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  • #481
    Yes, indeed. However in the context of 2013 around the corner, it is more relevant.
    Originally posted by mid View Post
    This pic was out long time bak even before the 200 launch!
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    • #482
      Originally posted by Sunny View Post
      Yes, indeed. However in the context of 2013 around the corner, it is more relevant.
      Yes even more, as per the discussion here; If you go by the pic, it clearly states that its the Duke which is coming first, the enduro and faired is for 2014. And the question I'm having is can we expect for a mini rc8 or just a faired duke. That one year gap wont be just for a marketing sake I think
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      • #483
        re: KTM Duke 390 ABS Unveiled EDIT: Caught testing near Pune. Pics on page#57

        Originally posted by Samarth_M View Post
        I visited the KTM Phoenix Mills showroom. They said the 390 would be available in March at a price of Rs. 2,35,000.
        2.3lk is too much for just a engine change, then in blore it'll be abt 2.5 to 2.6lk which is overkill for a skinny naked bike...

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        • #484
          I missed the chance to buy this!! WTH !!

          I just brought R15 V2....if had known that could have waited for sure

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          • #485
            anybody has any concrete info, when will the faired 390 be launched in india..??
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            • #486
              Originally posted by Sunny View Post
              The BARF (Bay Area Riders Forum) in US had someone post a mobile phone shot of a dealer conference with a PPT slide... like 200 and 390.
              This was out a long time ago, true. However KTM have only announced the Duke 690 for the US and it is on show in the motorcycle shows. I really hoped that the 390 would make its way here as the Ninja 300 is already visible on the streets and the Duke would be a great contender. Will try to get more word in the NY Moto show. Will send updates but I doubt the 390 is coming any time soon.

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              • #487
                Click image for larger version Name: duke 390 fb.JPG Views: 1 Size: 39.1 KB ID: 1834626
                Duke 390 FB page says, it will be priced will be exactly around 2L, so OTR Bangalore will be around 2.3L, its still a super buy for that price.

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                • #488
                  Originally posted by sudhi View Post
                  Duke 390 FB page says,
                  That page is not owned by Bajaj! The price posted there is also speculated by the folks who run that page...
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                  • #489
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                    • #490
                      Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                      [ATTACH=CONFIG]89207[/ATTACH]New Upcoming Pulsar 375cc
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                      • #491
                        Genesis of the 390


                        We felt that there was something missing in between the 125 and the 690 and if you see the performance of these two bikes then it is obvious there is a gap. The biggest drive for developing this motorcycle was an attempt to change consumer behaviour. People are more interested now in smaller displacements and urban mobility, and commuting has become more of a priority. Not everybody wants to use a scooter. There are other ways to get from A to B and avoid traffic. For this type of KTM customer I think the 390 Duke is the perfect choice.
                        Why would a rider opt for a 390 and not just plump for the 690?
                        It is lighter and easier to manoeuvre, it has less fuel consumption and in many countries the restrictions on riding licences favour 400cc displacements. It is easier to get on the road with a bike like this. We need to make motorcycling accessible because there are already enough barriers and obstacles from authorities and regulations. We need to fight against that and this is our answer.

                        With the 200 and the 1290 also going on was it hard to push the 390 through?
                        We are pretty happy that the KTM board are all petrolheads! When Gerald Kiska showed us the concept [for the 390] we were delighted. We had to postpone production for around two years because the financial crisis obviously had an impact on KTM as well, but the 390 never died, it was always there. It was just a matter of when to let the brakes off.

                        Absolutely and if you look at the price then it is an affordable KTM. We have really high expectations of the bike.

                        Well we changed our business model and we have utilised our partnership with Bajaj. At the end of the day I think our engineers are very professional to be able to build a high performance concept for a bike. On the other hand we know when we industrialise it we have to meet a certain price or it will not sell. If you take a look at the markets in Europe, particularly in the south, there is a tremendous downturn. To come out with new bikes that start at 8 or 9000 euros retail price is the wrong answer to the crisis. We had to change our business model and the 390 is a great example of how we are moving with the conditions.

                        It is a pleasure to work for this company but also we feel an obligation to motorcyclists around the world because they might rely on us to deliver something that they need. Our marketing, R&D and sales guys really have their eyes on the market and are riders themselves. We feel close to the community and we listen to what people say. So far I think we have met some of the hopes and demands of our customers.
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                        • #492
                          Too many dukes on road and many are not even wearing a helmet , and flying in extreme traffics too. I pity those parents who buy it for young kids. Many look like they are 15 or 16. In the wrong hands, the 390 could well be a killer machine..
                          Ride, ride and ride.. But always do it responsibly..

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                          • #493
                            Originally posted by payeng View Post
                            It does..

                            There is no straight answer for a 40 hp twin Vs a 50 hp single

                            The only way to understand the difference online would be to understand how these engine are different in their power/torque "Characteristics".




                            Not necessarily.. there are still a lot of variables (vehicle weight, gearing, engine tuning.).. to describe Hooligan and Sedate.

                            High revving doesn't necessarily mean Hooligan. For example I find the high revving R15 and Ninja 250R to be extremely sedate machines.

                            Also take the example of the 200 cc single cylinder with exactly same bore and stroke on the 200NS and 200Duke, the Pulsar feels sedate and the Duke feels hooligan.

                            One of the wildest bikes I have ridden was a 150 Kg, Single Cylinder, KTM 690.. and boy was it scary.


                            But Where? I guess at test track of Bajaj Auto in Pune? as you worked for bajaj from 2008 to 2012.

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                            • #494
                              Originally posted by Ivin View Post
                              Too many dukes on road and many are not even wearing a helmet , and flying in extreme traffics too. I pity those parents who buy it for young kids. Many look like they are 15 or 16. In the wrong hands, the 390 could well be a killer machine..
                              In my city I have seen many guys riding Intruder 1800cc & Hayabusa without wearing Helmet!!!
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                              • #495
                                Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                                In my city I have seen many guys riding Intruder 1800cc & Hayabusa without wearing Helmet!!!
                                They are not 16 right..? Theses guys have pumped up adrenaline.. not all, there are safe riders too...
                                Ride, ride and ride.. But always do it responsibly..

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