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  • #1141
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by riot View Post
    Couldnt resist the urge and managed to hit 185kmph on my Duke 390 yesterday with some revs still left on my 54kg weight .

    Anyone else did any top-end run yet? I think it can go upto 190kmph.
    185kmph :O

    I know 390 is capable of hitting 175kmph. But 185. You must be one super feather light weight human being i cud hit 166kmph with my 90kg weight.
    2007 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
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    • #1142
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by kkamaleshh View Post
      How many kms clocked?

      Sent from my ST18i using xBhp Connect mobile app
      250kms on the odo and 1 oil change done . The revs were free and weather was awesome so I just let it rip.

      Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
      185kmph :O

      I know 390 is capable of hitting 175kmph. But 185. You must be one super feather light weight human being i cud hit 166kmph with my 90kg weight.
      I too am surprised. I think KTM claims 170kmph with 65kg rider. Could be backwinds assisting me. Will try again after i complete 1000kms on odo.
      Street racing is for Squids trying to make up for their small equipment

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      • #1143
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Any idea if there are any good exchange deals at KTM for D200 to 390 upgrade? I guess there'd be quite a few folks like me with the 200 less than a year old (and perhaps not too much on the odo either). Just wondering what a fair exchange price would be. Any thoughts?

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        • #1144
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by riot View Post
          Couldnt resist the urge and managed to hit 185kmph on my Duke 390 yesterday with some revs still left on my 54kg weight .

          Anyone else did any top-end run yet? I think it can go upto 190kmph.
          Woow 185 kmph is too good. Was it a downhill kind of stretch ?

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          • #1145
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by abhifusion View Post
            Have been to SVC today, it was indeed the coolant leaking from the encircled place ... they have put some sealant now and assured me it won't happen again ...[ATTACH=CONFIG]123989[/ATTACH]
            Was the leak from the case itself? Or any fixtures?

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            • #1146
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by walter View Post
              Any idea if there are any good exchange deals at KTM for D200 to 390 upgrade? I guess there'd be quite a few folks like me with the 200 less than a year old (and perhaps not too much on the odo either). Just wondering what a fair exchange price would be. Any thoughts?
              I am in the same boat bud. I checked with one of the dealer here and was told that the bike will be purchased by a third party (the dealer will arrange the sale). Owner (me) and third party should negotiate the price. I don't think the dealer is offering a direct exchange. An estimate given to me was 1lac, with some negotiation i'll be happy if i get an additional 10k. I bought the bike on 2nd Jan and have clocked 15k kms. I should be visiting the dealer soon and cut a deal with him (to buy the 390) as well as the third party (to sell the 200).

              Things that may help:
              1) The third party will demand a NOC if the bike is hypothicated to a bank or financial institution (this means the owner will need to pay the principle amount in order to obtain the NOC from the current financier).
              2) Vehicle documents and the invoice.

              I'll keep this thread updated.

              Cheers!!

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              • #1147
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by schwantz34 View Post
                Hi,
                I took delivery of my 390 Duke 5 days back. I feel the engine sputtering as if it is running lean in low rpms (less than 3000 rpms) in 1st & 2nd gears.
                It is felt more when the bike starts running from a cold start.
                Anyone else here felt the same? Is it a known issue?

                Thanks.
                The gear ratios are very long in the 390 when compared with the duke 200. So at low rpms the engine naturally sputters but it could also happen because of a low octane or adulterated fuel. Always try to fill premium fuels though no guarantee of octane numbers, but will atleast provide some peace of mind. I usually fill from the BP pump next to Trivandrum KTM. Always try to shift and ride between 4000 and 5000 rpm. In this way you can get maximum FE and can also avoid lugging of the engine.

                Any one here checked the brake rotors after riding? My rear rotor is too hot to touch even after short rides of 10 or 15 km. When I examined the pads, contact between the pads and rotors are clearly visible. Guess its time to head towards SVC
                Last edited by junaid12345678; 11-08-2013, 02:50 AM.
                If you worried about falling off the bike, you'd never get on.

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                • #1148
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by JN8304 View Post
                  I am in the same boat bud. I checked with one of the dealer here and was told that the bike will be purchased by a third party (the dealer will arrange the sale). Owner (me) and third party should negotiate the price. I don't think the dealer is offering a direct exchange. An estimate given to me was 1lac, with some negotiation i'll be happy if i get an additional 10k. I bought the bike on 2nd Jan and have clocked 15k kms. I should be visiting the dealer soon and cut a deal with him (to buy the 390) as well as the third party (to sell the 200).

                  Things that may help:
                  1) The third party will demand a NOC if the bike is hypothicated to a bank or financial institution (this means the owner will need to pay the principle amount in order to obtain the NOC from the current financier).
                  2) Vehicle documents and the invoice.

                  I'll keep this thread updated.

                  Cheers!!
                  Thanks for the info.
                  Gulp! If that's Bangalore, that's like 33% depreciation within a year (of course, bike's condition, kms done, etc would factor in it as well). Oh man!
                  Anyways, good luck, mate!

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                  • #1149
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by walter View Post
                    Thanks for the info.
                    Gulp! If that's Bangalore, that's like 33% depreciation within a year (of course, bike's condition, kms done, etc would factor in it as well). Oh man!
                    Anyways, good luck, mate!
                    Thanks Bud!! Indeed its Bangalore and i am not a stranger to this kind of depreciation. Sold my well maintained CL 500 (a year old) for 1.2Lacs, 10k short of what i expected, had to give up at that price since i had already clocked 25k on it.

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                    • #1150
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Now after the WAIT, only problem TYRES, has anyone got official conformation regarding news thats floating around that they are going to cost only 12-13k? or are they going to cost 20k?(Delhi)
                      Not that they aren't worth every pisa of the 20k, its just that i'm so damn cheap.

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                      • #1151
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by abhifusion View Post
                        Have been to SVC today, it was indeed the coolant leaking from the encircled place ... they have put some sealant now and assured me it won't happen again ...[ATTACH=CONFIG]123989[/ATTACH]
                        that is definitely not looking like any fix, its better if u do some followup with SVC.

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                        • #1152
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
                          Guys, booked the 390 today from Cochin, will be taking delivery for my brother on 14th this month.

                          Cheers
                          Ride Safe
                          Krishna
                          me and @DukeDey may get in next week. so hope to meet you next week.
                          you getting bike after a wait of 1 week? impressive..
                          Last edited by Legend Racer; 11-08-2013, 09:50 AM.
                          I'm a responsible rider.It doesn't matter what you ride,but what matters is how you ride.

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                          • #1153
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Something strange happened today. I was riding in the bike in reserve and suddenly it started showing that fuel was empty and the fuel mileage was showing 0 km (earlier it was showing around 30 kms). I went on for aroung 10-11 kms before filling up the bike. I think when the oil reserve falls less than 1l or something, then it stops showing the distance to fuel pump and the amount of fuel left.

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                            • #1154
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by LTMadhav View Post
                              Now after the WAIT, only problem TYRES, has anyone got official conformation regarding news thats floating around that they are going to cost only 12-13k? or are they going to cost 20k?(Delhi)
                              Not that they aren't worth every pisa of the 20k, its just that i'm so damn cheap.
                              The tyres will be priced around 22K. I asked multiple showrooms and service centers. Other have asked in their respective cities.
                              KTM Duke 390 | RE Interceptor 650

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                              • #1155
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by riot View Post
                                Couldnt resist the urge and managed to hit 185kmph on my Duke 390 yesterday with some revs still left on my 54kg weight .

                                Anyone else did any top-end run yet? I think it can go upto 190kmph.
                                Wicked man. That speed sounds scary on that naked. With you weight, the bike must have felt wobbly, isn't it?

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