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  • #946
    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by sdkiran View Post
    I have heard a recall in some European countries.. But not anything in India, at least not till now. May be the your bike didn't come with the latest software.
    I got the bike delivered last friday so that time they mentioned it comes with latest update...anyway will update after i get the bike

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    • #947
      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Hello Brothers - I understand that wheel base of the current Duke 390 has been shortened as compared the previous model. I am 6"2 and weighs about 80 Kgs, will the bike look too puny or will I be able to adjust to the bike ergonomics?

      I am currently in Pune for some office work and today I had called Bund Garden KTM for a test drive to which they said that currently, test rides are not available for Duke 390 and they had no idea when it will be available. Could anyone let me a showroom in Pune where I can get a test drive. Thanks!

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      • #948
        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Hi Friends,



        Currently I own TVS APACHE RTR 180, been six years I am riding it... Mostly city ride... Sending Apache to my brother and planning to upgrade...

        Test drive completed for both Dominar and Duke 390... Fully confused... My requirements are mostly city ride... Rarely I'll go for trips...

        Both the bikes I felt they are great VFM... My budget was around 2Lakh... I can stretch a bit...

        Duke 390 has felt awesome while riding except the heat (I didn't wear shoes that time) and Fan noise which I can hear it inside my helmet as well..

        Dominar was more relaxed except I felt the bike bit heavy... Suspension was stiff...

        I'm 31 years old...



        Please suggest me friends...

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        • #949
          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by Selvakumar View Post
          Hi Friends,



          Currently I own TVS APACHE RTR 180, been six years I am riding it... Mostly city ride... Sending Apache to my brother and planning to upgrade...

          Test drive completed for both Dominar and Duke 390... Fully confused... My requirements are mostly city ride... Rarely I'll go for trips...

          Both the bikes I felt they are great VFM... My budget was around 2Lakh... I can stretch a bit...

          Duke 390 has felt awesome while riding except the heat (I didn't wear shoes that time) and Fan noise which I can hear it inside my helmet as well..

          Dominar was more relaxed except I felt the bike bit heavy... Suspension was stiff...

          I'm 31 years old...



          Please suggest me friends...
          Imo look for d250, it's the perfect bike for city and has that eye catching looks and better fe than dominar. Though I have a soft corner for bajaj I never found that attractive, it is the perfect bike in terms of features and price but the looks are very dull and weights 20kgs over the d250/390.
          Else if you can wait then also consider tvs akula310. Right now d250 will be best if you can't stretch the budget for 390.

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          • #950
            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by drive_angry View Post
            Hello Brothers - I understand that wheel base of the current Duke 390 has been shortened as compared the previous model. I am 6"2 and weighs about 80 Kgs, will the bike look too puny or will I be able to adjust to the bike ergonomics?

            I am currently in Pune for some office work and today I had called Bund Garden KTM for a test drive to which they said that currently, test rides are not available for Duke 390 and they had no idea when it will be available. Could anyone let me a showroom in Pune where I can get a test drive. Thanks!
            Yes d390 wasn't available @bund garden showroom last week. So went to wakdewadi showroom and got test ride. Bike is crazy fast, and really got me scared but I enjoyed a lot. But just riding 10 mins my hands started paining.

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            • #951
              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by abhiiceman View Post
              Imo look for d250, it's the perfect bike for city and has that eye catching looks and better fe than dominar. Though I have a soft corner for bajaj I never found that attractive, it is the perfect bike in terms of features and price but the looks are very dull and weights 20kgs over the d250/390.
              Else if you can wait then also consider tvs akula310. Right now d250 will be best if you can't stretch the budget for 390.
              Thank you very much bro... Will go for Test Drive D250... Meanwhile will keep an eye on Akula 310 as well if they launch any time soon[emoji6]

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              • #952
                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Selvakumar View Post
                Thank you very much bro... Will go for Test Drive D250... Meanwhile will keep an eye on Akula 310 as well if they launch any time soon[emoji6]
                If duke 250 is an option check out FZ25 too. IMO would rate FZ higher for city usage compared to Dukes.
                Hero Honda Karizma -> RE Thunderbird 350 -> Duke 390 (current bike)

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                • #953
                  Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by vinodpakath View Post
                  If duke 250 is an option check out FZ25 too. IMO would rate FZ higher for city usage compared to Dukes.
                  Thank you... I didn't like FZ25... I don't know why... Duke 250 is not an serious option for me... I wanted my future bike should have ABS...

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                  • #954
                    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Selvakumar View Post
                    Thank you... I didn't like FZ25... I don't know why... Duke 250 is not an serious option for me... I wanted my future bike should have ABS...
                    Apache OR heard R15 v3 is abs enabled. Himalayan is also very relaxed and last but not least. Cbr250.
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                    • #955
                      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post
                      Apache OR heard R15 v3 is abs enabled. Himalayan is also very relaxed and last but not least. Cbr250.
                      Thank you very much bro... Awaiting for both Akula 310 and CBR 250 (I don't think it is available right now)...

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                      • #956
                        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Just made the full payment, and selected the bike from the lot. Luckily they had one July manufactured bike.Rest all were June.
                        Taking delivery on 24th..

                        PS: The way the showroom guys, rev(redline) and ride brand new bikes is scary to say the least, hope my beast gets a fair treatment!
                        If u can't explain it to a six year old; You don't understand it yourself!!

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                        • #957
                          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Selvakumar View Post
                          Thank you... I didn't like FZ25... I don't know why... Duke 250 is not an serious option for me... I wanted my future bike should have ABS...

                          There is some void in the market now for the category most of us are awaiting. A good 250 CC with ABS. Somehow no manufacturer currently understands this and launches the bike without ABS - Yamaha Fazer25 in today's case. I was also waiting for the same and ended up booking a Duke 390 last week. I currently do not see any options except Duke 390 and Benneli 302R now. I know Honda CBR 250 is gearing up for launch again with new stickers during festive time. So the same 6 year old bike with new stickers. TVS Akula is also awaited. So you might have to wait for these two if you really wish to see ABS in your next bike.

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                          Originally posted by hgaaditya View Post
                          Just made the full payment, and selected the bike from the lot. Luckily they had one July manufactured bike.Rest all were June.
                          Taking delivery on 24th..

                          PS: The way the showroom guys, rev(redline) and ride brand new bikes is scary to say the least, hope my beast gets a fair treatment!
                          Which Showroom ?
                          Hero Honda Karizma -> RE Thunderbird 350 -> Duke 390 (current bike)

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                          • #958
                            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by vinodpakath View Post
                            There is some void in the market now for the category most of us are awaiting. A good 250 CC with ABS. Somehow no manufacturer currently understands this and launches the bike without ABS - Yamaha Fazer25 in today's case. I was also waiting for the same and ended up booking a Duke 390 last week. I currently do not see any options except Duke 390 and Benneli 302R now. I know Honda CBR 250 is gearing up for launch again with new stickers during festive time. So the same 6 year old bike with new stickers. TVS Akula is also awaited. So you might have to wait for these two if you really wish to see ABS in your next bike.

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                            Which Showroom ?
                            I'm agree with you completely... There is void in that 250 cc segment... Disappointed with Honda on the Same old Gen CBR with different aesthetic changes. TVS taking too much time on testing.

                            Have you got your Duke 390???

                            Again I came to the same point where I started... Bajaj Dominar or Duke 390...??!!

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                            • #959
                              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Selvakumar View Post
                              I'm agree with you completely... There is void in that 250 cc segment... Disappointed with Honda on the Same old Gen CBR with different aesthetic changes. TVS taking too much time on testing.

                              Have you got your Duke 390???

                              Again I came to the same point where I started... Bajaj Dominar or Duke 390...??!!

                              Delivery is on this Thursday, August 24. Super Excited for that

                              I would suggest you test ride both and check whatever suits your riding style.
                              Hero Honda Karizma -> RE Thunderbird 350 -> Duke 390 (current bike)

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                              • #960
                                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by vinodpakath View Post
                                Delivery is on this Thursday, August 24. Super Excited for that

                                I would suggest you test ride both and check whatever suits your riding style.
                                All the very best for your new machine... [emoji106]🏽

                                Ride safe...

                                Already done that... As far as the ride and look I liked Duke 390 and Value for money with less engine heat I liked Dominar...

                                Let's see... I am planning to create a pros and cons of both the bikes and based on my requirement I'll decide...

                                Once again thank you...[emoji106]🏽[emoji4]

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