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  • #151
    re: KTM Duke 390 unveiled with 44 PS & 139 kg dry weight. Killer pricing expected.

    Pricing the duke390 anything below 2 lakhs and pulsar375 for 1.5 lakhs will cannibalize duke 200...so the apt thing is to price the duke390 a naked bike around 2.5 lakhs as the ninja300 a faired sportsbike with similar power comes around 3 lakhs....

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    • #152
      Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
      but I just came to know that the 2012 KTM Duke 690 has 2 spark plugs!!
      Considering that the 690 is 150 Kgs dry weight, I think the 390/375 ought to be a lot lighter, 135-140 kgs perhaps.

      Imagine the P/W ratio *evil grin*
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      • #153
        Originally posted by gauthaml View Post
        Pricing the duke390 anything below 2 lakhs and pulsar375 for 1.5 lakhs will cannibalize duke 200...so the apt thing is to price the duke390 a naked bike around 2.5 lakhs as the ninja300 a faired sportsbike with similar power comes around 3 lakhs....

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        I doubt the N300 will come for 3 Lakhs. Even the 250 without slipper clutch and 50 less cc costs ~3.25. Expect the N300 - if it comes - to be near the 4L mark.

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        • #154
          If prices are placed close by,it will be real tough to decide between duke 200,pulsar 375!
          "Vibes transmitted from crank shaft to frame, then through the bearings of the head stock and into the stem where it meets the triple clamp and into the clip-ons where it is greeted with great pleasure by my hands"-ratfighter mod rtr

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          • #155
            As someone said, DECREASING the weight of a heavy vehicle is a task indeed but INCREASING its weight from original design hardly takes any effort.

            I think more than the naked Duke 390, the bike to watch out for would be the Pulsar 375SS. It would come fully faired (almost confirmed rumor) and hopefully with FI (because for engine of that much displacement FI would have tangible benefits to justify its overhead cost). Fully faired would increase its top speed and stability as well and it (while slower in acceleration) can match the Duke 390 in top speed even with a heavier (I expect ~160-170kg) body, a (hopefully 20 litre) larger fuel tank and a detuned ~35 to 40 PS engine.

            Also, why doesn't KTM consider launching faired sports bikes in India ? The 375 engine seems more apt to a sharp handling fully faired bike which would reach 200km/h speeds easily. Same goes for the Duke 200 as well which deserves a longer geared faired version.
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            • #156
              Originally posted by MHG View Post
              As someone said, DECREASING the weight of a heavy vehicle is a task indeed but INCREASING its weight from original design hardly takes any effort. I think more than the naked Duke 390, the bike to watch out for would be the Pulsar 375SS. It would come fully faired (almost confirmed rumor) and hopefully with FI (because for engine of that much displacement FI would have tangible benefits to justify its overhead cost). Fully faired would increase its top speed and stability as well and it (while slower in acceleration) can match the Duke 390 in top speed even with a heavier (I expect ~160-170kg) body, a (hopefully 20 litre) larger fuel tank and a detuned ~35 to 40 PS engine. Also, why doesn't KTM consider launching faired sports bikes in India ? The 375 engine seems more apt to a sharp handling fully faired bike which would reach 200km/h speeds easily. Same goes for the Duke 200 as well which deserves a longer geared faired version.
              As far as we all know its KTM who are supposed launch a faired version of their upcoming 375cc naked on 2014 which will be based on KTM's moto3 bike, not Bajaj.

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              • #157
                With these specs, the Duke 390 is going to be the bike of this Decade !!!

                Honda's new CBR500R claims the following specs : Source : http://www.iamabiker.com/motorcycle-...ails-and-more/

                470cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin
                Six-speed manual
                46.9bhp
                30lb/ft of torque
                401lbs (dry)/430lbs (wet)
                105mph top speed
                31-inch seat height
                120/70-17 (front)/160-60-17 (rear)

                Now let us Imagine what the Duke 390 is capable off
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                • #158
                  Click image for larger version Name: KTM-390-SDuke-spied.jpg Views: 1 Size: 74.8 KB ID: 1832351Found this.
                  I hope the mods dont fine me with an infraction.
                  what the 390 supposedly looks like.
                  2013 KTM 390 DUKE - CONFIRMED ~ Grease n Gasoline

                  The owner of this picture is mentioned in the watermark.
                  I just wanted to share it with fellow enthusiastic members.
                  And i am bad with disclaimers like these, i hope no one sues me.

                  Found this picture on the internet.
                  belongs to whoever clicked it and deserves all the accolades if it is indeed the bike in question.
                  Last edited by backsplash; 10-29-2012, 11:01 PM. Reason: problem with site

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                  • #159
                    Originally posted by MACH50 View Post

                    Honda's new CBR500R claims the following specs
                    470cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin
                    Six-speed manual
                    46.9bhp
                    30lb/ft of torque
                    401lbs (dry)/430lbs (wet)
                    105mph top speed
                    31-inch seat height
                    120/70-17 (front)/160-60-17 (rear)

                    Now let us Imagine what the Duke 390 is capable off
                    They will too very different bikes, the Duke would be more of an all out aggressive street fighter. It would be a bit vibey and won't be all that comfortable.

                    On the other hand the CB500 trio of bikes would be more relaxed and refined. I'm really hoping all three come to India soon, the cross over will make for an excellent all rounded bike satisfying almost everyone's touring needs.


                    Originally posted by backsplash View Post
                    if it is indeed the bike in question.
                    Spy Photo: 2013 KTM 1190 Super Duke
                    Last edited by Praful; 10-29-2012, 11:14 PM.
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                    • #160
                      Thanks praful :-)

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                      • #161
                        Originally posted by Nilhawk View Post
                        As far as we all know its KTM who are supposed launch a faired version of their upcoming 375cc naked on 2014 which will be based on KTM's moto3 bike, not Bajaj.
                        Err no. Moto3 = 250cc 4-stroke single cylinder with maximum 81mm bore. 375cc is way off the mark.
                        Currently without a vehicle. Uber App and Bangalore Metro serving all my travel needs.

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                        • #162
                          Originally posted by Praful View Post

                          Spy Photo: 2013 KTM 1190 Super Duke
                          ... so NO underbelly exhaust this time.... ??
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                          • #163
                            Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
                            ... so NO underbelly exhaust this time.... ??
                            The 'Super Duke' never came with an underbelly exhaust!!
                            Last edited by Praful; 10-30-2012, 10:55 AM.
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                            • #164
                              re: KTM Duke 390 unveiled with 44 PS & 139 kg dry weight. Killer pricing expected.

                              It had dual underseat exhausts before...

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                              • #165
                                Originally posted by Praful View Post
                                They will too very different bikes, the Duke would be more of an all out aggressive street fighter. It would be a bit vibey and won't be all that comfortable.
                                Streetfighters aren't uncomfortable, they are rather all-rounder bikes.
                                Not heavy tourers, neither crouch low sports - they are just spot on for every situation.

                                Bit vibey is a KTM nature - more due to the amazing power to weight- where the engine throbs with truckloads of power- but it is otherwise, very very comfortable.
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