KTM Duke 390 Review & Testdrive

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This is a great value-for-money bike! A direct competitor, and quite a good alternative to the Honda CB500F! Fuel consumption at the end was a whopping 4.3L /100kms.
And that is with ALL that fullthrottle crazyness, 20kms done at 140kph+m and a machine in its break-in phase!
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@vijayam1 10 жыл бұрын

By far the best peppiest review, both man and machine! Keep up the good work! :)

@abhiroy1993 7 жыл бұрын

hey cager, I've owned this bike for 3 years and it's such a lovely machine. Awesome review as always. greeting from India btw :)

@kkndcf 9 жыл бұрын

I wanted this bike, now after your enthusiasm and optimism I NEED this bike. :D

@antoniocarlosacsjr7128 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and good information on your impressions in comparison to other bikes, bro. It made feel even more confident on getting my Duke 390 soon! By the way, identical to this one in the video. Best

@jonneet2126 9 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an awesome little roadster! For the first time, KTM has me interested. 53 years of riding experience, and I am considering buying one of these for my daily rider.

@antoniocarlosacsjr7128 2 жыл бұрын

Hi dudes. Bought mine months ago, and this video helped me a lot. No regrets. The bike is really a pocket-rocket!

@stevesheltz8138 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. KTM makes some great bikes. I've had a 990 SMT for 2 years and love it. Go Orange. I'm looking forward to you impressions of the 690 and 1290.

@JustMeAndcookie 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice review, very well done mr cotw 👏🏻

@1xplorer 3 жыл бұрын

I watched your video before I got myself the bike 🏍, now I have it and upgrade it to my favorite 🤩

@TheNeuwerker 10 жыл бұрын

great video! your kind to talk is fun and a pleasure to listen to. helped me a bit with decision making :-)

@vineethareth 10 жыл бұрын

Nice review there, it would have been really great if you can upload a review of vfr1200fa

@BenTV73 10 жыл бұрын

Great review & your English is spot on mate.

@jaykroach8353 7 жыл бұрын

does any on know if an analog speedometer can be installed on the duke390?the only turn off of this bike for me is the complete digital speedom

@martijnwho6476 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video as always :)

@harilocked 10 жыл бұрын

finally a review that sounded like it came from a normal human. brilliant keep it up man

@Boesesbaerchen 9 жыл бұрын

Hi, love this video i will buy me one ktm duke 390 and u video helps me mutch^^ have a question. what was the city on the 125 duke review and on this video?

@vacateistheword 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cager, nice review :) I own a 2014 390 & it does great in the mountains i gotta say. Been riding in the Himalayas, over 5000 m and it makes no difference to the performance. Plus it's made in India so it's a lot cheaper here. Quick question: Which would you say is the scarier bike to ride - The Ninja ZX-14R or the Super Duke?

@En4trance 10 жыл бұрын

Hey man, awesome review! Im thinking about getting one as my first bike. I'm about 192cm tall, will there be any issues for me if I use it as a daily commuter (20kms a day max)?

@alexanderhetzel8271 10 жыл бұрын

Nice review and looks like a good bike. How bad are the vibrations though? I've had a bad experience with a single cylinder engine, where you couldn't see a thing in the mirrors at certain revs and it felt awfull aswell. And the fuel consumption seems really high for such a small bike, over 6l/100km, really?

@iFumoffu 9 жыл бұрын

Cager I am currently on my L (in Australia) so I my option for bikes are limited, right now I am torn between Duke 390 vs CBR500R as they are priced similarly and their power out put are also very similar. Which one would you prefer and are any of those good beginner's bike? I am also looking at MT-07 and how does that compare?

@ylism 9 жыл бұрын

Nice job on this one, I like the lite weight of it, but the paint & stickers whatever they all are, seem a little busy for my taste, but that could be worked on. They say the Metzeler tires are much improved over the smaller 125 bikes, and you proved it by not knowing the difference. lol The road with the hairpin turn, or that goes back on itself in the 2nd part, is called a switch back in many parts of the world, mainly because of semis trucks, just encase you wanted to know, but you may have already known.

@thebigwarthog 10 жыл бұрын

I am really interested in this bike but I am worried about reliability and availability of parts. With Honda I know they're rock solid and parts are easier to get.

@Vivona23 9 жыл бұрын

Same here

@Wanzer84 8 жыл бұрын

helo sir cager...i want to ask you, which one do you prefer this bike or the mt 03 from the yamaha? thx

@cjlopesmartins 10 жыл бұрын

Cager, entre a honda e ktm qual escolhias? Tendo em conta selo, seguro, consumos, conforto, valor da marca inclinas para qual? Parabéns pelo canal!!

@AvoidehFly 10 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this bike for a first bike? And if not which bike would you recommend? Thanks

@valterfernandes1477 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Cager. Greetings from Portugal =) What is that last twiestie you're riding in the last 5 minutes? It looks like Sintra but I've never been on that road. Could you please send me the map location? Best Regards and keep having fun and doing these hand-ons reviews.

@KuyaJett 7 жыл бұрын

Cager can you make a review for duke 390 2017? TIA

@zenonzuza8973 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cager, what is the lowest speed on the 6 gear than this Duke will go smooth - I mean without jerking the engine. Thanks.

@bornagainbiker6455 10 жыл бұрын

Did you know that there is a hidden on off ABS switch on these Dukes? It's located at the bottom left of the dash screen under the rubberized skin, press it to turn off/on. :-)

@Blaff3tuur 10 жыл бұрын

Does the vibration get annoying after while?

@RMBikerr 10 жыл бұрын

Cager, did you switchrd to the original front screen in you bike ?

@aldaris38 9 жыл бұрын

Hola Cager!! I weight 200 pounds. Is it ok for this bike or a bit limit? I'm not expecting to ride it like a Superduke 1290 lolll

@GarethKK 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review Cager, I got a 390 thanks to you :-)

@dbauernf 10 жыл бұрын

Really surprised you didn't expect this to be faster then the NC, of course it is, the weight difference is massive.

@nplateau 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I love your reviews. If you had to choose between the Duke 390 and Yamaha MT-07, which would you choose? I know their specs are quite different, but I expect them to be around the same price when and if the Duke is introduced in America.

@GusG_ 10 жыл бұрын

MT07 hands down! The 390 has a cheaper look, smaller tires, one less break disc, a lot more vibrations, a lot less torque... The 390 I tested didnt' felt planted or steady at all! The MT07 is a whole different experience.

@jaygehrman 9 жыл бұрын

Would you prefer this bike or the MT07? Thanks

@sseba_mu 10 жыл бұрын

nice review

@nikolaidisv 9 жыл бұрын

I have read somewear that after a long ride the gearbox starts to get cind of stuck, does this happens often or somethin?

@nikolaidisv 9 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels Have you ride the ninja 300. I wonder how the acceleration is between the 2 bikes. I like the Z300 but is 70cc less

@ifrit35 10 жыл бұрын

From what you said about the 125 version I was expecting you to love this one. I hope you will review the 690.

@ubangiestomp 10 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels Can't wait on your thoughts on the 690. Great reviews Cager.

@lliakoss859 8 жыл бұрын

cager what's the best bike for beginners???

@alanpeople1 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the info. Subscribing!

@abhirocksin 9 жыл бұрын

Again a superb review like always, however i have some serious questions , 1. i am planning to buy a ktm 390 in this month but i am real confused as to which one shall i buy, RC390 or duke390, i need a bike that can do touring around 1000kms (once in 6 months), track riding as well as a bike that cruises well in the city and on the highway at constant speeds. and the big deal is that i would buy the one that powerdrift suggests me, this much confused i am coz i love both these bikes a lot and have been saving funds to get one since a long long time. please suggest me a wise choice. (i am avg built 5'8") 2. Also are the new changes in 2015 390duke implied exactly the same on 2015 RC390 as well ? please help me with these 2 Q's .

@Wabbit1961 8 жыл бұрын

If you plan on 1000km trips you would be ill advised to do so on either model KTM. They're both very hard seats, the RC being the thinner and worse off the two. Track days and city and touring I would recommend the Yamaha R3. Just as good on track as the RC390 but a much better distance runner. Reviews have started the initial setup of the suspension is a bit soft, which is what you need at high speed. They also say it has the best seat. I sat on one and I'm 6'2", 175#, and I could move a very long distance front to back on the Yamaha seat. Very comfy. The Yamaha should be less expensive too?

@hypokoon4086 10 жыл бұрын

Great Vid Thumps Up!!!!!

@SumitSahoo 9 жыл бұрын

great video :) considering to buy this soon

@FuzGoesRiding 9 жыл бұрын

Just bought this baby! Absolutely love it.

@daytonamisfits80 9 жыл бұрын

Make a review from your perspective man!

@FuzGoesRiding 9 жыл бұрын

DaytonaMisfits planning to! =D

@daytonamisfits80 9 жыл бұрын

Fuz Goes Riding Can't wait :)

@Bull_10RR 9 жыл бұрын

Fuz Goes Riding do you think this bike is begginer friendly ? getting my driver's license and i'd like to get one of these

@FuzGoesRiding 9 жыл бұрын

Worstname evar Definitely! I've only been riding for a bit more than a year and this is my first naked bike, having only ridden a lightweight cruiser. The 390 is actually REALLY light so it's easy to correct if you get into a tough spot. Also the seating is in a standard position - not too far back like a supersport or anything. Here in Australia this bike falls under the LAMS restrictions, which basically means its power to weight ratio is suitable for beginners.

@dodgeskitz87 10 жыл бұрын

The only problem with the 390 is hot starting. Being a new rider it is an unpleasant thought of stalling at a traffic light and the bike would take a few tries to start.. Maybe that will be fixed in the next generation of the bike, or maybe the mt-25 will come out by then.? Need more sub600cc naked bikes!

@oletveita89 9 жыл бұрын

Happened to me as well. I got the valves adjusted, that fixed it. No more stalling and no more hot start issues:)

@hazaroon100 9 жыл бұрын

KTM 390 duke or Honda CB500F ?

@TheSaltySuzi 9 жыл бұрын

i really like it, but for 5,5k, thats is a bit expensive imo? i'd probably take the fz-07 for the money

@TheSaltySuzi 9 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels yep, but the duke looks amazing too

@osorioopadawan754 6 жыл бұрын

the bike vibrates that much? I guess thats more appropriate for cagerina...

@martalli 9 жыл бұрын

Cager, I'm going to India for a few months to visit in-laws and the KTM Duke 390 is on my list of possible bikes. My main ride is the NC700X. I'll almost surely be taking a pillion (wife or older kids) with me on the bike at times. How does the pillion seat on the Duke 390 compare to the pillion seat on the NC700X?

@martalli 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. ..We tried out the pillion seat on a Duke 690 in St Louis and my son agreed about the NC700X seat being uncomfortable, although we have done 60 mile trips on it. The 690 seat seemed small, and the 390 (not yet in the US) is probably only smaller, if just a little smaller. We might end up going with a Royal Enfield. Although it's an archaic design, the Bullet is upright and should carry two without problems. .. Have you ridden a RE Bullet yet?

@veerwise3867 10 жыл бұрын

mileage??

@philjonesuk 10 жыл бұрын

690 next or the 990? ;)

@EZin00 10 жыл бұрын

Acho que a melhor opção na casa dos 5500 euros continua a ser a mt-07, para mim é, sem dúvida, a mota com melhor qualidade-preço e a mais entusiasmante

@antoniocarlosacsjr7128 3 жыл бұрын

Penso que não. A qualidade e refinamento da ciclística da Duke são muito superiores. A MT-07 tem um motor excelente - e quase mais nada nesse nível, a não ser o design. Falta refinamento e acerto. As bengalas dianteiras são muito finas (morrem de vergonha das WP da Duke) e próximas demais uma da outra - mais que a própria MT-03, o que faz ela "shimar" facilmente em curvas sob aceleração. Enfim, a Duke é um projeto muito mais refinado.

@iSuchtel 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video, but the quality isn't that great :/ Not sure how fast your internet-access is, but i'd love if you export in a higher bitrate so there aren't as many artifacts :P

@iSuchtel 10 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels Oh really? Man, thats strange. I upload almost everything in 10000kbps-12000kbps and it looks almost like the original. What format do you use? I use h.264 .mp4

@jm-btt 10 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels Do you mean 50Mbps, 28Mbps right? My GoPro Hero2 source video is 15Mbps average.

@Piemuncher24 9 жыл бұрын

I would personally attach a rear wheel huger for the license plate instead of that massive protruding stick.

@GusG_ 10 жыл бұрын

For the same price (at least here in Portugal) the Yama MT07 is a far far better bang for the buck. It's a no brainer!! The diffenrence between steadyness without hands on the Z1000Sx and on this (or any other bike) is due to unbalanced tires/wheels. That's why they have weights. Has nothing to do with the bike... Make sure they balance your wheels when buyin new tires.

@D4CBPQ 10 жыл бұрын

Does Duke 390 has same engine as RC390??

@oletveita89 9 жыл бұрын

Yes

@cagednm69 10 жыл бұрын

6 of our fellow Duke 390 owners have suffered accidents due to the brittle lightweight wheels on this thing. It is a sureshot death machine if you encounter a sudden hump or pothole at even lower speeds than 60km. Company refuses to acknowledge the brittle wheels. You can google "390 duke wheel crack" and see the images. The Indian manufacturer has surely cut costs on components to keep price low. Also this thing stalls on downshifts almost every day on highway cruising.

@fjanahi 10 жыл бұрын

is it better than the NC??

@nathanobikade879 10 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels Which has the greater feeling of agility then brother? It's unclear from this post as to which bike wins in that regard..

@makkeon6475 10 жыл бұрын

were is the ktm duke 200

@trykkermike 10 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have experience with the optional breathable seat for the Duke 390 ?

@plukjeeF1 10 жыл бұрын

***** thinking about buying one, is it any good on the highway? All I read is 1 cylinder bikes aren't good on highways, but how is this one holding up for such a trip? Thanks

@plukjeeF1 10 жыл бұрын

***** thinking about buying one, is it any good on the highway? All I read is 1 cylinder bikes aren't good on highways, but how is this one holding up for such a trip? Thanks

@trykkermike 10 жыл бұрын

What I've heard from people who have driven a lot of different bikes, the Duke 390's single cylinder engine is one of the smoothest there is..

@plukjeeF1 10 жыл бұрын

***** not per se, but im stuck with an A2 license, and the duke is really the only viable option for me, or it's gonna be a yamaha MT07 with A2 restrictor. Not sure if the insurance will cooperate with this, and the price is a lot higher for the mt07 as well.

@trykkermike 10 жыл бұрын

plukjeeF1 Speaking of insurance, how is prices on insurance for the Duke 390 ... Fairly priced, cheap .... ?

@CHOPUPZ 10 жыл бұрын

No wheelie? :-(

@leanderkronos9414 9 жыл бұрын

Is it a good starter bike?

@arkansaswookie 9 жыл бұрын

It is for sure, but check out other bikes at the dealerships, sit on them so you can be flat footed, see how the controls, weight, handle bars etc. and how everything feels to you, because there is nothing worse than buying a bike and later wishing you'd bought something else.Good luck! I've been riding since 1986. Owned a lot of different bikes. Its addicting.

@leanderkronos9414 9 жыл бұрын

ok. Thanks man!

@arkansaswookie 9 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels I knew this short dude Robert that stacked up a used bike on test ride. Dealership made him pay for all repairs. He looked like street pizza for weeks. Never said what he did to wreck, and got lucky they didn't make him buy the bike. He tried to move up from scooters to something to big for him. He said his feet weren't flat on the ground on the bike he crashed on. I've ridden since 88, and a lot of bikes later, its all about the fit for me. Miss the old Ninja 600R though. Too old for super bikes now, but love my DR400 and these Dukes.

@JD_82 9 жыл бұрын

Was gonna ask the same Q :) going to check this bike out at the dealer soon! great review vid on the bike CagerOnTwoWheels ;)

@chrisweston9764 10 жыл бұрын

I love the Duke's but they're too bloody small. An adventure/motard version is rumoured which will hopefully be more man sized!

@marcossousa937 9 жыл бұрын

are you portuguese CagerOnTwoWheels ?

@marcocanottovigevano 10 жыл бұрын

The price in Italy is lower, the Ktm Duke 390 € 5,000 with the cost of putting in the street.

@soulis1000 10 жыл бұрын

Seems to be a nice bike and it sure ass hell loock the part, but a bit to Little Power :/

@soulis1000 10 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels You got a good Point there, but i still wish that it had the 2 cylinder V motor and more like 55-60hp, that would be the ultimate "go to work" bike :) Dont realy like the 1 cylinder Engines, 2 cylinders is so much smother and less moped sound ;)

@arielgym2465 9 жыл бұрын

I know what is coming, winter is coming hahah xD

@biologicalleh7850 10 жыл бұрын

i wish suzuki would put their 750 single atv engine in a bike!!!

@endnuen 6 жыл бұрын

I must disagree on the wind part. I'm 1.86m tall, and above 110 km/h the wind gets blasted right at your torso and shoulders, and you have to hold on tight, making it quite hard to ride on the freeways. But besides that, it's an amazing bike and I really like mine, although the wind issue is making me consider getting a different bike fairly soon.

@JohanvanderWerff 7 жыл бұрын

For commuting: Duke 390 or NC750

@krasky 6 жыл бұрын

Just for commuting? NC750! For fun commuting: Duke 390.

@JohanvanderWerff 6 жыл бұрын

I was looking more for the fun part. Thx

@Joshua-Kater 10 жыл бұрын

Felonius Gru ... is that you!?

@IluvMetal93 10 жыл бұрын

I love you

@jorgemtds 10 жыл бұрын

CagerOnTwoWheels :)

@OtisENGINEuity 10 жыл бұрын

what you could do to clean up the back end would be to make a license plate bracket that bolts onto the swingarm that holds the plate behind the tire and then get rid of that ungodly fender. Problem SOLVED From what I hear KTM is one of a few companies that if you bring the bike back from a test drive and you have scraped up pegs, they will laugh and praise you for riding their bike the way it is intended to be ridden. Don't know if that's true tho.

@oletveita89 9 жыл бұрын

At least here in Norway they do:)