Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

I ride in 5th gear at 5k RPM, sometimes shift to 6th gear in between. I find very less traffic on my way to work and to my luck the roads are decent enough.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

From a reliability point of view, I think it's kind of a mixed bag, most are enjoying though some have tough luck, let me be honest here. I would suggest preventative maintenance would lead to good ownership terms with this motorcycle. I will "stress" that don't take the bike lightly be it power or be it reliability, the bike can give you thrill and drill you on both equations.

Petty uses do get to the nerves at times, coupled with dodgy service centers, but put in a little extra puppy love, she'll be purring like a kitten.

I would love to know was your coil really at fault here. Though it might genuinely be the case that the coil might have gone kaput, I still hunch it has to do with the HT cables. Did you ask the as an option to change the HT coil cable?



@psr sir, resistance measurement, would love to hear your thoughts sir.

Cheers!
VJ

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To be honest i had never seen this coil before, so out of general curiosity i did ask him whether replacing just the cable would do it or not? Then he showed end of wire where it was kinda burnt and was crumbling on pressure. The connecting part of the coil where the wire was connected also appeared blackish so just to be on safer side when he suggested to replace it i went ahead with it as i am also due for my ride in few days.
Yeah it is true i hasted the decision to replace it may be because of fear of getting stuck somewhere.. if i had even a lil bit of your knowledge that you posses i am sure i would have a fun grilling session of questions with him

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Is it necessary to replace brake fluid once in two years as mentioned in the manual? My bike has completed three years and ~15k kilometers but I have not bothered replacing it as I have no issues with respect to brake bite, lever feel, effectiveness, etc.

My worry is sub-standard workmanship will screw up brake feel and bite. Also, availability of special tools is suspect in ASCs. Kasturba road doesnt have them.



Is there a possibility of degradation of brake fluid over time? If yes, how? Is it not a sealed system?

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Wish for a new Honda? That's quite a statement, sometimes I wish for the 390, because of the pickup and high speed capability but yes the quality of spares, engine life seems better with Honda, but I'm honestly excited by the new 390, coming to the CBR, HMSI have interest only in commuters and scooters.I don't see the 250rr or 300r or the 500r coming to India anytime soon.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

A brake bleed and refill doesn't really require these fancy tools. Just the right size spanner, screw driver, hose+bottle(to collect the bled fluid)
And yes, the fluid degrades over time and it's better to replace it every two years. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, so over time it can cause rust/corrosion in the master cylinder/caliper.
It takes less than 30 mins to do a complete bleed/refill (make sure new fluid is being added at the master cylinder as it's being bled from below, and let some of the new fluid also bleed out) , plus it's not expensive (should be around 300~400 including fluid and labor).
Even most local mechanic's can do it, you can buy couple of 250ml dot 4 fluid for around 120 bucks each and that should more than suffice for bleed and refill.

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If one read this thread, almost everybody complains of braking performance once the brakes are groped and molested by service center monkeys. That is the reason I am apprehensive about this. I think the filler device is good to have to avoid any air bubbles/air-lock.

That is my biggest worry. Besides, spilling the brake fluid and damaging the paint.

But I guess I'll take leap of faith and get this done.

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Brake fluid replacement is a easy DIY. There are very good guide here in xbhp. 10 mins job for each caliper. You need a assistant though. and don't overfill if your pads are worn.

Pictorial guide
http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yourself/21050-brake-fluid-replacing-brake-bleeding-rtr180.html

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences



new 2017 duke teaser. is it twin 800 as expected...i will be blown if that wish comes true...

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Does Anyone have new price list of all the parts of KTM duke 200

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

i am buying bike first time. i am going to take delivery of Duke 390 tomorrow (9-11-2016). what are related documents i should verify when taking bike.what are warranty issues i need to talk to dealer.how to know bike is delivered to dealer in recent time.

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If you are doing the registration thru the dealer agent, then some paperwork will be with them to do the registration.
The other documents that you should receive are:
1. Invoice
2. Owner's manual duly filled with chassis-engine no.-date of purchase-stamp (also battery info and the emissions sticker)
3. Insurance copy
4. TR - sometimes provided immediately or the next day.

To check the month/year of manufacture refer this pic below (the vin aka chassis/frame number is on the steering stem i.e. right side near the coolant tank)
8th character is month and 10th character is year.



You can expect to get a Oct/2016 bike.
And remember to check if they fix the rear view mirrors and the front mudflap on mudguard. These are free and no need to pay for any 'accessories' (some unscrupulous dealers try to charge extra).
The warranty is standard (2yr/30k km whichever earlier), and you don't have to 'discuss' anything with them. If you have any specific question (w.r.t any specific part) go ahead and ask them (or us for clarification).

btw, which dealer in Hyderabad are you buying it from?

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

thanks for reply
i am buying from lb nagar ktm delaer the quote is 2.23 on road my down payment is 65000
the loan amount is 157000 but they added 10000 to loan saying that paperwork 6000, 1000 registration ,1500 paper work
and finally made my loan amount to 167000.finance is bajaj finance

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

Am not familiar with the loan/interest rates, but the price seems to be a little steep, Did you compare with other dealers ?
Just ring up and casually ask

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

i asked about Duke 390 price .begumpet ktm also said same price