KTM 390 Duke Long-Term Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
- It's time for a 2018 KTM 390 Duke long-term review and to have a look at some of its quirkier attributes after owning it for enough months to be considered long term in my opinion.
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01:11 FEATURES
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05:22 THE RIDE
07:03 CONCLUSION
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Quick Tipp for you at 2:30 . just try to turn on the ignition while you put on the gloves and helmet. Then you don’t have to wait on the bike. 😉💪🏼
Was what I wanted to say, seems an easy solution.....
Seems like he’s just purposely finding problems for a video at this point 😅
@@skippyleach content man😂
TH-camr obob 😅
weird though i’ve never had my issue with my 2019. phone always connects
No bike is perfect, so taste desides a lot of things concerning them. For me this bike would be amazing
For me it does the job people look for fault in anything and everything
They suck
It has serious engine failure issues.
@@emporergrimes I have heard this on reddit, but then I have probably read just as many people saying theirs has been reliable...and its hard to find people dissing it on youtube?
Had mine since 2019…loving every minute of it. Bike has been flawless.
Hi there, I like your video's so keep up the good work.
You mention the highway speed and overtaking "issue". I have the 2017 390 and changed the final gearing to 1 up at the front (to a 16) and 3 down at the rear (to a 42), yes I know, a big change. The result at typical Australian speed limits are 60 kmph in 3rd at 6K rpm, 80 kmph in 4th at 5.8K rpm, 100 kmph in 5th at 6K rpm and finally, 110 kmph in 6th at 5.8K rpm.
As you can see, with this gearing, I am always living around the 6K rpm mark which is the start of the "power" band with the 2017 engine.
I tour on this bike and overtaking at 110 is no more difficult as dropping into 5th and going. Many riders of this bike don't like the lack of grunt at highway speeds but very few ever lengthen the gears, they always think shortening them is the answer which only makes the issue worse (trading top end for low end power).
I have a gsx r600 k4 track bike and a Ducati 999s "road" bike, but can honestly say that my 390 can track, tour and town, it does it all where the others don't. Too many people mention the 390 Duke as a "beginner" bike, but honestly, as someone who's owned many bikes from my 250 bandit through to 999s (and various cc's in between), if you are getting into bikes and aren't old enough to have earned the dosh for all your desired toys and specific tools for specific jobs, buy the 390 and do it all for the (low) price of one!
I have owned mine for 2.5 years now and con honestly say that of the three, it's the most fun to ride, easiest to maintain and cheapest to live with!
As for the short reach to the bars, raise the foot pegs up and back 25 mm (with those rotating pegs from ebay) and get bars with a lesser pull-back! Does the trick for me at 175 cm tall and average in-seem and arms. Sounds counter-intuitive as it pitches you more forward but it enables you to grab the tank panels with your knees to support your back to relax your arms (it does work).
Cheers from Aus :)
Thanks for this informative comment. I am planning to get my L's soon and thinking of buying this bike as my first. What are your thoughts on buying used vs new? I am in VIC btw.
@@aymanalmateeg it's been a while xD did u get it and what are ur reviews on it because I'm planning on getting it as my first bike too
I'm 62 yrs old. Had many different bikes in my life and currently have a 2020 Goldwing for the wife and I. It's time for Daddy Fun. Your tips with switching out the sprockets is genius and If I go for this KTM vs a Dual Sport in the 300cc range, I will strongly consider swapping them out. Cheers! and thank you.
im loooking at getting my first motorcycle for mostly pleasure. mostly street. light light offroad. its between duke 390 and honda cb500x thoughts?? ty ty
@@aaronhymes123 cb500x all day. Around here I'd get one if they aren't so much more than the Duke.
A booster plug is a cheap way to fix the choppy idle. It makes an insane difference for the price if it's something that bothers you a lot. Makes it run much richer also so it will be less likely to toast your left leg.
I can second this!
Got a link for it
Got a link for the booster plug ?
@@seansouthworth4492 google it
The 390 engines i heard are tuned very lean from the factory so adding more fuel is gonna be more power but also happier engine but i think adding a fuel controller or something like it might void your warranty
I've done 11k miles on my '17. I've owned a CCM Cafe Racer and new model Suzuki Katana since then. Both are now gone. This is a keeper. I still love it to bits after 5 years.
It seems as if chaos wants to play video games on his duke, but we all know he doesn't have time since Valentino wont stop calling him.
that might be why red bull cant reach chaos.
Made in India. Proud of it! Own it for 4 years now. I still look back at it everytime i park it. xD
It provides a lot of tech for the price and as a tech nerd and also a motorcycle enthusiast it's a big plus for me , even if people think made in India is a sacrifice , it's one I'll fully willing to make
I was looking to buy this bike but then I stretched my budget to buy a continental gt 650 ……Both are good in their own way
Guys he said made in india but it's an insult what does that mean I just missed something there. Was he saying manufacturing ktm in india is an insult?
@@abhishekalurkar9584 He is basically insulting india bro that s what it means.
@@abhishekalurkar9584 this Idiot cc think he is supreme just because he is born in some other country , his mentality can't get cheaper than this 😀😁
I have the 2021 KTM 390 Duke, They changed a few things as far from the last video that you posted about the fuel low gage covering the whole display but I noticed when I use an airpod and turn on the KTM it tries to play through the bike instead of my airpod. I either end up turning off Bluetooth or have to change the output every time I start her up. I would fully agree with it excelling on backroads. Its definitely worth considering getting if you want a bike that is fun to ride.
I agree. The TFT was a selling feature when I bought my 2019 but grew to hate it pretty quickly.
I would love to not have it
I've got 2 dead pixels on mine which is seriously irritating. Also I have weird behaviour where roughly once a month, the clock forgets what time it is... Sometimes it loses in hour, several hours, a few days, and a couple of times has reset back to 2016... Battery is new and in daily use. Yet when this occurs it doesn't forget the total trip 'ride time' or trip miles...
How comes? Looking at getting one as my first bike
@@dreamsupreme9744 well i like the TFT display a lot. I had the 125 and now the 390 in these 3 years i had no problem
@@skyr3837 me too
awesome video man. great quality. I still ride a CBF125 for my A1 license and have to wait another 9 months for my A2 license and cant wait. i need MORREE POWERRR
Thanks so much for posting this review. I wasn't even looking for a pocket rocket, but your review gets me thinking. I'm over 60, own a BIG touring bike (and have owned plenty of other models along my path of two wheeled fun.) Was thinking of a Dual Sport (300cc) for weight reasons. BUT, this little super moto type bike just might be the right toy for my garage. Cheers! Happy riding.
You can find Bajaj written inside few parts in the engine bay....now it's on you to find out where it comes from
How bad you miss that R1... Great videos keep them coming man
Your presentation is top notch 💪❤️
Great Video
I got myself the 390 adventure and I love that bike :)
I got the 390 duke and put on adventure tires and changed the sprockets
I have the 21 model and it's better than i could ever have imagined for a 373 cc engine. It's designed in Austria built in India and the build quality is great. I recently put a 14 tooth sprocket on the front which gives the bike and better pick up like extra torque. It's just a fun bike to ride and i think it handles Queensland Australia freeways easily. It's a great cheap motorcycle 👍
I'm predicting you will own an adventure bike within 4 months from now.
I love my first gen duke 390 but people with the newer gen your gen chaos say that it is to restricted and you loose the essence of that raw ktm feel maybe try to find a first gen 2013-2015 and compare it to yours you might love the older model or at least be able to give a detailed description of the differences between them also i love your vids brother keep it up!!
Good review man, very honest 👍👍👍
Entertaining and informative. And how did you get that camera angle at 0:42 - 0:50?
Excellent review!
It's the first bike I took on the road after the MSF course and it set the bar so high for a beginner bike. I think that it is probably THE best beginner bike.
Is it good for a short person? I’m 5’2
@@thanos5817did you find out?
I definitely agree that rev matching on Duke 390 is harder to get in sync with. I think this is because the engine braking is pretty strong on this particular SINGLE through the rev range that's why I think rev matching isn't satisfying & smooth compared to other bikes. I own a previous gen duke390 without slipper clutch and downshifting isn't smooth and I thought that this generation of Duke390 with slipper clutch must be smooth at power transmission. Won't complain enough..
Heyya. My duke (2017) does not do that thing while rev matching - it is infact super smooth and seamless - even if you shift clutch-less-ly. Get that checked!
Here are my thoughts on my 390 Duke:
Notifications:
1. Notifications will only pop up whilst stationary (limit of 3)
2. Select the apps that you want notifcations from
Better use of the screen - turn by turn navigation built in
Fuel range is inaccurate till about the last 40kms - I find it starts to be more accurate then
They need to take guidelines from Android 12 to build their menus
At low speed, I find that the engine knocks too much. Even in 2nd gear, no throttle, instead of it just moving along, it threatens to shut off.
No option for my quick shifter on the menu, so not sure if its working or not
Are you able to wait for the Low Fuel Indicator to flash red then run the bike till it stops? Would be great to find out how much range we have after the red flashing starts. I've only managed to reach 14kms.
Just finishing about 3 months of ownership and 4k mi on my new (to me) 2015 390 duke. Love everything so far but this bike heats up like crazy. Thinking about engine ice and SPAL fan to California proof it. Thoughts on the matter??
Duke bike headlight and body frame look sick!
I really love the Duke, but never see any one own one. All of my friends go for honda or yamaha.
I' riding CBR650R 2022 restricted version, and planning to upgrade to Super Duke or Z1000 naked bike.
Which naked bike would you guys recommend?
I love your reviews so in depth
This video made me check if I can also lock my scoot be it left or right
I was searching a video of you right now and a notification just popped out ☺️☺️
Damn bro! I remember when you had 1k subscribers…killed it! Haha
Great info on the vid
I have had one for 10 months, and I have never messed with the dash. I'd rather have a basic LCD. Good tip about the steering lock. I didn't know you could lock it in the right position, too.
Either did I and I've owned mine for 2 and a half years.😂 (Lock)
Very well presented . Thanks
Bro your editing and the way you shoot these videos are insane. It looks like a professional cinematography crew is shooting/editing your content. 👌🔥
Lol have you checked out fortnine? They make movie quality motorcycle reviews. This guy is on par with him
@@naterskater7709 Yeah, Love that guy.
Chaos Causes is definitely the South African Fortnine 🔥🔥
hey would you rather the honda cb650r or 390 duke?
Your explanation of clutch issue is really making me wonder what your talking about ?
Im soon to get this bike so im curious whats the issue with the clutch and shifting as you mentioned;
Mine blew its rear shock at 7250 miles but its still a keeper, awesome little bike. Use mine as a commuter but its sooo much better than that. Have a BMW F800GT for longer journeys but if I had to keep only 1, it'd be the Duke
Here in the states we say “my two cents.” Do you guys say “my ten cents” because of the exchange rate?
Is iz good for beginners or should I try ninja 250r what you guys think?
Man I hope this is good news.im looking at getting my first bike to play on and this is one of the ones I'm really considering.its really comfortable and I do really like the build.im looking at this duke 390 or the Benelli 302 lol kind of the only things in my price range..😬🤣
Honestly the INT 650 and GT 650 are also around that performance, also around same price right?
Was waiting for it lesgoo
Should this be my first bike I live in a small town upstate NY I ride mountain bicycle and road bicycle these motorcycle cost $2000 more than my bicycle also should I go strait to 690 ktm?
Another reviewer said i5 has some pretty good vibration at highway speeds? Is this true?
Still thinking if i should replace my benelli 302s with this. The benelli just looks and sounds so gooood but the 390 is obviously more powerful
Planning to upgrade my KTM RC200 to Duke 390 for us to have an access on our expressway due to it has a minimum cc requirements which is 400cc. We know that the Duke and RC 390 has 373cc engines but in registration they round off it so they can allow it. The third party company who brought the KTM brand in the Philippines maybe made an arrangement with the government as they relocate the KTM factory here. Our KTM's (200 to 790) now are assembled in the Philippines except for the higher tier Dukes and motocrosses.
4:42
I felt SO vindicated right here!
I've been saying that since I got mine last year. How is TIME a PREFERENCE???
Also, thanks for teaching me that the handlebars lock in EITHER direction. I'd only ever locked mine to the left out of habit.
Phenomenal bike though, highly recommend.
Different timezones
Time is not allowed on mine, it forgets what time it is every couple of weeks....
I havw read alot of people have issues with stalling when pulling in the clutch. Have you had this issue?
Poweresh🔥
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Have you had any problems with your screen flickering when you ride?
On more than one occasion I have wished my 2017 mt09 had back lit controls
The lite up controls are pimp
Pimp indeed
I wanna get a road bike currently have a ktm 350 and was looking at a Honda cb650r not sure if that will be to much for road bike as last one I had was an aprilia rs125 about ten years ago
Trying to get a sense of scale. How tall are you?
Can you make a review of that helmet?
Underrated channel
Agreed on all of this. I love the bike, it's a lot of fun and I don't regret owning it. Build quality is a massive let-down for me though, as the engine and caliper paint has begun to strip off after a couple years. Still, I'm reluctant to get rid of it.
My engine paint is cracking up too. Didn’t happen to my 2012 125
That's an easy fix...
@@sorashou6229 you shouldn't have to fix it that soon. Motorbikes are alot of money. And if one brand isn't up to scratch people will look elsewhere
Chaos- Rides a GS... Chaos a few days later-All bikes are needed!
Dude where did you get your crash guard fron
Not sure if the people commenting about the “made in India” comment understood it’s context. He said “the people commenting made in India” are saying that as it’s an insult. He then references that it is not as it has KTM’s seal of approval. He isn’t making the insult, he is debunking it. Please don’t be so sensitive without actually understanding what is being said.
@@binomathew1948 he says "as though THAT is an insult" bruv.
@@binomathew1948 lol you just played yourself
Pever 🔥🔥
Great review! Mostly for non-highway and urban riding, could anyone recommend their 2023 year choice between the CB300R, Yamaha MT-03 or Duke 390? I’m 5’11” tall, 175-pound weight, with a 34” inseam pants size. Thanks!
Cb300r best choice
@@TotoTortoiseNFriends thanks for the information and I agree with you! Unfortunately, no cb300r’s available in North Carolina for months now, and dealers here say maybe we may see them here in 6 to 7 months.
The local KTM dealers just received several Duke 390’s this week, so I’m heading to a KTM dealer today. I could ride the Duke until the cb300r arrives here, then trade for a cb300r.
Is the duke 125 realaieble I heard it has problems
Whats next ktm superduke 990 or kawasaki z900
"You cant have a preferred time, its either RIGHT or WRONG!"
This killed me hahahahaha
What is ur height n weight bro??
I am 5'5 n 54 kg. I feel little uncomfortable on this bike...
Brilliant editor,as always 👍
Strange about the Bluetooth. I start mine up and it connects when it connects, regardless of the engine running
What year is your bike
@@Sean_Connery 2020 not the latest update version.
Would you recommend this or the MT-03?!
390 has way more ready torque
what about the wet inside the panel TFT?
You made me go from r6 to a fz09 now i want a ktm lmao
I've never had that Bluetooth wait issue.
What year is yours?
Same and 2018
Same and 2020. Always connects immediately.
@@ChaosCauses your bike does need a software update. The dealer does it for free. One thing you will loose is the ability to turn abs off and will get more orange on your screen 😂
@@ChaosCauses your bike does need a software update. The dealer does it for free. One thing you will loose is the ability to turn abs off and will get more orange on your screen 😂
Lovely review. I test rode one last week, wow nice pocket rocket. However, after testing this one I rode the 790 and let me say ya huge difference! Something special about duke 390 though 🙂🔑
The Bluetooth issue is just with your bike. I have a 2020 and it auto connects in secs when motor turns over.
Ok I've watched the whole video now and this is all personal conflicts and no mechanical problems. Literally had to make a video about anything her cld think of. I love my 2020 and have 0 complaints on mine after 1k miles
duke 390 has a slipper clutch, you don't have to rev match. get your clutch replaced or mod it.
The 2022 model can't lock the steering in both directons, only the standard position.
I love my 390, and a lot of stuff mentioned here just doesn't bother me. I just love to ride it every time. Something that I will say, KTM my ride App is total crap, and if you can connect your phone - you are a lucky one. And the menus are terribly organized. No logic at all. Totally agree... so I keep away from them.
Clock is almost useless, as you have to correct it every week to keep it accurate.
Asides from those bugs I totally love it, even that choppy single sound and slight vibrations give it more character.
lol, I’m considering, swopping my rs125 track bike for a 2014 390 Duke, but I’m still considering.
Please, Try the svartpilen 401
How tall are you?
What bike is the "LOVED" one?
I’ve ordered mine, waiting for it to arrive!!! Got the 2020 orange 🍊 one
I've got exactly the same bike and other than the somewhat firm seat and not so good looking mirrors, I absolutely adore it and I'm sure you will too ;)
"People are happy to comment that it's made in India like its an insult," THANK YOU!
Man 🤣.
Could you tell me your height??
Are you from South Africa
Is this bike automatic ??
LOVE FROM INDIA❤
Man I must say this one of the most detailed and unbiased and unique video on KTM DUKE 390 ever! I am planning to purchase a second hand of one of these, for a long time now. But this video has made me sure to get this and this bike only!❤️👍🏼 It's very suitable for the Indian roads!
As if his old r6 or r1 that he showed in the video at first can do Bluetooth at all
time is not a preference. Laughing way hard at that menu review part. :D
Can I please get the name of bgm
The tappets get out of adjustment on the duke 390 so be careful 😊
The Tappets get out of spec on every 4 stroke bike I've ever owned nothing to worry about MOVE ON Nothing to see here !
Just keep to the logbook services and your bike will last a normal long time !!!
Do you actually have the rear dialled all the way down? I feel like my bum is on a pogo stick on bumpy roads. Keeping the fuel topped up helps with the front. Totally agree with all your comments, although I have found that the clock seems to set its own time after a while so I'm constantly having to correct it.
I've noticed that on mine a couple times as well (the time is completely off). What a strange bug!
Tbh all this electronic stuff makes me think about is how much costly and headache inducing it must be if something stops working, I'll stick to my DRZ which I managed to rewire and restore completely by myself without any previous experience working on motorcycles, you have fun paying 8€ for a Bluetooth app haha (no hate just kidding)
Get the Akra exhaust so it sounds better
I would love to own one, But if not Vroom fked it up (An Indian company who import and sell KTM in Thailand)
If your bike broken or malfuntion and need a KTM's parts you have to wait for almost a year to get one.
Made in India is not a compromise, in fact, India make top Quality products at a very Cost effective price.
The price is good but not the quality
@@vp_marius Try picking differences between indian made duke and austrian made duke, then come to me
@@vp_marius a price cant be good if the quality is shit. Its all relative
I have a Suzuki car, and its screen has the same connection issue
Id rather know my battery voltage in these ktm's and bajaj bikes.. because of their tendency to bust wirings and stator coils
It's a beast for Indian roads❤️❤️