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  • #7546
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
    Yes, it was with Figo. Low beam was lot better with NB than with Philips.
    I ordered the NB Unlimited 60/55W H4 pair for 1700/-

    Saw that they are apparently brighter than the NB plus..
    Ride safe!

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    • #7547
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
      I have answered just that in the R3 thread, you can have a look there. With better tyres the abs is not sorely missed, but then never had much of a close moment with the r3 yet.

      Cheers
      Ride Safe
      Krishna

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      • #7548
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by killer_180 View Post
        I ordered the NB Unlimited 60/55W H4 pair for 1700/-

        Saw that they are apparently brighter than the NB plus..
        I don't remember which one of the Night breaker's i bought. But it was the brightest of the lot. I just have the bulbs with me now and not the label's. So am not sure which one it is.
        07 HH Zma
        11 Honda Aviator DLX
        14 Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI (Now Caged:( )
        16 Scooty Zest
        11 CBR 250R

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        • #7549
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
          Also, how to know when ABS is ON/OFF in the Duke 390? I press the ABS switch for 5 secs. ABS light blinks 3-4 times. Again I press the switch, and again ABS light blinks 3-4 times. And both ways, ABS light stays on for sometime after start after which it switches OFF. Can ABS really be switched off in Duke 390?

          Can someone give a practical side to the whole theory please? I am not able to reciprocate what's written in manual in reality. Help please.
          after you press the ABS first time for 5 sec it will blink 3-4 time - it means it s off now. when 2nd time you again press it, that means ABS is back on [ or one can just switch on/off the bike to bring the abs back on]

          Cheers
          Anupam

          KTM Duke 390 2014
          Bajaj Pulsar 150 Dtsi 2005-2012
          Hero Honda CD100SS 1996
          ​Riding Faster Than Everyone Else Only Guarantees You'll Ride Alone

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          • #7550
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by coolmaverickguy View Post
            after you press the ABS first time for 5 sec it will blink 3-4 time - it means it s off now. when 2nd time you again press it, that means ABS is back on [ or one can just switch on/off the bike to bring the abs back on]

            Cheers
            Okk. It means after switching off the ABS if I turn the ignition OFF and then turn ignition ON again, ABS is switched ON by default????? Reallyyy. Didn't know this fact.[emoji4] [emoji16]

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            • #7551
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Changed the tires to Michelin Pilot Street this weekend. They seem to be more flickable and turn easier than the Metz. However I am not getting the confidence of the Mez yet.

              And today my rear mono shock started leaking oil
              Noticed it as soon as I reached office. I plan to take to the SVC in the evening - is it ok to drive 20km with the leak?
              KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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              • #7552
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by timuseravan View Post
                Changed the tires to Michelin Pilot Street this weekend. They seem to be more flickable and turn easier than the Metz. However I am not getting the confidence of the Mez yet.

                And today my rear mono shock started leaking oil
                Noticed it as soon as I reached office. I plan to take to the SVC in the evening - is it ok to drive 20km with the leak?
                Regarding the new tires, give it some time for breaking in, once they cross 1.5k mark tires get real grippier and wear evenly, both front and rear. Leaking rear shock would make the suspension action softer. It's not a big problem, temporarily, if you ignore it then you're going to bottom out completely in the middle of nowhere, get it done ASAP.

                Cheers!
                VJ
                Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                The girl said, 'NO!'


                And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                THE END

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                • #7553
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Those who've fitted crash pads are the rear, has anyone managed to do it over the tyre hugger grove using a longer sized bolt? Do advise as I don't intend to get rid of the hugger for the crash pads. Thanks

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                  • #7554
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Hi All,

                    I am looking inputs for tyres available for duke 390. Yes, Metzeler are Good but too Heavy on pocket . So , what are next best options & where to get it.
                    i am stationed in Pune now.

                    Thanks in advance

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                    • #7555
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by aloksingh15 View Post
                      Hi All,

                      I am looking inputs for tyres available for duke 390. Yes, Metzeler are Good but too Heavy on pocket . So , what are next best options & where to get it.
                      i am stationed in Pune now.

                      Thanks in advance
                      The consensus is Michelin Pilot Sport. Costs around 10K for the pair.
                      KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                      • #7556
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by aloksingh15 View Post
                        Hi All,

                        I am looking inputs for tyres available for duke 390. Yes, Metzeler are Good but too Heavy on pocket . So , what are next best options & where to get it.
                        i am stationed in Pune now.

                        Thanks in advance
                        The Michelin is good. I have it on the rear wheel. So far, it's been good. The wet grip isn't as good as the metzeler but still fairly good. I got my Michelin from a dealer in shukrawar peth.
                        Ride safe!

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                        • #7557
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          PM the details of dealer and price
                          Originally posted by killer_180 View Post
                          The Michelin is good. I have it on the rear wheel. So far, it's been good. The wet grip isn't as good as the metzeler but still fairly good. I got my Michelin from a dealer in shukrawar peth.

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                          • #7558
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Dont mind me saying this:

                            1. Duke 390 is a single cylinder Naked bike and R3 is a twin cylinder sport bike. For this sole reason, the 2 bikes should NOT be compared for whatsoever the reason

                            2. Is it worth 3.8 OTR? Ok I want you to consider a few things. Can you name any bike that is built in India that is a twin cylinder? ( I dont know of any, maybe you might)

                            Now all the twin cylinder bikes that we have in india are bought in via the CKD route and assembled here. Since they are imported that increases their cost but since they are CKD, its not as high as what it would be if it was a CBU

                            The cheapest twin cylinder you can get is TNT300 which costs more than 3lakhs OTR but less than the R3. Z250 and N300 are even more expensive.

                            So 3.8 is worth it when you consider all these factors. Ofcourse the ABS is a turn-off but some people dont find it necessary as they believe in their riding skills.

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                            • #7559
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              I bought Motul C2 chain lube to lube my chain? Is it good for the chain?

                              Still I have 2 free servicing remaining.Can I use this in between? TIA

                              Sent from my XT1052 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                              • #7560
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by wrecker View Post
                                I bought Motul C2 chain lube to lube my chain? Is it good for the chain?

                                Still I have 2 free servicing remaining.Can I use this in between? TIA

                                Sent from my XT1052 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                                Yes. You can. Please clean the chain. I use a motul chain cleaner spray

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