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**Sumesh Padmanabhan** · 06-05-2017, 12:11 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by DRRAVINDERCHOPRA View Post

I am using disc lock from ABUS. It's a very good build. Purchased online @1600

Can you share the link pls for the same?

**chip94** · 06-05-2017, 12:26 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

Ktm have instructed the svc's to avoid using 300v. that's what my svc told me a year ago and they have stopped stocking 300v and use only 7100.
earlier, they used to accept oil if the customer bought it 300v or 7100 with no issues. now they prefer 7100 and still have no issues if you bring your own oil.
ask your svc to give it in writing that they will not accept the oil that you bring

. they are just scaring you into spending money by buying oil at the svc.
whenever you take your bike back from service, make a remark in the job card (like , "used XXX oil that i bought myself but svc claims warranty will be void")
So I'd say stick to the 7100.. 300v might be an issue (maybe not for bike but for warranty purposes). 7100 is a very good oil and more than sufficient for the ktm's. the purpose of the 300v is totally different, though that doesn't stop some folks from using it (we humans fall for a lot of fancy stuff and fancy marketing without understanding the technicalities)

S1d,

suprisingly on the new 390's, 7100 triggers the low oil pressure light when hot and idling. A friend who switched to 300V doesn't face this. And i'm talking about ALL 2017 390's.

**VaibhavPisal** · 06-05-2017, 12:36 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by s1d View Post

so, does wearing a helmet and riding jackets/pants/gloves guarantee saving your life 100% ? haven't there been people who have lost their lives even after wearing a helmet ?
you have one additional thing that might help you in some situations.. and it's always better to have a little more safety net. tailgating a bus and expecting abs to do miracles is stupidity. in most cases it's the riders' stupidity that surpasses the equipment safety resulting in fatal accidents.
shit happens and happens all the time.. so having an extra bit of safety might in some cases mean the difference between a fall and a save or maybe even life and death.

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abs is a safety system with limitations. just like riding gear. some ppl think with abs they can do whatever they want. like touring at 130 kmph when brakes wont stop you from those speeds quick enough. ppl need to understand abs doesnt mean they can compromise on safe speeds.

a lot of ppl even on this forum. nothkng wrong in pointing out its limitations. even moto gp riders with those rider aids crash a lot of times.

every time someone successfully applies brakes, they say its cause of abs.

look at this video

https://youtu.be/q6hoslMf36I

he says he was saved cause of abs. i think non abs bike would ve done same in this situation.

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 06-05-2017, 12:36 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

anyone tried any windshield ?? do the handlebar mounted ones work well??

**neoakshay** · 06-05-2017, 01:05 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi Guys,

I finally got delivery of my Duke 390 from Indiranagar KTM, Bangalore on June 2nd. Bike was displaying 1km on ODO.
When I first rode off I though they'd delivered a Duke 250 to me, that's how smooth and silent the engine felt

Been riding whenever I got an opportunity and the bike is now at 300km on ODO. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure:

In mixed city and highway riding the bike returned 25kmpl, checked by full tank to full tank method so it's accurate.
Console showed 31.8kmpl max when I was cruising on the highway varying speeds and rpm between 70-100kmph.

The bike came with the updated v39 software, but my headlight still went off for 2 secs on three occassions in the last 2 days.
Also got the ECU failure error once. I'm not too worried, the bike is mechanically strong!

Thoroughly enjoying the ride as of now, although don't feel like using it in the city at all.

**WindPacer** · 06-05-2017, 02:34 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

[MENTION=29201]neoakshay[/MENTION] Congratulations on your new acquisition. It's an awesome Bike...

Ride hard and ride safe

ATGATT !!!

Cheers,
WindPacer

**s1d** · 06-05-2017, 03:19 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by chip94 View Post

suprisingly on the new 390's, 7100 triggers the low oil pressure light when hot and idling. A friend who switched to 300V doesn't face this. And i'm talking about ALL 2017 390's.

seriously !? i doubt it has anything to do with the oil brand, provided it is of the correct grade. ktm should pay you a bug bounty i think

first time i am hearing about such a behavior (and i haven't ridden a new 390 extensively bar for a short test ride nor spoken to different owners about it)
keep us posted on this issue..
what oil comes filled from the factory ? (i don't think its the 7100). the bike i test rode, had its fan running (was being test ridden on a hot summer day by multiple folks) and i did not notice any oil pressure warning.

btw, i am not saying the 300v is 'bad' per se.. it was known to cause minor leaks and also this oil is not designed for regular everyday use (i.e. it might not have the capability to keep up with longer drain intervals or maintain engine cleanliness.. due to the different additive package/oil chemistry)

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Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post

abs is a safety system with limitations. just like riding gear. some ppl think with abs they can do whatever they want. like touring at 130 kmph when brakes wont stop you from those speeds quick enough. ppl need to understand abs doesnt mean they can compromise on safe speeds.

a lot of ppl even on this forum. nothkng wrong in pointing out its limitations. even moto gp riders with those rider aids crash a lot of times.

every time someone successfully applies brakes, they say its cause of abs.

look at this video

https://youtu.be/q6hoslMf36I

he says he was saved cause of abs. i think non abs bike would ve done same in this situation.

what you and me said is essentially the same. but definitely abs is an added layer of safety wrt brakes.
and that video, maybe the abs saved him (preventing the wheels from locking up and skidding).. we can't sit here and contemplate what happened. the rider is the better judge of it.

and again as you said, it's also up-to the riders skill and braking technique.. just because the bike has an abs one shouldn't expect it to do miracles. it's just a aid and some experienced bikers might be able to brake just as well without abs in certain situations.

here is another video showing you what abs can do to help:

**B7ACKTHORN** · 06-05-2017, 03:27 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by srisathiyan89 View Post

My Bike is due for First Service.. I bought Motul 300V . However when i inquired in showroom they are ready to use the OIL i provide them but they are telling in service record it will be mentioned that engine oil is not used thus if any warranty claims, it would get affected .. any idea guys??

During the warranty period, all service centers of any make, recommend to use their own proprietary-sourced oil or oil that is officially supplied to the showroom. For a common man, what goes in isn't a big deal, but for a few enlightened ones, what goes in does matter. Usuallly, Bajaj and KTM officially repel any oil supplied by the owner. 300V or any other oil for that matter can be used. But, in case your engine happen to go through some trouble, the SVC would happily defer the case as owner negligence and write off the warranty. KTM recommends 7100 which is perfectly suited for the 390, they don't bother if the 7100 is self purchased or bought from them.

Cheers!
VJ

**Kushal_Arora** · 06-05-2017, 04:15 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by ayushbikerboy View Post

Thanks mate and congratulations in advance for your duke 390. Wish you many many miles of happy and safe motoring.

thanks a ton mate.. Got it yesterday !

**srisathiyan89** · 06-05-2017, 08:27 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I am not sure bikes are available immediately to buy or not but if anyone looking for 2017 duke 390 in bangalore .. please contact me.. 4 bikes immediately available.. if u pay the money then within 2 days can take delivery..

**Sumesh Padmanabhan** · 06-05-2017, 09:00 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by srisathiyan89 View Post

I am not sure bikes are available immediately to buy or not but if anyone looking for 2017 duke 390 in bangalore .. please contact me.. 4 bikes immediately available.. if u pay the money then within 2 days can take delivery..

Which dealership?

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 06-05-2017, 09:51 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by srisathiyan89 View Post

I am not sure bikes are available immediately to buy or not but if anyone looking for 2017 duke 390 in bangalore .. please contact me.. 4 bikes immediately available.. if u pay the money then within 2 days can take delivery..

well, it's spot delivery in Hyderabad

**srisathiyan89** · 06-05-2017, 11:14 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Sumesh Padmanabhan View Post

Which dealership?

EC KTM or BTM KTM...

**oldman** · 06-05-2017, 11:24 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by neoakshay View Post

Hi Guys,

I finally got delivery of my Duke 390 from Indiranagar KTM, Bangalore on June 2nd. Bike was displaying 1km on ODO.
When I first rode off I though they'd delivered a Duke 250 to me, that's how smooth and silent the engine felt

Been riding whenever I got an opportunity and the bike is now at 300km on ODO. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure:

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In mixed city and highway riding the bike returned 25kmpl, checked by full tank to full tank method so it's accurate.
Console showed 31.8kmpl max when I was cruising on the highway varying speeds and rpm between 70-100kmph.

The bike came with the updated v39 software, but my headlight still went off for 2 secs on three occassions in the last 2 days.
Also got the ECU failure error once. I'm not too worried, the bike is mechanically strong!

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Thoroughly enjoying the ride as of now, although don't feel like using it in the city at all.

Congratulations enjoy all the Kim's of being on saddle, agree with you, the bike is very smooth, and ride like a dream, the torque is just mind blowing, had a peculiar feeling or rather two feelings, my bike has also done 340 Kim's, felt the following, 1. The bike sounds almost like two bikes, so there is a separate sound from the engine block and a separate one from the silencer, very strange but true

2. Have ridden it only 3 times since it got delivered, but each time feel that there is a metal sound coming constantly when you ride, but each time the bike was put to rest and driven again that metallic sound disappeared, not sure but felt it,

**dhanushdp** · 06-06-2017, 10:38 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

anyone tried any windshield ?? do the handlebar mounted ones work well??

Got one added from the current 390's accessories list, imo it looked weird and didnt provide much wind resistance either, there's a gap between the headlight and the shield placement if you notice it, unlike the older model where the shield would sit on the headlight mount. Removed it after a week, now waiting to replace it with a proper one meant for the new model, which might take some time.

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