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**krish2778** · 02-21-2014, 12:41 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by vijeth v View Post

Hey guys, I'm contemplating on putting a windscreen on my 390 , I understand that the Szrs and the Fazers seems to be the popular choice.
Could the guys who've installed them, provide inputs on which in more suitable and pointers if any regarding the installation?

Thanks

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Search the thread, you will find a DIY topic specifically for the query you posted.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**FZERIDER** · 02-21-2014, 01:23 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys any update regarding quality of the latest batch of the 390.
And also the stalling issues , have they been sorted out or people got used to it.

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**flyingJian** · 02-21-2014, 09:56 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by thegame0012 View Post

21 is definitely less. I rode 1400 kms and I am getting consistently around 30+ kmpl. Be gentle on throttle while riding. Switch the bike off on long lasting traffic signals, double check the tire pressure and keep 2+ or 2- depending upon climate you stay in. Do a sane riding for a week and see the difference.

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Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

I have ridden around 5k kms and in city am getting a mileage of 23kmpl. On highways, riding for extended period, easily gives me more than 30kmpl. I think that a mileage of 21 is ok. Try changing your petrol bunk, maybe the fuel is not up-to mark. By the way, which fuel are you using premium or normal?

Originally posted by riot View Post

The fuel efficiency also ends up depending on how you run-in your bike. Mine now returns 25kmpl in sunday rides when I am popping wheelies and enjoying duke the way it is to be enjoyed and trying to keep up with my buddies on bikes with 3 times bigger engines. On all other days I get 30kmpl+ all the time.

I have done some 3200+ kms. I am most of the time gentle on throttle in city limits and occasionally rip. I use normal fuel from Indian Oil. Runnin was pretty much done as per the book.

You guys are definitely getting good mileage, as on highway also i was never able to exceed 27 kmpl on 110+ speed.
Because of this low mileage I am not able to completely enjoy duke as the way it should be enjoyed.

**krish2778** · 02-21-2014, 10:10 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by flyingJian View Post

I have done some 3200+ kms. I am most of the time gentle on throttle in city limits and occasionally rip. I use normal fuel from Indian Oil. Runnin was pretty much done as per the book.

You guys are definitely getting good mileage, as on highway also i was never able to exceed 27 kmpl on 110+ speed.
Because of this low mileage I am not able to completely enjoy duke as the way it should be enjoyed.

I think the kind of mileage for the give speed you are doing, you should be enjoying the duke the way it should be.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**nadz11.ns** · 02-21-2014, 11:43 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by flyingJian View Post

You guys are definitely getting good mileage, as on highway also i was never able to exceed 27 kmpl on 110+ speed.
Because of this low mileage I am not able to completely enjoy duke as the way it should be enjoyed.

Man your 375cc bike is giving 27 km/L and you are crying

My 150cc fz returns 33-35 km/L and I enjoy that to the fullest.
For better mileage, there are smaller bikes. Be happy that you are still getting 27 km/L.

**AmitRavi07** · 02-21-2014, 11:57 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by FZERIDER View Post

Guys any update regarding quality of the latest batch of the 390.
And also the stalling issues , have they been sorted out or people got used to it.

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The new batch are devoid of problems that the initial batches had. Get a 2014 model and you are guaranteed to have a better bike. As far as the stalling issue goes, I have been in constant touch with ktm engineer on the issue and till now a solution has not been found for my bike. Although, if you are getting a new bike, you should not be worried.

**THE46FAN** · 02-21-2014, 11:59 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

You cant expect to get more than 25 to 30km/L with a single cylinder 44ps screamer. The fact that most of us 390 owners are from Pulsar or similar bike background it's a bit shocking for us to see this kind of mileage. This is a recreational bike. People talk about vibes on bike, again it's expected in a powerful single cylinder, and i find it a bit weird when people fix windshields on a naked bike. My 2 cents, ofcourse each person has his/her own way of thinking. cheers.

**NitinGirish** · 02-21-2014, 04:20 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

For the first time today rode pillion on my bike and I didn't like it one bit. Legs are severely cramped and I am just 5 7". The ride was for hardly 1km ~5mins and my butt started paining. And I almost fell off the bike when my colleague twisted the throttle!

Pillion friendly? Not for sure!

**Adarsh_Bk** · 02-21-2014, 05:05 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Not sure if this info is shared here but if anyone is looking for how to verify if the new 390 is manufactured in 2014 or not, simply look at the chassis number.

If the character at the eighth position from right is D then it is 2013 model, if it is E then it is 2014.

You can use the info here for confirmation KTM Vin Number Identification Chart : ktm-parts.com Customer Support

The new black 390s in showroom had E so thus confirming the date of manufacture to be 2014.

Hope this helps!

PS : Will be joining the D390 league very soon

**timuseravan** · 02-21-2014, 05:14 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post

For the first time today rode pillion on my bike and I didn't like it one bit. Legs are severely cramped and I am just 5 7". The ride was for hardly 1km ~5mins and my butt started paining. And I almost fell off the bike when my colleague twisted the throttle!

Pillion friendly? Not for sure!

That seems to be an advantage to me

**riazmomin** · 02-21-2014, 09:33 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by FZERIDER View Post

Guys any update regarding quality of the latest batch of the 390.
And also the stalling issues , have they been sorted out or people got used to it.

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Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

The new batch are devoid of problems that the initial batches had. Get a 2014 model and you are guaranteed to have a better bike. As far as the stalling issue goes, I have been in constant touch with ktm engineer on the issue and till now a solution has not been found for my bike. Although, if you are getting a new bike, you should not be worried.

Regarding the Stalling issue.

One of the guy in Hyderabad could identify that it was because of Clutch cable length varying. They have adjusted the clutch cable a bit it appears to have resolved the issue.

**shark80** · 02-22-2014, 03:02 PM

Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

Originally posted by vidhya View Post

Please let me know if there is an option in KTM 390 called 'Cam Chain Tensioner'. I googled a bit and found this document:

404 Error | KTM

http://www.ktm.com/fileadmin/user_upload/eAcademy/Download_Centre/SSM_902_EN.pdf

OOPS! We ran out of fuel. The page you’re looking for is beyond our reach. Let’s get you back on track!

Page 15 in above document talks about this and is this really adjustable? Please advise...

second try...

looks like KTM has removed permission for general public to view/download the file.

Can someone re-share the document please. Thanks

or mail it to [email protected]

**kochumvk** · 02-22-2014, 07:57 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post

I had an FZ16 earlier (everyone knows how puncture prone those tyres are). Like a lot of people, I didn't know a lot about tubeless tyre punctures. I thought there was only 1 way to get it fixed and after around 8 punctures in 6 months, the tyre started to crack and I had to replace the tyre even though the threads were nice. The tyre had run only about 9K kms.

When I went to change the tyre, the owner of the shop explained me that the 1st method of fixing the puncture actually makes the hole larger and puts more stress on the tyre. He then explained about the alternative second method and how safe it is.

After changing the tyre, I used only the second method to get the puncture fixed and the tyre gave me a life of 22K kms and this is after around 1.5yrs and 16 punctures.

I'm just sharing my experience and how you want to get it done is your wish.

Also note that if the puncture is not done properly i.e. if the hole is not sealed completely in the 1st method (bound to happen many times), you'll start losing air. Again, this is a personal experience.

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Sealing from inside is better for sure.

But what's bothering me is the huge number of punctures we gets in India. It's very strange how this much sharp metal objects reach the road.

Puncture shops per km is more in my current place so is the number of punctures.

When I was in another place both were far less.

We need to terminate the roadside puncture shop culture if we wanna save the rubber.

Sad

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**coolmaverickguy** · 02-23-2014, 01:14 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys need some info about bangalore

Is it mandatory to have front no plate. what kinda fine i may be charged. if i put sticker no on wiser of headlight will it do the need full ?

**worrisomebear** · 02-23-2014, 05:05 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by coolmaverickguy View Post

Guys need some info about bangalore

Is it mandatory to have front no plate. what kinda fine i may be charged. if i put sticker no on wiser of headlight will it do the need full ?

thats alright, you can get a legible sticker and put it on front mudguard

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