re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
[MENTION=9294]nomad[/MENTION]: dude, for the love of God, please create an Ownership thread. Then maybe the mods could move your posts to that thread.
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
KTM Duke 390 video review by the iflythis team A Ride with KTM Duke 390 - iflythis review - YouTubeLeave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
Had gone to KTM Marathalli today. The exec there said the bike has gone for service after 150+ ripped it during the weekend. Also seems there was an accident. Test rides will resume after 3 days at the Indiranagar showroom.
They're quoting an 'up to 90 days' owing to the strike.Leave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
test drove the D390 at bund garden ktm pune today.Feels upright cum sporty.sports a RORTY exhaust,enough to shame even apache(no offence,tvs,just comparison sake)
Motor is extremely rev happy and loves to sprint from the word go.The 35nm torque arrives SO powerful and urgent it kinda reminds me of some dirt bike!handling is very neutral,
neither urgent nor slow.brakes are very strong,specially the rear one.All in all a fun fun bike which acts like a 2 stroker even.Needs a careful and experienced rider though imho.Leave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
On sunday i went to noida ktm showroom, I asked dealer about the delivery he told me that the first lot bikes will be dispatched arround 15 of august and to reach Delhi it will take another 6-7 days
. Then I asked him how many bike would there in the first lot? He replied 15 bikes per showroom.
Dont know what is happening in the factory!!!Last edited by Sarfarazkarim; 07-30-2013, 09:41 PM.Leave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
Sorry, no idea about BTM dealer but annoyingly the double road KTM where I booked, hasn't called me yet on the test rides too. I think they have only one TD bike for Bangalore which they circulate among the dealers. Check with your dealer.Originally posted by chaosaddict View PostLeave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
Engine knocking -- I too felt the same. There was a speed breaker which I took in 2nd gear, less than 4K rpm and I too felt some engine knocking as I released the clutch to pull away. I thought my clutch release was not proper back then!Originally posted by Trideep View Post
Had an opportunity to TR the bike for a short stretch, noticed that it cannot do crawling speeds in traffic in 2nd gear, maybe its because I am use to doing that in my Pulsar 150. Engine starts knocking below 4k RPM, is it common for those who have tested so far or am I at fault? Other than that, the grin on my face lasted for 2-3 hours!!
What's the estimated life time of the Metzelers?
Can the MRF's from the 200 be used since they are comparatively cheaper?
Any other expensive parts that might need replacement on a timely basis?
Can the bike be used for everyday office commuting in heavy traffic?
Metzelers -- The guy at the showroom told they're twice as durable as compared to the MRFs on D200. It could be replaceable with MRFs since the tyre sizes are the same or approximately the same. During wet weather and with twice the HP, Metzelers should be any day better than the MRFs...
City use -- I'm planning to use the 390 for both city use and weekend long rides.
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
went to the showroom today in Jaipur.. still no test ride here and a waiting period of 90 days was quoted..
sat to the D390 (first time sitting on any Duke), felt good
will get mine in the near future. inshallah
and lucky are those who will get if way sooner than me..
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
Called up Pune Bundgarden KTM. 5 bikes have been delivered so far. Need to wait till 1st or 2nd week of August to get some idea about delivery date. Need to be patient and wait!!Leave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
I thought i did the smart thing by booking the bike but havent taken a test ride yet coz i want to experience the rush on my own bike. Imagine my plight. Its even more agonizing than your wait i guess. Hope that makes you all feel a little bit better.
Awaiting Elixir.Leave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
Also I saw one with a duke 390 extensively in the xbhp 10th anniversary celebration photos, sorry brother I do not know you, but is it a reviewer's test bike or your own one? ThanksLeave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
Ok, called KTM South Mumbai just now. They did not provide me with any details on when I'm likely to get my bike. For the record, I'm the second person to book the bike from KTM South Mumbai on the day of the launch, but they can't give me a status? What the heck?Leave a comment:
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re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News
All who are asking for KTM reviews: Not sure what more can be offered after the numerous of them already floating around. Anyways here are few links to help people caught in serious reviewlessness
KTM 390 Duke First Review: Mayhem, Minified! - Motoroids.com
KTM Duke 390 First Ride India Review | MotorBeam – Indian Car Bike News & Reviews
Top 5 Things You Should Know About The KTM 390 Duke
Personally, I can say the hunger for ownership has only grown after the test ride and the wait is killing. The adrenaline rush goes on to effect the short term memory to a state where the engine heat has the same effect as that on a July afternoon in Delhi and standing in front of refrigerator with the its door wide open :-)Leave a comment:
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