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KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

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  • #5116
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by backlash4u View Post
    Default oil? What do you mean?

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    I mean, the company both recomends and supplies this oil for the dukes. Post first service I only ever got motul 300v fs oil for my bike as standard from svc, though I did have the choice to get motul 7100 fs oil. But svc guys said 300v is the best for my bike so stuck to it.
    Last edited by Balgi; 11-06-2014, 02:32 AM.

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    • #5117
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by srivaatsav View Post
      Guys off late when I downshift my gears .....My bike abruptly stops !!

      May I know what could be the issue and I have heard its very common but is there any solution to fix the issue as its very dangerous !

      Please advice ...

      Well for me, the issue corrected itself. But if I had to guess I'd say it was the idling jet in the throttle body. The bike would be unable to sustain idle on abrupt de-throttling if it was partially blocked by impurities in the fuel.

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      • #5118
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        RHS Rear View mirror is making rattling sound between 4-5K rpm.. Not a major issue.. but wondering if there is some DIY to fix the issue.. don't want to go svc center for this sort of minor issue.
        If you have never done a mistake in your life, it means you have never tried anything new.

        1427 Kms Solo.. South West India.

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        • #5119
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Dimpy View Post
          RHS Rear View mirror is making rattling sound between 4-5K rpm.. Not a major issue.. but wondering if there is some DIY to fix the issue.. don't want to go svc center for this sort of minor issue.

          Take the rubber sheath on the mirror stalk off from the top end of the mirror and just where mirror meets the stalk you'll notice a screw, tighten it to tighten the mirror's movement.

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          • #5120
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Balgi View Post
            I mean, the company both recomends and supplies this oil for the dukes. Post first service I only ever got motul 300v fs oil for my bike as standard from svc, though I did have the choice to get motul 7100 fs oil. But svc guys said 300v is the best for my bike so stuck to it.
            KTM recommended oil is 7100 and not 300v.
            KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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            • #5121
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
              KTM recommended oil is 7100 and not 300v.

              Maybe true for where you're from buddy. Here in Hyderabad though its 300v as standard and 7100 as option.

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              • #5122
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Balgi View Post
                Maybe true for where you're from buddy. Here in Hyderabad though its 300v as standard and 7100 as option.
                7100 is standard at all Bombay SVCs too. The 390 Duke manual mandates 7100 as the standard.
                Ride more, browse less.

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                • #5123
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by anilp View Post
                  7100 is standard at all Bombay SVCs too. The 390 Duke manual mandates 7100 as the standard.

                  Hmmm.......... Well in that case I'll check with svc though they told me 300v is better for the 390 engine. Anyway thanks for letting me know.

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                  • #5124
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Imo 300v is better. But they recommend 7100. Dont know why...

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                    • #5125
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by backlash4u View Post
                      Imo 300v is better. But they recommend 7100. Dont know why...

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                      As a lubricant, 300v is superior product, hence expensive compared to 7100.

                      One of the reasons for company recommending 7100 could be the perceived image associated with any automobile product regarding "MAINTENANCE" costs.
                      We all agree that maintenance cost regrading a bike/car does have some role to play in buyers mind while making the final decision. the company avoids recommending very expensive lubricants, as it takes the service (maintenance) cost high.

                      personally, i have been using 300V for last two service, and i did not find any great difference in smoothness over the 7100.

                      DOes KTM recommend 300V for the exported 390s??

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                      • #5126
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Balgi View Post
                        Hmmm.......... Well in that case I'll check with svc though they told me 300v is better for the 390 engine. Anyway thanks for letting me know.
                        7100 is standard.. 300v is just an option. ofcourse the svc will sell you what makes them more money. btw, you know am from hyderabad too.

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                        Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
                        personally, i have been using 300V for last two service, and i did not find any great difference in smoothness over the 7100.

                        DOes KTM recommend 300V for the exported 390s??
                        Ktm doesn't mention any brand in their manual. It only specifies the grade.. and the grade depends on the atmospheric temperature ranges.
                        Click image for larger version Name: oil.jpg Views: 1 Size: 19.5 KB ID: 1895204

                        Initially in india it was only the bajaj dtsi oil that was being used.. but due to customer demand they had tied up with motul.
                        https://www.motul.com/in/en/business/1877
                        Read the link on that page.

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                        • #5127
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Did a solo ride from bangalore to dharwad. Bike performed flawlessly. Average mileage I got was 37kmpl. Average speed 80-110kmph. Max speed reached- 135kmph. No problems whatsoever. And I should mention, she is an attention magnet. Still getting used to the new riding position. Right ankle joint is sore from the ride. Started at 6.45am from bangalore, reached dharwad at 2.15pm. Gave 8-10 stops on the way(more to secure the backpack which was tied behind) :banghead: Overall, am extremely happy.

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                          Typical old racer - you wobble when you walk, not when you ride

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                          • #5128
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by sharathchandra View Post
                            Right ankle joint is sore from the ride.
                            From that awkward rear brake lever positioning i guess. I am just using the front brake 80% of the time (only been riding within city limits so hardly crosses 75 kmph). And also i noticed that if you keep your feet closer towards the foot rest mount (rather than on the middle part of the footrest where we normally keep our feet), it is easier to use without having to angle your feet to tap the rear brake lever.
                            I am contemplating welding on an extra bit of metal to the rear brake lever so that it extends out a inch or two, thus enabling easier application of the rear brake.

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                            • #5129
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by s1d View Post
                              I am contemplating welding on an extra bit of metal to the rear brake lever so that it extends out a inch or two, thus enabling easier application of the rear brake.

                              Please do let us know if you do make some changes.. I have been wanting to do something about the brake lever.

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                              • #5130
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by s1d View Post
                                From that awkward rear brake lever positioning i guess. I am just using the front brake 80% of the time (only been riding within city limits so hardly crosses 75 kmph). And also i noticed that if you keep your feet closer towards the foot rest mount (rather than on the middle part of the footrest where we normally keep our feet), it is easier to use without having to angle your feet to tap the rear brake lever.
                                I am contemplating welding on an extra bit of metal to the rear brake lever so that it extends out a inch or two, thus enabling easier application of the rear brake.
                                Even I would like to do something about the rear set footpegs, especially the brake lever. Kindly let me know if u are modding it. I will follow suit. D390 is engineered for the open roads. Try to go for a drive and am sure that she will surprise u with her highway manners.

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                                Typical old racer - you wobble when you walk, not when you ride

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