Good deal on KTM Duke 390's just now. (1 Viewer)

Apr 17, 2016
5,781
34,610
South Coast
Funster No
42,523
MH
White One..
Exp
3 years….
And a price to match but it is the biking equivalent of a £250,000 supercar.

My last "fast" bike was a VFR750 which indicated 140 mph without any drama or fuss but all I could see at that speed was porridge.

At least with only 47 bhp I'd need a hill on a dual carriageway to get a ban.

I stopped buying bikes with fairings as I was flat out on the stop wherever I went!
I only have naked bikes now as it does slow me down, I get a lot of fun buzzing around on my RD400E, did a 160 mile ride out with mates on two strokes a few years back and that was plenty far enough for me...
 
Jan 8, 2013
8,478
11,516
Dronfield - Derbyshire
Funster No
24,202
MH
Burstner Lyseo 690G
Exp
Happy FLT since 2011
I get a lot of fun buzzing around on my RD400E
DSC00516.JPG

Me too

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 

Jaws

LIFE MEMBER
Sep 26, 2008
23,821
71,972
Thetford Norfolk
Funster No
4,189
MH
C class, Chieftain
Exp
since 2006 ( I think ! )
View attachment 201377 Thought I would have a look and see if there was any info about the upcoming Duke 790 on the internet and found that KTM dealers had a fantastic offer on the 390,£1500 off brand new pre-reg '17 models. Couldn't pass up such an offer so have put a deposit on a white one for Mrs bigtree.
I could be wrong, but I think you will find they are the old model.. New one came out around April..Word is KTM dealers are up in arms cos they are pretty much stuck with the things.. Shop around and push you luck and you should be able to get an even better deal (y)
 
OP
OP
bigtree
Oct 15, 2011
4,074
10,987
Not Glasgow
Funster No
18,482
MH
Carthago chic eline
Exp
Since 2011
I could be wrong, but I think you will find they are the old model.. New one came out around April..Word is KTM dealers are up in arms cos they are pretty much stuck with the things.. Shop around and push you luck and you should be able to get an even better deal (y)
No,definitely the new model and there is no change to it in 2018. The dealer did say that he had two in his showroom (the ones in my photograph) that were full price and he would need to wait until he sold all the reduced price pre-reg bikes before he had any chance of selling them.:xblink:
 
Apr 11, 2015
5,353
54,331
hull
Funster No
35,812
MH
Laika Ecovip 300
Exp
since 1988 with breaks until 2009
Not keen on the look of the riding position, but then why would we change the 696 thanks Trev @bigtree meeting you and seeing the Duke n the garage has totally changed our method of motorhoming.
Miss my leccy bike though:xsad:
 
OP
OP
bigtree
Oct 15, 2011
4,074
10,987
Not Glasgow
Funster No
18,482
MH
Carthago chic eline
Exp
Since 2011
Not keen on the look of the riding position, but then why would we change the 696 thanks Trev @bigtree meeting you and seeing the Duke n the garage has totally changed our method of motorhoming.
Miss my leccy bike though:xsad:
The 790 will be out in March and it's got a lower seat than the 690,looking forward to that.

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 

RowleyBirkinQC

LIFE MEMBER
Sep 20, 2014
2,336
222,850
Dazed & Confused
Funster No
33,417
MH
A Class
Exp
Since 2007
That 390 Duke is a bargain and would be a lot of fun.

Personally, I think the new Duke/Super Duke styling is pretty sexy, unfortunately they are just a bit on the petite side for me, otherwise I’d like one of these:-



But then I guess I do have a little recent history with said Austrian brand...
  • RC8
  • 990 Adventure
  • 1190 Adventure
  • 1290 Super Adventure
  • 1090 Adventure R
 
Nov 18, 2016
724
1,089
Worcestershire
Funster No
46,138
MH
Burstner Elegance
I could be wrong, but I think you will find they are the old model.. New one came out around April..Word is KTM dealers are up in arms cos they are pretty much stuck with the things.. Shop around and push you luck and you should be able to get an even better deal (y)
You are wrong. The 390 I just bought is the very latest model with the updated touch screen dash etc...
 
Nov 18, 2016
724
1,089
Worcestershire
Funster No
46,138
MH
Burstner Elegance
The one as revued in Bike mag then :)
Yep! (y) I was going to buy a 690 Duke but that offer was too good to miss. Can't justify paying double for the 690! :xeek:
It's only to go in the back of the van for a bit of transport when I park up somewhere out of the way. I still have my GS for touring on. :xThumb:

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 
Jan 19, 2014
9,320
24,573
Derbyshire
Funster No
29,757
MH
Elddis Accordo 105
Exp
since 2014
Bought one :D they are fast running out of stock at this price. Only 2 left at M&P.

Now the hard work begins, Ann says she isn't ever getting on it and I have to keep the Honda Vision for the van (n)

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 
Jan 19, 2014
9,320
24,573
Derbyshire
Funster No
29,757
MH
Elddis Accordo 105
Exp
since 2014
She'll come round hopefully, :cool: can't imagine myself on it much in this weather either, and if not I can always sell it on in the spring :unsure:
 
Jan 19, 2014
9,320
24,573
Derbyshire
Funster No
29,757
MH
Elddis Accordo 105
Exp
since 2014
All sorted, insured (£90), road tax included, coming Saturday evening. Hope there's no frost so I can have a quick blast round before putting it away :love: :)

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 
OP
OP
bigtree
Oct 15, 2011
4,074
10,987
Not Glasgow
Funster No
18,482
MH
Carthago chic eline
Exp
Since 2011
All sorted, insured (£90), road tax included, coming Saturday evening. Hope there's no frost so I can have a quick blast round before putting it away :love: :)
Can I ask who that is with ? Mrs bigtree is having to take out a new policy as her no claims bonus is tied into her 690,best she has had so far is £105 with Bennetts. Might be picking the bike up next week.:xThumb:
 
Jan 19, 2014
9,320
24,573
Derbyshire
Funster No
29,757
MH
Elddis Accordo 105
Exp
since 2014
I feel your pain, my no claims is on the scooter but it (3 years) only makes about a tenner difference anyway. It's with Hastings direct and it's 12 quid cheaper if you do it all online.
 

bigtwin

LIFE MEMBER
Oct 29, 2009
5,154
9,780
Derby
Funster No
9,111
MH
Concorde
Exp
Since 2006
She'll come round hopefully, :cool: can't imagine myself on it much in this weather either, and if not I can always sell it on in the spring :unsure:

I think you misunderstood me.

She may not be playing ball, but the net result is that you now have two bikes. What’s not to like!

Ian

Subscribers  do not see these advertisements

 

Join us or log in to post a reply.

To join in you must be a member of MotorhomeFun

Join MotorhomeFun

Join us, it quick and easy!

Log in

Already a member? Log in here.

Latest journal entries

Funsters who are viewing this thread

Back
Top