KTM 390 Duke - Page 2

StephenA · November 15th, 2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

it'sso...beautiful...

oblivion007 · November 15th, 2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StephenA

it'sso...beautiful...

So it is... it really is. I WANT!!

Boom King · December 7th, 2012, 08:25 PM

Looks like KTM will also release a fully faired sport model and an enduro/touring model based around the same 390cc motor...

http://canadamotoguide.com/2012/12/0...-390-en-route/

Blystr842 · December 7th, 2012, 09:20 PM

this WILL be my next bike

S1att3r · December 7th, 2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

1290 Super Duke.......

x2

NJfinest50 · December 7th, 2012, 10:25 PM

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/667/15...-for-2013.aspx

2013 690 cc version of the duke

ninjaone · December 7th, 2012, 10:52 PM

KTM's are nice to look at, and they have nice specs on paper, but in my experience they are awful to ride. Transmissions are notchy and rough, fueling is all over the place and snatchy, and single cylinders really don't make great engines for street riding.

I would caution anyone interested in this bike to not just look at the specs and make a decision, spend some time on a KTM to see if you like the complete package.

Jono · December 7th, 2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjaone

KTM's are nice to look at, and they have nice specs on paper, but in my experience they are awful to ride. Transmissions are notchy and rough, fueling is all over the place and snatchy, and single cylinders really don't make great engines for street riding.

I would caution anyone interested in this bike to not just look at the specs and make a decision, spend some time on a KTM to see if you like the complete package.

I have to disagree with that statement. But I guess it depends on what you do on the street. If you ride on the freeway a lot then I'd have to agree. But I rarely ride on the freeway and love my single cylinder bike for riding under speeds of 60mph.

NJfinest50 · December 8th, 2012, 12:00 AM

what will the msrp be on the 390 and the 690?

Apex · December 8th, 2012, 05:02 AM

I'd pimp one.

ninjaone · December 8th, 2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

I have to disagree with that statement. But I guess it depends on what you do on the street. If you ride on the freeway a lot then I'd have to agree. But I rarely ride on the freeway and love my single cylinder bike for riding under speeds of 60mph.

Wasn't so much talking about high speed riding, just in general, although pushing a single cylinder to near red line on the highway will be a very vibration filled experience.

Single cylinders are very prone to vibration, and due to the nature of the engine it's basically impossible to design them with a nice even power delivery (only one piston to make power). Pretty much the only reason to use them is to make a cheap, simple, light weight motorcycle but in my opinion the cons outweigh the pros.

Like I said, try before you buy.

Boom King · December 8th, 2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJfinest50

what will the msrp be on the 390 and the 690?

No confirmed US MSRP on the 390 yet. In the EU, it is cheaper than the Ninja 300 on the sticker. Hopefully, KTM prices it competitively this side of the Atlantic.

On a separate but related point, the faired version of the 375cc engine is said to take cues from their Moto3 250 production bike.

bdavison · December 8th, 2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

NO!!! You take that back right now. It's not a sportbike. Keep those stock bars and rearsets. The upright seating position would but fun on that bike. Similar to my little SM.
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Im with him...ditch the huffy/schwinn bars, and a set of clipons would make that thing perfect. I'm so tired of these manufacturers making small displacement sportbikes with huffy handlebars.

They spend all that time putting a rigid trellis frame, brembo brakes, marchesini wheels, tweaking it out for racing...and then slap those %&*($ kids bicycle handlebars on it.

subxero · January 13th, 2013, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boom King

Looks like KTM will also release a fully faired sport model and an enduro/touring model based around the same 390cc motor...

http://canadamotoguide.com/2012/12/0...-390-en-route/

^read this as well, i like the naked look but if the faired version looks half as good i might be looking to kick the 250r to the curb....for the right price anyway. If i can't get a good price, i guess i will be forced to keep it

fleemos · January 14th, 2013, 09:00 PM

Do want!

subxero · January 20th, 2013, 07:34 PM

So if you go to KTM site and click USA, only 690 duke shows up in naked BUT, if you go to another country say India, and click naked the 390 is listed as "Coming soon to India"

I know there has been talk of 390 or other faired version coming to USA, will it just maybe get here later so it is not listed as "coming soon" on USA site. Am i reading to much into this?

bah, not that i would probably be able to get one anyway

psych0hans · January 20th, 2013, 07:58 PM

In india the same company, bajaj auto, sells both, the ninjas and the KTMs, so what's happening is the 300 launch is being delayed constantly and I believe they will launch the KTM first... Intact bajaj owns more than 40% of ktm and manufactures he 125/200 dukes for them and will also be manufacturing the 390... They will also have their own versions of the 200/390 dukes namely the pulsar 200ns and pulsar 375...

oblivion007 · February 3rd, 2013, 05:11 PM

So I was reading CycleWorld and there was an article which mentioned that the 390 Duke might make it to the US in 2014. I hope it does

Jono · February 11th, 2013, 07:02 PM

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...ing-to-the-us/

OMG it's gonna make it to America!!!

StephenA · February 11th, 2013, 07:06 PM

choneofakind · February 11th, 2013, 07:15 PM

It still needs clip-ons

Jono · February 11th, 2013, 07:17 PM

No

choneofakind · February 11th, 2013, 07:18 PM

Look at it. It's got like 5" suspension travel. It's not a SM Jono. It's a sport bike.

Jono · February 11th, 2013, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Look at it. It's got like 5" suspension travel. It's not a SM Jono. It's a sport bike.

Yeah it's not SM. But that upright position is great in the city. And that is what this bike will be wonderful at. Flying through traffic, popping wheelies everywhere, and drifting around turns. It's a hooligan bike. (That's how I see myself riding it anyways.) http://www.ktmforums.com/forums/13301-post2.html

Now if they make a real sport bike version with full fairings then yes, clip-ons are a must.

You can put clip-on's on yours, but I'll keep MX bars on mine.

Blystr842 · February 11th, 2013, 08:35 PM

The one bike I'd swap my Ninjette for...

adouglas · February 11th, 2013, 09:59 PM

Very much want to see what the faired version will look like (the motogp bike doesn't count)

Jono · May 22nd, 2013, 11:04 AM

A nice short ride report of the 390 Duke...

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/...md-first-ride/

And another...
http://cyclenews.uberflip.com/i/130090/56

ninjamunky85 · May 22nd, 2013, 11:27 AM

I think it's pretty sweet, will be interesting to see if it sells.

I don't think I'll be trading my KLX for on though, just need that 351 kit.

lgk · May 22nd, 2013, 11:46 AM

that bike is sick...

i would buy it for sure.

Jono · May 22nd, 2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

I think it's pretty sweet, will be interesting to see if it sells.

I don't think I'll be trading my KLX for on though, just need that 351 kit.

I don't think the 351 kit will get you close to 43hp and over 100mph top speed. I'm excited to see what the dual sport version will look like. I don't think I will be giving up my KLX for this bike either. But we shall see.

If I had the extra cash I'd definitely be getting one.

c-dog · July 11th, 2013, 10:39 AM

Oh yeah! I am thinking about picking one of these up someday in the next 2-3 years or another WR250R not sure yet...

With fender removed via psd -

lgk · July 11th, 2013, 11:21 AM

it looks a hell of a lot better without the fender.

choneofakind · July 11th, 2013, 03:55 PM

Looks amazing!! I still think it looks more like a naked sport bike vs a sumo though.

I can't be the only one that thinks that right?

professor gascan · July 11th, 2013, 10:11 PM

The RC390 will be my next bike!!!

Driddle · July 11th, 2013, 10:18 PM

The 1290 sounds so mean, and I love the two color rims.

I'm not much for the street fighter look, but I could get into the RC390

c-dog · July 11th, 2013, 10:34 PM

Another psd file with rear passenger pegs removed:

c-dog · July 11th, 2013, 10:51 PM

Flick between the 2 above photos to watch the extra running gear just disappear. It's kind of fun. It's like - I wish my bike didn't have all this extra junk on it - and presto - it's all gone!

Side note: Has anyone ever seen a stock fender this long before? It seems insanely huge for this bike.

Driddle · July 12th, 2013, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c-dog

Flick between the 2 above photos to watch the extra running gear just disappear. It's kind of fun. It's like - I wish my bike didn't have all this extra junk on it - and presto - it's all gone!

Side note: Has anyone ever seen a stock fender this long before? It seems insanely huge for this bike.

Clever trick

If I had to guess, it is because the want the license plate section to be out beyond the tire. Just a guess though.

Somchai · July 14th, 2013, 02:50 AM

Here we go with the 390RC
http://www.automotoscooter.it/ktm-la...i-milano/10014

and here the picture of the ADAC race version

subxero · September 4th, 2013, 08:57 AM

Any new info on the faired RC390 coming to North America? I believe original talk was 2014 release. Does that mean the bike will be a 2014 which in case could be released as early as Nov. 2013 maybe? or Actual arrival date might not be till 2014 which could mean bike may be 2015 release as late as next Nov. 2014?

I really want to test ride one of these things. If I don't mind the feel of the single between my legs I might be making more room in the stall for a new pony

December 7th, 2012, 10:25 PM	#46
NJfinest50 ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 70	http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/667/15...-for-2013.aspx 2013 690 cc version of the duke Last futzed with by NJfinest50; December 7th, 2012 at 11:58 PM.

December 8th, 2012, 05:02 AM	#50
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I'd pimp one. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

January 20th, 2013, 07:58 PM	#57
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	In india the same company, bajaj auto, sells both, the ninjas and the KTMs, so what's happening is the 300 launch is being delayed constantly and I believe they will launch the KTM first... Intact bajaj owns more than 40% of ktm and manufactures he 125/200 dukes for them and will also be manufacturing the 390... They will also have their own versions of the 200/390 dukes namely the pulsar 200ns and pulsar 375... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

February 11th, 2013, 07:06 PM	#60
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February 11th, 2013, 08:35 PM	#65
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December 7th, 2012, 08:25 PM	#43
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Looks like KTM will also release a fully faired sport model and an enduro/touring model based around the same 390cc motor... http://canadamotoguide.com/2012/12/0...-390-en-route/

December 7th, 2012, 09:20 PM	#44
Blystr842 Venom Sponsored Name: Jon Location: Waco, TX Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R x2 (his & hers), 05 Honda CRF250R Posts: 223	this WILL be my next bike

December 7th, 2012, 10:52 PM	#47
ninjaone ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Phx Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): CBR Posts: 145	KTM's are nice to look at, and they have nice specs on paper, but in my experience they are awful to ride. Transmissions are notchy and rough, fueling is all over the place and snatchy, and single cylinders really don't make great engines for street riding. I would caution anyone interested in this bike to not just look at the specs and make a decision, spend some time on a KTM to see if you like the complete package.

December 8th, 2012, 12:00 AM	#49
NJfinest50 ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 70	what will the msrp be on the 390 and the 690?

January 14th, 2013, 09:00 PM	#55
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	Do want!

January 20th, 2013, 07:34 PM	#56
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	So if you go to KTM site and click USA, only 690 duke shows up in naked BUT, if you go to another country say India, and click naked the 390 is listed as "Coming soon to India" I know there has been talk of 390 or other faired version coming to USA, will it just maybe get here later so it is not listed as "coming soon" on USA site. Am i reading to much into this? bah, not that i would probably be able to get one anyway

February 3rd, 2013, 05:11 PM	#58
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	So I was reading CycleWorld and there was an article which mentioned that the 390 Duke might make it to the US in 2014. I hope it does

February 11th, 2013, 07:02 PM	#59
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...ing-to-the-us/ OMG it's gonna make it to America!!!

February 11th, 2013, 07:15 PM	#61
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	It still needs clip-ons

February 11th, 2013, 07:17 PM	#62
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	No

February 11th, 2013, 07:18 PM	#63
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Look at it. It's got like 5" suspension travel. It's not a SM Jono. It's a sport bike.

February 11th, 2013, 09:59 PM	#66
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Very much want to see what the faired version will look like (the motogp bike doesn't count)

May 22nd, 2013, 11:04 AM	#67
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	A nice short ride report of the 390 Duke... http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/...md-first-ride/ And another... http://cyclenews.uberflip.com/i/130090/56

May 22nd, 2013, 11:27 AM	#68
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I think it's pretty sweet, will be interesting to see if it sells. I don't think I'll be trading my KLX for on though, just need that 351 kit. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

May 22nd, 2013, 11:46 AM	#69
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	that bike is sick... i would buy it for sure. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

July 11th, 2013, 11:21 AM	#72
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	it looks a hell of a lot better without the fender. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

July 11th, 2013, 03:55 PM	#73
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Looks amazing!! I still think it looks more like a naked sport bike vs a sumo though. I can't be the only one that thinks that right?

July 11th, 2013, 10:11 PM	#74
professor gascan ninjette.org member Name: adam Location: rhode island Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 45	The RC390 will be my next bike!!! __________________________________________________ Jah Guide

July 11th, 2013, 10:18 PM	#75
Driddle ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Murrieta, California Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288	The 1290 sounds so mean, and I love the two color rims. I'm not much for the street fighter look, but I could get into the RC390 __________________________________________________ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r \| Yoshimura Stainless Full Exhaust \| Pazzo Levers \| Puig Double Bubble \| DynoJet Stage 2 \| K&N Intake \|

July 11th, 2013, 10:51 PM	#77
c-dog ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 591	Flick between the 2 above photos to watch the extra running gear just disappear. It's kind of fun. It's like - I wish my bike didn't have all this extra junk on it - and presto - it's all gone! Side note: Has anyone ever seen a stock fender this long before? It seems insanely huge for this bike.

September 4th, 2013, 08:57 AM	#80
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	Any new info on the faired RC390 coming to North America? I believe original talk was 2014 release. Does that mean the bike will be a 2014 which in case could be released as early as Nov. 2013 maybe? or Actual arrival date might not be till 2014 which could mean bike may be 2015 release as late as next Nov. 2014? I really want to test ride one of these things. If I don't mind the feel of the single between my legs I might be making more room in the stall for a new pony __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

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