Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Your last post say Slip On 75K + 21K Duty that is whopping 96K

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Will give to the best Offer price.


This has costed me a fair bit around 85-90k

I also have an -SHOEI TZ-X Motorcycle Helmet-white (Brand new) LARGE - I GOT FOR 34K

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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Well, I didn't ask but he did mention that the spark plug was defective and wasn't exactly busted. He replaced it under warranty. As of now, bike rolls on much smoothly now than before. I am currently keeping the idling and performance of the bike under check to see if the issue is with the fuel. Thanks for the advice.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Done with second service today, only general servicing was done because no issues were there in the bike.
Total bill was 1438/-
Now bike is more smooth and exhaust sound has become more bassy. No issues with bike till now that's good part.

Ride safe

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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Added WindShield to my Dragon Fly.
Method of Installation = DIY (Mentioned Below.)
Total Cost = INR 350/-
Time taken = 40 Mins.
Bought and fixed a Yamaha Fazer Windshield for the bike.. costed 300/- and 50/- for the Number on the windshield
Took a Soldering Iron rod, heated it up and punctured 4 holes in the windshield as per the OEM one had. it pierced like knife in a butter..
Fixed it.. I have fixed the OEM one on the top of it as it provides pressure on more surface area on the new windshield, rather than that from just from 4 screws.. and it looks better and secured to me.
got the number stickered.
Highway Testing will be done next weekend.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Sorry for the off topic but I see you are from Hyderabad. Can you suggest some good COCO - Company Owned, Company Operated pumps in Hyderabad? Somewhere near Uppal would be a great help. Shell has closed its shops :'(

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Is there any change made to the 2014 Duke 390; throttle/map etc? The reason I'm asking is that my friend's 2013 390 is quite aggressive whereas power delivery in my bike is quite linear. Also, the low end torque seems a bit high in mine as compared to his. Mine has better driveability in city conditions.
Any inputs?

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

My personal preference is Bharat petroleum.. nothing stops coco or whatever from not adulterating stuff, so take that off your mind that coco pumps are good. And please stay away from 'speed'
Are you having any specific issues ? If not just fill up from one of these big bharat petroleum outlets. You also have a pm from me.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

I'm facing heavy chain slack, every 2-3 months! Is anybody else having the same experience? Is it normal or is something wrong with the assembly??
Also, what are the factors that cause more chain slack???? Any driving techniques or so to reduce the occurrence???

As Sid said, your best bet is the big BP pumps near your area. Stick to BP and the same filling station.
Do not go for Speed.
If you are visiting BP for the first time, suggest you ask them for a filter paper and pour a few drops of petrol on it. The paper should dry out quickly, should stay white and leave no residue.
Not necessary to do this but for peace of mind. Cheers!

Your Duke has the mud flap protecting the rear shock absorbers?
If so, it is the 2015 model. Have heard that its smoother and not as angry as the old ones. Much like the RC.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi! I'm not sure which flap you are referring to. There's the tyre hugger and the usual small mud flap present near the suspension. Will there be any additional protector in the '15 model?
Here's a pic of my bike for your reference.
Thanks.

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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

^^^^^ Does not look like your bike has the flap. It is another flap that is opposite to the flap over the tyre. It is a small plastic part hanging from the frame.
If you happen to visit a showroom, you can notice it. So I guess your bike would be the 2014 model (same as I am using). It does have good low end torque.
But the newer ones (with the new flap) are even smoother is what I have heard from lot of people.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hmm.. There certainly is a very pronounced difference between my bike and my friend's '13 model.

The differences I could spot were,

- Mine isn't as eager as his. My bike is linear whereas the power delivery in his bike comes in spurts.
- my bike is louder than his. The exhaust note is more bassy and deeper in mine.
- my bike idles at 2k rpm, whereas his is a little lower.
- places where his bike needs to drop down to 1st gear; mine does in 2nd or sometimes even 3rd.

The current odo of my bike is 8.5k kms whereas his stands at 10k kms. Both the bikes have been regularly serviced and are in very good condition.
My guess is, the throttle maybe slightly modified in the '14 bike or it might just be a slightly different map.
The changes seemed consistent with another '14 model that I had a chance to lay my hands on.


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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks guys. I am filling it up with BP only since I bought it. I am thinking that the fuel might be a little cranky and switching to good fuel might eradicate the below 4K RPM drama. I was hoping to get a smoother power delivery but that's not how it is. The test ride bike was another mythical creature I guess. It was soft and powerful. Mine on the other hand is like a teenager high on weed. 6 months and 2897kms on odo. Service center being 35 kms is another reason I want a switch to another bike now(as in a completely new one from different manufacturer).

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Where do you live in Hyd? Their is a SVC in Begumpet which I hope would be closer to you.

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4 month review for my Dookey (D390).. Long post ahead!

The past:
I had migrated to the Duke from the R15. The R15 was a work of sheer quality from the curves to the plastic to the engine. Fill it, rev it and rev it harder and she never let me down. Kiddo, I used to call her. A thirst for more power brought be to the D390.
One of the SVC managers was kind enough to give me a long test ride of the bike. Spent good 30 minutes with her, in traffic in open roads and even some corners. And I was sold.
With feedback from some members here, I got Dookey home on 18^th August.

The present:
The initial honeymoon period has now faded into distant past. All that remains is a beautiful wife that will obey you on some days and revolt on others.

The test ride bike I rode was completely different to what I own now. Am trying to bring my bike closer to the test ride bike since forever! Here is what I have done.. Changed spark plug, oil filter, completely drained the tank and dried it under the sun. Still the bike refuses to provide constant performance.
Here is what I feel happens on some occasions 'I twist the throttle but the corresponding response from the engine is very poor. The note from the silencer is flat (not the bassy one). The bike just lugs along'.
On other days this happens 'I twist the throttle and the big lunges forwards and breaks into a sprint - exhaust sound and engine pull in place'.
Have not quite understood this change in character over different days at the same time at the same engine temperature.

Moral of the story is that the I find the bike 'temparamental' (As all beautiful ladies are). And with the high compression ratio that it has, fuel quality plays a damn important role.
Have done 5200 kms in nearly 4 months, have hit 156 kmph on the speedo nearing redline on 5^th. Some days have been frustrating while some exhilarating.
There has lot been said about the ABS. Well, it has kicked in two times over the last four months (I can count on my fingers). Have gone through a few fishtails in the interim. But the tires are a gem even at 100+ speeds in heavy rain.
There is no bike that will commute as fast in India as the D390. No doubt about it. Do I miss the baby R? Hell yeah, I do. With the Duke, I got performance but the price I paid was high (not in INR but in TIME spent at SVC).
There is still hope for Dookey because there are still some parts that can be replaced (throttle body, fuel injector). As the mechanic once told me, ‘Sir you treat her too gently and so you understand these niggles. Normally people do not feel these niggles just because they twist the throttle hard’. Whether I take that as sarcasm or escapism on his part, I do not know. Letting her go would be the most painful part but maybe that is best for both of us. She will find a rider who does not treat her that gently and I will find a machine that responds to gentle treatment.