Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Friends,


I had the same Coolant disappearing issue resurfaced again after servicing in span of less than 8 months.

This is after fixing the issue at Adyar service center last November, full engine removal cleaning and fixing the Water seal etc.

off late am riding it very less , 3 days in a week as i take up my CAR frequently because of hot Summer in chennai

3 times in 5 months, i had to top up my KTM duke 390 2017 coolant and it gobbled up atleast 400ml.

my Duke odo is 11000 kms so far and was suggested to change the chain sprocket, planning to do along with this coolant seal replacement again.

very bad from KTM for not offering any kind of permanent fix .

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

ha ha ok , i see you get offended when I try to post something that's backed by facts. if that data doesn't matter to you, then you should keep quiet and not 'teach' me how to reply or keep quiet. i don't see anyone else that's taking it "in the face" or "seriously". am sure you have a job to do here on the forum and good luck with it !

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I don't know whether to laugh or cringe. Take it easy on the reply. I've said this to you many times, and will repeat again, being a keyboard warrior doesn't help s1d. Follow a certain way to reply and not "in the face" types. I am not against you taking "info" backed by "right data" or even if you have direct access to it, which I am least bothered about. What I meant was in a sarcastic way, not to depend too much on these apps and what not. Hope you understand, and henceforth "learn" to post a reply properly or even better keep silent. Don't ruin the thread decorum by being over-zealous. Always make sure you read a post, twice or thrice if you have to, before jumping on it, because the data you post is read not only by you, but every other Bhpian here.

All I am doing here is trying to help you, that's all. Hope you'll understand and expect you to behave the same way.

Any rant posts by you henceforth will be deleted, and sorry about that.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

i prefer having the right info backed by data and not like some of the random and incomplete 'info' that floats around the web. it might not be of use or help to everyone, but nothing wrong in having the right data.. which might be of use to someone.

like i said, even the service info is not fully updated.. i know for a fact that their service records are computerized (at least from the svc i visit, because some svc's in the past weren't connected to their computerized system)but just not mapped to this app due to whatever reasons. and this has nothing do with cloud computing drama, so lets not just throw in jargon without understanding it properly.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Dear, why fret! Basically, you I and most of us know these apps are basically beta and not are 100% data backed. With the amount of changes they do or did to the bikes, many things can be off the charts when it comes to this app. Basically, use this app to check your or others service records, and what not, unless and until you intend to sell your bike where the buyer is so tech savvy that he wants all the data from this app. Don't bother about these apps. Make sure you follow your own service record and what not, and go by the good old book rules, which is more than enough. FWIW, apart from the recent ones, these aren't worth the cloud computing drama that's going on out there.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

yup, am aware of this date decoding from vin. mine is F and E for the 8th and 10th character, so sep 2014 made, purchased in second week on Oct 2014.
there are other tell tale signs from which i knew it was made in sep (at-least), one being the date stamp on the rear mono.. plus the new additions on the bike that I had specified earlier.. plus the fact that the bike arrived at the dealer just one day before I picked it up. i was of course being pushed the 'older' model, because this small updated one was just arriving at the dealers.. but i politely told them and they understood that i knew what i was talking about and let me have the one I wanted.
either app data is incorrect, or ktm's designation of what a model yr refresh isn't what we think it is .. i would have understood if it was from jan or feb.. but at the fag end of the yr and still designated a prev model yr. i'll cross check the parts catalog, which has clear info comparing the parts list between years, considering there have been plenty of small and big changes on the ktm's since launch (some which most aren't even aware of).

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences



You cross check with this chart, if 8th digit(month) and 10th digit(year) of chassis number comes out as "F"(Sep) and "D"(2013) as per KTM for your bike.
If this holds good then probably the App is still in Beta stage and buggy not updated with latest info.

Also, you can check the "Model year" as per KTM here

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

i installed this a month or so ago.. it only shows service data from past one yr.
anybody able to view older data ?
mine is a Oct 2014 D200 (manufactured in Sep).. but the app was showing it as a MY13 d200.
not sure how and what qualifies as their model yr.. since in late 2014 a lot of small changes/additions were made on the d200 (e.g. like the new radiator fan shroud design, mud flap+covered rear monoshock.. my bike came with both these.. later that yr towards Dec they added front fork plastic 'mud guards'.)

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

HI All,

KTM has released an APP called KTM Care for tracking your service , currently its available only for Android.

You have to register with your vehicle registration number it will send OTP etc to your phone, so its properly connected

This is home screen.


This is service history.


The app is beta not everything works perfectly but basic things are working fine.

Regards,
Mohan

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I'm about to replace my front metzelers ( just waiting for freedom sale at Amazon) after running 17k, I could go maybe 1-1.5k more but I don't wanna take that chance in Kerala where it rains heavily. 17k is good enough life so I'll stick to metzelers. Anyone running both front and back Apollos, I'd like to hear your opinions.


Although at the rear I'm running an Apollo, I've come across Metzeler sportec street ( m5 comes as stock with 390). Sportec street is a non radial tyre but being a metzeler I hope it should provide comparable grip to m5s and better life. I don't know how the sportec street would match against the radial Apollos. Any thoughts ? Anyone using sportec street on d390 ?

Here is a convo if my query regarding sportec street to a metzeler rep.

Hi,

Obviously you can’t expect the same performance by Sportec Street which M5 delivers when it comes to grip while leaning, stability in wet surfaces even at higher speeds, response to quick acceleration & sudden braking but even Sportec Street is built on the same platform & especially for bikes upto 400cc.
So basically here I am talking of the real character of Duke 390 which can be complimented only by Tyres like M5, but contrary to that as you have mentioned that…. “But my query would be for a guy who uses the bike mainly for weekend touring/ commute and occasional curves or Twisties.” You should go for Sportec Street without any 2^nd thought.

Regarding the Tyre life, Sportec Street will give you more than M5 for sure considering that it completes its life without any structural damage & with even tread wear.

Regards,

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Ceat rad should be good enough for your usage.. or maybe the mrf revz c1 (fc1 is the front tire). both are good tires at an affordable price point, with a softer compound than the michelins.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

If I were to pick from these in the order Metz>Ceat>Apollo>MPSRs> Metros and the likes.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Read somewhere that's ceat rad x1 are puncher resistance! How are they any different to normal tubeless tyres?

Got four puncher today all the old puncher are opening up, have to replace tyre asap.

I need to decide between mrf revs fc1 and ceat rad x1.. also like to know the performance and life of these two.
Any other from Michelle in the same price bracket and performance

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Oh my! I've never seen a Metz turn into super-slick to the extent I can see steel belts. Good job here. You can stick to MPSRs or Apollo Alpha Rads, Ceat Zoom Rad X1 or normal Metz. I'd suggest, try the Ceat they offer a blend of grip and life.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

My stock rear tyres are completely gone, what are the options available. My 99% of riding will be in city btw.