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**shadcool786** · 02-20-2016, 04:24 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by maxi View Post

Thnx for reply...do you think it has the tendencybto power wheelie beacause i have known people telling duke 200neven has tendency to power wheelie such brutal is the accelaration for ktm bikes...☺

In the right hands it can power wheelie but that acceleration tho is brutal indeed.

**ananthu** · 02-20-2016, 04:50 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Well, I don't think powerwheelies have anything to do with rider skill expect the control that he/she show when it happens. Powerwheelies are generally superbike territory where the bike simply pulls up the front wheel with sheer torque. The old L-twins are famous for it. So, if it happens to a guy with skill it stays a wheelie, else it becomes a crash. 😅. When skills come into play - dumping the clutch, wheelie when doing a race launch and stuff like that - it technically is just a wheelie. At least that is what I have been reading up. Although a friend of mine, who also happens to be as light as I am, has had his bike do baby wheelies as it hit the powerband in 1st and 2nd gears. The 200 may have a greater tendency to wheelie owing to it's shorter gearing.

**maxi** · 02-20-2016, 04:52 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ananthu View Post

Well, I don't think powerwheelies have anything to do with rider skill expect the control that he/she show when it happens. Powerwheelies are generally superbike territory where the bike simply pulls up the front wheel with sheer torque. The old L-twins are famous for it. So, if it happens to a guy with skill it stays a wheelie, else it becomes a crash. 😅. When skills come into play - dumping the clutch, wheelie when doing a race launch and stuff like that - it technically is just a wheelie. At least that is what I have been reading up. Although a friend of mine, who also happens to be as light as I am, has had his bike do baby wheelies as it hit the powerband in 1st and 2nd gears. The 200 may have a greater tendency to wheelie owing to it's shorter gearing.

If 200 has then 390 should have much more....torque to weight is way more high

**ananthu** · 02-20-2016, 05:46 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by maxi View Post

If 200 has then 390 should have much more....torque to weight is way more high

Hence the "may" in my statement. But power/torque to weight ration isn't the only thing that determines the tendency to wheelie. Gearing plays a huge role. The power to weight ration of a stock bike and a stunters bike may be the same and yet the later would wheelies easier because most stunters use larger rear sprockets, significantly lowering the final drive ratio.

At the end of the day, all the things i say above is mere theory. A more skilled rider from here can clear this question better than me. I replied cause no one else was replying. 😀

**Veeral** · 02-20-2016, 10:11 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

[MENTION=9578]jack[/MENTION]daniel
Check the video.

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https://vimeo.com/156086414

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**jack_daniels** · 02-20-2016, 10:36 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Veeral View Post

[MENTION=9578]jack[/MENTION]daniel
Check the video.

https://vimeo.com/156086414

Thanks a lott mate.[emoji16] [emoji16] Did it finally. Hazard Light adapter works perfectly. Self-explanatory pics below-

But, if you hadn't told the thong about pulling the Fusebox, it'd have been a really tricky affair.

**s1d** · 02-20-2016, 11:16 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Thanks a lott mate.[emoji16] [emoji16] Did it finally. Hazard Light adapter works perfectly.

Did you get the one from 'spiraltech' or 'dothediy'(aka apoorv1984 on ebay)
i noticed from the videos that the one apoorv1984 sells, flashes a bit quicker..much to my dislike.
spiraltech , (i think he's a member here on xbhp with an id something like spiralbrain) now also sells a 'lite' version with 5 pattern at around a 1200 bucks. I think i'll get the lite version soon!

**ananthu** · 02-20-2016, 11:32 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

Did you get the one from 'spiraltech' or 'dothediy'(aka apoorv1984 on ebay)
i noticed from the videos that the one apoorv1984 sells, flashes a bit quicker..much to my dislike.
spiraltech , (i think he's a member here on xbhp with an id something like spiralbrain) now also sells a 'lite' version with 5 pattern at around a 1200 bucks. I think i'll get the lite version soon!

The news of the lite version is great. I rarely ride in the dark, but it would be a nice addition for foggy conditions. Thanks mate.

**Amodraut** · 02-21-2016, 09:09 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Duke 390 does power wheelie. It can be scary at first So whenever you're accelerating hard, do keep one foot on the rear brake if you think you're gonna tip over, tap it and bring the bike down.. Be careful and ride safe

**Serene George Thomas** · 02-21-2016, 10:02 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

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How is this for fuel efficiency? Never had such mileage before!

**jack_daniels** · 02-21-2016, 10:25 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

Did you get the one from 'spiraltech' or 'dothediy'(aka apoorv1984 on ebay)
i noticed from the videos that the one apoorv1984 sells, flashes a bit quicker..much to my dislike.
spiraltech , (i think he's a member here on xbhp with an id something like spiralbrain) now also sells a 'lite' version with 5 pattern at around a 1200 bucks. I think i'll get the lite version soon!

Mine is the 32 pattern from dothediy.com. Actually, there are 3-4 patterns for the normal hazard light with differing speeds from slow to fast. Rest of the patterns are quite varied from ambulance type lights to slow dimming patterns, etc.[emoji4]
But, they are unnecessary imo. So, yes the 5 patterned lite version makes sense.

Originally posted by Serene George Thomas View Post

How is this for fuel efficiency? Never had such mileage before!

Did u ride on highways. It is regular mileage for highway riding. In fact, if it's 4-6 lanes expressway, then one can get upto 33-34 kmpl.

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Also, the SVC guys set my rpm limit at 7500 rpm. When I said if they'll increase it after 2nd service they said NO. The thing is my bike has freed up a lot after 1st service when the rev limit was set at 5.5k.
Now, in RC 390 thread they are saying their rev limiter is set at 10.5k rpm. So, does this mean Duke 390's rev limit is 7.5k rpm and RC's is set at 10.5k rpm? Can we increase our rev limit?

**judebrent** · 02-21-2016, 12:30 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Mine is the 32 pattern from dothediy.com. Actually, there are 3-4 patterns for the normal hazard light with differing speeds from slow to fast. Rest of the patterns are quite varied from ambulance type lights to slow dimming patterns, etc.[emoji4]
But, they are unnecessary imo. So, yes the 5 patterned lite version makes sense.

Did u ride on highways. It is regular mileage for highway riding. In fact, if it's 4-6 lanes expressway, then one can get upto 33-34 kmpl.

================================
Also, the SVC guys set my rpm limit at 7500 rpm. When I said if they'll increase it after 2nd service they said NO. The thing is my bike has freed up a lot after 1st service when the rev limit was set at 5.5k.
Now, in RC 390 thread they are saying their rev limiter is set at 10.5k rpm. So, does this mean Duke 390's rev limit is 7.5k rpm and RC's is set at 10.5k rpm? Can we increase our rev limit?

You should be able to, the downloadable instruction manual suggests how the RPM gear change light can be set!

**ananthu** · 02-21-2016, 02:37 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Mine is the 32 pattern from dothediy.com. Actually, there are 3-4 patterns for the normal hazard light with differing speeds from slow to fast. Rest of the patterns are quite varied from ambulance type lights to slow dimming patterns, etc.[emoji4]
But, they are unnecessary imo. So, yes the 5 patterned lite version makes sense.

Did u ride on highways. It is regular mileage for highway riding. In fact, if it's 4-6 lanes expressway, then one can get upto 33-34 kmpl.

================================
Also, the SVC guys set my rpm limit at 7500 rpm. When I said if they'll increase it after 2nd service they said NO. The thing is my bike has freed up a lot after 1st service when the rev limit was set at 5.5k.
Now, in RC 390 thread they are saying their rev limiter is set at 10.5k rpm. So, does this mean Duke 390's rev limit is 7.5k rpm and RC's is set at 10.5k rpm? Can we increase our rev limit?

Hey there, your rev limit has always been at 10,500 RPMs. Don't believe what the SVC is saying. The only adjustable parameter is the shift indicator, i.e RPM1 and RPM2. The first setting is when the shift indicator starts to blink, the second is when it stays lit. This has nothing to do with the rev limiter. The SVC cannot limit your revs to 5.5k or 7.5k or any of that s**t.
I'd you don't believe me, try reving your bike in neutral and you can see it easily passes 7500 RPMs. Plus i don't get this 5000 RPM limit till first service. When some one mentions moto man everyone say " who knows better? Manufacturer or some mechanic?" When manufacturer recommends higher revs than more conservative makes, "stick to 5000 RPM, that the best way to run in". I have seen far too many 390s being knocked the s**t out of in the name of this "false" recommended limit.

**Veeral** · 02-21-2016, 02:43 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Also, the SVC guys set my rpm limit at 7500 rpm. When I said if they'll increase it after 2nd service they said NO. The thing is my bike has freed up a lot after 1st service when the rev limit was set at 5.5k.
Now, in RC 390 thread they are saying their rev limiter is set at 10.5k rpm. So, does this mean Duke 390's rev limit is 7.5k rpm and RC's is set at 10.5k rpm? Can we increase our rev limit?

YO JD.

There is nothing such as rev limited in duke 390. Its just the gear shift indicator. Which only gives you indication to change gear at xyz rpm.
You can set the shift rpm manually.

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**kashishverma.46** · 02-21-2016, 04:54 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Hey guys... I rode the 390 again...a proper ride of atleast 6 kms in mixed conditions...throughout the ride I felt a bit heat...but towards the end of the ride...the radiator fan came on and was working at full force....ND I my right leg is still hot after the ride....temp Gauge was 2 bars from the max.....is this normal for a 390..?? I am just worried about the reliability of the fan..? And is dere same amount of heat produced on the newer 2016 models..?? The bike I rode was new..a 2015 model...just worrying about the heat....The climate I live in is hot...about 35 plus now only in Feb...? NEED. UR help..as still juggling..b/w 200 or 390.
thanks in advance.

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