Re: Classic 350/500 or New KTM Duke 390

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The two motorcycles are so different that there is no comparison. You buy whatever you feel like!

Re: Classic 350/500 or New KTM Duke 390

They are different type of bikes. The RE is calm while the KTM is fiery!
Please fill in the template, members would get a clearer idea about your requirements and will be able to suggest you accordingly.

1. Budget
2. Age
3. Height
4. Weight
5. Intended usage (eg. Office/College commute, Highway runs, Racetrack usage, Weekend recreation riding etc.)
6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any)
7. City & Highway percentage usage
8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running
9. City / Town /Village of residence (so we can evaluate road conditions / traffic / terrain / altitude / OTR pricing)
10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any)

Re: Classic 350/500 or New KTM Duke 390

Both the bikes are from a completely different league. Royal Enfield is comfortable no doubt but till a limit. After that it vibrates real bad. Experience it if any friend of yours have a classic 350. The Duke 390 on the other hand is a power house. First make sure you are able to handle 44 bhp. The comfort on duke 390 is okay nothing special. Suspension setup is little bit stiff as its a naked sports bike. Plus there are issues faced by people like cracked alloys and broken chains. But that maybe a issue related to specific batch. Another thing is that duke comes with all the electronic high end stuff possible like monitoring engine temps, average speed, top speed, lap timer etc. It has abs which is must on this kind of bike. Slipper clutch is a nice addition too. So...... If you want to ride peaceful manner get classic 350. If its about speed, acceleration, looks, and the feeling of ultimate rider get a duke 390.

Re: Classic 350/500 or New KTM Duke 390

Details
1. Budget-2.8lac
2. Age-27
3. Height-5ft 7inch
4. Weight-68kg
5. Intended usage - Office,weekend riding and occasional road trips
6. Fuel Efficiency requirement -nil
7. City & Highway percentage usage- city 70% &highway -30%
8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running- daily -30km monthly-1200km
9. City / Town /Village of residence -Bangalore
10. Brand / Bike type preference - Naked & Tourer

Re: Classic 350/500 or New KTM Duke 390

Go for KTM bro. I own an Enfield Standard 500, but I've ridden both those bikes you've chose. For your specifications, KTM would suit you perfectly. However, please also consider RE Continental GT. That's the most appropriate, as per your requirements.
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