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  • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    I can't believe that bro... BTW, one should not ride the duke like a splendor. it's like putting saree on sunny leone

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    • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by DarthVeda View Post
      I can't believe that bro... BTW, one should not ride the duke like a splendor. it's like putting saree on sunny leone
      LOL, Its a run in time. Treat it easily initially then later on


      BTW, Question to the owners. Try this and let me know what happens.

      Turn on the ignition and kill switch. Then switch off the engine with Kill switch only. Keep the Ignition on. With kill switch off, press the starter button. Let me know what happens.
      Last edited by riazmomin; 10-26-2013, 01:20 PM.
      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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      • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
        LOL, Its a run in time. Treat it easily initially then later on


        BTW, Question to the owners. Try this and let me know what happens.

        Turn on the ignition and kill switch. Then switch off the engine with Kill switch only. Keep the Ignition on. With kill switch off, press the starter button. Let me know what happens.
        nothing starter motor runs but Fi is cutoff so no ignition.

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          • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Got my duke today, got it registered temporarily and rode back home, few of my observations, same as most of you guys,

            A) Since i didnt take a test ride this was the first time i rode it and the power surge was overwhelming for me, as many reviews said you have to be alert all the time with this machine and respect it.
            B) Rode back home 50kms from showroom on country roads and it was fun. the last time i took the same route was on my P220 and i could feel the difference when i reached back home. I reached quicker and less tired.
            C) Have some noise coming from front brake pad while pushing the bike from standstill, service guy says it'll be ok once i clock miles. Plus some other niggling sound, but couldnt figure out, have to check it.
            D) Did lot of engine braking today in all gears, plus short bursts of speed, but to be honest didnt have time to look at the rpm, so over all been revving it decently all the time. Planning to change the oil at 150kms or so, although service manager says not needed.
            E) By the way, fixed R&G tail tidy kit while taking the bike, wanted to remove the saree guard and tyre hugger, but have to wait until i get it registered. check out the pics below..
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            Last edited by THE46FAN; 10-26-2013, 09:27 PM.

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            • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Enjoy the mud splash
              Congrats!

              Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
              Chetak 1996 | Splendor 2000 | RTR160 2007 | R15 2010 | GT650n 2012 | KaTooM 390 2013

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              • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by roy_arnab22 View Post
                Enjoy the mud splash
                Congrats!

                Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
                takin my wife for a spin tomorrow...

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                • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post
                  takin my wife for a spin tomorrow...
                  Congrats on your ride. I feel the seats on the bike are made to bring ones better half that much closer...
                  Last edited by AmitRavi07; 10-27-2013, 12:46 AM.

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                  • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post
                    E) By the way, fixed R&G tail tidy kit while taking the bike, wanted to remove the saree guard and tyre hugger, but have to wait until i get it registered. check out the pics below..
                    Hey, congrats on your new ride. I was also planing to get the tail tidy, but no idea abut the prices and availability, if you could enlighten us with the same, it would be very much appreciated.

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                    • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      KTM Duke 390 ! Its scarily fast..

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                      • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by shyguy46 View Post
                        Hey, congrats on your new ride. I was also planing to get the tail tidy, but no idea abut the prices and availability, if you could enlighten us with the same, it would be very much appreciated.
                        Thx, you can buy it through Performance Racing Stores, you can contact Mr Zain Khan at, [email protected] will cost you Rs 9000 plus Rs800 for courier. One thing though, while fixing i had to cut off a bit of plastic to hold the number plate and brake light, dont know why, but was not sitting properly. So you could wait for KTM License plate holder if you have patience, which i didnt have, so went for it. Thx AmitRavi07...

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                        • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          anyone tried any adjustments with suspension?
                          I'm a responsible rider.It doesn't matter what you ride,but what matters is how you ride.

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                          • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Legend Racer View Post
                            anyone tried any adjustments with suspension?
                            Rear was very soft and got it stiffened. Got it done at SVC. We can also do it but the toolkit does not provide the tool for it.
                            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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                            • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
                              Rear was very soft and got it stiffened. Got it done at SVC. We can also do it but the toolkit does not provide the tool for it.
                              What's your weight and what's the stock setup of the suspension and now changed to what setup?

                              Sent from my ST18i using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                              • Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
                                Rear was very soft and got it stiffened. Got it done at SVC. We can also do it but the toolkit does not provide the tool for it.
                                anyone knows the steps and setup for suspension?
                                I'm a responsible rider.It doesn't matter what you ride,but what matters is how you ride.

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