Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Is that coolant mixing with the oil is a common thing ..or it has been solved with the newer batches.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Not a common thing and not particular to any specific batch etc. AFAIK

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Have heard about it from so many users ...that why asked about it ,the main concern comes since planning to buy it.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Nothing of that sort, so buy it!

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Got the stuff changed except the coolant drain.

Not sure of interval for coolant drain. Mine ran more than 35000KMS, so thought of changing.

Chain lubing varies with the use and environments you ride the bike in, generally it 300-400 kms.

I am 100% sure that after cleaning the chain with cleaner lube it with chain lube.
spraying the lube itself is tricky with tribocor as it is foamy rather than spray like Motul etc. I neither liked its lubing/cleanliness.



Service update on my 390:

1. Changed the sprocket kit (Rs 2700/-): Drum rubber could not be changed as SVC could not find the stock.
2. Changed Accelerator & Clutch Cable (Rs 118/- and Rs 148/- respectively): Changed as old ones were stock with bike and don't want to take a risk.
3. Front and Rear suspension protectors ( Rs 55/- each and Rs 45/- Respectively): Just to avoid any environmental damage to suspension.
4. Engine oil (Xado 10w60 Rs 1300/ ltr): Rode around 200 KMS since oil change. Apart from reduced heat from left side (Near exhaust pipe), could not find major change in refinement or smoothness. Probably replaced chain is the key factor in smooth gear shifts and less noise from the bike.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

now that is awesome. Where can we order that kit? That looks like DIY heaven.

Duke 390 for India Backroads

Just did a few k kms on a Duke. What a wonderful little bike! Lots of power, super light neutral handling, flawless abs, great on and off road, what's not to like? The seat. But that can be fixed. Other than that this thing is aces!

Re: Duke 390 for India Backroads

Hi Guys,

I am planning to buy a bike with 2.5lacs as budget. I have short listed D390, D200, Mojo, CBR 250 and TNT25.
Would you please tell me the range of D390 and D200 on a tank full?

My main use is office commute and occasional touring. So long range would be boon in both the scenarios.

Also would like to know if there is any shop in Bangalore for the pillion seat modification as i would be accompanied by my better half on tours and city travel as well.

Thanks in Advance.

Re: Duke 390 for India Backroads

For pillion comfort, Dukes are not recommended. But, it depends how often you'll ride pillion. Also, nowadays pillions are used to riding on Dukes. R15s, etc. But, Duke at least has a dedicated pillion seat rather than the rear cowls of other track-focused bikes. But, yes sitting sideways is not possible.!

Tank range of Duke 390: 300-320 kms.
This bike is gud for touring as well as city rides.
Exactly the same observations as mine. It is indeed a gr8 bike.!

Re: Duke 390 for India Backroads


Thanks for the reply.
300Kms is good. I was thinking in the range of 200 -250kms.

Do you know any shops where we can get the seat modification done?

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Hey, Balgi, now I am unsure if we even get this kit in India unfortunately. Most guys wouldn't even know what this type of a puncture system is and how it works. If you have any friends who live abroad, perhaps you can try your luck, but this is one handy device.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

You are right. I searched high and low on all online stores foreign and domestic. I searched primarily around ebay.in, ebay.co.uk and ebay.com but it yielded no result. I will ask some of my friends in the US if they have seen it there. But thanks for that video all the same, now I know what I wanna buy for myself on my birthday.

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Well brother truth be told I find your views on the duke's tank range a tad optimistic. At best on my sanest riding (I'm not a bad rider or a rash and fast one to begin with) I got a tank range of about 290+ but nothing like 300-320 ever but I agree with the rest of what you said. oh and btw riding sideways on a duke is possible but really only someone who takes it up as a challenge would do it because it is not comfortable.

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Very true. The seat is the only let down............................... That is if you've never ridden an RC390. the seat on that thing is a joke and not a very good one. But for those planning on keeping the bike I personally would recommend you take the seat cover off and replace the cushion with a gel seat trust me its doable and its a very sensible investment.

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Bro as any other member here will advice you I suggest you test ride all these bikes if possible or atleast watch the online review videos. But if I were to add my two cents I'd say if you like raw power that just wants to pull your arms out of their sockets get either one of the dukes. If you want bullet proof reliability and a smooth mill get the cbr (Tad overpriced), If you want to have something different than the rest get TNT25 and for just comfortable touring, torque and possibly one of the best set of tyres on a bike in India as stock I suggest you get mojo.

As for tank range I suppose speaking optimistically I'd say the D390 can do 290+ kms on one full tank with just enough fuel left to get you to the (very) nearest fuel bunk and the D200 can do about 320-330 kms on one tank.

Re: Duke 390 for India Backroads

I commute everyday on my RC390 and I get a range of 150Kms with a full tank before the Low Fuel Level indicator comes on. The Low Fuel Level comes on when there's approximately 2L remaining in the tank and it is advised not to ride too long with this. So the Duke 390 has a tank capacity greater by 1L so expect somewhere around 180-200kms with one full tank.
A friend of mine owns a Duke 200 and he is very gentle on the throttle and gets around 200-230Kms with a full tank before the Low Fuel Warning comes on.
This is only for commutes in Bangalore Traffic. The figures will be better on the highways.

Re: Duke 390 for India Backroads

This is taking into consideration adulterated fuel. I take fuel from a station directly outside an oil refinery which gives around 95% pure fuel. That translates into around 300 kms of tank range. Dunno why ppl are quoting such low tank range. It can't be as low as 150 kms.
I mean I myself did around 150 kms from my last full tank & it is showing 3 bars still left. So, you can get the idea.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

On a 390 if you are riding sanely then you will get 200-220kms in city on a tank full before low fuel warning hits and 270-280 kms on highway.