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  • #2371
    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by sdkiran View Post
    Yes, I have them, they are definitely noisier than metz.. It's pretty annoying too, but I think they little harder than metz, so u get more life out of it. I started using ear plugs to reduce the irritation.
    Okay so it seems sure that the tyres are what's making the noise.. got to live with it for about 30K kms i guess..[emoji37]

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    • #2372
      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by kau8552 View Post
      Okay so it seems sure that the tyres are what's making the noise.. got to live with it for about 30K kms i guess..[emoji37]
      Yes, u have to.. Unless tyre goes bust or u change it..

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      • #2373
        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Originally posted by sdkiran View Post
        Yes, u have to.. Unless tyre goes bust or u change it..
        What speeds do you hear this noise..i can hear it from as low as about 20-25kmph.. trying to reach out to Michelin for this issue.. Lets see what they have to say about it..

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        • #2374
          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by kau8552 View Post
          What speeds do you hear this noise..i can hear it from as low as about 20-25kmph.. trying to reach out to Michelin for this issue.. Lets see what they have to say about it..
          It's same here at lower speeds, At higher speeds u won't be able to as the wind and engine noise will mask it.

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          • #2375
            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by sdkiran View Post
            It's same here at lower speeds, At higher speeds u won't be able to as the wind and engine noise will mask it.
            Shouldn't the sound go down gradually as the tires age more?

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            • #2376
              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post
              Shouldn't the sound go down gradually as the tires age more?
              As per my understanding, as the tire ages it will loose the tread depth which will increase the contact surface and also as the tyre ages the compound will harden more, so these will lead to more noise.

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              • #2377
                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Anybody using apollo tyres on duke?

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                • #2378
                  Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Which are most puncture resistant? Mrfs, michelin pilot street or new metzeler s?

                  So far am impressed by grip as well as puncture resistance by new metz. Remembering my test ride of dominar, i remember being impressed by grip offered by mrfs. I doubt they would be puncture resistant. Mrfs tend to be fragile in my experience.

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                  • #2379
                    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by Biswajeet Patra View Post
                    Anybody using apollo tyres on duke?
                    I was about to ask this. Many reviews have given good opinions on the Apollo tires.
                    But they are slightly less better than Metz.

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                    • #2380
                      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post
                      Which are most puncture resistant? Mrfs, michelin pilot street or new metzeler s?

                      So far am impressed by grip as well as puncture resistance by new metz. Remembering my test ride of dominar, i remember being impressed by grip offered by mrfs. I doubt they would be puncture resistant. Mrfs tend to be fragile in my experience.
                      I think the Michelin PSR's takes the cake in these three.
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                      • #2381
                        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Anyone using Timsun Tyres?

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                        • #2382
                          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Am currently using Michelin Pilot Street Radial 150/60 at the rear from around 10.5K kms which was on the stock Metzellers.
                          Font stock Metzeller lasted for around more than 24K kms(or maybe I just dragged it too much [emoji28][emoji28][emoji28]) so it's a Pirelli Angel CT at the front now.

                          If you looking for performance and tyre life both then would suggest to go with the most proved combination of stock Metzeller at the front and Michelin Pilot Street Radial at the rear.

                          For me am using my Duke 390 as one bike for all be it ride or daily office commute hence chose to go for Pirelli Angel CT and also wanted to find out how they perform.
                          And my feedback about them is like they are similar to MRF Revz or maybe a bit better I believe and it only costed me rs.2900/- for the stock size front. So the VFM is also good.

                          Next am planning to go for Timsun Tyres both front and rear at once.
                          Front would be TS823 110/70
                          Rear would be TS822 140/70

                          Two more months to go [emoji869][emoji869][emoji869]

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                          • #2383
                            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Hi All,

                            I'm planning for an upgrade this year and Duke 390 is on top of my list but I'm also considering going for seconds instead of buying new one (not a final decision still considering) and spend that money on small scooter for day to day commute . I see many 2017 models for sale at good prices my concern is regarding various software issues that were faced initially like "ECU failure" error and screen going blank which some users were facing . I have gone through the forum but I'm not able understand whether those are fixed with software updates or not ? Are the people who faced issues in 2017 model still have those issues ?
                            I heard that the issues were fixed in 2018 model.

                            Regards,
                            Mohan

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                            • #2384
                              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Dandamudi Mohan Krishna View Post
                              Hi All,

                              I'm planning for an upgrade this year and Duke 390 is on top of my list but I'm also considering going for seconds instead of buying new one (not a final decision still considering) and spend that money on small scooter for day to day commute . I see many 2017 models for sale at good prices my concern is regarding various software issues that were faced initially like "ECU failure" error and screen going blank which some users were facing . I have gone through the forum but I'm not able understand whether those are fixed with software updates or not ? Are the people who faced issues in 2017 model still have those issues ?
                              I heard that the issues were fixed in 2018 model.

                              Regards,
                              Mohan
                              Hey Mohan,

                              Most of the issues are ironed out..i personally haven't encountered any much issues. Also the warranty for the first batch of 2017 D390's was extended for 3 years..so wont be an issue even if u encountered any problems, it shall be covered under warranty.

                              Hope this helps.

                              -Kaushik

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                              • #2385
                                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by kau8552 View Post
                                Hey Mohan,

                                Most of the issues are ironed out..i personally haven't encountered any much issues. Also the warranty for the first batch of 2017 D390's was extended for 3 years..so wont be an issue even if u encountered any problems, it shall be covered under warranty.

                                Hope this helps.

                                -Kaushik
                                Thanks for the valuable inputs

                                Regards,
                                Mohan

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