for this price, I have to go searching for their office now
                        I dont remember the exact value but it was around 4K. A family friend is an agent for new india. So I didnt have to do much except sign the forms and pay the money
                        [MENTION=46353]nasirkaka[/MENTION], the support job looks great. How is the fazer windscreen post 110 kmph in terms of wind blast? Are you in Pune by chance?
                        KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                        • #2727
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Saw a spanking new 390 with the black paint scheme, it was parked at second floor parking, Mindspace, Airoli.....anyone from Xbhp?

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                          • #2728
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Saw a 390 near Chennai T Nagar bus stand yesterday, around 10.30 PM. Anyone from here?

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                            • #2729
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by The Monk View Post
                              Hi Guys

                              A friend of mine in NCR has a 390 and has been facing problems of the bike having a very high engine idling speed and at the same time the engine cuts off when cold intermittently. The SVC guys have been unable to fix either of the two issues.

                              Any experiences of the same and solutions?

                              Help will greatly be appreciated.


                              Cheers
                              Not well versed with D390 features but if it has an O2 sensor, it might need to be looked into.
                              Also, the idling would be high if a lot of air/fuel is entering the chamber. We can rule out excess fuel for now (assuming injectors are proper). Hence, air filtering mechanism would need to be checked. Regarding the intermittent cut off, a complete check of the electricals and a multi-meter check of the O2 sensor (if there is one) would reveal the truth IMO.
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                              • #2730
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Anyone know where to get a cheap paddock stand in Pune? I dont know why some bent metal tubes need to cost 3k or more.
                                KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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