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  • #7156
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by Deepak Vishnu View Post
    I got my d390 today..
    Went to pick it up in style.. Accompanied by my bros. With rc 200 and rd 350
    [ATTACH]198980[/ATTACH][ATTACH]198981[/ATTACH]
    Congrats bro. Happy mile munching. Btw u got to choose the bike from a lot OR only a single bike was there?
    Also, some thoughts-
    1. How is the horn- Is it single or dual?
    2. That rear tail looks ugly. Why don't u try this-
    http://www.amazon.in/gp/aw/d/B016DQOLQI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1447607197&sr=1-2&m=AI5DLRAJWXIU0&pi=SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41hJujSPMeL&ref=plSrch
    Last edited by jack_daniels; 12-11-2015, 01:08 AM.

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    • #7157
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
      Congrats bro. Happy mile munching. Btw u got to choose the bike from a lot OR only a single bike was there?
      From lot.. I choosed the best one. Took it from there to rto got it registered and took back to the showroom to get polished
      ZMA-R,FZ-S,HONDA DIO,RD-350(1984)

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      • #7158
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by Deepak Vishnu View Post
        From lot.. I choosed the best one. Took it from there to rto got it registered and took back to the showroom to get polished
        What polish? Teflon coating. Do they charge extra?
        I got a Jopasu Teflon coating given by showroom on my previous bike ZMR & the results were really gud. They charged Rs.500/- for 4 times/year. I tried the same thing with different polishes but couldn't get the same effect.
        Last edited by jack_daniels; 12-11-2015, 01:13 AM.

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        • #7159
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
          What polish? Teflon coating. Do they charge extra?
          I got a Jopasu Teflon coating given by showroom on my previous bike ZMR & the results were really gud. They charged Rs.500/- for 4 times/year. I tried the same thing with different polishes but couldn't get the same effect.
          Yea teflon . and im going to get the bike 3m wrapped
          ZMA-R,FZ-S,HONDA DIO,RD-350(1984)

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          • #7160
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Guys help me out on this. Every time i shift up i hear a thud sound. A sudden thud. Is this common for all 390?
            ZMA-R,FZ-S,HONDA DIO,RD-350(1984)

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            • #7161
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Deepak Vishnu View Post
              Guys help me out on this. Every time i shift up i hear a thud sound. A sudden thud. Is this common for all 390?
              This would be happening in first gear and its normal with 390s

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              • #7162
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                Will it be too loud with the db killer? You had the db killer on your gpr exhaust or not? I don't want to scare my office compound.
                It's pretty loud even with the db killer. But you won't wake any neighbors..

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                • #7163
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

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                  • #7164
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Guys, just refueled and checked the mileage, was surprised to see 17 kmpl. I usually get ~24 in full city riding.

                    I checked all the things like pressure, chain slack and lubrication, engine oil, coolant everything is normal and just like when I was getting 24 kmpl. Any help on what might be the problem?

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                    • #7165
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Hello riders , have a small doubt.
                      I am out searching for a bike. Is their anyone in this community with a height of 5'12" - 6'2" ? I am close to 6' and my knees touch the tank of the bike. Felt uncomfortable while taking a test drive with a pillion. Does the body adapt to it or is it really a problem?

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                      • #7166
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by ROHAN SPEEDOFREAK SHARMA View Post
                        Hello riders , have a small doubt.
                        I am out searching for a bike. Is their anyone in this community with a height of 5'12" - 6'2" ? I am close to 6' and my knees touch the tank of the bike. Felt uncomfortable while taking a test drive with a pillion. Does the body adapt to it or is it really a problem?
                        I am 5'11" and I don't find uncomfortable and one of my friend who also own D390 and is 6'2", he absolutely enjoys riding it.

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                        • #7167
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                          I am 5'11" and I don't find uncomfortable and one of my friend who also own D390 and is 6'2", he absolutely enjoys riding it.
                          No. It's actually personal opinion. Though admittedly yes, the Duke 390 is a little uncomfortable for tall ppl (6ft plus). I've also seen the same in many reviews.

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                          • #7168
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                            No. It's actually personal opinion. Though admittedly yes, the Duke 390 is a little uncomfortable for tall ppl (6ft plus). I've also seen the same in many reviews.
                            Yes it just matters like personal choice some would find it comfortable and some would find it uncomfortable.

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                            • #7169
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by ROHAN SPEEDOFREAK SHARMA View Post
                              Hello riders , have a small doubt.
                              I am out searching for a bike. Is their anyone in this community with a height of 5'12" - 6'2" ? I am close to 6' and my knees touch the tank of the bike. Felt uncomfortable while taking a test drive with a pillion. Does the body adapt to it or is it really a problem?
                              It's the way we sit on the bike that makes it feel that way. I'm 6ft 1in and when I went to pick up my RC 390, I tried the Duke 390 after sitting on the RC and it felt very very cramped. I felt the tank was hurting my legs. I wanted to buy the RC anyway so I bought it.

                              Now, my friends own Dukes, both 200 and 390, and we exchange bikes once in a while. I'm used to the seating now and I feel I have just the right amount of space and I'm totally comfortable on the Dukes.

                              The bikes that I am the most uncomfortable on are Yamaha R15 and Ninja 300.

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                              • #7170
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by ROHAN SPEEDOFREAK SHARMA View Post
                                Hello riders , have a small doubt.
                                I am out searching for a bike. Is their anyone in this community with a height of 5'12" - 6'2" ? I am close to 6' and my knees touch the tank of the bike. Felt uncomfortable while taking a test drive with a pillion. Does the body adapt to it or is it really a problem?

                                Yes, I am 6 and it was bit uncomfortable with the knees early on but after few days on saddle you'll automatically get adjusted to a comfortable position.
                                Don't worry, it would be least of your concerns when you whack open that throttle! 😊

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