Guys, I'm facing a problem with my BS6 D390. The bike feels very jerky in the lower gear and feels as if the power is just lacking. I went to the svc and got the sprocket changed to the Duke 250's to reduce the bad low-end problem in the bike but that just makes the bike automatically turn off while in the 2nd or 3rd gear. I'm confused now as to what to do. Is there a problem with the throttle mapping? Should I get the software updated (which the svc did last time)?
Also, the console just throws up "Low Oil Pressure" warning randomly. I have checked the levels manually and the oil level's okay. The svc says that the issue will rectify itself.
Someone face the same problem? Kindly assist :/

Not normal, its probably a software bug. Get the software updated from SVC. Get the TFT replaced under warranty if the issue not resolved.

Eshan, Dont use slip-on. They are of no use apart from producing sound. And eventually you will get bored with that. Stock is best for all kind of riding. I am saying it because I have been in your place and went with an aftermarket slip-on a year back. Didn't found anything good about it apart from the sound.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

This is only intermittent due to supply chain issues, its not a cost cutting! Thats why there is no official press release from KTM. They would switch it back once the supply chain resumes to normal for the Metz tyre.

My friend was looking for a both tyres to be changed on his 2015 RC390 Metz M5's H rated last week, we contacted official Metzler distributor for Bangalore!

As per him the last shipment they got was in early January 2020(Metzeler have a central tracking system for their dealers), after that they've not got a single supply to ENTIRE INDIA(meaning including Pune where KTM manufactures the 390's), they have no clue when they'll get the next batch!

Finally after asking around 5-8 shops in entire Bangalore, my friend finally ended up picking older Nov 2019 batch tyre from some left out stock from one shop.

Whatever is available in the shops/Flipkart/Amazon/TyreMarket etc etc are older stocks mostly Nov 2019, Dec 2019 and some as old as Aug 2019 ones!
Also due to shortage of supply, tyre price has inflated so much, for the same tyre which normally costed around ₹5500-6500 last year, now they are asking anywhere close to ₹8000!

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Not actually cost cutting. From what I've been told, Metz were imported tyres which came via China. After all the political tensions between the countries, imports from China were affected and hence it became very difficult to source them.

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Thats sad cost cutting by KTM

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Yeah...the BS6's latest batch is equipped with MRFs.

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MRF on duke 390??KTM has stopped Metzeler M5??

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MRFs. Revz C1 at the rear and Revz FC1 at the front.

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Which tyre u got on your bike??

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Why not! You have all the liberty to try for it, go ahead and talk with your service manager.

Cheers!
VJ

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Congrats dude..[emoji3060]

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Okay...[emoji3063] but will they change it under warranty...??[emoji51]

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yup, this happens when "durt" gets accumulated within the rings and when the suspension compresses, the durt acts as an abrasive and starts grinding causing circular ring of rust and paint peel. You can't help it, you can either get it changed under warranty or try to forget and live with it. It won't cause a problem per se.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Got my Dukey last Wednesday
Can someone guide me as to how I can connect both my phone and my helmet bluetooth to the bike, without getting static?