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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Is this paint job available at dealers?
Is this paint job available at dealers?
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Nope. But they will get it done for you albeit from outside. It is better to get it done outside yourself. Won't cost more than 2k.Originally posted by Gunslingin_Ridr View Post
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Anybody up for some cool customization....Look no further for inspiration, Don't know If these pictures where shared earlier.
PS : Ignore the ladies if you can
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Do you know a place where I can get that done? Love that paint scheme.Originally posted by sharathchandra View PostComment
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
That looks uber cool [emoji7]Comment
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Is the orange paint stock? Or that too has been repainted? And where do you get this done?Originally posted by vidhya View PostComment
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Can anyone using the Motul V300 15w50 post a long term review.
What are the pros and cons of using the V300 oil in the long run?Comment
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Orange is also repainted and got it done near lalbagh main gate [Karthik Tyre Store].. After getting this done, for some reason, wherever I stop, be it petrol bunk or signal, one or the other would ask two questions...price of the bike and mileage... When u ride, most of the people automatically look at your wheel...Originally posted by Gunslingin_Ridr View Post
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Is Orange just like the factory or is there a little difference?Originally posted by vidhya View PostOrange is also repainted and got it done near lalbagh main gate [Karthik Tyre Store].. After getting this done, for some reason, wherever I stop, be it petrol bunk or signal, one or the other would ask two questions...price of the bike and mileage... When u ride, most of the people automatically look at your wheel...Comment
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Certainly looks different, the current orange on the wheels is similar to the frame orange. In the picture however the orange on the bike wheel is much brighter than the frame orange.Originally posted by Gunslingin_Ridr View Post
@OP
Was about to ask you the same, this paint job certainly will garner more attention on an already attention seeking bike
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Booked a black Duke 390 today at Mekhri KTM, even though the place was dusty as there was work going on expanding the showroom.
Now comes the agonizing wait. But he did say the bike would be delivered next week. Need to order a windshield now.Comment
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Points to note for prospective owners n bashers,
1. Duke is not a cruiser or thumper, it's a streetfighter. So do not expect comfort levels of cruisers but it isn't as unbearable as many think it to be. Upright seating position is a boon except for some windblast at speeds north of 120 clicks. A week's riding is all it takes to feel comfy.
2. Grip on metzelers - few have mentioned that metzelers are scary under wet. But there is no better rubber than metzelers sold in India now. Just to test this I went on a short little drive in rain yesterday evening. Dharwad-Goa stretch via Alnavar, curvy roads, my tires are 5k old, the performance in wet is impeccable, not once did I lose traction and I was going at a fair clip. The bike did not lose its composure even under hard braking, u can feel the abs doing it's job.
3. Suspension is stiff and ride can be harsh on broken tarmac but this is what makes this machine a great handler. Curves and corners will be dismissed with disdain. U can outgun a N650 in the ghats.
4. Windblast- many complain about this, it is a problem with all nakeds. Install a windshield and you are good to go. There is still no aerodynamic naked motorcycle that I know of in our country.
5. High revving single cylinder -yes it is. Have they anywhere claimed that it is a twin!!:banghead: It is what it is. You need to revv to reach its sweet spot, that is the reason for it's hooliganism. This bike doesn't like speeds below 50kmph. Give her the whip n see her fly. 0-60 and 0-100 timings that would make even an ashton martin proud. Other bikes south of 5lakhs can only dream of such timings some even with their extra cylinder.
6. Smoothness - it is rather subjective. What others call as harsh, I call it as character. Coming from Enfield background I feel the KTM is smooth.
7. Exhaust note- see if we wanted all sound and no go we would be sitting at home with earphones plugged, listening to R1 or H2.
8. Handling- kindly enlighten me if u have experienced a better handler in this category. Some remove even the horns n rvms to reduce weight to make their bike a nimble performer. With duke, no such probs...it's a performance machine by default n on a happier note, u can keep your horns n rvms The bike keeps you busy with it's demonic acceleration and unending grunt, so chances of dozing off while riding this is almost nil 
9. Most of them see it as a cheap motorcycle with average build
- they couldn't be farther from the truth. Just because a bike retails for 2lakhs and has bajaj associated u cannot say it's made of cheap stuff. Have you guy's seen the swing arm of duke's !! Metzelers, usd forks, light weight trellis frame, forged pistons, nikasail coated cylinder, ABS, slipper clutch, superb alloys, underbelly exhaust, LED tail lamps n indicators, fully digital speedo that displays everything you may or may not need except for say, high tide n low tide Most of the above mentioned are meant as options, accessories or plain aspirations for other bikes whereas you get this as std with duke. I won't say this bike is the perfect thing, but it isn't half as bad as others think it to be. There is just no perfect bike that exists.
10. Service and maintenance - hell lot of service centres everywhere. If you are not satisfied at one centre, atleast you have the option of other service centres. And the service managers are quite prompt, you can personally watch your bike being serviced. Regular spares are available most of the time. Most of the parts are localised and hence cheaper to replace. Look out for chain lubrication n tension, engine oil level, coolant level regularly.
Finally like all other bikes even this bike has imperfections like loosely hanging wires, pillion seat for aesthetics, jerking at low rpms, limited tank range, engine heat, stalling if in wrong gear n rpm, etc. But the positives outweigh the negatives by a fair margin. This is more bike per rupee than any in the performance segment. So anyone looking for performance under a budget, D390 is the obvious choice. It will surprise you with it's ability to punch way above its capacity.
It's the li'l Iron Mike of the motorcycle world
Sent from my SM-N750 using xBhp Connect mobile appLast edited by sharathchandra; 07-05-2015, 03:27 PM.Typical old racer - you wobble when you walk, not when you rideComment
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Yeah, I knew perfectly what I was going for. I had this and TNT 300 going at it in my brain, finally thought to myself that comfort be darned. And since I'm definitely going to be buying a higher capacity bike in the future, I thought I wouldn't mind missing its super awesome exhaust note, what I thought I would be missing would be the mad-cap performance this bike delivers and not to mention ABS to help in keeping control of the bike. I'm highly proud of the decision I made.Originally posted by sharathchandra View PostPoints to note for prospective owners n bashers,
1. Duke is not a cruiser or thumper, it's a streetfighter. So do not expect comfort levels of cruisers but it isn't as unbearable as many think it to be. Upright seating position is a boon except for some windblast at speeds north of 120 clicks. A week's riding is all it takes to feel comfy.
2. Grip on metzelers - few have mentioned that metzelers are scary under wet. But there is no better rubber than metzelers sold in India now. Just to test this I went on a short little drive in rain yesterday evening. Dharwad-Goa stretch via Alnavar, curvy roads, my tires are 5k old, the performance in wet is impeccable, not once did I lose traction and I was going at a fair clip. The bike did not lose its composure even under hard braking, u can feel the abs doing it's job.
3. Suspension is stiff and ride can be harsh on broken tarmac but this is what makes this machine a great handler. Curves and corners will be dismissed with disdain. U can outgun a N650 in the ghats.
4. Windblast- many complain about this, it is a problem with all nakeds. Install a windshield and you are good to go. There is still no aerodynamic naked motorcycle that I know of in our country.
5. High revving single cylinder -yes it is. Have they anywhere claimed that it is a twin!!:banghead: It is what it is. You need to revv to reach its sweet spot, that is the reason for it's hooliganism. This bike doesn't like speeds below 50kmph. Give her the whip n see her fly. 0-60 and 0-100 timings that would make even an ashton martin proud. Other bikes south of 5lakhs can only dream of such timings some even with their extra cylinder.
6. Smoothness - it is rather subjective. What others call as harsh, I call it as character. Coming from Enfield background I feel the KTM is smooth.
7. Exhaust note- see if we wanted all sound and no go we would be sitting at home with earphones plugged, listening to R1 or H2.
8. Handling- kindly enlighten me if u have experienced a better handler in this category. Some remove even the horns n rvms to reduce weight to make their bike a nimble performer. With duke, no such probs...it's a performance machine by default n on a happier note, u can keep your horns n rvms The bike keeps you busy with it's demonic acceleration and unending grunt, so chances of dozing off while riding this is almost nil
9. Most of them see it as a cheap motorcycle with average build- they couldn't be farther from the truth. Just because a bike retails for 2lakhs and has bajaj associated u cannot say it's made of cheap stuff. Have you guy's seen the swing arm of duke's !! Metzelers, usd forks, light weight trellis frame, forged pistons, nikasail coated cylinder, ABS, slipper clutch, superb alloys, underbelly exhaust, LED tail lamps n indicators, fully digital speedo that displays everything you may or may not need except for say, high tide n low tide Most of the above mentioned are meant as options, accessories or plain aspirations for other bikes whereas you get this as std with duke. I won't say this bike is the perfect thing, but it isn't half as bad as others think it to be. There is just no perfect bike that exists.
10. Service and maintenance - hell lot of service centres everywhere. If you are not satisfied at one centre, atleast you have the option of other service centres. And the service managers are quite prompt, you can personally watch your bike being serviced. Regular spares are available most of the time. Most of the parts are localised and hence cheaper to replace. Look out for chain lubrication n tension, engine oil level, coolant level regularly.
Finally like all other bikes even this bike has imperfections like loosely hanging wires, pillion seat for aesthetics, jerking at low rpms, limited tank range, engine heat, stalling if in wrong gear n rpm, etc. But the positives outweigh the negatives by a fair margin. This is more bike per rupee than any in the performance segment. So anyone looking for performance under a budget, D390 is the obvious choice. It will surprise you with it's ability to punch way above its capacity.
It's the Floyd Mayweather of the motorcycle world
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And I seriously can't wait for the bike to arrive.
Oh and also, Manny would be better suited for that analogy since I heard Floyd's a douche. :PLast edited by Gunslingin_Ridr; 07-05-2015, 03:19 PM.Comment
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Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences
Well said !Originally posted by sharathchandra View PostPoints to note for prospective owners n bashers,
Finally like all other bikes even this bike has imperfections like loosely hanging wires, pillion seat for aesthetics, jerking at low rpms, limited tank range, engine heat, stalling if in wrong gear n rpm, etc. But the positives outweigh the negatives by a fair margin. This is more bike per rupee than any in the performance segment. So anyone looking for performance under a budget, D390 is the obvious choice. It will surprise you with it's ability to punch way above its capacity.
It's the li'l Iron Mike of the motorcycle worldComment
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