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  • #1411
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    I guess, difference of opinion..

    I say, during the initial 500KM, only ride on highways.. as you are free to ride as per your understanding. use all gears.. all throttel positions.. all RPMs under 7500 etc etc
    no sudden braking.. no crawling on 1st gear on signal.. etc etc..

    you have to love your bike enough, not to love it though

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    • #1412
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      i rode through country roads, not winding, but single lane state highway on Kasaragod-Mangalore highway and it's been perfect. Could use all gears, engine keeps revving throughout. There's just enough traffic to keep overtaking. Done 600kms, so far..so good.

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      • #1413
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Hey guys, feeling a bit of sound like something is banging on the plastic panels when shifting gears, it's not always there, but at some times it just keeps happening, i tried stopping and inspecting but couldn't find anything loose or as such.
        Then footpeg vibration seems to be very much present.

        Apart from these issues the bike is running quite good.


        Has anyone else faced problems with the plasticy banging noise or vibrations of plastic parts ?


        Cheers
        Ride Safe
        Krishna
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        Run-in Procedure | Power Loss Solutions | Riding Gears 101 | Biking Brotherhood

        P        ulsar 220F        |2013 Honda CBR250R|KTM Duke390|Yamaha R3|Yamaha R1|Triumph Tiger XRX

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        • #1414
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

          Has anyone else faced problems with the plasticy banging noise or vibrations of plastic parts ?


          Cheers
          Ride Safe
          Krishna
          Why 2wheels over 4.....
          Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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          • #1415
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
            Hey guys, feeling a bit of sound like something is banging on the plastic panels when shifting gears, it's not always there, but at some times it just keeps happening, i tried stopping and inspecting but couldn't find anything loose or as such.
            Then footpeg vibration seems to be very much present.

            Apart from these issues the bike is running quite good.


            Has anyone else faced problems with the plasticy banging noise or vibrations of plastic parts ?

            Cheers
            Ride Safe
            Krishna
            In lower gears (1-2), there is a lot of vibration at the footpegs and in plastics at around 5-6k rpm. I feel uncomfortable so much so that I have not gone beyond 6k rpm on first and second gears. 3-4-5 and 6th are smooth and vibrations are much reduced.

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            • #1416
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by DukeDey View Post
              No, I have ridden 3 390’s till date and no such problems were there. The vibes infact, are even more controlled than the duke 200 right till the redline.
              Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
              In lower gears (1-2), there is a lot of vibration at the footpegs and in plastics at around 5-6k rpm. I feel uncomfortable so much so that I have not gone beyond 6k rpm on first and second gears. 3-4-5 and 6th are smooth and vibrations are much reduced.
              Ok, so i take it it is there for some while not present with others.

              Well, i just felt the footpeg vibes, no body panels or atleast tank panels were vibrating. Apart from that was that plastic thud sound i get at times.. still have to localize the source of the sound.


              Cheers
              Ride Safe
              Krishna
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              Run-in Procedure | Power Loss Solutions | Riding Gears 101 | Biking Brotherhood

              P              ulsar 220F              |2013 Honda CBR250R|KTM Duke390|Yamaha R3|Yamaha R1|Triumph Tiger XRX

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              • #1417
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
                In lower gears (1-2), there is a lot of vibration at the footpegs and in plastics at around 5-6k rpm. I feel uncomfortable so much so that I have not gone beyond 6k rpm on first and second gears. 3-4-5 and 6th are smooth and vibrations are much reduced.
                That's normal for such a huge single cylinder... Nothing out of place.. But you can expect reduction in vibrations after service
                BTW the BTM showroom delivered my bike with 40+ tyre pressure... Checked it today aftef riding 170kms...hope no harm to the rubber!

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                Chetak 1996 | Splendor 2000 | RTR160 2007 | R15 2010 | GT650n 2012 | KaTooM 390 2013

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                • #1418
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  I booked Duke 390 last Saturday and getting delivery this Saturday. I read through the User manual in my free time before getting the bike hoping it will help me to start up with the initial ownership experience. Booking experience was very pleasant at KTM showroom at Sembakkam, Chennai (Its just 3 months old). Showroom Manager took me around the service bay and showed the tools and equipments they are using for the servicing, Nice !!! He also introduced me to the lead Mechanic who works on the KTM 200 and 390. Also, Showroom Manager and sales person at the showroom was very kind and good while interacting with people either if the person is 75 year Grandfather of a probable buyer or 21 year college kid who came with questions about bike and finance options.
                  Hope I will get bike delivered on time without any issues and will post bike delivery experience and first ride soon. Fingers Crossed
                  Last edited by thegame0012; 11-19-2013, 09:57 PM. Reason: Adding information
                  Nishant Kumar

                  Ride, eat, sleep...repeat.

                  TVS Apache 150 (Sold) | Bajaj Avenger 200 (Sold) | Yamaha R15 (Sold) | Duke 390 (Current)
                  Point Calimere                   | ECR ride for Breakfast | The 'Rich' city of Ruins - Hampi
                  Kuttralam Ride | Jawadhu Hills

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                  • #1419
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    down an up!

                    called Indira Nagar SVC to get the screws for mud flap and went there as they asked just to find there is no stock and to come back next week . what else to do? got back on my baby beast just to get in heavy traffic in ring road . while sitting there idly as my ham was getting fried, just turned back to find an auto with two gals on the back seat checking out the bike . how cool is that? for the first time gals checkin me out (well the bike, but still ) cos of this beautiful beast. Forgot everything and rode back happily .

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                    • #1420
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Did 1000 Kms in 7 days . Will be taking it for 1st service by tomorrow. As of now, my only concern is the buzzing noise near the visor/console area at 3K RPM. Anyone found a solution yet? I notice that the bike is much smoother now and getting an average mileage of 24 - 26 Kmpl in city (reserve to reserve). Also I noticed that the exhaust sound is a little different now.

                      Btw, which oil do you guys recommend?

                      ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                      Originally posted by THE46FAN View Post
                      @Venkatesh Velmani....exact same problem...vibration near visor area...at around 3k rpm. am waiting to see if the vibration increases. Plus when the bike is slowing down to almost standstill brake pad makes noise, but i've been told it should be ok with miles...somehow i'm very unhappy with the O-ring being loose and these minor niggles...my P220 never had this kind of problem after 30000 kms...anyways lets see...
                      Any update about the vibrations? After my O-ring was changed, I didn't have any more oil leaks. Dunno about the break pad noise :/
                      Last edited by Venkatesh Velmani; 11-19-2013, 11:37 PM.
                      Honda Dio (Sold) | Yamaha FZ16 (Sold) | Duke 390 | Kawasaki Z800 (Technically it's my brother's, but WTH ;P) |

                      1. Start the engine; 2. Turn the trottle; 3. Disappear ;)

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                      • #1421
                        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        I have been testing the 390 for maximum fuel efficiency for the past couple of days and yesterday got a chance. It was a hartal/bandh here in kerala and cruising at a constant 75 kmph managed to extract this
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                        But whenever I increase the speed to 80 kmph the console FE drops to 38 kmpl. I think 70-75 kmph in sixth gear is the sweet spot.

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                        If you worried about falling off the bike, you'd never get on.

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                        • #1422
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post
                          Any update about the vibrations? A :/

                          One of the earlier posts (forgive me, forgot the dude's name) he mentioned that some loosies inside the headlamp was causing the noise and it went away when he tightened it. Have a check...

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                          • #1423
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by peaesus View Post
                            One of the earlier posts (forgive me, forgot the dude's name) he mentioned that some loosies inside the headlamp was causing the noise and it went away when he tightened it. Have a check...
                            Oh! Will ask the service guys to check that out then.. Thanks man!
                            Honda Dio (Sold) | Yamaha FZ16 (Sold) | Duke 390 | Kawasaki Z800 (Technically it's my brother's, but WTH ;P) |

                            1. Start the engine; 2. Turn the trottle; 3. Disappear ;)

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                            • #1424
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Got this keychain from ebay for 198 bucks including shipping. Quality is nice and made of rubber. Compliments duke 200 well and hoping one will be out for the 390
                              too.
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                              If you worried about falling off the bike, you'd never get on.

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                              • #1425
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by junaid12345678 View Post
                                I have been testing the 390 for maximum fuel efficiency for the past couple of days and yesterday got a chance. It was a hartal/bandh here in kerala and cruising at a constant 75 kmph managed to extract this
                                [ATTACH]125466[/ATTACH]

                                But whenever I increase the speed to 80 kmph the console FE drops to 38 kmpl. I think 70-75 kmph in sixth gear is the sweet spot.

                                Sent from my MT11i using xBhp Connect mobile app
                                Sorry to say may be your FE measurement efforts are in vain! The digital fuel meter shows the instantaneous efficiency rather than average... Say about last 800 mts or so

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

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