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Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences
I just decided on Sunday to upgrade from my 2013-model Duke 200 to the 2017 Duke 390. The process so far is going so smoothly that I'm suspecting it's a dream.
Monday: Left details on Bikewale, requested callback from Khivraj motors. But couldn't contain my excitement, called up Langford KTM myself. Lady on the other end was very polite and helpful, said that we could discuss financing options if I came down to the showroom in person.
Tuesday: Morning, Khivraj motors called up. Said that they could put me in touch with Langford KTM. Ten minutes later, Langford KTM called up again and said the same thing as the previous day. I set up an appointment for Sunday morning.
Wednesday: Cousin offered to buy the D200 off me. While we took it to a mechanic nearby to get it spruced up, I called up Langford KTM but got no response because it was a holiday
Today morning, Ganesh from Langford KTM called up after seeing my missed call from the previous day. When I told him I'm looking for a 390, he said that they were getting a fresh batch of 390s today. Then he said that if I could make a payment of 1k today, they would reserve a bike for me so I can make down payment (around 65k) on Sunday comfortably. When I asked how long delivery would take, he said I could collect tomorrow if I completed the down payment today. A few minutes later, I sent the 1k, arranged for the down payment amount and am now sitting in office fighting the urge to go there and complete the rest of the formalities. Controlling my excitement was never so tough!
I'll reply with updates later on. Really, really looking forward to living with this lovely and scary beast. Life isn't gonna be the same any more! :P
Cheers everyone!
Update:
Kept on counting down the seconds till 5.30. Finally got into a cab and went to the KTM showroom just before 6. The dude named Ganesh was waiting for me there, and surprise - he and I went to the same school, and had even seen each other in the school auto a few times! Small world eh?
I told him I would be going for financing - 6.75% interest. Worked out to a down payment of ~61k and 12-month EMI of ~21k. This done, I provided the documents (payslips, bank a/c statements, PAN card, Aadhar, and what felt like hundreds of signatures. Had to give 5 photos and 2 cancelled cheque leaves, but didn't have them so promised to get them tomorrow when taking delivery)
Completed payment, ogled my new bike (it was sitting in the showroom, just have to clear some registration and verification formalities tomorrow before I get the keys) and headed back home. The whole time, I had a big, moronic grin plastered all over my face. Pretty sure it won't be going away any time soon.
I just decided on Sunday to upgrade from my 2013-model Duke 200 to the 2017 Duke 390. The process so far is going so smoothly that I'm suspecting it's a dream.
Monday: Left details on Bikewale, requested callback from Khivraj motors. But couldn't contain my excitement, called up Langford KTM myself. Lady on the other end was very polite and helpful, said that we could discuss financing options if I came down to the showroom in person.
Tuesday: Morning, Khivraj motors called up. Said that they could put me in touch with Langford KTM. Ten minutes later, Langford KTM called up again and said the same thing as the previous day. I set up an appointment for Sunday morning.
Wednesday: Cousin offered to buy the D200 off me. While we took it to a mechanic nearby to get it spruced up, I called up Langford KTM but got no response because it was a holiday
Today morning, Ganesh from Langford KTM called up after seeing my missed call from the previous day. When I told him I'm looking for a 390, he said that they were getting a fresh batch of 390s today. Then he said that if I could make a payment of 1k today, they would reserve a bike for me so I can make down payment (around 65k) on Sunday comfortably. When I asked how long delivery would take, he said I could collect tomorrow if I completed the down payment today. A few minutes later, I sent the 1k, arranged for the down payment amount and am now sitting in office fighting the urge to go there and complete the rest of the formalities. Controlling my excitement was never so tough!
I'll reply with updates later on. Really, really looking forward to living with this lovely and scary beast. Life isn't gonna be the same any more! :P
Cheers everyone!
Update:
Kept on counting down the seconds till 5.30. Finally got into a cab and went to the KTM showroom just before 6. The dude named Ganesh was waiting for me there, and surprise - he and I went to the same school, and had even seen each other in the school auto a few times! Small world eh?
I told him I would be going for financing - 6.75% interest. Worked out to a down payment of ~61k and 12-month EMI of ~21k. This done, I provided the documents (payslips, bank a/c statements, PAN card, Aadhar, and what felt like hundreds of signatures. Had to give 5 photos and 2 cancelled cheque leaves, but didn't have them so promised to get them tomorrow when taking delivery)
Completed payment, ogled my new bike (it was sitting in the showroom, just have to clear some registration and verification formalities tomorrow before I get the keys) and headed back home. The whole time, I had a big, moronic grin plastered all over my face. Pretty sure it won't be going away any time soon.
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