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**oldman** · 07-06-2017, 12:06 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by 2wice View Post

Don't worry about it. 4 bars is normal. The engine is in the regular temperature range till 6 bars (which is very rare if it does happen). It's a high compression ratio, liquid cooled engine. If WILL heat up in traffic because of the lack of airflow. That's precisely why the fan exists. Even cars switch on their radiator fans regularly during stop and go traffic, but passengers rarely notice it since they're cocooned in the cabin, isolated and far away from the heat and noise. I was actually surprised to see how much better this bike was at maintaining a regular temperature compared to the old 390.

Also about not switching off the bike when the fan is on, don't bother with waiting for it to switch off. The fan works best keeping the engine cool in traffic. When you're done with using the bike, switch it off and it's going to cool down by itself. Cars users switch off their vehicles without a second thought. Idling the bike while waiting for it to cool via the fan is just simulating being stuck in a traffic jam again. My suggestion is to relax, treat it like a regular bike and don't worry about the heating.

Enjoy your long ride!

Thanks brother, that really helps

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-06-2017, 02:23 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

anyone installed the powertronics piggyback ecu on the '17 390 yet??

**Dodge_Viper** · 07-06-2017, 12:21 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Anyone has tried fitting any kind of luggage box (Givi etc) at the rear? How easy is it to install such thing?

**dineshaugustin** · 07-07-2017, 06:39 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Aerodynamic is one thing I know. But the power being produced at higher bands than ktm. Interesting. The KTM website doesn't have any detailed specs as to what's the torque, and when are the peak bhp & torque produced by the engine.

Duke 390 :
Power : 42.9 PS @ 9000rpm
Torque: 37NM @ 7000rpm

Yamaha R3:
Power : 42PS @ 10750rpm
Torque : 29.6NM @ 9000rpm

It is evident the R3 is more of upper mid end to top end performer.

**B7ACKTHORN** · 07-07-2017, 08:58 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Dodge_Viper View Post

Anyone has tried fitting any kind of luggage box (Givi etc) at the rear? How easy is it to install such thing?

Yes, it can be done. Google top box for Duke 390 and you'll get plenty of results. There are a few fabricators who do, especially in Bangalore,

perhaps.

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

anyone installed the powertronics piggyback ecu on the '17 390 yet??

Yes! You have specifically for 2017 and 2013 through 16
Buy Now KTM Duke 390 | PowerTRONIC

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B06Y2XKR6M/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=racedynamic s-21&camp=3638&creative=24630&linkCode=as2&creativeA SIN=B06Y2XKR6M&linkId=f9dda66702397e29574b596a528a 5f2a

Check this webpage for more information.

Cheers!
VJ

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-07-2017, 10:45 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

Yes, it can be done. Google top box for Duke 390 and you'll get plenty of results. There are a few fabricators who do, especially in Bangalore, perhaps.

Yes! You have specifically for 2017 and 2013 through 16
Buy Now KTM Duke 390 | PowerTRONIC

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B06Y2XKR6M/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=racedynamic s-21&camp=3638&creative=24630&linkCode=as2&creativeA SIN=B06Y2XKR6M&linkId=f9dda66702397e29574b596a528a 5f2a

Check this webpage for more information.

Cheers!
VJ

Buddy. I meant I'd like to talk & meet someone who has installed it. Curious to know the performance gains

**B7ACKTHORN** · 07-07-2017, 10:48 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

Buddy. I meant I'd like to talk & meet someone who has installed it. Curious to know the performance gains

That's exactly why I gave you the link. You can contact them via their website, send them a mail and get all your questions clarified, who better knows to answer a question than the folks to who designed it themselves.

Cheers!
VJ

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-07-2017, 10:55 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

That's exactly why I gave you the link. You can contact them via their website, send them a mail and get all your questions clarified, who better knows to answer a question than the folks to who designed it themselves.

Cheers!
VJ

One who took the jump & actually is using it??

**B7ACKTHORN** · 07-07-2017, 11:38 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

One who took the jump & actually is using it??

I guess you are just pulling my legs or I guess you just didn't understood the post, either ways let me clear it for you. Piggyback RD ECU have been both in the limelight for both good and bad reasons. They had quite a few hiccups early with the mapping earlier on. Another reason you can get in touch with these folks are they are very helpful in finding the right map for you, even a custom map can be done provided if you really know what you want, those guys are really helpful when it comes to warranty, when it comes to questions about performance, dyno charts, maps available, all these questions can be directly shot at them, considering the testing they would have done on their test mules, and performance data.

Indeed, it's a great to ask for suggestions with users who've bought the box, but if you can directly ask a person who's tested it a zillion times before giving it to the public, he can answer them more clearly than just the biker next door can answer. I hope it's clear for you now

Cheers!
VJ

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-08-2017, 07:50 AM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post

I guess you are just pulling my legs or I guess you just didn't understood the post, either ways let me clear it for you. Piggyback RD ECU have been both in the limelight for both good and bad reasons. They had quite a few hiccups early with the mapping earlier on. Another reason you can get in touch with these folks are they are very helpful in finding the right map for you, even a custom map can be done provided if you really know what you want, those guys are really helpful when it comes to warranty, when it comes to questions about performance, dyno charts, maps available, all these questions can be directly shot at them, considering the testing they would have done on their test mules, and performance data.

Indeed, it's a great to ask for suggestions with users who've bought the box, but if you can directly ask a person who's tested it a zillion times before giving it to the public, he can answer them more clearly than just the biker next door can answer. I hope it's clear for you now

Cheers!
VJ

I absolutely get that. Technical questions & numbers - I'll surely ask the pros. No one better than them to answer that. What I'm saying is that as a user, I spent 18K, now, do I feel that the gains hat I get spending 18K on this product, is it worth it?? I mean I get it. The powertronics guys will absolutely say that it's worth it coz it's their product. It's like asking ktm for a review of their Duke, if that's the case, we wouldn't be having this ownership thread. Let's all ask KTM how their bike performs and simply take it. But no. I'm spending. A bomb of money. So I'll ask others for reviews who currently use it. Now the folks who currently use it say "well the bike is great except. EXCEPT, that the headlight goes off for a couple of seconds, ecu resets, blah blah, which KTM won't tell you. KTM will say that it's a niggle free bike!!! I hope you're getting what I'm trying to get at.

I'll surely have a word with the powertronics folks when it's technical. BUT when it's user experience, I'll be happy to talk to someone who is actually using it.

No I'm not pulling your leg. I just don't see any 17 D390 running it. Nothing on YouTube, or any forums to get user experience information. It's all the older D390.

**chip94** · 07-08-2017, 04:23 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

I absolutely get that. Technical questions & numbers - I'll surely ask the pros. No one better than them to answer that. What I'm saying is that as a user, I spent 18K, now, do I feel that the gains hat I get spending 18K on this product, is it worth it?? I mean I get it. The powertronics guys will absolutely say that it's worth it coz it's their product. It's like asking ktm for a review of their Duke, if that's the case, we wouldn't be having this ownership thread. Let's all ask KTM how their bike performs and simply take it. But no. I'm spending. A bomb of money. So I'll ask others for reviews who currently use it. Now the folks who currently use it say "well the bike is great except. EXCEPT, that the headlight goes off for a couple of seconds, ecu resets, blah blah, which KTM won't tell you. KTM will say that it's a niggle free bike!!! I hope you're getting what I'm trying to get at.

I'll surely have a word with the powertronics folks when it's technical. BUT when it's user experience, I'll be happy to talk to someone who is actually using it.

No I'm not pulling your leg. I just don't see any 17 D390 running it. Nothing on YouTube, or any forums to get user experience information. It's all the older D390.

I'd suggest you stay clear of the powertronics ECU for now until some reviews pop up.

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-08-2017, 04:38 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by chip94 View Post

I'd suggest you stay clear of the powertronics ECU for now until some reviews pop up.

Yes I guess. Just picked up a AS200 shield. Got to retro-fit it. Hope that helps with the windblast.

**VaibhavPisal** · 07-08-2017, 06:11 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by Ajay Vishwanath View Post

I absolutely get that. Technical questions & numbers - I'll surely ask the pros. No one better than them to answer that. What I'm saying is that as a user, I spent 18K, now, do I feel that the gains hat I get spending 18K on this product, is it worth it?? I mean I get it. The powertronics guys will absolutely say that it's worth it coz it's their product. It's like asking ktm for a review of their Duke, if that's the case, we wouldn't be having this ownership thread. Let's all ask KTM how their bike performs and simply take it. But no. I'm spending. A bomb of money. So I'll ask others for reviews who currently use it. Now the folks who currently use it say "well the bike is great except. EXCEPT, that the headlight goes off for a couple of seconds, ecu resets, blah blah, which KTM won't tell you. KTM will say that it's a niggle free bike!!! I hope you're getting what I'm trying to get at.

I'll surely have a word with the powertronics folks when it's technical. BUT when it's user experience, I'll be happy to talk to someone who is actually using it.

No I'm not pulling your leg. I just don't see any 17 D390 running it. Nothing on YouTube, or any forums to get user experience information. It's all the older D390.

ktm is huge evil corporation that pays xbhp and other news outlets to give bad reviews to other bikes while praising theirs. you cant trust them. haha.

but seriously powertronic looks to be a small humble company made of passionate people.

simply talking to them should give you idea of what to except. i use high end audio products like hps. i generally trust manufacturers word over audiophile reviews. cause they are knowledgable and know what they are talking about. not all manufacturers are evil and not to be trusted.

**oldman** · 07-08-2017, 10:39 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Guys went searching to Karol Bagh for two solution, but could not get many answers

1 was wanting to install the studds top box but could not get it done because the mech could not find any way to install the metal bracket to for the top box, wanted to fix the top box so that could ride with pillion and without the pillion getting worried about falling back, the mech said he could do in on the old Duke but new Duke could not be done that way

2 wanted to fix some kind of think so that could mount the side back boot could not find anyone ready to do anything, one fabricator wanted full day to design something, finally went to khanchi and he helped fix a half ladakh carrier, it's little tacky but is all could be done,

Requesting members if people can help with fixing of a saddle bag and a top box so that I could ride with pillion

**Ajay Vishwanath** · 07-08-2017, 10:54 PM

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Originally posted by oldman View Post

Guys went searching to Karol Bagh for two solution, but could not get many answers

1 was wanting to install the studds top box but could not get it done because the mech could not find any way to install the metal bracket to for the top box, wanted to fix the top box so that could ride with pillion and without the pillion getting worried about falling back, the mech said he could do in on the old Duke but new Duke could not be done that way

2 wanted to fix some kind of think so that could mount the side back boot could not find anyone ready to do anything, one fabricator wanted full day to design something, finally went to khanchi and he helped fix a half ladakh carrier, it's little tacky but is all could be done,

Requesting members if people can help with fixing of a saddle bag and a top box so that I could ride with pillion

have you considered saddle bags instead of hard saddles & tank bag instead of the top box?

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