Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Just tweeted from my side as well.

hoping they take a quick action on this .

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yes it should and is free. They charge for the fluids though (oil/coolant etc..)
But you know them svc's they try to squeeze out as much money as possible from you ! Most folks just believe their fibbing/excuses and pay up the 'partial' charges.

I don't understand the explanation of the mechanic.. if the oil switch/sensor was faulty , then it probably only would give out a false reading wrt the oil pressure.
But then he mentions that the mechanic said the oil was not circulating properly (i.e. not reaching the head).
This probably might be due to a faulty oil pump or a clogged up oil passage, which caused low oil pressure and the oil pressure switch/sensor to throw the warning (the oil pressure sensor is located on the engine head)

Why would a sensor cause poor oil circulation am i missing something!

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Or a combination of all three. There have been instances where users have replaced the OPS multiple times, only to see them haunt them again. A sensor isn't a deterrent to engine oil flow. Oil pressure sensors do have orifices inside them, they are pressurized to have a pre-set amount of oil inside the switch, if the oil pressure goes down, the level of oil inside the sensor drops, and you have a warning thrown up on the dash.

Incidentally, it can be a design flaw, wherein the OPS isn't designed effectively keeping the flow dynamics of the oil through the sensor itself or it can be a software glitch wherein again, the reading from the sensor to ECM to TFT isn't calibrated or worse, oil flow to the head itself is in fact reduced due to poor design. The jury is out there.

The older lots did have high temperature warning conundrums. The newer lots seem to have an even more critical error, which is inscrutable and is equally mystifying at the same time. For some, it's just a run-of-the-mill experience, but for some it's even more critical where mechanical failure is evidenced. Either way, it's KTM's responsibility to do a thorough analysis on the issue on a proactive basis.

Time and time again KTM impresses with a good package, but sadly they are cursed with an Achille's heel along with it. I personally feel KTM can do far better if they can pull up their sleeves and tighten their belts from an R&D perspective, life could have been far easier for the end user. After all 2.7 lakhs isn't a child's play.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Anybody here using the PUIG windscreen? Where can I buy one from?

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yeah I am, you can buy it from ultimatespares.com

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks man.
Just had the first service done yesterday and opened the throttle, went past 120kmph and it dawned on me.
I'm gonna need a windshield!!

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Update after 1000kms/first service.


Tasks done -

Oil - Motul 10w50.
Oil filter change
Brakes cleaning.
Air filter cleaning.
Chain lubed and tightened.


The bike has become considerably smooth. About 60% more smoother than running with the mineral oil. Heating also seems to be a bit controlled. Was standing in the signal for more than 10 mins and fan was just turning on intermittently ( was not the case with mineral oil ).

One thing to note was, the mech revved the engine immediately after starting up a cold engine and was able too see some white smoke during revving. Checked the air filter no oil traces. But after bike has been ridden and then revved, no traces of smoke in any RPM.

Oil quantity was good and coolant is holding up at a stable level.

While the oil was filled, it was visible through the glass windows and levels was exact. After a ride the oil was visible but was not upto the level.

Can anyone suggest a way to find the level of oil via the glass. It's so tricky !


The SVC was not able to do V41 update since they had some issues with the Bosch tool. Faced one ECU reset at 700 kms lost 15 kms and nothing after that.

And also regarding the paint coming off from rims, it has reduced after few washes. Not completely eliminated but the amount of paint comes in the cloth while wiping reduced.

Mileage - I am using it only on weekends for highway rides sine the road to my office is always heavily jammed. Consistently getting 30+ on highways with speeds up to 110.

So far so good !

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hello folks.

I currently ride an Apache RTR 180 ABS and am planning on an upgrade.
Major considerations are a vibe-free experience, non-committed riding position and ABS.

I am currently contemplating over the RR 310, Dominar and of late, the Duke 390

My questions to you kind folks are -

1) Is the riding position too committed? How good is it to tour with the latest model? I ride <15kms daily and plan to go on Highway rides over the weekend
2) Is the maintenance really costly?
3) Are there any known issues which would contribute to a poor overall experience?

I am from Hyderabad, and the KTM service and sales are well built here. Also, I am 5'8 and 65kgs, for questions related to ergonomics.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi There

Iam also 5.8 but 95 kgs.
And its comfortable in city ride.
Its the heat in B2B traffic and the low speed drivability which should be the concern for you.
Rest is absolutely fantastic.
Spares are cheap
Service cost is reasonable.
Though mine is just 900 kms old.
But seeing so many bills on net. Its affordable
Go for it

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Did anyone got the TFT updated to v41 ?

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Yep, just got the v41 yesterday with the 1st service.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Hi Raman

The riding position is as comfortable as it could be, I have done a few 150 km highway runs and I was pleasantly surprised at the comfortable seating position.
Also, highway runs on this bike are an absolute delight, the windblast over 100kmph is an issue so you might need a windscreen for that.
Spares are affordable, I just got my 1st service done yesterday and the bill was Rs. 1500.

Coming to the issues now.
Heat will be a big issue for you in B2B traffic, also low speed rides are a bit jerky on this bike (at 2k-3k RPM), but as soon as you get around 25-30kmph, the heat will dissipate.
There were a few vibes at 4k-5k range initially at the footpegs, but even they're gone after the 1st service.
I did 130kmph yesterday and the bike was butter smooth and that's coming from someone who rode an R15 extensively for 6+ years.

About the ergonomics, you might have to tip-toe a little in B2B traffic but that won't be something that would hinder your riding experience as this bike belongs on a highway.

Hope this helps.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thanks Bharti and Hamad!
Yes, I might be using it in B2B traffic a lot over the week.
Its only during weekends, maybe once a month, is when I plan on going on longer rides , maybe 200-300 KMs and that is why I am looking for a comfortable riding experience.

I will see if i can get this bike on rent in Hyderabad, there is nothing like a good 2 hour test ride

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thought v39 was stable. Had multiple crashes recently. Whenever I receive a call when music is playing it crashes and resets to the previous readings.


How is v41 holding up ?

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

I faced a few crashes myself with the v39, the tft used to reboot and the odo was reset to the last time I turned my bike off.

Though i have had just two days with v41 and I have recieved about 10 calls, the tft hasn't rebooted once, YET.
Unless I use it for at least a week, I can't say for sure.
So far so good though.