Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Not actually cost cutting. From what I've been told, Metz were imported tyres which came via China. After all the political tensions between the countries, imports from China were affected and hence it became very difficult to source them.

Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

This is only intermittent due to supply chain issues, its not a cost cutting! Thats why there is no official press release from KTM. They would switch it back once the supply chain resumes to normal for the Metz tyre.

My friend was looking for a both tyres to be changed on his 2015 RC390 Metz M5's H rated last week, we contacted official Metzler distributor for Bangalore!

As per him the last shipment they got was in early January 2020(Metzeler have a central tracking system for their dealers), after that they've not got a single supply to ENTIRE INDIA(meaning including Pune where KTM manufactures the 390's), they have no clue when they'll get the next batch!

Finally after asking around 5-8 shops in entire Bangalore, my friend finally ended up picking older Nov 2019 batch tyre from some left out stock from one shop.

Whatever is available in the shops/Flipkart/Amazon/TyreMarket etc etc are older stocks mostly Nov 2019, Dec 2019 and some as old as Aug 2019 ones!
Also due to shortage of supply, tyre price has inflated so much, for the same tyre which normally costed around ₹5500-6500 last year, now they are asking anywhere close to ₹8000!

Eshan, Dont use slip-on. They are of no use apart from producing sound. And eventually you will get bored with that. Stock is best for all kind of riding. I am saying it because I have been in your place and went with an aftermarket slip-on a year back. Didn't found anything good about it apart from the sound.

Not normal, its probably a software bug. Get the software updated from SVC. Get the TFT replaced under warranty if the issue not resolved.

Guys, I'm facing a problem with my BS6 D390. The bike feels very jerky in the lower gear and feels as if the power is just lacking. I went to the svc and got the sprocket changed to the Duke 250's to reduce the bad low-end problem in the bike but that just makes the bike automatically turn off while in the 2nd or 3rd gear. I'm confused now as to what to do. Is there a problem with the throttle mapping? Should I get the software updated (which the svc did last time)?
Also, the console just throws up "Low Oil Pressure" warning randomly. I have checked the levels manually and the oil level's okay. The svc says that the issue will rectify itself.
Someone face the same problem? Kindly assist :/

Your bike is not even 1year old, issue will not rectify on its own but it'll cause more harm. Force them and push for them for warranty claim of parts before warranty runs out.

Take it SVC where you bought the bike next time when "Low Oil Pressure" come show it to them and reproduce the issue infront of them.

While the KTM 390 Duke has seen great success in its 20 months of use, there are a few points that demand attention. Within the first 515 miles, I had an issue with the engine temperature skyrocketing and warning lights illuminating while on a commute home from work.

Note that the warning on the console is for low oil "pressure" and not oil "level" per-se. I don't know much about bike engines but i would recommend not riding the bike until the issue is sorted otherwise you risk doing active damage to the engine.

A new engine will run hot until it's broken in. If you riding in stop and go traffic it will heat up no matter what. Personally, i would avoid riding in traffic during the break-in period. Letting the engine overheat during break-in is no-no.

While the KTM 390 Duke has seen great success in its 20 months of use, there are a few points that demand attention. Within the first 515 miles, I had an issue with the engine temperature skyrocketing and warning lights illuminating while on a commute home from work. mybkexperience mcdvoice

Hi Everyone ! I have a BS6 Duke 390 and i'm facing some issues recently which are common to previous D390s as well. Firstly, the engine stalls while downshifting (which was prevalent in previous Gen D390s as well) i close the throttle, press the brakes and then pull in the clutch and as i downshift, the engine just stalls and the oil pressure light comes up, then i press the starter button and the engine starts again. Secondly, whenever the bike is cold and i press the starter button, the bike would start but only for 1/2 seconds and then turns off, the instrument cluster stays on but the engine turns off. This happens even with and without the side stand put down. Now, both these issues were faced by owners of old gen D390s as well, are there any solutions to these ?

Start off by inspecting your idle stepper motor which is placed on the throttle body. This stepper motor is what controls idle on the motorcycle during start ups and during throttle cut scenarios. This solenoid being stuck or working intermittently can cause engine stall while riding or during coasting with throttle off position and especially can throw tantrums during cold starts. Secondly and most importantly, I'd also recommend you to inspect your spark plug cap and the terminal to lead connection, if loose or the spark jumps can cause trouble firing up and what not. Do also make sure your side stand switch is working perfect.

Lots to check, but extremely easy. Good luck.

Cheers!
VJ

Thanks for the reply. I visited the SVC to get both of these issues fixed and they adjusted the clutch cable and checked the spark plug and the terminal to lead connection, cleaned the spark plug and installed it again. I took the SVC guy with me as pillion to replicate the issue but it didn't occur at that time. When i took the bike back home from SVC, it occurred twice.

Interestingly, the KTM mechanic told me that the BS6 doesn't have a Stepper Motor, which i still don't believe. When i encountered this issue for the first time, i was sure that it is the stepper motor but i'm confused now when the KTM guy mechanic told me that it doesn't have a stepper motor. Thirdly, i also told them to check the side stand switch and it was fine. Should i tell them to check the throttle body ?

The newer throttle bodies do have a stepper motor albeit that's integrated as a single unit in the throttle body, as opposed to a separate unit on the older gens. The picture posted by Vishal is a good starting point, the newer ones have a complete plastic sensor unit to the left of the throttle body, it's this unit that houses the motor assembly unit. I'd suggest you start off checking the throttle body operation by requesting a dismantle and get the TB thoroughly diagnosed. Sometimes they show the error in the tool and sometimes they don't. I'd suggest you also check your fuel pressure, to see if the pump is maintaining adequate pressure at all times. Did the mechanic check the spark intensity?

It's hard on us sometimes to get these pestering issues checked, but take it easy. Good luck


Keep us posted.

Cheers!
VJ