2015 New KTM 390 Duke | Slipper Clutch | Review
- 9 years ago
The 390 Duke has been previously available in other markets, but it wasn’t until last week that we were able to throw a leg over the playful and peppy roadster when we joined KTM in Thailand for its Duke It event. After a couple of days of seat time, including a few racetrack sessions, I believe the little Duke – along with its RC390 brother – has the potential to be a healthy shot in the arm of the junior-level sportbike class.
Along with a slipper clutch, the 2015 model also gets LED turn signals and RC-inspired handlebar grip. The company has also added plastic cladding to the upside down front fork and the rear monoshock for protecting the bike against dirt. Despite all the aforementioned changes, the company hasn't changed the price of the bike. It, still, comes at Rs. 1.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
nterestingly, the company has also increased the service interval for the Duke 390 from 5,000Km to 7,500Kms, which will ultimately cut down the overall service cut for buyers.
Since it's just a model year change with a few more features, there are no mechanical changes made to the bike. It continues to derive its power from a single-cylinder, 373cc engine that churns out a maximum power output of 44bhp @ 9,500rpm and 35Nm @ 7250rpm.
Features:-
Displacement 373.2 cc
Maximum Power 43 Bhp @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque 35 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Gearbox 6 speed, claw shifted
Seat Height 800 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 158 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 11 litres
Top Speed 169 kmph
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Along with a slipper clutch, the 2015 model also gets LED turn signals and RC-inspired handlebar grip. The company has also added plastic cladding to the upside down front fork and the rear monoshock for protecting the bike against dirt. Despite all the aforementioned changes, the company hasn't changed the price of the bike. It, still, comes at Rs. 1.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
nterestingly, the company has also increased the service interval for the Duke 390 from 5,000Km to 7,500Kms, which will ultimately cut down the overall service cut for buyers.
Since it's just a model year change with a few more features, there are no mechanical changes made to the bike. It continues to derive its power from a single-cylinder, 373cc engine that churns out a maximum power output of 44bhp @ 9,500rpm and 35Nm @ 7250rpm.
Features:-
Displacement 373.2 cc
Maximum Power 43 Bhp @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque 35 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Gearbox 6 speed, claw shifted
Seat Height 800 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight 158 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 11 litres
Top Speed 169 kmph
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