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**riazmomin** · 07-29-2013, 08:31 PM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by shehbaaz

Went to the kanjurmarg ktm showroom today. There are test rides available there and I had a talk about it to the manager there and I said him that I want the bike before eid so he said me that I could get the bike from a dealer he knew and he gave me the number of the dealer and said if I paid 20k extra I could get the bike on the spot. Gonna call the dealer tonight and will talk to him about the extra cash that I have to give him and try to bargain and take him down till 10k

Seriously cant bare the waiting period!!!!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Buddy, the bike you will get on the spot was supposed to go for a guy who booked it and is waiting for it. These are the routine tactics used by showroom guys to make that extra money. Just be little patient and you will get the bike.

I know its tough to wait because I also want my bike on/before the Eid and my birthday which might fall on same day.

**riot** · 07-29-2013, 08:34 PM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by bprags View Post

Ask them to give this in writing. I too was told the same thing, by the AXIS guys, that I can close it off whenever I want. When the HDFC guy comes to you for your signature on the loan document , make sure the repayment terms are mentioned in the document. These guys are very cunning, once you sign the document, they won't even pick your call.

Thanks bro, Will keep that in mind. They also said they wil wave off the charges, will make sure i take that in writing as well.

Originally posted by iNaresh View Post

Dude Go to canera bank, Procession fee is only 0.01% or Rs. 250/- whichever is less.

Reducing Int rates,
You can even pay more than EMI,
Upto 4 Year repaying time,
and no charge on pre payment.

(No Hidden charges)

Only Govt sector bank which can give you bike loan for more thn 1 lac, Rest of the bank pay limited amount for Bike loan upto 70k maximum,
while canera bank gives you upto 70% of the bike value.

go for it, cheapest and best.

ROI will be Near by 13% on reducing. (approx 9% fix)

What PVT banks do, they take Interest even if you Pay the loan

i.e. they charged Rs. 30000/- for 3 year for 100000/- lac. as 10% fixed.

Even if you're paying a EMI of Rs. 3610/- for 1 year.

after the year Loan amount will Remain at Rs. 86680/- (130000-43320).

for next year they has to charge 10% of Rs 86680/- but they don't do, and they deduct the amount of Base loan amount of Rs. 100000/- as Rs. 10000/- instead of Rs 8668/-

Little weak in English, Sorry if you can't understand

The intrest rates seem attractive, Will check out with them tomorrow morning

Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post

@riot - Hey, bro! I would like to know if HDFC can give a personal loan/two-wheeler loan for the whole amount of bike OTR price. I do not have salary account in HDFC but keep getting calls for Personal Loans. What documents would they ask in this case. Any other bank that you inquired? Sorry for being pesky, work timings are hardly allowing to venture out for such details!!

Thanks

@chaosaddict: In case of two-wheelers there will always be a downpaymnet bro. Min is 27k on Duke 390.

For personal loan visit this link
Personal Loan | Best Personal Loans India | Easy Personal Loan | Apply for Personal Loans Online -
select Click2Talk in right side of ur screen and you will get a call back from them. tell them your requirements and they will give you the best schemes. Chances are if you work for a big corporate, you will get many attractive schemes.

Documents required are 2 photos, 1 id proof, 1 address proof and 3 latest salary slips (form 16 and bank statement if you are self employed)

Originally posted by Doga View Post

Lol. This has to be one of the most dumb loan disbursing facilities around. I see a lot of semi urban(even rural) customers walking in/out of the Vijaya bank branch right next to where I live. If a salaried customer like you has to go through so much red tape, I wonder what those customers are made to 'furnish' and 'guarantee' ?
I am sure most of them won't have valid PANs or other docs. Or may be these folks don't need a loan anyway, awash as they are with money gotten out of land sold to government for various projects. The customers I see walking in/out might have walked in/out to open lockers or deposit gold jewellery in them. I see most of these folks, men more than women, flaunting 'mota' gold chains and bracelets, the shirt unbuttoned at the top, to aid the flaunting

These guys are only intrested in providing loans to the "Old" customers. For new customers they were not intrested in even talking. Really hated there attitude. They were getting a customer and they were least intrested whereas private banks i visited were running around trying to sell loan.

**nasirkaka** · 07-29-2013, 08:43 PM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Getting a 2 wheeler loan seems to be almost as difficult as getting an xbhp review of the bike!

I had applied for loan on the 26th itself from babaj finance by submitting the required docs. No calls from anyone so far, and i doubt i will get any, as getting a loan as a self employee is difficult then getting a passport. I guess the thread seems to be going a bit OT here so getting back to 390, i managed to get a decent test ride of the bike.

Got a mail from KTM Indiranagar that there is a test ride camp organized at KTM marathahalli for sat/sunday (for the people who have booked). Went there on the sunday afternoon and stood in Q after the formalities. There were about 10 people head of me half of them 200 owners upgrading to 390. took more then an hour before i got my change. chatted with most of the guys after they finished their test ride, and all of them were mighty impressed with acceleration, handling, braking etc, including the 200 owners. the organizers were polite and enthusiastic, and the good part being, there was no pillion attached to the test rides. Later i heard, the reason being ,one of the reps almost fell off the bike as pillion.

Coming back to the test ride, we got a good stretch of road, with hardly any traffic. the bike was being ripped by all the test riders. Still there was not much of engine heat. weather was cool and cloudy with occasional light drizzle, as usual of Bangalore. sitting on the bike, the seat height, handle bar position felt fine. However, i was left searching for the foot rest. the clutch pull felt just about right, and the gear was engaged with nice assurance. Accelerated slowly, as i was not sure what to expect from a 43 bhp bike. took about 200 mts to acclimatise with the controls, and started playing with it. Playing as it felt like a toy. a very light and fast toy. the bike accelerates like crazy. its so rev happy, urges one to test their limits, rather then the bikes. 50 comes in no time in the first gear. doubt if 4,5,and 6th will be used in the city conditions. the braking felt sharp and sure, really confidence inspiring. tried running it slow in 5 and 6, but thats not the bike's forte. starts lugging and begs to be revved. Tried some hard breaking, but could not manage to engage the abs. ( guess did not brake hard enough, as the guy testing before me warned me to use caution while braking). handling felt sweet and nimble. did not feel any unwanted vibes. In just about 2 kms i was already feeling at home with the bike.

VERDICT: i am NOT cancelling my booking. pretty happy with the test ride, and looking forward to the delivery.

DISCLAIMER: for the last 6 years, i have been riding only Enfields. A classic 500 for last 3 yrs. So obviously my experience with the test ride is somewhat related. For eg, hunting for the foot rest on the 390. Also, i will have to adapt a bit, learn and un-learn some to ride in the 390, as its so very different from what i am used to riding. But i feel the transition is going to be smooth and quick.
coming to some points which might be helpful to fellow bulleteers. This is not a comparison per say, but just my feelings. The 390 feels light like a toy. the 390 feels more then twice as fast the c5. the 390 is as still as stork compared to the bulls. 390 felt as refined as extra virgin olive oil. much precise in braking, handling, cornering etc. Will have to munch some miles to get a more realistic idea, but from the test ride, aal izz well.

**genxt** · 07-29-2013, 11:25 PM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Another review: Throttle: 2013 KTM Duke 390 - Ride Review

**rohitsapru** · 07-30-2013, 12:20 AM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Can we have the Xbhp review now please ? The lucky guy from Pune has ridden his bike for 350 km in 2 days and hasn't reported any heating issues. So it seems Bajaj has fixed the major issues before delivery, as expected. So the reason for holding up the review should no longer be valid now! Let us have some nice pictures & write-up

**anilp** · 07-30-2013, 01:01 AM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by nomad View Post

the meters programmed for the first 7 services, thats till 36k kms. first service with oil change is at 1000kms and then at 5k intervals.

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the meters programmed for the first 7 services, thats till 36k kms. first service with oil change is at 1000kms and then at 5k intervals.

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came back from a 200kms ride today, to panchgani around pune, no heating issues what so ever.

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i got 28kms per litre from my first full tank, total range 250kms before the "f" symbol came on with 45 kms as an estimate of the range left...so iam guessing on full 11 litlres, we should get close to 280kms...

i was pulling upto 6krpm in 3,4,5,6 gear and man the bike flies, the exhaust note sounds nice, did 130 while overtaking an sx4, otherwise was riding between 90-120 kms all day.

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Since i was riding in the rain the whole day, came back home, washed the bike, cleaned the radiator, oiled the chain/sprocket...total 350kms done.

Music to the ears. Thanks, bro. Enjaay :-D

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Joel.r, In Mumbai, I'll be paying Rs 2.06 L on-road. The insurance is zero-dep, else it would have been around Rs 2.04L according to what I hear from other showrooms.

**shelton_jh** · 07-30-2013, 01:02 AM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by DeVille View Post

Didnt get you. Do you mean you felt a taller rider will be more at ease? Or are you saying the bike could be bigger to accomodate your height better?

Sent from my iPhone

I just meant that the rear part of the seat is elevated in such a way that I had to lift my leg a bit more than I usually do on my RTR to "throw my leg over the bike". Nothing new about it, it's the same as the D200. As far as the height of the rider goes I feel the bike would fit anyone between 5' 3" to 6'0" without any issues but I'm not sure. Are you planning to book?

**anilp** · 07-30-2013, 01:10 AM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post

Coming back to the test ride, we got a good stretch of road, with hardly any traffic. the bike was being ripped by all the test riders. Still there was not much of engine heat. weather was cool and cloudy with occasional light drizzle, as usual of Bangalore. sitting on the bike, the seat height, handle bar position felt fine. However, i was left searching for the foot rest. the clutch pull felt just about right, and the gear was engaged with nice assurance. Accelerated slowly, as i was not sure what to expect from a 43 bhp bike. took about 200 mts to acclimatise with the controls, and started playing with it. Playing as it felt like a toy. a very light and fast toy. the bike accelerates like crazy. its so rev happy, urges one to test their limits, rather then the bikes. 50 comes in no time in the first gear. doubt if 4,5,and 6th will be used in the city conditions. the braking felt sharp and sure, really confidence inspiring. tried running it slow in 5 and 6, but thats not the bike's forte. starts lugging and begs to be revved. Tried some hard breaking, but could not manage to engage the abs. ( guess did not brake hard enough, as the guy testing before me warned me to use caution while braking). handling felt sweet and nimble. did not feel any unwanted vibes. In just about 2 kms i was already feeling at home with the bike.

VERDICT: i am NOT cancelling my booking. pretty happy with the test ride, and looking forward to the delivery.

DISCLAIMER: for the last 6 years, i have been riding only Enfields. A classic 500 for last 3 yrs. So obviously my experience with the test ride is somewhat related. For eg, hunting for the foot rest on the 390. Also, i will have to adapt a bit, learn and un-learn some to ride in the 390, as its so very different from what i am used to riding. But i feel the transition is going to be smooth and quick.
coming to some points which might be helpful to fellow bulleteers. This is not a comparison per say, but just my feelings. The 390 feels light like a toy. the 390 feels more then twice as fast the c5. the 390 is as still as stork compared to the bulls. 390 felt as refined as extra virgin olive oil. much precise in braking, handling, cornering etc. Will have to munch some miles to get a more realistic idea, but from the test ride, aal izz well.

Hi Naseer, I'm also on the same boat. Earlier Bullet rider, now need to get back to the fast power deliveries. I adapted quickly to the footrest and the brake (maybe since I had some short stints on the Duke 200 earlier. I still need to get used to the optimal rev band though. What's the showroom telling you about the delivery status?

**nomad** · 07-30-2013, 02:28 AM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by anilp View Post

Hi Naseer, I'm also on the same boat. Earlier Bullet rider, now need to get back to the fast power deliveries. I adapted quickly to the footrest and the brake (maybe since I had some short stints on the Duke 200 earlier. I still need to get used to the optimal rev band though. What's the showroom telling you about the delivery status?

same here, have been a LB500 rider for years, I being a 6ft rider, need to gwet my brake pedal adjusted downward,so i can horizontally pivot on and off the pedal, i'll get it done on first service.

ABS feels good, specially the rear tyre, you can feel the ABS kicking in. I am falling in love with the sound by the day, specially over 5k rpm, the bike sounds awesome. can't wait for the akrapovic's, since i have the bike now

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Lol ok, this surely will sound funny, but i dont have a cam, even the picture i put up was from my friends cam, but, let me arrange one and come saturday, I'll post some nice pictures, any pune boys want to join me for a ride to lavasa? I was planning to give my bike in for servicing next monday, I should be in Goa for Eid!! on the 9th and then delhi on the 15th, hopefully, a couple of long ride/short ride reviews coming up soon....

Anyone else got the bike yet? delhi? bombay?banglr?

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and, came back from a short 50k city ride and my bike looks like it's back from a super wet motocross stage....i've had my fair share of riding in the rain, now really want the sun to take over, cant wait for a fast hill ride around pune on dry tarmac!! the bike just keeps surprising you!! when you think you've got enough power from "that" gear, the bike gives you some more

everygear!! The world seems to go crazy around you after 7k rpm!! after 5k it's crazy enough as well....

today went over a bad patch, gravel,slush,potholes aaaand it was raining. the bike handled brilliantly well, i was doing 60. but i heard some plastic chatter again, will check tomorrow.

**chaosaddict** · 07-30-2013, 10:58 AM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Thanx [MENTION=15063]riot[/MENTION] & [MENTION=48967]Doga[/MENTION] for the info input, I'll make some inquiry myself & post the details; as of now my mind status reads - I need to get this bike, no matter what!!

[MENTION=9294]nomad[/MENTION] - enjoying a lot, huh!! How about an ownership review now. Man, 'am so desperate & it's only growing day by day!!

**mh18** · 07-30-2013, 11:46 AM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by nomad View Post

same here, have been a LB500 rider for years, I being a 6ft rider, need to gwet my brake pedal adjusted downward,so i can horizontally pivot on and off the pedal, i'll get it done on first service.

ABS feels good, specially the rear tyre, you can feel the ABS kicking in. I am falling in love with the sound by the day, specially over 5k rpm, the bike sounds awesome. can't wait for the akrapovic's, since i have the bike now

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Lol ok, this surely will sound funny, but i dont have a cam, even the picture i put up was from my friends cam, but, let me arrange one and come saturday, I'll post some nice pictures, any pune boys want to join me for a ride to lavasa? I was planning to give my bike in for servicing next monday, I should be in Goa for Eid!! on the 9th and then delhi on the 15th, hopefully, a couple of long ride/short ride reviews coming up soon....

Anyone else got the bike yet? delhi? bombay?banglr?

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and, came back from a short 50k city ride and my bike looks like it's back from a super wet motocross stage....i've had my fair share of riding in the rain, now really want the sun to take over, cant wait for a fast hill ride around pune on dry tarmac!! the bike just keeps surprising you!! when you think you've got enough power from "that" gear, the bike gives you some more

everygear!! The world seems to go crazy around you after 7k rpm!! after 5k it's crazy enough as well....

today went over a bad patch, gravel,slush,potholes aaaand it was raining. the bike handled brilliantly well, i was doing 60. but i heard some plastic chatter again, will check tomorrow.

Hi , I am using discover 2004 .... booked ktm duke 390 , after riding duke 200

. Big change. Need to learn a lot about a heavy bike like duke 390.

**dishayu** · 07-30-2013, 12:07 PM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by mh18 View Post

Hi , I am using discover 2004 .... booked ktm duke 390 , after riding duke 200

. Big change. Need to learn a lot about a heavy bike like duke 390.

Heavy? o_O

Bajaj discover is like 125kg if i remember correctly. Duke 390 is 138kg. I don't think that the weight difference will be very noticable, given that the Duke is mass centralized.

**mh18** · 07-30-2013, 12:10 PM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by dishayu View Post

Heavy? o_O

Bajaj discover is like 125kg if i remember correctly. Duke 390 is 138kg. I don't think that the weight difference will be very noticable, given that the Duke is mass centralized.

Good point , however performance wise change is from 1st floor to 10th. so worried..

**DukeDey** · 07-30-2013, 12:38 PM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

Originally posted by mh18 View Post

Good point , however performance wise change is from 1st floor to 10th. so worried..

Nothing to worry about. Take it easy for a few kilometres, get used to the overall dynamics like seating, lever position etc. Get to know the engine, how and where it delivers power and torque, get a hang of the brakes and in no time you will feel much more confident than on your disco.

Every new bike you ride needs getting used to and you would easily in this case. Its a very nice handler.

Sent from my GT-I9100

**schwantz34** · 07-30-2013, 01:17 PM

re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

I test rode the 390 Duke at the newly opened Marathahalli KTM showroom in Bangalore last Sunday. Kudos to KTM for arranging the test ride there, since the Outer Ring Road had lesser traffic, is wide and arrow straight hence allowing the rider to use all 6 gears and feel the power

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Performance in 1st and 2nd gears was decent, but from 3rd gear onwards I was screaming "bloody hell".

One thing I understood is that I've to improve my sub 25hp throttle control to tame this 375cc, 44hp, 150kg beast!!

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