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  • 2017 KTM DUKE 390 unveiled at EICMA, Indian launch on 23 Feb.

    After months of speculation, hope and expectation. KTM has finally unveiled the 2017 KTM Duke 390 at EICMA, Milan.


    The new 2017 KTM Duke 390 comes up to scratch with some cool new features and crazy good looks. The new bike sports ride-by-wire, full TFT display, ABS as standard, split LED headlamp, and all new bodywork. The engine is also tweaked to make it Euro 4 compliant, along with a new frame and sub-frame. The bike is Fuel injected as earlier, but has a new three way catalytic converter. The underbelly exhaust has been replaced with a much better looking side-mounted end can. How this would affect the sound of the bike, we are eager to see and hear!


    The bike gets a new WP suspension up front along with a new 320mm disc brake. The brake lever is now adjustable along with the clutch lever. The rider and pillion seats also had to be redesigned because of the new bodywork and frame. The fuel tank capacity has also increased marginally.




    Last edited by NewsReaper; 11-08-2016, 08:04 PM.
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    re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

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    • #3
      re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

      Bike looks nice.Also there seems to be a plate for the mud protection of engine guard.WIth some fancy paint job it might look smashing

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

        Oh!!! I am going to book a 390 next month. Refinement of the engine is the major issue for me since I have been used to honda engines. Is it worth waiting a year or not.

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

          Originally posted by venky View Post
          Oh!!! I am going to book a 390 next month. Refinement of the engine is the major issue for me since I have been used to honda engines. Is it worth waiting a year or not.
          2nd generation KTMs will be completely new with new set of problems. If you want a KTM bike, this is the best year to get one.

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

            i will be buying a new bike in 2017 , being a naked lover ktm duke and pulsar CS are on top of my list
            Good to see that they are both gearing up for launch

            Great Times !


            P.S.
            i hope they change the exhaust note
            Last edited by DriftGod; 03-10-2016, 10:23 PM.
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              re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

              Originally posted by DriftGod View Post
              i will be buying a new bike in 2017 , being a naked lover ktm duke and pulsar CS are on top of my list
              Good to see that they are both gearing up for launch

              Great Times !


              P.S.
              i hope they change the exhaust note
              FYI, CS is a cruiser not a Naked (Design is derived from the Diavel which is a Cruiser as well)

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

                Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
                Bike looks nice.Also there seems to be a plate for the mud protection of engine guard.WIth some fancy paint job it might look smashing
                Design wise I would vote for the current dukes. I like the rear aluminum license plate holder in this. Tail is R15-ish, tank extension is pulsar-ish. :P
                Ride Safe!

                Cheers,
                Maneesh S

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

                  Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
                  FYI, CS is a cruiser not a Naked (Design is derived from the Diavel which is a Cruiser as well)

                  i know its a cruiser but it kind of looks like a naked cruiser (an integration of both segments somewhat )

                  But i like it for whatever it is
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                    re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                    the bike is looking so.. Un-Duke ..no comments of looks till we see it with actual final paint job.
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                      re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                      Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
                      the bike is looking so.. Un-Duke ..no comments of looks till we see it with actual final paint job.
                      +1 to that , cant really judge the looks until we see the final product
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                        re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                        Originally posted by sman999 View Post
                        Design wise I would vote for the current dukes. I like the rear aluminum license plate holder in this. Tail is R15-ish, tank extension is pulsar-ish. :P
                        Very true...
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                          re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                          Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
                          2nd generation KTMs will be completely new with new set of problems. If you want a KTM bike, this is the best year to get one.
                          Lol liked the statement "new set of problems"
                          BTW this is a great time to buy duke 2016.its extremely refined and very responsive.

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

                            Now it looks more and more like the Apache 200, of course the frame being different.

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                            • #15
                              re: 2017 KTM DUKE 390 Launch at EICMA on 8th November!

                              The cuts and edges have been given away 😢
                              Looks more like NS 😁

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