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  • #9241
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

    Thank You for the inputs gentlemen. So, I have a long way to go before I hit even 50k on my bike. Its done just 16k now. Apart from "High Coolant Temperature" message I get when headlight is on.

    Strangely, I never found engine heat to be an issue. I dont ride with Sandals/shorts. But yeah engine breaking gets tiring. In the three years I've ridden this bike, engine breaking is one thing I am still not used to. Takes away comfort.
    A lone amateur built the ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic...

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    • #9242
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post
      What may be a reasonable life to expect out of the engine before it requires a re-bore/bore replacement?

      Anybody here who have replaced there cylinder kit, if yes then at what mileage?
      My 390 has done 43100 KMs to be precise.

      As said by some one already, it has been pretty reliable for me compared to what most of the forums have projected it as. Throttle Body and Fuel Pump were replaced under warranty. Rear suspension I paid.

      Mileage has been steady 29-30 KMPL.
      2007 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
      2008 - Yamaha YZF R15
      2009 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
      2013 - KTM 390 Duke
      2017 - Yamaha FZ25

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      • #9243
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by NitinGirish View Post
        Thank You for the inputs gentlemen. So, I have a long way to go before I hit even 50k on my bike. Its done just 16k now. Apart from "High Coolant Temperature" message I get when headlight is on.

        Strangely, I never found engine heat to be an issue. I dont ride with Sandals/shorts. But yeah engine breaking gets tiring. In the three years I've ridden this bike, engine breaking is one thing I am still not used to. Takes away comfort.
        Engine braking I found very comfortable coming from a CBR 250r, but the vibes were felt on my friend's bike was due service I suppose.

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        • #9244
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

          got my dk 4 weeks ago. enjoying it very much
          Attached Files
          BLAKBANDIT

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          • #9245
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by jack_daniels View Post
            Slight wobble will be present as it is a lightweight bike. For me also it is present. I've found the exact speed to be around 143-144 kmph after which the bike begins to wobble/ take a zig zag motion.
            Actually, the Kawasaki ZX10R was also famous for this issue till the 2015 edition. Post 2015, they introduced what is known as a steering dampener which reduced the issue.
            However, lets wait for responses from other members in this thread. They might be able to guide u better.
            Update..!!

            The issue has been reolved, culprit being wheel balancing, a dear friend of mine who owns a garage in Vashi solved the problrm for me by Manually rebalancing the wheels with wheel weights. Happily back doing 175+

            Anyone else facing this issu can contact him via the Xbhp forum or FB name - Vinit Satare
            DUKE390 | MotoGP | 46 | KTM

            Rides - Lost count
            Kms Covered so far 73,000 & Sold ( Yamaha Fazer153)
            Fuel Spent worth NoIdea/- :P - 1 Broken Collar Bone - Time spent - Priceless - Friends made - Forever

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            • #9246
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences


              Afterbath

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              Current setup of 15-45 makes it a good city dweller.

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              Low battery warning became prominent and changed battery. Amaron APBTZ9R, MRP ₹1900.00, paid 1,750.00, ₹150.00 buy back for old battery. 2+2 year warranty.

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              and the long gone battery band - JG401801 - ₹ 35.00

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              But the problem was not with battery and was the stator coil. Got it changed and did a paid service.

              Stator Assembly - JY351020 - ₹ 950.00
              Magneto Cover Gasket - JY541224 - ₹ 75.00
              Motul 7100 10W50 x1.5 L - OILCRGJG - ₹ 1,214.19 (New part number, 1.5 L can)
              Filter Element (Paper Type) - JG581004 - ₹ 289.00
              Fine Fuel Filter - JG171802 - ₹ 100.00
              Oil Filter - JG571014 - ₹ 74.00
              Spark Plug (Bosch-VR5NE) - JG351209 - ₹ 196.00
              Rear Brake Pad - DK151085 - ₹ 212.00

              Paid Service - LL1009201 - ₹ 340.00
              Chain Lube - LL1009203 - ₹ 115.00
              Paid Labor - LL1009207 - ₹ 862.50

              Total Damage - ₹4442.00

              Bike clocked 29k km.
              Last edited by deville_56; 01-29-2017, 01:29 PM.
              #RetiredRider
              #KeyboardWarrior

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              • #9247
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                Engine braking I found very comfortable coming from a CBR 250r, but the vibes were felt on my friend's bike was due service I suppose.
                How did u got my dk 390 tagged ?
                BLAKBANDIT

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                • #9248
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by deville_56 View Post

                  Afterbath
                  Chain lube for 862.5 [emoji33]
                  Isnt it too much??

                  P.S. DO NOT quote the entire picture set. Remove the pictures whenever quoting replies with pictures.
                  Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 01-29-2017, 11:31 PM.

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                  • #9249
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                    Stator coil costs just 1k? Brake pads 212? This is so cute. I'm beginning to like the Duke more. [emoji4]

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                    • #9250
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                      [MENTION=58594]leech[/MENTION]
                      Thanx to Bajaj!

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                      • #9251
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by deville_56 View Post

                        Afterbath
                        Do you realy find any difference in acceleration with 15-45?
                        Am asking because 14-42 and 15-45 are theatrically same i think.

                        DO NOT quote the entire picture set. Remove pictures when quoting posts with pictures.

                        Sent from my LG-D410 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                        Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 01-29-2017, 11:32 PM.

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                        • #9252
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by leech View Post
                          Stator coil costs just 1k? Brake pads 212? This is so cute. I'm beginning to like the Duke more. [emoji4]
                          Yes the fairing on the rc costs just about 4-6k, the CBR is about 20k , but then again KTM or bajaj engines don't last too long, maybe I'm wrong, but the new 390 looks really worthwhile.

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                          • #9253
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by kunal2428 View Post
                            Chain lube for 862.5 [emoji33]
                            Isnt it too much??
                            Sorry. It was jumbled. Edited post. Chain lube was 115 (100+tax). 862.5 (750+tax) was for stator replacement.


                            Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
                            Do you realy find any difference in acceleration with 15-45?
                            Am asking because 14-42 and 15-45 are theatrically same i think.

                            Sent from my LG-D410 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                            ECU was also reprogrammed by them. The "pillion-getting-thrown-back" kind of initial is gone, but bike still pulls fast in traffic. Earlier needed 80+ to put 6th gear without knocking. Now doable in 60s. Earlier used to put 1st in bumper traffic, now doable in 2nd and sometimes third. Don't believe all these due to chain replacement alone (poor me )

                            Originally posted by leech View Post
                            Stator coil costs just 1k? Brake pads 212? This is so cute. I'm beginning to like the Duke more. [emoji4]
                            Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
                            @leech
                            Thanx to Bajaj!
                            Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                            Yes the fairing on the rc costs just about 4-6k, the CBR is about 20k , but then again KTM or bajaj engines don't last too long, maybe I'm wrong, but the new 390 looks really worthwhile.
                            Boon and curse at the same time. Some parts are built to cost, which fails often like the radiator fan, stator coil, relays, engine packings, etc. Rest parts decently built and new part bins are much improved, but still SVC hesitant to use new parts on old bikes like the covered radiator fans (which we asked twice to replace under warranty). Engine life depends on care and usage style (I have seen many kids hitting revv limiter unnecessarily) and many times luck (lemon pieces).
                            #RetiredRider
                            #KeyboardWarrior

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                            • #9254
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                              Yes the fairing on the rc costs just about 4-6k, the CBR is about 20k , but then again KTM or bajaj engines don't last too long, maybe I'm wrong, but the new 390 looks really worthwhile.
                              who said ktm or bajaj engine doesn't last long?

                              If maintained well there should not be problem to last bike for 100kkms mark

                              Few of my friends have 90kkms on there pulsars and are still going good

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                              • #9255
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Ownership Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
                                Do you realy find any difference in acceleration with 15-45?
                                Am asking because 14-42 and 15-45 are theatrically same i think.

                                Sent from my LG-D410 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                                For your information, 15-45 is the stock setup on 2015 rc 390

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