Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

[QUOTE=Shyam Cmr;1227655]You didn't specify your height. Am 5'7" and I feel am short guy. But for me no probs. as am skinny I also adjusted shocks to lowest setting which helped better.


i'm 5'4", you think the ride height of KTM can be adjusted by reducing shocker setting??
i enquired from store in BTM, they said my much maybe few mm max (less then 5, depends on rider weight also),

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

[QUOTE=Jaskalyan;1227658]Then go for a test drive and decide it yourself. If you are heavy and suspension setting is low you ll get a cm or two. But that's marginal.
Also if suspension setting is too soft it ll affect stability in corners of you are leaning.
KTM body is narrow comparing to other bikes so even if it looks tall one could easily get their legs down.

"TEST DRIVE" and decide it yourself bro.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Not to confuse you more. . . I had a word with my dealer and he says within next 1 year KTM is gonna upgrade their lineup and Duke 200 is gonna be replaced with Duke 250.
Now, take this with a pinch of salt since right now, nothing can be said for sure but it is a possibility.
Continuing to the Indian government's order to include ABS for all bikes above 125cc before April 2017.
I would say, if you are very keen on ABS, either buy an ABS bike now or wait till 2017 Q2-3. All the major manufacturers will be launching new models with added ABS and BS4 compliant engines.
Next, regarding Duke 390 in city rides.
I use my Duke 390 for daily office rides (14km of route with 2-3 big traffic jams) and to be fair, you would/can only use upto 3 gears in city rides. Avg will be more or less ~20-23 Km/lt

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

A tail slide i had on a hair pin almost gave me a heart attack. But looking back, omg, what fun!

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Tail slide on hairpin is risky=accident . Tail slide when moving away from speed breaker or on sand is fun.
Even I had one in slow speed, in country road I wasn't even leaning as it was slow speed I recovered by stomping leg on floor. Gotta thank my reflexes improved by playing games [emoji23]


I have done A bit over level 4 lean with full confidence. Not gonna risk doing level 5.

Pic taken when I first did an level 4

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Dont know what level of lean this is, but here is a raw footage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvZR...&feature=share

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I do follow this method of checking the chain slack by under pushing it to find the tight spot. The way that you are saying by it along the length as I adjust can lead to misalignment. Correct me If i am wrong.

Coz svc guys did mess up by maintaining the slack on same level along the length of the chain. But it was misaligned. I could feel it while riding.

Thanks for quick reply VJ.

I usually ride with a pillion to office (skinny guy [emoji17] ) But my chain is now so uneven that If I loose a bit at tight spot, Rest of my chain gets too much of slack to which I feel loss of power.

Odo says 11k+

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Awesome road [emoji15]

I did an level 4 in an 90' right turn in ECR. Now I do a 5mm more than level 4.
After an lean If I feel it's awesome I stop & take a pic.



I don't have an GoPro so I couldn't take video. I ll take Pic of that turn & post here.
If you mount go pro near your legs & face it backwards it ll be an awesome video in these twisties. Those orange alloys & suspension travel & disc brake rotors. 'Drool'

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BTW yesterday I noted that my stand was leaning too much and found that the bolts came loose. I was too late noticing that so treads were damaged. Couldn't replace it Cz of silencer. But that's a good thing too bolt didn't fall Cz if silencer or else I have to go search for my stand on roads. They should have used an Spring washer in this bike Cz of vibration problems.
Also it's difficult to change Cz o have to remove rods holding the engine & remove left foot rest completely to fix that problem.

Already my gear shift lever got damaged. Treads on it worn out & now using tape to hold connecting rod.
Bajaj clearly worst in terms of quality.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Guys, i ride karizma from 2007, Now am looking for an upgrade - short listed duke 390 Himalayan & mojo (Mojo still not available in Kerala so unable to ride it).
I test rode the Himalayan - i liked it- looks good riding position is good but too many false neutrals and some times we had to struggle to change gear. So not considering it till i get another test ride from some other showroom.

Last week i test rode the 390s from KTM showroom, those were 2012 models. Lots of vibrations were there and the gear shift is very rough there was a thud noise when ever i shift gears. The showroom guy is saying that it is because of the numerous test rides people had on it. I just want to know from the 2016 owners about their bike compared to 2012 models. Is there a drastic change in the bike with respect to vibes and gear shifting. I liked the bike very much but after riding karizma for so many years i find the vibrations oh a high side on the KTM bikes. If it has reduced considerably then i will ask for a test ride of 2016 model.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I ride a 2013 390. Vibrations are something you get used to. It isn't a big deal. But, again, if that bothers you so much, 390 isn't for you. Had it been clutch that was a problem, it's resolved. Slipper clutch is like butter compared to my 2013 model. Also, you must've felt the engine braking? That's gone too, with the slipper clutch. Since you are graduating from Karisma, I believe, Himalayan will be a downgrade. Vibrations are still around with the 2016 model as well.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Yea vibration is problem in 390 but only in foot rest area you won't feel any in handlebar.

So you have to check tightness of nuts of parts like side stand, cowl... around engine area.

My side stand bolt is damaged now

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I came from Karizma (ZMR) as well and I have no idea (interest) on the Himalayan.

1. The riding posture in the 390 is as good as the Karizma.
2. The 390 is taller than the Karizma but the lesser weight adds advantage for short ones (like me).
3. After riding the 390, if you ride the Karizma, you'll fell the Karizma has lost its pickup (power) and the opposite when it comes to smoothness and engine heat.
4. Braking (ABS and Metz combo), you'll say how great it is.

Best thing is to meet up a 390 rider (who could give you ride) and ride a well maintained bike and decide. Test ride bikes are highly abused in our country.

I bought an used 390 a month back and it has few glitches (found solutions in the forum and will work on those when taking for service) like stalling at times when downshifting and 0 speedo but I am really happy with the bike.

44 horses

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences


Where did you take the test ride, Kottayam or TVM? The bike in TVM is probably the oldest 390 in Kerala 😂 and it has gone through a lot of abuse, cause the one in Cochin is in no condition to be used as a TD bike to give prospective customers a feel for the machine. So please do keep that in mind as well. My mind was blown away when I rode my bike for the first time cause I was used to an old poorly maintained RTR (not because of me either) and the TD bike in Cochin was as refined as a tractor. I literally was like, how is this in anyway a problem? Yes, it isn't as refined as it's multi cylinder brethren, but a the real thing is not as bad as the TD bike either.

KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Fellow xbhpians for X-ring rubberised chain and sprocket kit (Rolon) for D390
Contact:9699966940
Free shipping for Mumbai peoples

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Excellent. Are you dealing with the sprocket kits directly or this is a close contact of yours? Name and address should come in handy, so that folks can get an good idea. Excellent info Rajesh Mani.

Cheers!
VJ