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

    An interesting conparison between rd 350 and the duke 390. Also coincidently they have used my bike. http://www.motorbeam.com/bikes/ktm-d...d350-shootout/

    Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
    I ride in just 2 weather conditions...
    1.When it rains
    2. When it doesn't

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    Kawasaki Z1000 (2014)
    KTM 390 (2013)
    Ducati 848 Evo - 2011 (Sold)
    Suzuki Intruder - 2010 (Sold)
    CBR 250R - 2011 (Sold)


    THAR DESERT RIDE IN BURNING SUMMERS - 5 days
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbik...tml#post612177

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

      [MENTION=29237]atul_chang[/MENTION]...read this before, never knew it was your Duke. But are you comfortable in giving the bike for these test rides?

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

        Just for the photo shoot. They had the press bike for the comparo but didnt like the pictures and wanted another go at it

        Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
        I ride in just 2 weather conditions...
        1.When it rains
        2. When it doesn't

        _____________________________
        Kawasaki Z1000 (2014)
        KTM 390 (2013)
        Ducati 848 Evo - 2011 (Sold)
        Suzuki Intruder - 2010 (Sold)
        CBR 250R - 2011 (Sold)


        THAR DESERT RIDE IN BURNING SUMMERS - 5 days
        http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbik...tml#post612177

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

          Nobody is writing his detailed experience.a few bikes
          are delivered ,I am thinking of detailed narration with regard to handing,pick up, average,sitting comfort etc.pl.post.
          vijay super-1981,vespa1984,herohonda1988,herohondasleek1989,su zuki shaolin1994,herohondacbz2000,suzukiferro2000,honda unicorn2004,kawasaki-bajaj eliminator2005,rtr1802010

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

            I wrote one after my first long ride. If you want me to yap about my experiences again then I can try..

            Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
            I ride in just 2 weather conditions...
            1.When it rains
            2. When it doesn't

            _____________________________
            Kawasaki Z1000 (2014)
            KTM 390 (2013)
            Ducati 848 Evo - 2011 (Sold)
            Suzuki Intruder - 2010 (Sold)
            CBR 250R - 2011 (Sold)


            THAR DESERT RIDE IN BURNING SUMMERS - 5 days
            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/superbik...tml#post612177

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

              Originally posted by atul_chang View Post
              I wrote one after my first long ride. If you want me to yap about my experiences again then I can try..

              Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
              I'm sure everyone would love to hear your experiences again.. :P

              Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
              Honda Dio (Sold) | Yamaha FZ16 (Sold) | Duke 390 | Kawasaki Z800 (Technically it's my brother's, but WTH ;P) |

              1. Start the engine; 2. Turn the trottle; 3. Disappear ;)

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

                Originally posted by atul_chang View Post
                I wrote one after my first long ride. If you want me to yap about my experiences again then I can try..

                Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
                I wouldn't mind reading your 'one month' experience. Also you could share some light on the engine heating issues, comparing them to bikes you own/ridden would be idle. Read somewhere the bike stalls due to over heating, any experiences?

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

                  Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post
                  I'm sure everyone would love to hear your experiences again.. :P

                  Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
                  Been hearing a lot about start up issues. Can you explain how or what exactly, if you are facing the same?
                  Is it that, the bike takes a sweet 4-5secs to start or at times it just refuses to come to life? Another thing would be bumper to bumper traffic jams for 3-4 kms with the ambient temp being a good 40-45 degrees, how bad the heat would be from the engine in such situations?

                  I don't know if you have faced any of the above just that having ridden the bike for over a month you might have some idea about its behavior.

                  Thanks in advance.

                  Sent from my GT-I9100
                  Why 2wheels over 4.....
                  Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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

                    Hi there all!

                    Got the bike!

                    I am from Kolkata, booked the bike at Kharagpur to avoid the long queues at Kolkata dealerships. Got the bike on 4th Sep. Click image for larger version

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                    www.teamrollers.com

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

                      Originally posted by maverick180 View Post
                      Hi there all!

                      Got the bike!

                      I am from Kolkata, booked the bike at Kharagpur to avoid the long queues at Kolkata dealerships. Got the bike on 4h Sep.
                      When did you make the booking?

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

                        Congratz mate...enjoy the beast...this is a good sign. Looks like by the 20th...we should all be a happy bunch of people...

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

                          Congrats. Wise move to book it in Kharagpur. I havent heard of any bikes being delivered from Kolkata dealerships. Any how at least we have one bike in Kolkata.

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

                            Originally posted by maverick180 View Post

                            Hi there all!

                            Got the bike!
                            Congratulations brother
                            --
                            I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle.

                            2012 - Honda Unicorn
                            2013 - Duke 390 (Booked - Cancelled)
                            2014 - RC 390 (Waiting)

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

                              [QUOTE=maverick180;988167]
                              Just flick the switch and twist my wrist
                              The beast comes alive, bringing me back to life
                              A tap to shift and flick of the wrist
                              The beast takes flight bringing me back to life
                              Kill the silence, tear apart the dark
                              The beast rips the road, hell yeah, i feel alive.

                              -JayD
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                              • Re: KTM 390 - The original Hooligan - Ownership Thread

                                Originally posted by maverick180 View Post
                                Hi there all!

                                Got the bike!

                                I am from Kolkata, booked the bike at Kharagpur to avoid the long queues at Kolkata dealerships. Got the bike on 4th Sep. Will put up a detailed review when I get time. Looking forward to sharing my experiences, while also getting help from you guys to maintain this Duke.
                                Congrats mate. Details about delivery please... when did you book, how many bikes delivered?

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