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**nasirkaka** · 06-05-2014, 02:08 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by junaid12345678 View Post

I have experienced similar vibrations on my bike when my chain was excessively tight. These vibes show up even more when it lacks proper lubrication. I check and adjust the slack myself and usually keeps the slack a bit less than the minimum level as the 390's chain tends to buildup slack so quickly and this somehow reduces frequent chain adjustments. I suggest you to remove the front sprocket cover, clean the entire sprocket, adjust, clean and lube the chain. This may solve the issue.

Thanks. As i do adjust and lube the chain myself, i was wondering on the similar lines. but i did have a look at the chain, and the slack seems fine, infact very slightly towards the looser side. What i still fail to understand why would it affect the right side foot peg so much, where as the left side one (closer to sprocket and chain) feels perfectly normal.

Will clean the front sprocket area this saturday, and will also explore the possibility of getting the new sprocket, as mine is from the 3rd lot. Now am also wondering if there is anything wrong(loose) with it, for which they are changing to the new design.

**somen1984** · 06-05-2014, 02:28 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Change of a tyre at 12K-14K is a serious thought!!

Have anybody mailed to KTM/Bajaj about this ?

This change of tyre so early adds an additional expense to maintenance of the bike.

I dully remember I had changed the R15 V1 tyre at 25K that too due to multiple punctures.

Changing tyre less than at least 20K is really something which needs to be communicated to SVC or Bajaj/KTM.

I had spoke to the KTM sales supervisor here and he said it last easily to 30K+ kms. But I wasn't convinced as I had read here some one said it is getting wear off soon.

And is this correct Metz* tyres are costing 14K a pair(same supervisor)

**riazmomin** · 06-05-2014, 02:50 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

Change of a tyre at 12K-14K is a serious thought!!

Have anybody mailed to KTM/Bajaj about this ?

This change of tyre so early adds an additional expense to maintenance of the bike.

I dully remember I had changed the R15 V1 tyre at 25K that too due to multiple punctures.

Changing tyre less than at least 20K is really something which needs to be communicated to SVC or Bajaj/KTM.

I had spoke to the KTM sales supervisor here and he said it last easily to 30K+ kms. But I wasn't convinced as I had read here some one said it is getting wear off soon.

And is this correct Metz* tyres are costing 14K a pair(same supervisor)

As per that KTM supervisor, These tires will no way last till 30K kms.

And all the reviews and ownership said that rear tire will last till 13K kms only. And I do not see the problem in it. These are Soft compound tires which bear loads of torque, so obviously I would expect shorter life on bike like 390.

And on my R15 V1, The rear tire was changed at 19K kms.

**Eshan-P180** · 06-05-2014, 02:55 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

Change of a tyre at 12K-14K is a serious thought!!

Have anybody mailed to KTM/Bajaj about this ?

This change of tyre so early adds an additional expense to maintenance of the bike.

I dully remember I had changed the R15 V1 tyre at 25K that too due to multiple punctures.

Changing tyre less than at least 20K is really something which needs to be communicated to SVC or Bajaj/KTM.

I had spoke to the KTM sales supervisor here and he said it last easily to 30K+ kms. But I wasn't convinced as I had read here some one said it is getting wear off soon.

And is this correct Metz* tyres are costing 14K a pair(same supervisor)

Any resemblance to post?

All D390 members including me know that they have a short life. What point are you trying to highlight through your post?

**backlash4u** · 06-05-2014, 03:45 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Dude why are you comparing these two bikes. R15 is a 150cc bike with about 15 horses. 390 has more than double the power. My tyres lasted 9000km. When you ride a powerful bike you should be ready to maintain it..

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**backlash4u** · 06-05-2014, 03:47 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

R15 doesnot come with soft compund tyres. Its a medium compound.

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**NitinGirish** · 06-05-2014, 03:58 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Solution is needed when there is a problem. D390 tyres wearing out' faster' is not a problem. It is something that all the owners knew before making the purchase, understand and appreciate the reason for such short life.

Alternatives exist and there has been ample discussion on that in this thread and elsewhere on the net.

**riazmomin** · 06-05-2014, 04:11 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by somen1984

Even R15's tyres are soft compound. As per the R15's torque the tyre is adequate. So it is lasting some good kms.
If there is some bit more broader tyre than current, will eventually solve this issue.

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it's quite simple. Confirming/any solution to this/Have to live it.

I don't want to compare machines with 15Nm Torque and 35Nm Torque.

The point is, the life expectancy of Metz on 390 is comparativly shorter to those on R15 V1 and this is known to most of us in the forum before purchasing the bike.

Luckily, we have a closer option from Michelin with same build as Metz but at far less price.

**AmitRavi07** · 06-05-2014, 04:17 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by somen1984

Even R15's tyres are soft compound. As per the R15's torque the tyre is adequate. So it is lasting some good kms.
If there is some bit more broader tyre than current, will eventually solve this issue.

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it's quite simple. Confirming/any solution to this/Have to live it.

Actually its not a problem, since it was mentioned when the bike was in testing phase, that Metz would be used. If you read reviews metz sportec m-5 tyres (international forums), you would find that riders claim to get around 8K kms. Having known this fact before launch, the tyre lasting for 13-15K is a bit of boon for us. Thats why your sentiment isn't being reciprocated by other D390 owners.
Its true that we all are also waiting for other companies to release tyres with speed specs similar to metz and of the same size too. I dont think that just getting a broader tyre will give better grip, as the the materials used in the tyres construction plays a more crucial part on how a tyre behaves. Thats why every tyre is rated on speed and the power it can handle.

**Legend Racer** · 06-05-2014, 04:29 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by riazmomin View Post

13000kms on my 390 as of now.

Rear will live for atleast 1000-1500 kms and front will live for atleast 4500 kms.

70% of usage is in city.

so here comes more clarity.. yar my rear tyre is dead at 9k kms... 80% done on highway, mostly when road was hot... so it makes sense... you rip and do 70+ on highways, tyre life goes down rapidly, whereas in city tyre is not killed that much...

i think i must go for michelin 140 section...will buy in 2 days, i guess...

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[QUOTE=backlash4u;1068955 When you ride a powerful bike you should be ready to maintain it..

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dey, what power are we talking here? a hayabusa tyre lives till 10k kms... so i too thought 390 tyre would last till 20k kms... so at Rs 4 / km for 390, i can maintain a 800cc too... isnt? called you...no response??could you book that michelin for me?

**techfreak** · 06-05-2014, 05:10 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Just a thought.... Fun of 800 cc vs 390 cc

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**Legend Racer** · 06-05-2014, 05:26 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by techfreak View Post

Just a thought.... Fun of 800 cc vs 390 cc

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my mouth watery.... ya man,,,,at Rs4/km a 800 cc is manageable...

**Adarsh_Bk** · 06-05-2014, 05:38 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by somen1984

Even R15's tyres are soft compound. As per the R15's torque the tyre is adequate. So it is lasting some good kms.
If there is some bit more broader tyre than current, will eventually solve this issue.

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it's quite simple. Confirming/any solution to this/Have to live it.

Take up this debate in tyres thread please!

FYI,

There is different grade in softness of a tyre. Metz is much softer than R15's which is obvious, 390 has lot more power/torque and to transfer it all to the road, softer ones are a must. Softer tyre wears quickly, which again is obvious.

Using broader tyre has nothing to do with tyre life or grip, it just changes the way a bike handles. Moreover, as the power increases, you need wider tyres (hence wider contact patch with the road) to effectively transfer all the power onto the road.

Nobody here is surprised with the life of Metz, everyone knew about it.

Btw, going for front sprocket replacement tomorrow, also have to get a few vibrating parts fixed

ODO is at 4.6k kms, still getting a smile inside my helmet everytime it revs above 7k rpm

**somen1984** · 06-05-2014, 05:54 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by riazmomin View Post

I don't want to compare machines with 15Nm Torque and 35Nm Torque.

The point is, the life expectancy of Metz on 390 is comparativly shorter to those on R15 V1 and this is known to most of us in the forum before purchasing the bike.

Luckily, we have a closer option from Michelin with same build as Metz but at far less price.

No debate, just to find out an alternative. So it's Michelin!

**B7ACKTHORN** · 06-05-2014, 10:17 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys just for the record, Metzelers are completely different to the tyres we have here, and come no way closer to what one would expect in terms of grip, and most soft to slick wear out fast. Premium for a such a premium bike? You betcher.

Secondly a small query, took delivery of my 390 just a days back, and just inspecting the suspension I feel it's very hard to press on the front forks, but sets in well when riding, is it how's it's supposed to be or is something off tangent here. To an extent they are really hard I have to pull back on the bars to get them back to position after I compress, they don't just like that give good rebound. Unfortunately I've never cared to test this on the Duke 200/390s I've ridden -- carried away by the oomph, at that time, sigh!

Thoughts appreciated

Thanks!

Cheers!
VJ

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