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**Ivin** · 02-28-2014, 10:09 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by vineeth9188 View Post

Do anyone have amy idea about the price of Duke 390 in kerala
Is the price reductions in effect

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Its 2.05L on road Calicut.

**Sal** · 02-28-2014, 10:39 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post

@AmitRavi07 & @timuseravan, thanks guys. Will be taking it to SVC tomo to get the numbering done (reg not yet complete

)and will also get the coolant and chain checked. And I am not worried about mileage and not expecting high figures either, just wanted to know if it was normal

Filled Speed97 petrol from BP today evening and that almost solves the engine knocking problem completely! Was really surprised at the improvement but it costs 104bucks/litre

Btw, few pics from today's ride, sorry for posting so many

At Kendatti lake..

Great pics mate.

Never been to this lake, could you tell me where is it? Is this after the Coffee Day, on the way to Kolar?
+ is that a Quary or a lake?

**vineeth9188** · 02-28-2014, 11:14 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Here in thrissur they are asking 212000

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**AmitRavi07** · 02-28-2014, 12:30 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Adarsh_Bk View Post

@AmitRavi07 & @timuseravan, thanks guys. Will be taking it to SVC tomo to get the numbering done (reg not yet complete

)and will also get the coolant and chain checked. And I am not worried about mileage and not expecting high figures either, just wanted to know if it was normal

Filled Speed97 petrol from BP today evening and that almost solves the engine knocking problem completely! Was really surprised at the improvement but it costs 104bucks/litre

Btw, few pics from today's ride, sorry for posting so many

At home, waiting to go for the ride..
Near Kolar..
At Kendatti lake..
On RTR I used to ride on these off roads without any worry, now I ride at 1st gear in less than 10kmph speeds

Cant wait for the run-in to finish now

I am not able to view the pics.

Sorry, might have been a network issue.

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Originally posted by social View Post

Track day at BIC, Noida on March 16. Woo!

I will be coming there too, and, I think most guys from the Lansdowne trip would be there too. Lets meet up there.

**Axehacks** · 02-28-2014, 12:49 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Trackday at BIC, Noida on March 16. Woo!

I have a question for people who've been to a track day before. How does the event actually work? Do you have to pay anything for the registration? So far the event guys have not mentioned anything about any costs. How long does the thing last?

Also how many laps do you guys think they'll let us take

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Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

I generally don't engage 6th below 110. Agree that around 80 on 6th will give you maximum mileage, but, who wants maximum mileage on a performance bike? For mileage I would just use my old bike.

As you do a couple thousand more km, you will be able to engage the 6th at 55-60, but seriously, where is the Dukeism in that? It loves to revv so I revv it all the way to redline now (except 6th).

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I think the coolant level should be closer to minimum level than max as the coolant expands, a lot. Check the level once the engine has cooled down, if it is above max or near that level, then probably the excess will flow out some more.
Fuel indicator is a bit unreliable especially on a long run. It only shows correctly if you slow down for considerable amount of time or switch off the engine and then on again.
220 for 8 is a lot better than mine. Mine gives around 180 for 8 litres in city. So, I guess you can rest assured on that front. By the way don't worry about mileage on this bike unless it drops near about 10kmpl. Just enjoy the ride.

Absolutely this. I rarely take on 6th below a hundred. Maybe 90 if I'm in cruise mode. Below that the bike feels so sluggish. This bike really grumbles at low rpms

. Though I've been scared to actually calculate the mileage (even mentally).

**shootingstar** · 02-28-2014, 12:57 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by social View Post

Track day at BIC, Noida on March 16. Woo!

Anybody planning to attend from Mumbai ??

Also guys who have attended track day before can you please confirm if we have to register before going to the event or we have to register on spot ???

South have chennai and coimbatore track, north have BIC,Noida and we Mumbian have nothing

**AmitRavi07** · 02-28-2014, 01:29 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by shootingstar View Post

Anybody planning to attend from Mumbai ??

Also guys who have attended track day before can you please confirm if we have to register before going to the event or we have to register on spot ???

South have chennai and coimbatore track, north have BIC,Noida and we Mumbian have nothing

Update: The track day is on 15th March, Saturday. The mail I got mentions that the registration will be done on that day itself from 7 to 8:30 AM. Here's the content of the mail:

Date: 15^th March 2014, Saturday
Time: Registration at venue begins at 7:00 am sharp
Venue: Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Jaypee Sports City, Along Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Open for only KTM 390 Duke customers.
2. Minimum Age: Participants must be 18 years or older
3. Original Drivers License
4. Motorcycle Insurance
5. Personal & Medical Insurance
6. Possession of Riding Gear:
a. Full Face Helmet with Visor
b. Riding Jacket
c. Riding Gloves
d. Knee Guards
e. Riding Boots or Ankle length Shoes (No Sneakers)

Highlights of Event

1. Exclusive Track Experience at the famous Buddh International Circuit with fellow KTM 390 Duke Customers.
2. Learn the tips and tricks of track riding from the experts themselves through a one-one classroom session and followed by the track experience to discover about what your KTM 390 Duke and its capability.
3. Each participant will get multiple laps on track under the supervision of experts.
4. Every participant will be monitored with special timing equipments to evaluate their performance through the day and the best lap timings would be acknowledged.

Rules & Regulations:

1. Registration

Registration opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 8.30 AM.
Participant briefing will start at 8.30 AM and is a must for everyone who wants to enter the track. If anyone misses the session due to being late will not be allowed. So please be on time.
All participants are required sign the indemnity form and provide all necessary documents as mentioned above.

2. Participants coming from outside Delhi & Delhi NCR region should arrange their bike Transport and logistics by themselves
3. Riding Gear
a. Full Face Helmet is a must. Half face helmet would not be allowed as it is unsafe on a race track.
b. Gloves should cover the full wrist.
c. Above mentioned Gears are bare minimum requirement and sharing of gear at the venue would not be possible. Without the complete gears, participants will not be allowed to enter the race track.
d. Only 10 pairs of Helmets, Elbow guards, Knee guards and Jackets would be available at the registration desk and would be issued on first-come-first serve basis on the day of the event. Gloves and Riding shoes will not be available.
4. On the track

The final authority lies with the organizing team and the marshals. All participants will agree to abide by these decisions during the event.
Riders may only enter the course under the approval of the marshals or the organizing staff.

c. Only the registered participant will ride on the track during the sessions.
d. Any participant observed riding recklessly in the pit or paddock area may be ejected from the event. However, warnings will be given wherever possible for minor rule violations. We are at the track to have a good time, not police our participants every moment of every event. It is the responsibility of the individual to be safe and courteous to other members.
e. Participants will not use or consume any intoxicants during a track event. Alcohol and drugs impair your ability to operate a motorcycle. Family and friends are encouraged to attend events, but remember that you are responsible for your guests.
f. Food and beverages would be available on track for sale.

**tusharsmoily** · 02-28-2014, 01:38 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

I got the bike's first servicing done, 2 days ago. All is fine, except the fact that now my bike revv limits at just 9500 rpm. I revved the bike at neutral too. Engine didn't revv beyond 9500rpm. Is it just my bike or everyone's case is the same?

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**shadowgun** · 02-28-2014, 02:34 PM

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Was anyone going from ITO TO C.P. today on his duke390..? It had awesome hand guards too.
The bike was Orange white, perfectly clean and I was like hypnotized for a moment.
Saw you going in front of comptroller and auditor General of India building.

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Ride Till The End...

**social** · 02-28-2014, 03:40 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

Update: The track day is on 15th March, Saturday. The mail I got mentions that the registration will be done on that day itself from 7 to 8:30 AM.

Yep it's on Saturday March 15th. Got confused with my half marathon date which is on the same track on Sunday March 16th. Two days on the track...

And yes we'll catch up definitely.

**AmitRavi07** · 02-28-2014, 03:49 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post

Thank You gentlemen for the education. I really didn't know that. I was planning to remove it because its quite flimsy and I suspect it rubs against the rod that runs around the tyre hugger.

It does brush against the tire-hugger guard. I removed my tyre hugger to solve this.

Its much easier to remove and also does not serve any purpose except for holding the artistic saree guard.

**NitinGirish** · 02-28-2014, 03:55 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

I thought the tyre hugger rakes up muck especially in the raining season, no?

**AmitRavi07** · 02-28-2014, 04:22 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post

I thought the tyre hugger rakes up muck especially in the raining season, no?

In my case the tire hugger helped in depositing those mucks right on my pillion seat. After removing, its throwing the muck everywhere, but, my pillion seat.

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Originally posted by tusharsmoily View Post

I got the bike's first servicing done, 2 days ago. All is fine, except the fact that now my bike revv limits at just 9500 rpm. I revved the bike at neutral too. Engine didn't revv beyond 9500rpm. Is it just my bike or everyone's case is the same?

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Are you saying that the shift indicator lights up at 9500 or that the revv limiter cuts in? If its the latter then definitely some issue with your bike. You will have to take it back to svc.

**Adarsh_Bk** · 02-28-2014, 04:35 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post

In my case the tire hugger helped in depositing those mucks right on my pillion seat. After removing, its throwing the muck everywhere, but, my pillion seat.

Are you serious?

It sprays on pillion seat is it?

And one more thing, my idle rpm doesnt change after the bike heats up, it still stays at 1.8-2k rpm . I am not sure if they have made it purposely till first service, have to check with them. Anyone else had the same behaviour?

**nelson_sanjoy** · 02-28-2014, 05:19 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

From yesterday I started getting a humming/vibrating noise from somewhere in the front - still not able to ascertain where? and it increases with high revs...

Anyone experiencing the same...

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