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  • #8806
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Alright folks,

    I recently changed my oil at 4500km (I know I know, but I've always done that with every motorcycle of mine) with Motul 10W50. I picked up a can at the KTM service center which came in a 1.5L capacity. But when I looked at the manual, it specifies 1.6L. Why so? I removed both the oil screens and practically emptied all the old oil (some would be left over though) and I still cant see the oil level in the sight glass. It shows when I tip the bike on my right. Any insight on this?

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    • #8807
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      My Daily Commuter
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      Still Playing in 13.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm

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      • #8808
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by chip94 View Post
        I recently changed my oil at 4500km (I know I know, but I've always done that with every motorcycle of mine) with Motul 10W50. I picked up a can at the KTM service center which came in a 1.5L capacity. But when I looked at the manual, it specifies 1.6L. Why so? I removed both the oil screens and practically emptied all the old oil (some would be left over though) and I still cant see the oil level in the sight glass. It shows when I tip the bike on my right. Any insight on this?
        1.6L is the approx capacity a 390 takes in during an oil change! It shouldn't matter if the svc sells a 1 litre, 1.5 litre or a 100ml bottle. you should always fill up close to the recommended quantity and check the level and then top off till it reaches the recommended level. I know from experience that even a 400ml drop in oil will show the oil level below the minimum on a ktm 200.
        When you drain the oil out, why would you see anything in the sight glass?! Tipping the bike (in either direction or up/down using a paddock) is NOT the right way to check oil level. And yes some amount of oil (could be as high as 200ml) is still left on draining it normally. The right way to check the engine oil is mentioned in the manual and also discussed on this forum a few times.

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        • #8809
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by s1d View Post
          1.6L is the approx capacity a 390 takes in during an oil change! It shouldn't matter if the svc sells a 1 litre, 1.5 litre or a 100ml bottle. you should always fill up close to the recommended quantity and check the level and then top off till it reaches the recommended level. I know from experience that even a 400ml drop in oil will show the oil level below the minimum on a ktm 200.
          When you drain the oil out, why would you see anything in the sight glass?! Tipping the bike (in either direction or up/down using a paddock) is NOT the right way to check oil level. And yes some amount of oil (could be as high as 200ml) is still left on draining it normally. The right way to check the engine oil is mentioned in the manual and also discussed on this forum a few times.
          True. I was talking about not being able to see anything AFTER filling her up. These service center guys made me believe that a 1.4L is enough. I'll go ahead and buy another can and top it off.

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          • #8810
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by chip94 View Post
            True. I was talking about not being able to see anything AFTER filling her up. These service center guys made me believe that a 1.4L is enough. I'll go ahead and buy another can and top it off.
            You need to check the oil level correctly, idle the bike for around a minute then let it shut it off and check the oil level after 30 seconds by keeping the bike upright (ask someone to hold it) and then look at the level. 1.3~1.4L is for the 200's.

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            • #8811
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

              Did 3rd servicing today at 5,000 km. Changed engine oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plug, etc. Total cost Rs.1,300/-. And the end result is that she has become even more smoother and mushier than before.😊😊
              Btw [MENTION=83544]chip94[/MENTION] the recommended oil grade is 7100 20W50..
              Some snaps:


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              • #8812
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                the recommended oil grade is 7100 20W50..
                Bro recommended oil grade 10w50 on manual....
                Last edited by Pawan Kajla; 08-22-2016, 10:31 AM.

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                • #8813
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
                  Bro recommended oil grade 10w50 on manual....
                  When I had duke 390, recommended oil grade was 20W50

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                  • #8814
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                    When I had duke 390, recommended oil grade was 20W50
                    Maybe bt RC and duke both have same engine... So why the differ oil grade...

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                    • #8815
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Pawan Kajla View Post
                      Maybe bt RC and duke both have same engine... So why the differ oil grade...
                      Can you post a picture of manual showing recommended oil grade ?

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                      • #8816
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Chandan92 View Post
                        Can you post a picture of manual showing recommended oil grade ?
                        There you go..
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                        Still Playing in 13.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm

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                        • #8817
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Regarding my earlier Engine Oil Query, I topped up another 150ml and the level is fine now.

                          When I asked the Service guys at most of the service centers, all of them recommend to just use 1.5L for the Duke390. The manual available online says 1.7L.

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                          • #8818
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Sumit_Singh View Post
                            There you go..
                            Ya, but the service centres use 20W50.

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                            • #8819
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
                              Ya, but the service centres use 20W50.
                              You sure.....
                              Attached Files
                              Still Playing in 13.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm

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                              • #8820
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Sumit_Singh View Post
                                You sure.....
                                Not letting me attach more than 1
                                Attached Files
                                Still Playing in 13.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm

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