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Just got a call from KTm vasant Vihar Delhi, to come over at the Moti Nagar KTM showroom friday 5-7pm to get details on Ninja 300 and RC8. I asked for the 390 but they said you can get the details then and there.
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KTM 390 Duke Unveiled today
The Duke 390 was unveiled today to only dealers alongside the Ninja 300 in Pune today.
It will come with ABS, Handguards and Metzeler tyres as standard fitment.
It will be launched officially in May.
Display bikes will reach showrooms in May with deleviries commencing late May or early June.
Price was not revealed.
Photos etc were not allowed during the event.Comment
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hand guards? wtf? :SOriginally posted by sasnoopy22 View PostBajaj Pulsar 150 : 2004-2005
Honda Dio : 2005-2012
KTM 200 Duke : 2012-
Aprilia RSV4 APRC ABS : 2014-Comment
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Nice I always wanted the ABS handgaurd and the Metzeler tyres.Originally posted by sasnoopy22 View Post
The only thing I'm concerned with is the price.. :PJust because you haven't seen it doesnt mean its impossible...expect the unexpected.Comment
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First-Test | KTM 390 Duke 2013 | Action-Sound-Onboard - YouTube
Another video From the same link that praful posted earlier. clearly there has been a press event somewhere but i cant find more details!Comment
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Wow. The acceleration is brutal. This one will eat Ninja 300 alive till 120. That's for sure.Comment
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Anyone proficient in German ?Originally posted by sidhusmart View Post
The actual sound of the 390 is clearly heard at the end of the video._________________________
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Immediately after the Ninja 300 Launch Press conference ended, as they were taking the bikes away, this is what the scene looked like...Originally posted by sasnoopy22 View Post
Advice is a form of nostalgia.
Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
Antz Travelz!! | South India Exploration Ride | Leh Triplog (Work in progress)Comment
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The Kawasaki background got removed
So KTM launch followed after this ? Or is that today/tomorrow?
Same venue two launches
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Press was not allowed, I somehow sneaked this pic inOriginally posted by Praful View PostThe Kawasaki background got removed
So KTM launch followed after this ? Or is that today/tomorrow?
Same venue two launches
. The event later was *I guess* for dealers only. The scene had turned distinctly Orange by the time MG and I left.
Advice is a form of nostalgia.
Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
Antz Travelz!! | South India Exploration Ride | Leh Triplog (Work in progress)Comment
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If only there was Google Video Translate/SubtitleOriginally posted by Praful View PostAnyone proficient in German ?
The actual sound of the 390 is clearly heard at the end of the video.
This confirms what someone posted earlier about standard handguards and tyres etc. So a May end availability schedule looks to be accurate.Originally posted by antz.bin View PostPress was not allowed, I somehow sneaked this pic in. The event later was *I guess* for dealers only. The scene had turned distinctly Orange by the time MG and I left.Comment
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Testbericht: KTM 390 Duke - 1000ps.at
And here's the first review also from the same guys. How come none of the other mags are posting anything and no Indian media outlets were invited?
Edit: Found a whole bunch of European reviews, sorry for the overload. Very excited at the moment! Top Speed of 171 km/hr, Excellent fuel consumption, Slightly poor response in the lower revs.
Italian - http://www.motociclismo.it/ktm-390-d...medium=twitter
German - http://de.auto.de/magazin/showarticl...medium=twitterLast edited by sidhusmart; 04-11-2013, 11:56 PM.Comment
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A reminder that Duke 390 is KTM's bike, and KTM is an Austrian company?Originally posted by sidhusmart View Post
Great find!Originally posted by sidhusmart View Post
- So, Duke 390 goes easily to 160 kmh, and tops at 171 kmh.
- Seat is at 80cm, which is 1cm lower than Duke 200; peak power at 9500 rpm; peak torque at 7250 rpm; rev limiter is at 10,500 rpm; a high compression ratio of 12.9:1.
- Bigger windshield is an extra power part and is recommended for longer runs.
- ABS doesn't kick in easily, esp for the front disc which locks less than the rear one.
- 30 kmpl on average
- The compromise between comfort and stability is impressive.
Google translate of the conclusion of the 1000ps.at review says:
"The KTM 390 Duke is a really good good compromise between sportiness, reason, ride comfort, fun and value. The best part: It feels not at all to compromise on! Quite clear recommendation of the editorial 1000hp!"
Sounds like it's going to be a best seller!Last edited by splus; 04-12-2013, 03:28 AM.Comment
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I am eager to see the tyre performance at such power and speed! It would have been nice if they could have added bit more broader tyre!Comment
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160-170 as expected ?
So that means, new fastest indian will match N300 in performance? With an added fairing and taller gearing, p375 may do a 180 and add another 10-15 error!!!
For pure euphoria D390, For Tourers with tight budget P375 and for the track beginners N300, all with similar performance (or comparable) and possibly considerably different in pricing!
is that enough to kill the CB400/500 trio before the birth in India?Comment
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