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

    Originally posted by jackofsome View Post
    What if we put a 160/70 just to offset that super round?Because higher profile means more sidewall which should aid i guess?
    One more thing the hyosung gt650r bridgestones which are 160/60 looks massive. Think its shod on 4.5 inch rims?
    No, even if somehow we are able to fit the 160/60, they would end up looking even more round. Think of it like squeezing a broader tyre on a narrow rim. The surface area being more and same area to hold on to the tyre. The tire would end up bulging out making it look even more round and would also spoil the riding dynamics.
    The 160/70 would spoil the gearing and handling way too much and I don't think would even fit the 4".

    Edit: Also things like clearance would come into play the more upsize we plan to do.

    Sent from my GT-I9100
    Last edited by DukeDey; 07-31-2013, 04:59 PM.
    Why 2wheels over 4.....
    Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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

      I went to Noida Showroom the guy told me exactly the same thing about the delivery, but he told me that 1st lot of bikes will have 15 bikes.
      Not sure whats cooking inside the factory.
      Originally posted by chickyheart View Post
      Yesterday I got a call from Rajpath Ktm Bhubaneswar about my booking of my bike.they told me that they will deliver me the bike on august last week.after that they asked me a strange question. They told me to pay full amount and billing will be done directly from the company but but but they will deliver me the bike on august last week.
      I asked them is in't a stupid request. Why should one pay for what they are not getting.
      Another question arises on my mind there are 70 ktm outlets in india and according to some forums and other showroom guys I got an unconfirmed news that they are getting 8 bikes per showroom which is almost 560 bikes, with strikes and all bla bla chakan plant can't produce 50 bikes per day in 30 days???
      First of all they shuts the reviews from all the blogs and forums.and now they want money from us to run their plants.what are they upto?
      Isn't it looking too much fishy or I will say in hindi "Dal mai kuch kala hai", ya "puri dal he kali hai".
      I am amongst the first in odisha to book a bike and now this stupidity and nonsense they are talking.
      Why they are charging 4k as a cancellation fees when there is so much demand for the bikes:thumbdown:
      They are talking heavy 30k amount for a booking and then they are showing us a :thumbdown:
      Royal Enfield too take 5k for booking for a 500cc classic but they won't charge you a penny for cancellation and all.
      :banghead:

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

        Originally posted by schwantz34 View Post
        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.
        Metzelers are far superior since they are 'stickier' tyres than the MRFs. The catch with sticky tyres is that they will wear out faster. So if the sales guy meant that the tyre will last for more kilometers, that will not be the case. Expect a life of maximum 12,000 kilometers.
        Ride more, browse less.

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

          Originally posted by flyingabhi View Post
          Hi,

          What document are you giving for registration, I'm presently living in mumbai and I'm originally from varanasi hence my passport has varanasi address. I've registered L&L agreement and post paid mobile bill of vodafone. But KTM vashi and kanjurmarg both guys are saying they need either passport or voter id or lic for registration otherwise I'll have to give 3000-3500 rupees to register under WAP(without address proof). I don't want to give this bribe. Do you know what documents are actually required ??
          Thanks.
          L&L agreement is not accepted. I faced the same issue when I had to register my ZMR in 2010. You will need to get an Affidavit made in the local Tahsildal/Sub Divisional/Collector office (whatver it is called). Just go to your nearest RTO office. There should be agents roaming around there. Ask an agent to help you in making the necessary Affidavit that serves as local address proof for bike registration. He will understand what you need! He will take you to the govt office where it can be done. The person at the counter will click your photo and give you the affidavit. It will be in Marathi so you won't understand it! You will need to pay a small fee at the govt office and few hundred rupees (negotiatable) to the agent. You can do it without the agent too, but it will be more difficult since you are not a localite. At least this is what I did in Pune.

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

            [MENTION=9294]nomad[/MENTION]

            Bro, what is the engine oil capacity? Which oil comes filled from the factory? What is the spark plug used, the make and model number if you can arrange. And do you know the size of the front sprocket? The rear is 46 as far as I was informed.
            Sorry for bombarding you with questions but while I am waiting for my 390 to be delivered I'll get a few things I need like NGK iridium plugs, Motul 300v and if possible a smaller front sprocket. If you can just compare the front sprocket with a Duke 200's while you go for the first service? The size and the mounting holes.
            I am keeping my fingers crossed and just wish they are a direct fit with the 200's front sprocket being a tooth smaller.
            Why 2wheels over 4.....
            Its because 'Whatever it is, it's better in the wind!'

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

              Originally posted by Haran Hawx View Post
              Fellow Chennaites, any news about delivery date in Chennai ?
              I called the KTM Adyar Showroom and they say that they will deliver the first 5 bikes in the second week of August. I am expecting them to get at least 15 bikes in the first lot which means I will probably get mine towards the end of August :/
              Last edited by pkd; 07-31-2013, 07:07 PM.
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              • re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

                Originally posted by pkd View Post
                I called the KTM Adyar Showroom and they say that they will deliver the first 5 bikes in the second week of August. I am expecting them to get at least 15 bikes in the first lot which means I will probably get mine towards the end of August :/
                5 Bikes ! Seriously lol ?. When did you book the bike ?

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

                  Originally posted by Haran Hawx View Post
                  5 Bikes ! Seriously lol ?. When did you book the bike ?
                  I booked mine on the 1st of July. Couldn't do it earlier as a weekend came in the way. When did you book yours? Did you do a test ride in Adyar? I was the third person to test ride it at 9:30AM and it was quite an experience.
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                  • re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

                    People looking for xBHP review of Duke 390, Here it is



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                    People looking for xBHP review of Duke 390, Here it is

                    2007 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
                    2008 - Yamaha YZF R15
                    2009 - Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme
                    2013 - KTM 390 Duke
                    2017 - Yamaha FZ25

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

                      Originally posted by pkd View Post
                      I booked mine on the 1st of July. Couldn't do it earlier as a weekend came in the way. When did you book yours? Did you do a test ride in Adyar? I was the third person to test ride it at 9:30AM and it was quite an experience.
                      I booked it on 10th, Dont know when i would get the bike . No I dint test drive the bike yet, wanted to ride it after owning it

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

                        10th would mean your booking number is in the 50's? You should have test ridden it. On that tiny road, I did two tests -
                        1. Speed - Went from 0-100 by the 3rd gear
                        2. Normal - Drove at 40 just to see how it feels

                        Verdict - I was SOLD! I am glad I booked it earlier than the 16th (1st Test Ride date).
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                        • re: KTM Duke 390 Launched in India at Rs 1.8 Lakhs: xBhp News

                          1st lot in Delhi is scheduled to be delievered before 2nd Week of August Fingers crossed .
                          Street racing is for Squids trying to make up for their small equipment

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

                            Originally posted by riot View Post
                            1st lot in Delhi is scheduled to be delievered before 2nd Week of August Fingers crossed .
                            who told you?

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

                              Originally posted by iNaresh View Post
                              who told you?

                              When I enquired in KTM CP, I was informed that the bike would be delivered latest by last week of august.

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

                                Originally posted by AmitRavi07 View Post
                                When I enquired in KTM CP, I was informed that the bike would be delivered latest by last week of august.
                                His name is Karan, even he is clueless.

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