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I have been planning to get myself a new set of wheels for a while now. I figured that the KTM Duke 200 would be perfect for me. Rode one around for a bit, it handles like a dream and I loved that rev happy engine. So I get in touch with KTM, told them that it rains a lot where I live and asked if they would be releasing the 200 with ABS anytime soon; aslo about what tires they would recommend.
They were pretty prompt with their reply, informed me that there were no plans to release a ABS kit Duke 200 anytime soon and advised me to check out the 390; with its ABS and Metzeler M5s.
I did, it's brilliant! Actually seems a bit more sane then the 200; probably the gear ratios or something; its definitely lower and much easier to shimmy down the twisties.
Great, thought I! All sorted, get my cash together and go get myself a mobike. NOT!
Just saw that KTM might be releasing a Adventure 390! That would be perfect for me! Larger shocker play, re-tuned engine for more low end grunt, different tires. Else, the same power train and swing arm. They'd probably lose the underbelly exhaust to increase the ground clearance. I'm using the Adventure 1190 as a template and also some common sense. Motorbeam.com seems to believe that the Adventure 390 will be out sometime next year.
So here is my dilemma, should I wait for the Adventure 390 or get myself the Duke 390. I like street fighters, they be light and easy to throw around. I like tourers, they be comfy and have large tanks. Both have their pros and cons.
Has anyone on XBHP any news about the Adventure 390 is my question? I normally am a lurker, I read stuff on forums but hardly ever post anything on my own. This time though I can't really find any info to help me decide. So I throw my question into the mix, shall I get the Duke 390, that sexy street fighter; or should I wait for the Adventure 390, that tomboy everyone secretly wants?
Also, here is what the Adventure 1190 looks like:
They were pretty prompt with their reply, informed me that there were no plans to release a ABS kit Duke 200 anytime soon and advised me to check out the 390; with its ABS and Metzeler M5s.
I did, it's brilliant! Actually seems a bit more sane then the 200; probably the gear ratios or something; its definitely lower and much easier to shimmy down the twisties.
Great, thought I! All sorted, get my cash together and go get myself a mobike. NOT!
Just saw that KTM might be releasing a Adventure 390! That would be perfect for me! Larger shocker play, re-tuned engine for more low end grunt, different tires. Else, the same power train and swing arm. They'd probably lose the underbelly exhaust to increase the ground clearance. I'm using the Adventure 1190 as a template and also some common sense. Motorbeam.com seems to believe that the Adventure 390 will be out sometime next year.
So here is my dilemma, should I wait for the Adventure 390 or get myself the Duke 390. I like street fighters, they be light and easy to throw around. I like tourers, they be comfy and have large tanks. Both have their pros and cons.
Has anyone on XBHP any news about the Adventure 390 is my question? I normally am a lurker, I read stuff on forums but hardly ever post anything on my own. This time though I can't really find any info to help me decide. So I throw my question into the mix, shall I get the Duke 390, that sexy street fighter; or should I wait for the Adventure 390, that tomboy everyone secretly wants?
Also, here is what the Adventure 1190 looks like:
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