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  • #1426
    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by roy_arnab22 View Post
    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
    May be you guessed it wrong. I was just measuring the maximum the bike could achieve at any point. It was not the average. The maximum I got till date is 40kmpl and somewhat translates into a real 35kmpl. It means the bike is capable of giving 35kmpl, in certain conditions.
    Last edited by junaid12345678; 11-20-2013, 02:35 AM.
    If you worried about falling off the bike, you'd never get on.

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    • #1427
      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post
      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?

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      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 :/
      And could you please enquire with them about the upcoming lots and also ask them about the mysterious disappearance of the test drive bike! :P

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      • #1428
        Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Heard of a price hike for the newer lots that are going to reach the showroom. Any similar news from any other showroom areas ? heard this from the Cochin KTM showroom.

        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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        • #1429
          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by krish2778 View Post
          Heard of a price hike for the newer lots that are going to reach the showroom. Any similar news from any other showroom areas ? heard this from the Cochin KTM showroom.

          Cheers
          Ride Safe
          Krishna
          I got a hint from the TVM showroom that November may witness a price hike. Not a comfirmed news though.


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

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          • #1430
            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Krishna, I had heard the same too about price hike.also have same experience as yours regarding the 390 and vibrations.as I had said its different for different bike units.some have more and some less.mine has the fuel tank vibration +foot pegs more but not noticeable in handlebars.
            ๔ยкє ҭђгєє ภเภєҭұ เภ ๓ұ שєเภร

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            • #1431
              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Yes even the kolkata ktm said the same. Those who will book aftet 15th nov price will be10k more.

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              Anupam

              KTM Duke 390 2014
              Bajaj Pulsar 150 Dtsi 2005-2012
              Hero Honda CD100SS 1996
              ​Riding Faster Than Everyone Else Only Guarantees You'll Ride Alone

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              • #1432
                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                While taking delivery for my bike I was told that there will be price increase by 10-15k in 10-15 days....but not sure if KTM will increase their prices before 2014 as normally during year end sales are low, may be price increase with new balck colour

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                • #1433
                  Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  A quick Q to all the experienced here. I am sure we all know about ABS in D390. Q is, if you brake hard enough that the ABS kicks in, does your brake lever (front and rear) give you feedback???.... Awaiting your help guys.
                  Bhp is how fast you hit a wall, Torque is how much of that wall you can take with you.

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                  • #1434
                    Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Team Torque View Post
                    A quick Q to all the experienced here. I am sure we all know about ABS in D390. Q is, if you brake hard enough that the ABS kicks in, does your brake lever (front and rear) give you feedback???.... Awaiting your help guys.
                    Yes, you could feel that. Sort of opposing force.

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                    • #1435
                      Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Shiv_beam View Post
                      Yes, you could feel that. Sort of opposing force.

                      Thanks Shiv . Also, Do you know anyone who has re-programmed their D390's ECU with MAP-A? i.e., First MAP that was producing 45ps but later they detuned to 43.5ps to avoid power wheelies.
                      Bhp is how fast you hit a wall, Torque is how much of that wall you can take with you.

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                      • #1436
                        KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Haven't come across any for D390. But some of our forum members have done on D200. Check the duke 200 thread.

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                        • #1437
                          Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Shiv_beam View Post
                          Haven't come across any for D390. But some of our forum members have done on D200. Check the duke 200 thread.
                          I know about Kiirus and their work. But w.r.t D390, this was an original Ktm map. Not from any aftermarket firm. As far I could get the info, its a strict R&D property of Ktm. But then, someone should have having that. My search continues
                          Bhp is how fast you hit a wall, Torque is how much of that wall you can take with you.

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                          • #1438
                            Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Venkatesh Velmani View Post
                            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-----



                            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 :/

                            No problems so far of oil leak, strangely the vibration is not there anymore, just stopped on it'a own....

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                            • #1439
                              Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by roy_arnab22 View Post
                              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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                              Did you check the air pressure after 170 kms ride ?

                              Air pressure generally increases after long rides because of the tyre temperature.

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                              • #1440
                                Re: KTM Duke 390 - Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by senotrius View Post
                                Krishna, I had heard the same too about price hike.also have same experience as yours regarding the 390 and vibrations.as I had said its different for different bike units.some have more and some less.mine has the fuel tank vibration +foot pegs more but not noticeable in handlebars.

                                So seems many people have heard the same, so should be true.

                                Haven't had any handlebar vibrations yet. It's all good up at the top. The footpegs do vibrate..!! But it is fun...like many said, it s a big ass single cylinder engine..it will vibrate..! :-D


                                Cheers
                                Ride Safe
                                Krishna
                                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                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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