2024 KTM 390 Duke review - the best just got better! | OVERDRIVE
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- The new 390 Duke is mind blowing to say the least. It’s nimbler and more powerful than before but the engine also has a new character. Watch the video to know more.
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 what's change
1:17 Handling
1:51 Brakes
2:13 Tyres
3:15 Suspension
5:29 Seat height
6:30 Ride Quality
7:00 Headlights & TFT Screen
8:09 Engine & Performance
10:48 Riding Modes
13:08 Verdict
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They've meticulously carved out this motorcycle with the only intent of making it the best, in every aspect and it shows. It's pretty hard to make such motorcycles at such prices. What a roller-coaster of a turnkey year this has been. Of all the launches that got me excited, this is by far the best and most awaited and it didn't disappoint one bit. Prospective owners note, this is the bike that's gotten nothing but praises from the entire journo brethren of India unanimously with nothing left to nitpick, literally nothing. If you plan to go for this bike, your investment is going to the right place.
What a bike! What a show KTM! Take a bow!
True words!
even if this is my first bike? i dont like the idea of buying a 200-300cc and then upgrading after 5 years, i want to buy the 390 and just keep it as long as it lasts.
@@sanjayyethipathi first bike should ideally be under 150cc IMO if sport riding is your also an important criteria. If you are simply commuting, there are ppl who buy ZX10Rs too as their first bike 😂
I would buy it. But will be careful with how wide and fast I open the throttle in the beginning (will be soft and slow), until I am comfortable and confident and have gotten a feel for it (throttle position vs speed vs accelration at that speed vs suitable throttle control for current road conditions vs fun factor). Wouldn't worry much. Take care of others on the road, ones pillion (if), oneself and the bike.
This is Top Notch Stuff.. as usual the 390 Duke is a Hooligan... worth every penny!
The new Duke looks so good but I'm excited for the new 390 Enduro and ADV to launch soon
Does it get Ride By Wire.. I hear the international model does get it?
Endurance is getting really good.. first the Speed 400 now the Duke 390
Yup. The quality levels are really good. To go nitpicking though, the paint quality on the wheels isn’t up to the mark.
The banana swing arm and horizontal monoshock allows the bike to reduce seat height while increasing wheel travel and increasing ground clearance. The new 2025 Adventure is going to be much more comfortable than the current one.
Yup. This is done primarily to make the Adv more comfortable.
Excellent review. Clearly describes the character and feel of the bike, beyond the specs or empty words
Just got the blue model and yes it is all that you said it was, I love kTm😁.
After a long time, Rohit seems genuinely excited about a bike!!!
You say this one has a metal tank.....is it? can you confirm this pl?
And that's how a review should be done!
Keep up the good work Rohit.
Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
Hi Rohit, It's always nice to see you every time. I have a question my friend is booked HD 440X. do he consider this KTM 390 as well, please suggest
Thank you for the kind words. As you know, both are very different genres of bikes and it boils down to what body style you prefer. But I would choose the Duke over the Harley any day - looks better, better ergos daily commutes and a lot more fun in the twisties.
Please do a comparo with Speed 400 and Apache 310
Thanks for your review it really helps. Have a question, can this bike be used for touring purposes? say 300 + km ride in a day with both highway rides and say not so good road? I had RE 500 cc sold 4 years back and was out of touring and want to start again. Your suggestion would help me. Thank you.
It can be used for touring, as long as you keep it in the right gear.
The moment you lose some speed, quickly downshift one and two gears, and then accelerate like a madman.
You cannot ride this bike like a Bullet at high gears and low rpms.
And the engine is such that you will not feel like being at a constant rpm for a long time. It begs you to rev hard and high, so your riding on the highway will be faster, with more acceleration and braking, instead of a constant stable speed done by bikes like the Enfield.
So take a LONG test ride before you buy any bike, as the engine and chassis character varies alot in each bike
Does this bike have autoblipper?
Thanks Rohit for a very good summarisation. Speed 400 received all praises for the low and mid range and better suiting it for urban usage. As I'm not a fan of the retro style and shorter seat height of speed 400, when compared to the previous gens can this gen3 Duke fulfill my need for urban usage? Does it match or exceed speed 400 in low and mid?
Would like to hear your opinion😊
Thank you Deva, I’m glad you liked our video. The KTM is still a relatively peaky motor when compared to Speed 400. It’s got a strong midrange but the low end and tractability is still marginally better on the Speed. Will the difference be a deal breaker though for an urban runabout? No! The new KTM 390 Duke behaves much better as a runabout than it’s predecessors and doesn’t expect you to keep the engine on the boil.
Hi Rohit, is it going to make sense, if this becomes my daily rider? and what are the best tyres i should go for? If i want to get the best out of the 390
The Duke can easily be your daily rider. That’s the idea of the bike. You could upgrade to M7s if you want better grip on the track. For the road the M5s are good or you could look at Michelin Road 5 for better life.
Nice review.... 🎉..
Will it be a good long tourer ?
No. It might not be comfortable beyond 150-200kms (in relative terms) when you compare it to something like a 390 Adv or a 310 GS
However the display doesn't support navigation r maps. Tats a major miss all these years. I own 390 duke 2021 model. Will KTM support upgrade from that one to this present one 🤔
I think it will be only available on the Adventure variants.
Most likely to be a feature exclusive to the Adv model(s)
When will new adv will launch any idea?
I have a feeling the Adv will come in 2024, before the RC 390 this time around.
Please make a video on new 250 🙏🙏🙏
We will try, soon. They don’t have media units yet.
Shumi thinking about all the motorcycles he has in his garage when making this video. Also he mostly meant the "Tuono" ❤
Wrong window? 😃
But l think before jumping into conclusions there's also one more beast on its way in this segment who is known as the disruptor... the biggest pulsar... is also on its way and this time I believe, pulsar is out for blood... so excited already...
It’s still some time away. The Pulsar 400 - bearing the niceties of Speed, Duke and the P250.
@@rohit_paradkar and the SS 400 concept too
I love kTm😁.
❤
It's mad in the UK the bike is double the price
Just waiting for the the Aprilia
Won’t even be close on the pricing. This will still offer better VFM. Aprilia will certainly offer more punch from the engine.
lol i have headphones on and all i can hear is the camera drone buzzing
Shorter seat height is the only thing I didn't like.
But do take a test ride. You might appreciate the new seating geometry.
Used to be your magazine reader in school days but that charm and presentation has been lost in your videos pls make your team to watch content from Autocar india & motobeam and take notes.
I’m sorry that our content doesn’t match your expectations. Feedback received.
It’s a street bike. How do you conclude the review with not much riding on the street?
Simply because the track was the cleaner and safer place to shoot. Shooting around the streets around the Bajaj plant isn’t very safe.
@@rohit_paradkar But as a viewer who is referring your video to buy this motorcycle only to ride on city streets and highways, this review doesn’t adequately inform me. Makes the review kinda redundant.
@@akshatrockport just because it’s shot on the track doesn’t mean the bike isn’t evaluated on the street. Anyway, we are sorry if the review didn’t work for you or give you the info you are looking for.
I absolutely love my duke 390 in swedish miniskirt design going by the name of Vitpilen 401. May be, I am too old but I could never make myself buy the original. Those mutant tusks growing out of the gastank totally trash the Design of the bike as does the insectoid headlight. Alarming paintscemes seem to be lesser problems but turn me off too - shrill and tasteless. I have no clue, what those people at Kiska have on their minds. They can do better.
Stop making these Videos!!!!
Now I want one🙃
Get it already! I want one badly too. I’m just convincing myself that my work will not allow enough time for me to ride it.
Should wear this dress while going to office also?😅😅😅😅 these are called chappris
Change your mindset or just don't buy it at all
The DRL looks cheap yuckkkk
Looks same feels more chapri😂