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**nilesh9777** · 03-31-2015, 12:24 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by P3T3R View Post

This is news to me. The dealer in Goa didn't say anything. In any case even if you book today the price at the time of delivery will be applicable.

why the price increase? Are any news on slipper clutch on rc390 or rc200?

**snapppy** · 03-31-2015, 02:53 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by P3T3R View Post

This is news to me. The dealer in Goa didn't say anything. In any case even if you book today the price at the time of delivery will be applicable.

Since the bikes are available off the shelf (atleast here in bangalore), if the applicable date for hike is even out by a few days, you can save a few bucks.

**P3T3R** · 03-31-2015, 03:06 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by snapppy View Post

Since the bikes are available off the shelf (atleast here in bangalore), if the applicable date for hike is even out by a few days, you can save a few bucks.

I will try to see if they have anything in stock. So far they are so far saying they have no stock. Lets see what they say when I offer to upfront.

**coolmaverickguy** · 04-01-2015, 12:50 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post

I think i just shot myself on the foot...ordered Metzelers through tyreonewheels last week. Paid Rs 10100. Now before you start laughing, i checked in KTM showrooms in Mangalore, Kasaragod, Kannur. No stock.

Bro did you got your tyre delivered.

Guys is there anyway we can order tyre directly from mrf though online. i was looking for revz fc1 & c1.

**stefanm** · 04-01-2015, 02:01 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by P3T3R View Post

I will try to see if they have anything in stock. So far they are so far saying they have no stock. Lets see what they say when I offer to upfront.

I had met the owner last week, he had offered me a test ride without pillion on the Duke and RC at the new porvorim showroom, I didn't take his number and have forgotten his name, ideally you would need to speak to him directly. According to me taking a test ride with a pillion is pointless, unless of course you scare the shit out of him!

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**Chandan92** · 04-01-2015, 09:45 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Need help from the fellow members, my bike stalled two times today in the evening MID stating high coolant temperature and distance between both points when bike stalled was hardly 1.5 km. This thing happened to me last week also.

Coolant level is at the recommended level. Odo is just above 5k KMS and this is the first niggle i am facing other than fuel cap vibration. What could be the possible reason for this problem.

Thanks in advance
Ride Safe

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**P3T3R** · 04-02-2015, 12:25 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by stefanm View Post

I had met the owner last week, he had offered me a test ride without pillion on the Duke and RC at the new porvorim showroom, I didn't take his number and have forgotten his name, ideally you would need to speak to him directly. According to me taking a test ride with a pillion is pointless, unless of course you scare the shit out of him!

Finally managed to get a Test Ride of the Duke 390 at Porvorim. Found it a bit more comfortable than the RC 390. However wife says that the Duke does not suit me and I look funny on it. She's insisting on me getting the RC 390.
And yea both the Test Rides were with the pillion. The guy in Margao on the RC 390 was a total moron, telling me when to change gears etc. as if I was riding a bike for the first time. The guy at Porvorim was better though he told be to back shift a couple of times. He actually meant downshift. They had just received a stock of Duke 390's 2 days ago but surprisingly none of them had the slipper clutch. The dealer was sure that they would get the bikes with the slipper clutch in the next lot and that the RC 390 would not be getting the slipper clutch. How do I verify that the bike actually has a slipper clutch when I take delivery?

**alliwanted** · 04-02-2015, 01:53 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

You will come to know by pressing the clutch lever. If it feels hard it's a dry clutch and if it's buttery smooth it's a slippery clutch

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**rylan** · 04-02-2015, 07:38 AM

KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by alliwanted View Post

You will come to know by pressing the clutch lever. If it feels hard it's a dry clutch and if it's buttery smooth it's a slippery clutch

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Really??!! Woooooww. That is amazing indeed, kudos to u for finally clearing the air [emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122]

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**timuseravan** · 04-02-2015, 10:04 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post

Need help from the fellow members, my bike stalled two times today in the evening MID stating high coolant temperature and distance between both points when bike stalled was hardly 1.5 km. This thing happened to me last week also.

Coolant level is at the recommended level. Odo is just above 5k KMS and this is the first niggle i am facing other than fuel cap vibration. What could be the possible reason for this problem.

Thanks in advance
Ride Safe

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Was this in heavy traffic? With summer coming overheating is possible in stop and go traffic.

**Chandan92** · 04-02-2015, 10:25 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by timuseravan View Post

Was this in heavy traffic? With summer coming overheating is possible in stop and go traffic.

No sir it happened to me in mild traffic. I had covered hardly 3 KMS and stopped at only one traffic signal when bike stalled first time. Second time bike stalled in 2 KMS again stopping at one traffic signal. Traffic was not stop and go.

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**Daavy99** · 04-02-2015, 01:08 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by P3T3R View Post

How do I verify that the bike actually has a slipper clutch when I take delivery?

2015 Duke 390 has around 20 updates which are mentioned below. It should not be hard for you to identify that you have got a 2015 model with either of the below changes.
Easiest way is look out for shocker dust protection. If the bike you have is 2015 model then its has a slipper clutch.

1) Slipper clutch
2) Change in the front fender design
3) Rear fender gets better structural material
4) Sealed indicators to avoid water seepage
5) Heating dissipation to the bottom with radiator fan assembly changed
6) Rear shock absorber with dust cover (the visible metal part inside the spring is covered with a plastic casing)
7) Rear spring gets flap protector
8) Stiffened front seat assembly to avoid touching air filter housing
9) Changes in Speedometer logic to avoid abrupt zero position on the run and accommodates new service interval of 7500 kms
10) RH switch changed to accommodate the new throttle grip angle effectively
11) Rear mud cover wider in size like on the RC
12) Chain cover height increased to prevent slapping of chain
13) Changes in belly pan mounts
14) New hand grips carried over from the RC series
15) Silencer mounting rubber damper changed to reduce vibrations
16) Spark plug gap has been decreased to 0.8 mm from 1 mm
17) Connecting rod now gets a bush at the small end for added strength
18) New sealed bearings to avoid oil leakage at the output shaft
19) New collar sprocket
20) Increase in oil seal output shaft diameter from 25 to 26 to accommodate new collar

**P3T3R** · 04-02-2015, 03:26 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Got a call from the KTM representative for Karnataka & Goa regarding my complaints about the dealer. I asked him about the slipper clutch and he said that Goa is currently not getting any bikes with the slipper clutch but is I'm particular about it they can make sure I get one of the bikes with the slipper clutch. I asked him about the RC 390 and he said there are no immediate plans for the slipper clutch in the RC390. Maybe in 6-7 months time.

**wrecker** · 04-03-2015, 01:06 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

KTM Duke 250, RC 250 to be manufactured in India

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Originally posted by Daavy99 View Post

2015 Duke 390 has around 20 updates which are mentioned below. It should not be hard for you to identify that you have got a 2015 model with either of the below changes.
Easiest way is look out for shocker dust protection. If the bike you have is 2015 model then its has a slipper clutch.

1) Slipper clutch
2) Change in the front fender design
3) Rear fender gets better structural material
4) Sealed indicators to avoid water seepage
5) Heating dissipation to the bottom with radiator fan assembly changed
6) Rear shock absorber with dust cover (the visible metal part inside the spring is covered with a plastic casing)
7) Rear spring gets flap protector
8) Stiffened front seat assembly to avoid touching air filter housing
9) Changes in Speedometer logic to avoid abrupt zero position on the run and accommodates new service interval of 7500 kms
10) RH switch changed to accommodate the new throttle grip angle effectively
11) Rear mud cover wider in size like on the RC
12) Chain cover height increased to prevent slapping of chain
13) Changes in belly pan mounts
14) New hand grips carried over from the RC series
15) Silencer mounting rubber damper changed to reduce vibrations
16) Spark plug gap has been decreased to 0.8 mm from 1 mm
17) Connecting rod now gets a bush at the small end for added strength
18) New sealed bearings to avoid oil leakage at the output shaft
19) New collar sprocket
20) Increase in oil seal output shaft diameter from 25 to 26 to accommodate new collar

I guess now whoever goes to buy should be carefully about checking the VVN number as well. Should be checking this "F" if its E then it is 2014 model, i don't think you can make out which month model it is.

KTM Vin Number Identification

The vin can usually be found on the steering column or neck of the frame.

V

B

K

E

X

L

2

0

6

L

M

0

1

Sequential Serial Number

Type of Motorcycle

E = Enduro Closed Course

Engine Type

Model Year

DX = Desert

2 = 2 Stroke

1990 = L

1998 = W

2006 = 6

MX = Motocross/Cross Country

4 = 4 Stroke

1991 = M

1999 = X

2007 = 7

MXC = Motocross/Cross Country

1992 = N

2000 = Y

2008 = 8

RX = Dual Purpose/Trial

1993 = P

2001 = 1

2009 = 9

DU = Duke

1994 = R

2002 = 2

2010 = A

Model

1995 = S

2003 = 3

2011 = B

DUL	640 DUKE II
DUM	620 DUKE
DXJ	250 DXC
EXC	200 EXC
EXD	620 RALLY
EXE	125 EXC
EXJ	200 EXC
EXJ	250 EXC
EXJ	400 EXC
EXJ	400 TXC
EXJ	600 EXC
EXJ	400 EXC RFS
EXK	300 EXC
EXK	440 EXC
EXL	360 EXC
EXL	380 EXC
EXM	520 EXC RFS
EXN	620 SX, MXC
EXN	620 TXC
GSL	640 LC4 99
GSL	640 SUPERMOTO 99
GSL	640 ADV R 99
M3A	50 SX3
MRA	50 SXR, 50 MINI ADV.
MRA	50 SX PRO JR, PRO SR
MRA	50 SXR PRO from vin TZ 026862
MRA	65 SX
MXA	50 SX
MXF	125 MX, SX
MXG	125 EXC
MXH	125 SX
MXJ	200MXC
MXJ	250 MX, SX
MXJ	250 MXJ
MXJ	400 MXJ
MXJ	400 SX RFS
MXK	300 SX, MXC, DXC
MXK	400 MXC
MXL	360 SX, MXC
MXL	380 SX, MXC
MXL	500 MX, SX, MXC
MXL	540 MXC, DXC
MXL	550 MXC, DXC
MXL	600 MXC, DXC
MXM	520 SX RFS
RXH	400 RXC
RXL	620 RXC

1996 = T

2004 = 4

2012 = C

1997 = V

2005 = 5

2013 = D

Frame Number Identification 1982-1989 Models
Designation 1st 4 Digits

Year

Frame Number

Year

Frame Number

1982

From 8106-8205 (total 9 digits)

1986

From 8506-8605

1983

From 8206-8305

1987

From 8606-8705

1984

From 8306-8405

1988

From 8706-8805

1985

From 8406-8505

1989

From 8806-8905

Frame Number Identification 1975-1981 Models

Frame Numbers Starting From 1st Digits (from 8 digit numbers)

5 x x x x x x x

1975

9 x x x x x x x

1979 to 90607184

6 x x x x x x x

1976

00 x x x x x x x

1980 some 1980 starting from 90607186

7 x x x x x x x

1977

01 x x x x x x x

1981 from 000820484 to 00921378

8 x x x x x x x

1978

Frame Number Identification Some 1982 Models

From 103 28000 to 104 29300 mix of 1982 250 WR

From 107 30169 to 107 30648 - 1982 250 WR

From 109 30950 to 109 30999 - 1982 400 WR

From 109 31013 to 109 31816 - 1982 125 L/C 125 WR

From 110 32000 to 110 32400 - 1982 400 WR

From 202 32479 to 204 33146 - 1982 420 WR

Engine Model Specifications

FM * X X X X X X 50 Mini Adv. / Pro Jr /Pro Sr.

X * 55 X*X X X X X X 400 cc 2 Stroke

B65*X X X X X X 65 SX

X * 56 X*X X X X X X 420 cc 2 Stroke

X * 49 X*X X X X X X 80 cc

X * 56 X*X X X X X X 500 cc 2 Stroke

X * 50 X*X X X X X X 125 cc

X * 57 X*X X X X X X 4 Stroke Rotex

X * 52 X*X X X X X X 175 cc

X * 57 X*X X X X X X 4 Stroke KTM

X * 54 X*X X X X X X 250 cc

X * 858 X*X X X X X X 640 LC4

X * 55 X*X X X X X X 350 cc 2 Stroke

**Daavy99** · 04-03-2015, 01:31 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Got a confirmation from Bangalore KTM about the price increase from 6 th April. Price increase between 8 - 10 k.

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