Thread: 2016 duke 390
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Old August 26th, 2018, 09:59 AM   #17
AwDang
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Originally Posted by Zaph42 View Post
Nice. I've got my eye on a '17 390 Duke myself but I'm afraid to move on it. I've heard of too many issues. There's a couple guys on the Duke 390 forums on their 3rd engine, and a lot who are on their 2nd engine especially among the RC390 ultralight racer contingent. And then there's the stalling issue.

But I'm still thinking about it because 44 hp from a bike this light and nimble would be a hoot. I might make the move, cross my fingers, hope, and deal with the hand I'm dealt.
Make the leap to the 690/701’s
74hp > 44hp
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