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**niku** · 07-07-2016, 04:05 AM

Re: 2017 KTM Duke 390 (Rendered Image)

Originally posted by themachinehead View Post

When will this be available ? I was planning to get one. Should i wait?

Every next day there'll be a new model in the market. If you could wait, wait a little more even after its launch, till you get reviews from the owners(2017). Because there's a chance that the first few slot bikes may come with glitches.
I hope the current 2016 model is a well refined one now.
Get the 2016 390, Wait for 2017 390 and buy on launch or wait few months after launch and buy the 2017 390.
If you've the patience to wait, my suggestion would be to wait.
PS: it's a rendered image and not Officially released image.

**themachinehead** · 07-07-2016, 08:37 AM

Re: 2017 KTM Duke 390 (Rendered Image)

Originally posted by niku View Post

Every next day there'll be a new model in the market. If you could wait, wait a little more even after its launch, till you get reviews from the owners(2017). Because there's a chance that the first few slot bikes may come with glitches.
I hope the current 2016 model is a well refined one now.
Get the 2016 390, Wait for 2017 390 and buy on launch or wait few months after launch and buy the 2017 390.
If you've the patience to wait, my suggestion would be to wait.
PS: it's a rendered image and not Officially released image.

Rendered image is very close to spy shots. However my patience is running out. I guess minimum i have to wait for 2017 duke would be 6 months 😞

**jack_daniels** · 07-07-2016, 02:30 PM

Re: 2017 KTM Duke 390 (Rendered Image)

Originally posted by themachinehead View Post

Rendered image is very close to spy shots. However my patience is running out. I guess minimum i have to wait for 2017 duke would be 6 months 😞

Engine is the same. 390cc, 44 bhp. & the present bike is very gud. So, why wait. Ya, I'd have asked you to wait if it was a matter of 2-3 months. But, this one will take a lot of time, maybe close to a year.

**themachinehead** · 07-07-2016, 02:38 PM

Re: 2017 KTM Duke 390 (Rendered Image)

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Engine is the same. 390cc, 44 bhp. & the present bike is very gud. So, why wait. Ya, I'd have asked you to wait if it was a matter of 2-3 months. But, this one will take a lot of time, maybe close to a year.

Yes may be a year.
Allegedly it will have new ecu mappings, another shaft, ride by wire etc..

**jack_daniels** · 07-07-2016, 03:17 PM

Re: 2017 KTM Duke 390 (Rendered Image)

Originally posted by themachinehead View Post

Yes may be a year.
Allegedly it will have new ecu mappings, another shaft, ride by wire etc..

Add to it another 6 months to help KTM fix any erring issues present on the bike. Remember, even initial batches of bikes like R3, Himalayan, CBR were recalled/ parts replaced by the manufacturers. If you can wait, then it's alright. Otherwise, according to me buy the Duke right now. It's a damn good bike.

**themachinehead** · 07-07-2016, 03:27 PM

Re: 2017 KTM Duke 390 (Rendered Image)

Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post

Add to it another 6 months to help KTM fix any erring issues present on the bike. Remember, even initial batches of bikes like R3, Himalayan, CBR were recalled/ parts replaced by the manufacturers. If you can wait, then it's alright. Otherwise, according to me buy the Duke right now. It's a damn good bike.

Done. Just waiting to see if BMW guys are coming to my town or not 😃

**Harshvir Singh** · 07-07-2016, 05:42 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Hey everyone, here are a few pictures i clicked during my Spiti tour last month

**themachinehead** · 07-07-2016, 07:24 PM