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  • #16
    re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

    Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
    BTW this is a great time to buy duke 2016.its extremely refined and very responsive.
    Could you please elaborate on your "extremely refined and very responsive" remark for the 2016 D390. How much better and in what ways is it better?
    Do you own or have extensively ridden the 2016 model?

    I am looking at the D390 and was waiting for the 2017 model thinking it would be more refined and the slow speed riding characteristics would be improved.

    Thanks!

    Cheers

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    • #17
      re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

      Originally posted by cyborgk View Post
      Could you please elaborate on your "extremely refined and very responsive" remark for the 2016 D390. How much better and in what ways is it better?
      Do you own or have extensively ridden the 2016 model?

      I am looking at the D390 and was waiting for the 2017 model thinking it would be more refined and the slow speed riding characteristics would be improved.

      Thanks!

      Cheers
      I own a 2016 Duke 200 and I can tell you now is a good time to buy duke.new models will have a new set of problems which wil take another 2 more years.if is a facelift then its a personal choice.
      But going by the d200 I can tell you its extremely refined and hopefullyfree of any trouble.
      I also saw one guy posting in the Rc390 forum where an experienced rider right away felt the difference after he drove the 2016 model.
      But one thing that you have To keep in mind is that its a single ,390cc ,44hp very high compression ratio engine so the refinement might be very minimal,but definitely a step up from older ones.

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      • #18
        re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

        what's with these oversized tank shrouds with all naked designs these days? Every bike has to have it?
        And I absolutely adored the underslung exhaust on the ktms. Sadly emission restriction in Europe means now that ugly thing would have to be put up with
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        • #19
          re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

          Originally posted by Doga View Post
          what's with these oversized tank shrouds with all naked designs these days? Every bike has to have it?
          And I absolutely adored the underslung exhaust on the ktms. Sadly emission restriction in Europe means now that ugly thing would have to be put up with
          Agreed, its kinda removing the nakedness from Naked bikes. Its crossing into the Semi-fairing territory

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          • #20
            re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

            New Spypics

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            Personal opinion - looks pretty good to me , especially the rear .
            With stickers n decals it will look even better.
            Last edited by DriftGod; 04-07-2016, 06:35 PM.
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            • #21
              re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

              Originally posted by DriftGod View Post
              New Spypics

              Personal opinion - looks pretty good to me , especially the rear .
              With stickers n decals it will look even better.
              Why are they removing that underbelly and going back to the old tech [emoji19], I know its because of the euro5 norms but still they should have come up with something to keep the underbelly. BTW that exhaust looks like a aftermarket slip on and not a good one. damn it KTM[emoji34]

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              • #22
                re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                Originally posted by abhiiceman View Post
                Why are they removing that underbelly and going back to the old tech [emoji19], I know its because of the euro5 norms but still they should have come up with something to keep the underbelly. BTW that exhaust looks like a aftermarket slip on and not a good one. damn it KTM[emoji34]
                Euro4 not 5. 4 seems to be bad enough, can't imagine what 5 would do [emoji23]

                I don't know the tech and norms behind it, but yes, someone please explain this. The same happened with the 899 Panigale becoming the 959 with those shotgun exhausts instead of the underbelly.

                Is it not possible to comply with Euro4 norms with underbelly exhausts?
                Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

                One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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                • #23
                  re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                  Originally posted by Adoksh View Post
                  Euro4 not 5. 4 seems to be bad enough, can't imagine what 5 would do [emoji23]

                  I don't know the tech and norms behind it, but yes, someone please explain this. The same happened with the 899 Panigale becoming the 959 with those shotgun exhausts instead of the underbelly.

                  Is it not possible to comply with Euro4 norms with underbelly exhausts?
                  Right now we have bs4 right so thought even euro is at 4 right now

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                  • #24
                    re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                    Originally posted by abhiiceman View Post
                    Right now we have bs4 right so thought even euro is at 4 right now
                    Euro is at 4 only. It's Euro4, you had mentioned Euro5 in your previous message [emoji4]
                    Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

                    One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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                    • #25
                      re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                      Is there going to be a new 2017 RC 390 or just a new Duke 390?

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                      • #26
                        re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                        Originally posted by drive_angry View Post
                        Is there going to be a new 2017 RC 390 or just a new Duke 390?
                        Both both. Euro4 will lash it's wrath across segments [emoji28]
                        Every Motorcycle has a tale to be told and there is no greater privilage in the life of a rider than to have truly understood what his Motorcycle stands to tell. Some of the greatest stories in the world are not written, they are experienced.

                        One of the many reasons they say, "Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"

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                        • #27
                          re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                          2017 Duke 390 spy pics spotted apparently at Chakan.

                          According to the source,

                          "Production starts by october for foreign markets and it'll be available in india by next year! ☺
                          Rev limit, power, and top end expected to be higher than the current version!"

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                          Info about Source: Not disclosing the original source here, to avoid putting the guy in danger.
                          Will disclose if the guy himself requests for this.
                          The original source is not me/ my people. The photo can be removed if BAL/ representatives request so.
                          Their privacy is our top concern, if at all they object to it.
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                          • #28
                            re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                            Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
                            Info about Source: Not disclosing the original source here, to avoid putting the guy in danger.
                            Will disclose if the guy himself requests for this.
                            The original source is not me/ my people. The photo can be removed if BAL/ representatives request so.
                            Their privacy is our top concern, if at all they object to it.
                            Once a pic (of whatever it is) is out on the internet, its almost impossible to 'remove' it. the social media must already be abuzz with this being shared around.
                            if privacy was a concern, you should have first contacted BAL before posting it

                            if its indeed a spy shot of the upcoming 390, i hope they get their final paint scheme right and not this orange+white

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                            • #29
                              re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                              Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
                              Info about Source: Not disclosing the original source here, to avoid putting the guy in danger.
                              Will disclose if the guy himself requests for this.
                              The original source is not me/ my people. The photo can be removed if BAL/ representatives request so.
                              Their privacy is our top concern, if at all they object to it.
                              Source: Vignesh Manickavasagam who shared the image of the new 2017 KTM 390 Duke on Facebook.

                              http://www.motoroids.com/news/spied-2017-ktm-390-duke-snapped-at-bajajs-chakan-plant-reveals-new-1290-superduke-style-headlight/

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                              • #30
                                re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                                Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
                                Source: Vignesh Manickavasagam who shared the image of the new 2017 KTM 390 Duke on Facebook.

                                http://www.motoroids.com/news/spied-2017-ktm-390-duke-snapped-at-bajajs-chakan-plant-reveals-new-1290-superduke-style-headlight/
                                That wasn't really needed 😅😅😅

                                Anyway, seems like a good upgrade to me. Baby 1290 will always turn heads..

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