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**smoker n doper** · 02-12-2016, 12:24 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by judebrent View Post

MY16 without the changes? Wow!

I guess they have the changes as per the dealers, but they have headlight switch too, so i am not sure. Safe bet would be to go for the one which doesn't have the headlight switch... since that ways it gets assured to some extent that the other updates are also there

Originally posted by judebrent View Post

If you need the DRLS and some tweaks then wait, else it's not significant as the 2015 was a huge leap from the 2013 launch model!

2016 has some changes in the Fan and NOC seal and all. I think its better to wait in his case as they just tell you there is one month waiting so that you end with the old one! Marketing gimmick.

@iVinay - Just hold your horses man.. you will get it soon.

**jack_daniels** · 02-12-2016, 12:27 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by smoker n doper View Post

They are supposed to sell the old stock first is what i have got to know, because in Bangalore one of the showroom only got 2 MY16 models since they want to sell the old stock first. But there are many MY16 models available which do NOT have DRL's but are MY 16. Go check the dealers in Chennai, you might get lucky. Waiting for a month is too much.

Non-DRL Dukes are not MY2016. They will be counted as 2015 models only. Obviously, manufacturing date might be in Jan 2016, but still they are still 2015 spec model.
& I don't think difference is huge. 2015 models already have slipper clutch. DRL is nice but not necessary imo.

**jack_daniels** · 02-12-2016, 12:33 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ananthu View Post

Perfect, exactly what I have been looking for. Are these the kind that need additional bobbins' or are they universal?

Universal. Non-bobbin type. Initially I was thinking of going for bobbin-type. But, then saw the svc folks using the swingarm paddock and found it to be quite stable. So, went ahead with this one.[emoji4] [emoji16]

Originally posted by judebrent View Post

Did you pay extra for shipping? Or got in shipped in that price? Thanks

Shipping included.

**smoker n doper** · 02-12-2016, 12:34 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Non-DRL Dukes are not MY2016. They will be counted as 2015 models only. Obviously, manufacturing date might be in Jan 2016, but still they are still 2015 spec model.
& I don't think difference is huge. 2015 models already have slipper clutch. DRL is nice but not necessary imo.

I have seen MY 16 models with the headlight switch and matched the Chassis number with the KTM VIN. It was a Jan 2016 make. Not just me, Roshith (userid- RRB) has also seen MY 16 with the switches. There are other minor tweaks too and not just the DRLs!

**iVinay** · 02-12-2016, 01:23 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Gunslingin_Ridr View Post

I'd suggest you to wait for the 2016 model. They've made some significant changes compared to older models.

Well, I have been waiting since January for this. May be give it few more weeks as well!

Originally posted by smoker n doper View Post

They are supposed to sell the old stock first is what i have got to know, because in Bangalore one of the showroom only got 2 MY16 models since they want to sell the old stock first. But there are many MY16 models available which do NOT have DRL's but are MY 16. Go check the dealers in Chennai, you might get lucky. Waiting for a month is too much.

The one you are talking about is MY15 models manufactured in 2016. The actual MY16 are the ones with DRL and other changes mentioned here. The MY15 manufactured in Jan 2016 have been available since end of Jan which I'm not very keen on.

Originally posted by smoker n doper View Post

I guess they have the changes as per the dealers, but they have headlight switch too, so i am not sure. Safe bet would be to go for the one which doesn't have the headlight switch... since that ways it gets assured to some extent that the other updates are also there

2016 has some changes in the Fan and NOC seal and all. I think its better to wait in his case as they just tell you there is one month waiting so that you end with the old one! Marketing gimmick.

@iVinay - Just hold your horses man.. you will get it soon.

Gotcha! The wait is what kills!

Originally posted by smoker n doper View Post

I have seen MY 16 models with the headlight switch and matched the Chassis number with the KTM VIN. It was a Jan 2016 make. Not just me, Roshith (userid- RRB) has also seen MY 16 with the switches. There are other minor tweaks too and not just the DRLs!

These are MY2015 manufactured in Jan 2016! I have seen them too but didn't go ahead with booking as I wanted to wait for DRL ones.

**Gunslingin_Ridr** · 02-12-2016, 10:00 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

The reworked frame, different mounting points, thicker disk brakes are all quite big changes. I feel the change in mounting points and the frame will greatly reduce the vibes.

And not to mention the reworked radiator fan which is always a good thing. A month of wait for these is worth it, IMO.

**judebrent** · 02-12-2016, 10:18 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Gunslingin_Ridr View Post

The reworked frame, different mounting points, thicker disk brakes are all quite big changes. I feel the change in mounting points and the frame will greatly reduce the vibes.

And not to mention the reworked radiator fan which is always a good thing. A month of wait for these is worth it, IMO.

Yeah, better to continue waiting then till some point. I had sold my Karizma mid December & needed a bike. Spending INR 200-220/day on commuting made no sense, just wanted to wait till Jan to register the bike and booked it during Jan, week 1. Overall I am very happy and if there was news of changes I may have considered waiting myself. Changes are always welcome and while some have the benefit of waiting, I am wondering how the initial launch owners maybe feeling now, however, on the flip-side, the manufacturer also shows responsibility.

Has anyone compared MY 15 bikes sold in 16 for similar changes apart from the DRLs?

**RRB** · 02-12-2016, 10:59 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by smoker n doper View Post

I guess they have the changes as per the dealers, but they have headlight switch too, so i am not sure. Safe bet would be to go for the one which doesn't have the headlight switch... since that ways it gets assured to some extent that the other updates are also there

I agree. It is better to wait for another month if any one is interested in the list of changes. I think the MY2016(as per VIN) bikes with the headlamp switch is the MY2015 batch, I am not sure about the internal changes like mountings and disc thickness, but sure the grab rail paint job looks different.

**Gunslingin_Ridr** · 02-12-2016, 11:00 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by judebrent View Post

I am wondering how the initial launch owners maybe feeling now, however, on the flip-side, the manufacturer also shows responsibility.

These types of things can go two ways. It can either be "KTM are a good company. They listen to our feedback and work on it" or "Ef KTM, they made us the guinea pigs".

But I'm sure, the feeling of the bike will be the same across the models.

**rakshit rana** · 02-12-2016, 11:52 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

None seem here to get a 2016 as early as I get. I suppose I'm the only one here who is riding a MY 2016 Duke 390

Luckily my dealer got the new batch real quick

**RRB** · 02-12-2016, 12:08 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by rakshit rana View Post

None seem here to get a 2016 as early as I get. I suppose I'm the only one here who is riding a MY 2016 Duke 390

Luckily my dealer got the new batch real quick

I got MY16 with out headlight switch the same week as yours. Yeah it is luck as there was only one available in a big lot of older ones.

**judebrent** · 02-12-2016, 04:28 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by rakshit rana View Post

None seem here to get a 2016 as early as I get. I suppose I'm the only one here who is riding a MY 2016 Duke 390

Luckily my dealer got the new batch real quick

How's your bike now?

**rakshit rana** · 02-12-2016, 05:11 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by judebrent View Post

How's your bike now?

Doing good now. 400 Kms done, going for a 200 kms ride tomorrow

**Serene George Thomas** · 02-12-2016, 05:33 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Slightly unrelated. Im of for a 500 km ride over the weekend. Gifted me the attached. costed me 3.5k worth it? The fit is snug and comfy tho

**ShadowHunter** · 02-12-2016, 06:51 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

So I just recieved my 2016 Duke 390, but I'd like to ask if anyone can confirm what documents came with the bike? I haven't recieved a owners manual, only a Warranty booklet apart from the usual bill and insurance papers.

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