Duke 390 priced at $5K

strictlyJDM · Nov 15, 2014

jh2586 said:
Why do manufacturers call their bikes different numbers from the actually CCs of the bike? Why 390 if the engine is 375 CCs?

Ever heard of a push up bra?

EjGlows · Nov 15, 2014

MrIncredible said:
My wife, and the rest of the lollipop guild.

My 690 feels like a toy, I can't imagine what the 390 would feel like ?!?!

The track version is on my list for track duty next year.

jpoppa · Nov 15, 2014

I will say their website has the coolest lineup of bikes out of any manufacturer, sick adventure bikes , small bikes , race bikes and two strokes not many or any can top that I really like that 250 2 stroke free ride is a blast i bet in the dirt.

channelcat · Nov 15, 2014

that lil ktm looks like a lot of fun fun fun.

btwfwiw, the KTM truck will be at Livermore Motosports? 11-19, with test rides, weenie fer sure, but still...

Guoseph · Nov 15, 2014

No 390 Enduro or Adv, I am disappoint :x

Nice bikes though :thumbup

banshee01 · Nov 15, 2014

Damn, awesome numbers on that bike and it looks good too. Too bad the seat isn't lower, this would be an awesome bike for my wife. The monster 696 has a seat height of 30.3" this KTM is 31.5" so I think we are gonna have to go for the monster

mosquito · Nov 16, 2014

I'm liking the looks of this!

Sharky · Nov 16, 2014

banshee01 said:
Damn, awesome numbers on that bike and it looks good too. Too bad the seat isn't lower, this would be an awesome bike for my wife. The monster 696 has a seat height of 30.3" this KTM is 31.5" so I think we are gonna have to go for the monster

Before you decide I would have her go and sit on one. Never know, the seat could be skinny and make up for that slight difference. Or just take out a bunch of preload so it sags a bit more. It's got to be loads lighter than a Monster.

RightCoastBias · Nov 16, 2014

Sharky said:
Before you decide I would have her go and sit on one. Never know, the seat could be skinny and make up for that slight difference. Or just take out a bunch of preload so it sags a bit more. It's got to be loads lighter than a Monster.

I second that.

Was also eyeing the duke as a bike for the lady/second bike for me.

banshee01 · Nov 16, 2014

Sharky said:
Before you decide I would have her go and sit on one. Never know, the seat could be skinny and make up for that slight difference. Or just take out a bunch of preload so it sags a bit more. It's got to be loads lighter than a Monster.

RightCoastBias said:
I second that.

Was also eyeing the duke as a bike for the lady/second bike for me.

Good idea guys, I won't mind checking one of these out. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long after March. The Monster 696 I think is about 410lbs wet and the claimed dry weight of this one is about 306 so wet 346/356? About the same as her cbr250 right now but with almost twice the HP. $5k is a killer deal also

RightCoastBias · Nov 16, 2014

banshee01 said:
Good idea guys, I won't mind checking one of these out. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long after March. The Monster 696 I think is about 410lbs wet and the claimed dry weight of this one is about 306 so wet 346/356? About the same as her cbr250 right now but with almost twice the HP. $5k is a killer deal also

The duke will likely have better suspension as well.

I think the only problem you'll have with one of these is getting one. I have a feeling they'll be like the FZ-09 and be sold before they hit the floor for a while. For the sake of KTM continuing production, I hope that's the case.

redtail · Nov 16, 2014

This was taken from KTM's technical specs. I'm surprised the 390 Duke is about the same weight as my 690.

2009 KTM 690 SMC - Specifications
Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Displacement 654 cc
....
Weight (no fuel) approx. 139.5 kg (305.4 lbs)

2015 KTM 390 Duke - Specifications
ENGINE
Design 1-cylinder 4-stroke engine, water-cooled
Displacement 373.2 cm³
....
Weight without fuel approx. 139 kg

Blankpage · Nov 16, 2014

Sharky said:
Before you decide I would have her go and sit on one. Never know, the seat could be skinny and make up for that slight difference. Or just take out a bunch of preload so it sags a bit more. It's got to be loads lighter than a Monster.

If its like other ktm's the seat will be skinny and as comfortable as a board. Range will be limited by the durability of your ass and not the size of the tank.

Other than price I'm not sure why anyone would want a 390 Duke over a 690 Duke.

moto-rama · Nov 16, 2014

Archimedes said:
These small bikes look awesome until I actually go sit on one in the showroom, and the suspension compresses almost to the stops and the cockpit feels like I'm sitting on a kid's BMX bike. I'm not that big a guy (6'1"/175) and these bikes just feel tiny to me. I can't understand who fits on them. I thought the CBR250 was really cool in pictures, then I went and sat on one.

Midgets, like me.
But I also loved a R80GS (37" seat) that required flubber shoes for me to get on. Great bike, just couldn't stop anywhere without almost getting off.

deanzaZZR · Nov 16, 2014

gixxerjeff said:
Sure is purty though.

Built with the quality that Indian manufacturing is known for. :toothless

Sidewalk · Nov 16, 2014

Sharky said:
Before you decide I would have her go and sit on one. Never know, the seat could be skinny and make up for that slight difference. Or just take out a bunch of preload so it sags a bit more. It's got to be loads lighter than a Monster.

Second that. My <5' wife bought a B-last because of the 25" seat height, but found that she could ride my X1 at about 30" because it has a narrow seat.

channelcat · Nov 16, 2014

Blankpage said:
If its like other ktm's the seat will be skinny and as comfortable as a board. Range will be limited by the durability of your ass and not the size of the tank.

Other than price I'm not sure why anyone would want a 390 Duke over a 690 Duke.

cheap entry level trackbike?

twolane · Nov 16, 2014

Thoughts on this instead of a DRZ supermoto?

I've had my eye on a DRZ for a while now, but the one thing slowing me down is the lack of freeway ability. Maybe is will be as much of a hooligan with a little better gearing for the freeway?

budman · Nov 16, 2014

Hope they sell a million of these things.

:ride people :ride

RightCoastBias · Nov 16, 2014

twolane said:
Thoughts on this instead of a DRZ supermoto?

I've had my eye on a DRZ for a while now, but the one thing slowing me down is the lack of freeway ability. Maybe is will be as much of a hooligan with a little better gearing for the freeway?

How much time do you spend on the freeway? I commuted across the bridge on mine for a year and never had an issue.

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