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**killer_180** · 06-08-2015, 02:19 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys, just a heads-up for everyone, the SNK KTM SVC in Wakdewadi, Pune has an entire stock of Metzelers both front and rear. I just saw it today. If anybody is looking for a replacement in Pune, do visit it.

**anarchy911** · 06-08-2015, 02:23 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Cost?

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**kkamaleshh** · 06-08-2015, 02:27 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post

Thanks!

I bought a can of motul from the service center. Costed 195 Rs. I have more of less thoroughly checked for any external leak but could not find one. Not just me, also got it checked at Auroservice, with same result. Engine oil was not drained and checked, but visually and with a dip stick, it looks normal. Am approaching my 5 or 6th service, where service folks intend to remove the coolant, clean the system with warm water, amd use fresh coolant. Hoping that fixes the issue.

Got the same problem for last three to four months.radiator changed no result.no leak in any area or hoses or no mixing in the engine oil but the coolant goes on decreasing every time I topped it.changed the coolant thoroughly cleaning the radiator.if you find any solution please inform.

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**rick_7428** · 06-08-2015, 03:29 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by killer_180 View Post

Guys, just a heads-up for everyone, the SNK KTM SVC in Wakdewadi, Pune has an entire stock of Metzelers both front and rear. I just saw it today. If anybody is looking for a replacement in Pune, do visit it.

How much do they cost?

**killer_180** · 06-08-2015, 03:31 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by rick_7428 View Post

How much do they cost?

I didn't ask, but last I know, they are 8500-9000 for the rear, and 6-7k for the front.
Here's the number: 020-67296739. You can call directly and confirm.

**Mohammad Zaid Ali Haider** · 06-08-2015, 11:38 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys
hows the engine doing in the long run period
any troubles or part change and stuff?
like can I keep the bike for 5-7 years without any pain like engine problem and stuff?

**timuseravan** · 06-09-2015, 09:22 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Mohammad Zaid Ali Haider View Post

Guys
hows the engine doing in the long run period
any troubles or part change and stuff?
like can I keep the bike for 5-7 years without any pain like engine problem and stuff?

For a new launched bike to predict in this fashion is impossible. The max mileage till now, I have seen for 390 is 45k km and the bike is running fine.

**nasirkaka** · 06-09-2015, 01:14 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by timuseravan View Post

For a new launched bike to predict in this fashion is impossible. The max mileage till now, I have seen for 390 is 45k km and the bike is running fine.

at 21K kms and 1.8 years, there is been no real trouble from the engine. Some other issues which i recollect are:
* Head gasket was replaced once cos of sweating from the region.
* front right side USD seal busted and fixed thrice
* indicator and parking lamp fused once
* battery terminal broken twice

apart from this, the usual wear and tear like chain sprocket set changed once, 1st change for the rear tyre. front tyre still stock but needs replacement.

infact, i feel the 390 is a nice lill reliable bike and if taken care, will last quite a bit, including the engine as the piston used is forged (not casted like the 200) and cylinder walls have CM coating.

I had much more trouble with my two bullets (LB350 and UCE500) then the 390. So much for low revving big pot configuration. I guess it pretty much boils down to quality of materials and manufacturing tolerances of critical components, which seem like of decent quality for the 390.

**sriharsha_madineni** · 06-09-2015, 05:48 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Went to fix a puncture, turns out old puncture started leaking.
Had to change rear tyre to Michelin Pilot Street 150/60 eventually.

Inspected the front and it had developed several minor cracks, changed the front to Michelin Pilot Street 110/70, for peace of mind.

Total cost was 10k
9.6k for tyres, 400 bucks for installation and credit card charges.

For first 20 kms here's what I observed.

Rear feels more grippier, not sure coz of worn out metz vs brand new Mich.
Braking distance is significantly less.
Front feels heavy and kind of feeling the inertia while turning. Say, on metz I lean a bit, take a turn and back to straight position without any hitch, everything feels light. But on Michelin front, once I lean in, the bike feels like it falling to that side, say you lean a bit and want to keep that position, but the bike wants more lean, not too much to instill fear of falling. Have to see how things turn out to be after break in.
Curvature of rear Mich is a bit flat when compared to Metz, more contact patch, more grip & lesser mileage I guess? Have to wait and see how it pans out.

Saved almost 10k over Metz and I use my 390 more or less as a commute to office these days. So Michelin made more sense.
Hope I don't have to regret my decision.

Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post

at 21K kms and 1.8 years, there is been no real trouble from the engine. Some other issues which i recollect are:
* Head gasket was replaced once cos of sweating from the region.
* front right side USD seal busted and fixed thrice

Same exact issue with my 390.
Head gasket was replaced due to excess sweating, Front right side fork seal was replaced.
Head gasket is still sweating even after replacement, don't know what else to do.

**faizan.ali** · 06-09-2015, 06:16 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post

at 21K kms and 1.8 years, there is been no real trouble from the engine. Some other issues which i recollect are:
* front right side USD seal busted and fixed thrice

Is this replaced as part of warranty or are we suppose to pay for this. My point being, it has happened to me as well. If I need to pay then I better get this replaced outside instead of svc.

**flux52** · 06-09-2015, 09:44 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Finally after 2 long months of unprecedented issues, i booked my Duke 390 White today. Should hopefully get it by thursday. Thank you everyone for your valuable inputs for all my doubts and am sure there will be plenty more once i do get the bike

**s1d** · 06-10-2015, 01:21 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by faizan.ali View Post

Is this replaced as part of warranty or are we suppose to pay for this. My point being, it has happened to me as well. If I need to pay then I better get this replaced outside instead of svc.

that depends on the svc and how you deal with them. i know ppl who've had it covered under warranty and others who had to pay for it.
i had a leak from the valve cover gasket, and had them replace it under warranty.
and i wouldn't recommend getting it done outside, quality of work and availability of spares could be an issue.
am sure the svc has handled enough of these fork seal replacements to be able to do a decent job.. and if they screw up you can hold em responsible and ask them to fix it up again. make sure whatever repairs the bike goes in for, you get a job card made and enter your comments on the job card before you sign it.

**nasirkaka** · 06-10-2015, 11:45 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Is this replaced as part of warranty or are we suppose to pay for this. My point being, it has happened to me as well. If I need to pay then I better get this replaced outside instead of svc.

Covered under warranty if the bike is under warranty. In my case, first time, only seal was replaced under warranty at around 3.5k kms. 2nd time, seal along with the down tube was replaced under warranty. 3rd time, only seal was replaced under warranty. All this were before 10k kms on odo. Thankfully, the seal is been holding good since then. touchwood, it stays put.

**sriharsha_madineni** · 06-10-2015, 04:10 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post

Covered under warranty if the bike is under warranty. In my case, first time, only seal was replaced under warranty at around 3.5k kms. 2nd time, seal along with the down tube was replaced under warranty. 3rd time, only seal was replaced under warranty. All this were before 10k kms on odo. Thankfully, the seal is been holding good since then. touchwood, it stays put.

Have you paid labour charges for warranty repairs?
I was charged 1xx bucks for head gasket replacement and 4xx for fork seal replacement, both were replaced under warranty.

**s1d** · 06-10-2015, 04:20 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by sriharsha_madineni View Post

Have you paid labour charges for warranty repairs?
I was charged 1xx bucks for head gasket replacement and 4xx for fork seal replacement, both were replaced under warranty.

I had the following replaced under warranty (duke 200/ serviced at ktm banjara):

1. Front disc rotor at around 2400km
2.valve cover gasket (not head gasket) , recently at third service @10500km
3. Petrol tank "Cup + the rubber dampener that comes with it" recently at third service @10500km

All three were under warranty and I paid nothing for it, not even labor charges. They tried to write Rs100 as labor in the job card for the disc rotor replacement, but I told them firmly that I will not pay a penny and they struck it out.

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