Since '02 xBhp is different things to different people. From a close knit national community of bikers to India's only motorcycling lifestyle magazine and a place to make like-minded biker friends. Join us

Axor
Magazine
Castrol Power 1

Fatigue, sleepiness, & alcohol are the same.

Our Partner

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 736
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 16 416 466 506 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 526 566 616 736 template Next
  • #7726
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
    How much km can the Duke do in reserve? I personally hv done around 70 kms on ZERO bars and when I go for fuel fillup (full tank), still 1.5-2 ltrs are leftover.!
    Don't run that much distance it can damage fuel pump, ideally you should not go beyond 35-40 kms on reserve. KTM's fuel gauge is not accurate especially reserve part.

    Comment

    • #7727
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
      How much km can the Duke do in reserve? I personally hv done around 70 kms on ZERO bars and when I go for fuel fillup (full tank), still 1.5-2 ltrs are leftover.!
      I did unavoidable 50kms on rc after hitting reserve.

      Its scary as there are fuel pump failures reported due to running with low fuel.

      Comment

      • #7728
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by bikersdream View Post
        I did unavoidable 50kms on rc after hitting reserve.

        Its scary as there are fuel pump failures reported due to running with low fuel.
        Yes, one shouldn't run on reserve unless it's a sheer emergency!

        Comment

        • #7729
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          I don't think my fuel pump will be damaged in any way since till now for full tank, I haven't filled more than 8.7 ltrs of fuel. Which means even after riding 60-70 kms on ZERO bars there is around 2.3 ltrs of fuel left in the tank.

          Comment

          • #7730
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
            I don't think my fuel pump will be damaged in any way since till now for full tank, I haven't filled more than 8.7 ltrs of fuel. Which means even after riding 60-70 kms on ZERO bars there is around 2.3 ltrs of fuel left in the tank.
            Yes, after 0 bars there are 2.5 litres, however, fuel pumps should have 3-4 litres. There's enough evidence out there of them konking. Tell me why would you want to clock miles on reserve!

            Comment

            • #7731
              KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
              I don't think my fuel pump will be damaged in any way since till now for full tank, I haven't filled more than 8.7 ltrs of fuel. Which means even after riding 60-70 kms on ZERO bars there is around 2.3 ltrs of fuel left in the tank.
              Click image for larger version Name: ImageUploadedByxBhp Connect1454428277.961298.jpg Views: 1 Size: 11.0 KB ID: 1928884102 kms on reserve what will you tell now, it's faulty or inaccurate fuel gauge so don't risk it unless you have an emergency.

              Comment

              • #7732
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                [ATTACH]203624[/ATTACH]102 kms on reserve what will you tell now, it's faulty or inaccurate fuel gauge so don't risk it unless you have an emergency.

                The pics highly unclear, but still, reserve is to just get to the pump, not to clock max KMS on!

                Comment

                • #7733
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                  The pics highly unclear, but still, reserve is to just get to the pump, not to clock max KMS on!
                  That's what my point is, regarding pic if you want a clear pic I can mail it, it was because of faulty fuel gauge. SVC guys changed it under warranty.

                  Comment

                  • #7734
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                    That's what my point is, regarding pic if you want a clear pic I can mail it, it was because of faulty fuel gauge. SVC guys changed it under warranty.
                    Was it readily available and how long did it take? What was the problem, bars never fell or always showed 0?

                    ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                    WhatsApp Group - Duke 390

                    For emergencies/chat and quicker support, I was thinking of making an XBHP group on whatsapp if the rules here permit. If I can and y'all would like to also be connected on whatsapp, inbox me your numbers and I will start with the group right away. Admin, if this isn't permitted, I will delete the post. Thanks, Jude

                    Comment

                    • #7735
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by judebrent View Post
                      Was it readily available and how long did it take? What was the problem, bars never fell or always showed 0?
                      Yes, it was readily available and was changed within few hours. Problem was improper reading in reserve condition like enough fuel was there but MID showed reserve.

                      Comment

                      • #7736
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                        This pic I took off mumbiker nikhil 's page, he said there are 4 visual changes.
                        Yeah it does have those 4 changes.
                        1.Saree guard looks more like the new Honda hornet 160's guard.

                        2.The exhaust is all new looks more like a aftermarket unit and sounds different.

                        3. The underbelly has been change too for the new exhaust.

                        4. The tail was different one of them had CBR'ish tail. The number plate holder and the mud guard looked fat and big.

                        5. The rvms had different design.

                        6. The Front Disk seemed larger than the old one. ( could be wrong on this )

                        7. About the lights i couldn't notice any differences. [emoji29]

                        -Zaid [emoji111]
                        Last edited by Zaid77; 02-03-2016, 04:13 AM.

                        Comment

                        • #7737
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Zaid77 View Post
                          Yeah it does have those 4 changes.
                          1.Saree guard looks more like the new Honda hornet 160's guard.

                          2.The exhaust is all new looks more like a aftermarket unit and sounds different.

                          3. The underbelly has been change too for the new exhaust.

                          4. The tail was different one of them had CBR'ish tail. The number plate holder and the mud guard looked fat and big.

                          5. The rvms had different design.

                          6. The Front Disk seemed larger than the old one. ( could be wrong on this )

                          7. About the lights i couldn't notice any differences. [emoji29]

                          -Zaid [emoji111]
                          There are no changes on the Bike other than DRLs and slipper clutch for the RC390

                          Price has been increased by 1500 for the 390 series and by 750 for the 200 series.

                          Confirmed at Begumpet KTM Showroom Hyderabad. Confirmed that its the 2016 lot.

                          Comment

                          • #7738
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
                            There are no changes on the Bike other than DRLs and slipper clutch for the RC390

                            Price has been increased by 1500 for the 390 series and by 750 for the 200 series.

                            Confirmed at Begumpet KTM Showroom Hyderabad. Confirmed that its the 2016 lot.
                            Then how did both the RC390s had the side exhaust , different saree guard and one of the rc had different tail section. [emoji55]

                            -Zaid [emoji111]

                            Comment

                            • #7739
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Zaid77 View Post
                              Then how did both the RC390s had the side exhaust , different saree guard and one of the rc had different tail section. [emoji55]

                              -Zaid [emoji111]
                              Those are export models!
                              2003 - 2009 : Pulsar 150 Classic (Sold)
                              2009 - Present : Pulsar 220 Dtsi
                              2009 - Present : Honda Activa
                              2016 - Present : KTM Duke 390

                              Comment

                              • #7740
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
                                Which ones the best one in your opinion?
                                Banajra is good if they are not loaded with bikes backlog.

                                Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                                Good update. One word of caution would be, the oil grade you're about to use, especially the XADO. Whatever oil you use, make sure you don't downgrade the temperature rating, which is 20w50 or 15w50. You can decrease the number before W say 10w50 15w50 and the like, but it's wise not to go lesser on the number after W which indicates the oil's temperature/viscosity bearing capacity.

                                Just a word of caution.

                                Cheers!
                                VJ
                                Thanks Man, I got 10W60. Realised it later.

                                Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20160202_222823.jpg Views: 1 Size: 121.5 KB ID: 1928928

                                Originally posted by bikersdream View Post
                                stock metz, stock break pads, stock chain set lasted for around 30k, That's really great.
                                How you drive man?
                                Of 35000 KMs on my 390. I think around 5000 on highways rest all in city. My daily commute is around 56kms.
                                Stock Metz is something even I am surprised of.
                                Chain set has been regularly maintained.
                                Brake Pads, probably using engine braking a lot.
                                2007 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
                                2008 - Yamaha YZF R15
                                2009 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
                                2013 - KTM 390 Duke
                                2017 - Yamaha FZ25

                                Comment

                                Previous 1 16 416 466 506 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 526 566 616 736 template Next
                                Working...
                                X
                                © xBhp.com 2026. All rights reserved.
                                Designed by xBhp