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**abhifusion** · 11-05-2013, 02:58 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by fxx View Post

Build one for me too.....
Will there be any change in the airflow to the radiator? now itself its running pretty hot

That's what I'm concerned about too... will test it for few days before quoting anything to you guys...

**fxx** · 11-05-2013, 03:28 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by abhifusion View Post

That's what I'm concerned about too... will test it for few days before quoting anything to you guys...

As long as you are using the one designed for your friend's GT it should not be much of a problem because the after-market ones are having even small holes ( see evotech performance - small hexagonal holes) - Also do make it a lil bit wider so that it can cover the plastic part at the ends of the radiator.

My p200/220's radiator was hit by a stone right around the border where the guard ends & had to replace the oil cooler as M-seal/araldite/ patch welding didnt work.

**kkamaleshh** · 11-05-2013, 03:35 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by abhifusion View Post

Made Radiator guard for friends GT 650N [ATTACH=CONFIG]123430[/ATTACH] ... Will be making one for my D390 soon

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Pretty cool man, awesome.. Don't worry about the airflow of radiator, it won't get affected. If you are planning for your 390, can you make one me too( if you can).

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**Arvind Sibi** · 11-05-2013, 05:59 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by JN8304 View Post

does this dealer have another showroom in the city (Bangalore has Khivraj Motors that runs 3 KTM showrooms in different localities, then there is Popular Automobiles these guys run the KTM showroom in two different localities in the city), if so, may be you should drop by the other showroom and find out how the PDI and delivery is done. I am sure it will be of some running around in city but it should give you an idea of the PDI and delivery being practiced at two different showroom run by same people.

If i were in your shoes, i would have rejected taking delivery of the bike and would have demanded an immediate refund.

Is there a chance of these bikes been run on a dyno for run in process, i don't know if they have one or if there is one in your city but trying to be optimistic.

All the best!!

Well, here in Chennai.. there are only 2 Ktm Showrooms so far... The Big one is Ktm-Adyar, been here since the launch of the duke 200 and has a clean record of deliveries!!

and this new one, Mogappair Ktm which is run together by Kln Bajaj & was opened only 2 weeks after the launch of the 390..!! Kln Bajaj Dealership has a great name over here since it is in the main area and also due to its service quality!!! And so people expect as much to its reputation... I seriously didn't expect this situation here!!! :\ lets see what reply Ktm gives him!!

**riazmomin** · 11-05-2013, 10:51 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post

I gotta gut feeling that nothings gonna happen and I just hope that the guys who did the PDI check drove my bike sanely.. I'm happy as long as theres no problem with the bike.. I saw few other vehicles which were delivered in the first lot and all the vehicles has run so much.. I dunno if anyone complained or did anything about it :/.. haven't heard anything back from KTM yet.. Will update as soon as I hear something..

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No need to freak out.

As you said, as long as the bike is running fine you need not worry. May there is something this dealer is doing during PDI where other dealers are not doing. :P

**Legend Racer** · 11-05-2013, 10:53 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

only 10 bikes coming in this batch in trivandrum showroom. next only in december. [MENTION=63586]DukeDey[/MENTION]... i wish it this month...

**riot** · 11-05-2013, 11:19 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Took my 390 for Pooja to temple this Monday. She sure attracts a LOT of people. Will upload more pics later.

KtM PowerPart tank guard is looking killer.

**Venkatesh Velmani** · 11-06-2013, 12:50 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Arvind Sibi View Post

Well, here in Chennai.. there are only 2 Ktm Showrooms so far... The Big one is Ktm-Adyar, been here since the launch of the duke 200 and has a clean record of deliveries!!

and this new one, Mogappair Ktm which is run together by Kln Bajaj & was opened only 2 weeks after the launch of the 390..!! Kln Bajaj Dealership has a great name over here since it is in the main area and also due to its service quality!!! And so people expect as much to its reputation... I seriously didn't expect this situation here!!! :\ lets see what reply Ktm gives him!!

I also do not think that the Mogappair guys are technically sound! They did not even know about the geart shift warning indicator and they told me the bike's ECU is locked to 8000 RPM for India (had to prove him wrong by wringing the trottle!

). They are friendly though. Guess they will take some time to know about this stuff as they are new to business.

Haven't heard anything from KTM (as expected). I doubt if anything will be done now as I've completed around 400Kms

(bike's not even registered yet!).

As expected from KTM, the bike's a BOMB! It can cruize comfortably at speeds of 130Kmph. No strain in engine, what so ever! Wind blast is a pain though. If the wind blows in the same direction you are driving, you can comfortable hold 130Kmph. If it blows in the opposite direction, you can comfortably do 100Kmph. Speedo shows a mileage of 26-30Kmpl in city (Chennai) and it shows around 33-36Kmpl in the highways.

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Originally posted by riazmomin View Post

No need to freak out.

As you said, as long as the bike is running fine you need not worry. May there is something this dealer is doing during PDI where other dealers are not doing. :P

Yeah, I've made my peace now. Bike's running super smooth. The engine temperature is always down by 4 bars and the bike also starts with a single click every time (even when it stalls in traffic).

Lol, what the dealer tells me is they make sure that the bike is running perfectly and the radiator fan works as advertised by riding and checking it throughly.

**k1ptatik** · 11-06-2013, 02:04 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

ktm international website showing black color option for 390......

**JN8304** · 11-06-2013, 04:54 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

India website has the white/black combo now. off the shelf availability and now with the new colour being introduced should a price hike be expected in the near future?

**Arvind Sibi** · 11-06-2013, 07:18 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post

I also do not think that the Mogappair guys are technically sound! They did not even know about the geart shift warning indicator and they told me the bike's ECU is locked to 8000 RPM for India (had to prove him wrong by wringing the trottle!

). They are friendly though. Guess they will take some time to know about this stuff as they are new to business.

Haven't heard anything from KTM (as expected). I doubt if anything will be done now as I've completed around 400Kms

(bike's not even registered yet!).

As expected from KTM, the bike's a BOMB! It can cruize comfortably at speeds of 130Kmph. No strain in engine, what so ever! Wind blast is a pain though. If the wind blows in the same direction you are driving, you can comfortable hold 130Kmph. If it blows in the opposite direction, you can comfortably do 100Kmph. Speedo shows a mileage of 26-30Kmpl in city (Chennai) and it shows around 33-36Kmpl in the highways.

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Yeah, I've made my peace now. Bike's running super smooth. The engine temperature is always down by 4 bars and the bike also starts with a single click every time (even when it stalls in traffic).

Lol, what the dealer tells me is they make sure that the bike is running perfectly and the radiator fan works as advertised by riding and checking it throughly.

Well, atleast you are happy with your bike!

**kkamaleshh** · 11-06-2013, 09:14 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys how are you cleaning the chain, any particular one other than motul chain cleaner and lube. Planning to get mucc off chain cleaner ,any idea about it?

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**krish2778** · 11-06-2013, 09:41 AM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys, so here goes,
Going to book the 390 for my brother, will be booking it at Cochin PBK. And soon there are going to be 2 new KTM showrooms at Trichur and Perinthalmanna too. Looks like they are expanding fast.

BTW, my brother is working at Bangalore, had some problems with booking in bangalore, so getting it done from cochin instead.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

**timuseravan** · 11-06-2013, 02:33 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by JN8304 View Post

India website has the white/black combo now. off the shelf availability and now with the new colour being introduced should a price hike be expected in the near future?

I called up the Pune showrooms but they have no idea of black color.

**roy_arnab22** · 11-06-2013, 04:11 PM

Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

Me with Nithin now at BTM KTM

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