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

[Richard n Ann]

They sure turn into corners quicker than my GS! Nearly caught me out a couple of times

Is that because they're light? Or short wheelbase? Don't know about all the technical stuff but they're so easy to ride, if I go round corners much faster I'll be getting my knee down
I used to frighten myself on the ZX6R and the next day I'd be apprehensive about getting it out, it was an insane speed machine. The Duke is still fast, but it's not going to kill you hopefully.

 

[PhilG]

Is that because they're light? Or short wheelbase? Don't know about all the technical stuff but they're so easy to ride, if I go round corners much faster I'll be getting my knee down
I used to frighten myself on the ZX6R and the next day I'd be apprehensive about getting it out, it was an insane speed machine. The Duke is still fast, but it's not going to kill you hopefully.

Well it probably weighs half as much, and has a steeper head angle, and a boatload less rotational mass, and what mass there is , is across the frame, not down it. And lighter wheels, tyres, and only one disc.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

The Duke is still fast, but it's not going to kill you hopefully.

Unfortunately apart from the way a few knobs ride it seems most people get killed by motorist not watching what the are doing
I always ride with the view that everyone is out to kill me, worked for me for the last 40 years

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[bigtree]

Me and my mate (who also has one, but the slower white version) went out for a blast round north Norfolk on Saturday. He's already run his in but I haven't yet so was limited to 64mph but what a laugh these little bikes are! They sure turn into corners quicker than my GS! Nearly caught me out a couple of times. Did about 120 miles. They're good on fuel too.
As for the bar end mirrors, they're ok but can't be fitted if you have the KTM hand / knuckle guards like wot I have. Anyway, they'd make it more difficult getting the bike in and out of the back of the Motorhome. Good cheap fun.

Strange that as ours tops out at 58pmh @6000rpm,any way in my opinion the White is faster.

 

[A S R]

Is that because they're light? Or short wheelbase? Don't know about all the technical stuff but they're so easy to ride, if I go round corners much faster I'll be getting my knee down
I used to frighten myself on the ZX6R and the next day I'd be apprehensive about getting it out, it was an insane speed machine. The Duke is still fast, but it's not going to kill you hopefully.

Yes, it's because it's really light compared to my GS and the shorter wheelbase helps too.

 

[A S R]

Strange that as ours tops out at 58pmh @6000rpm,any way in my opinion the White is faster.

Well you've just proved that the orange ones ARE faster even when being run in!! Unlucky!

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[Richard n Ann]

The Spice Rocket has now got 600 miles on the clock, yellow "SERVICE" has come on the LCD screen, but it still red lines at 6500rpm

Booked it into the Sheffield KTM dealers, £173. Not cheap for a small bike but it's a big one with valve clearance, software update etc.

I kind of fancy the new Duke 790 but every time I ride mine I think it's great

 

[A S R]

Up to a mind blowing 168 miles now!

 

[Richard n Ann]

Up to a mind blowing 168 miles now!

Get some panniers on it so you can use it instead of the car. Got some Shad E-48 bags on mine, I use the bike wherever possible. Driving is not nice these days, Sunday drivers are out all week here

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[EssexBoy]

I got a 15 plate Duke 390 two weeks ago, and not only does it fit in the garage a treat, it rides great...

Better still, 'er indoors loves riding pillion too

 

[A S R]

I got a 15 plate Duke 390 two weeks ago, and not only does it fit in the garage a treat, it rides great...

Better still, 'er indoors loves riding pillion too

Pillions? No no no! I've taken the rear pegs off mine and put a different exhaust hanger and rectifyer guard on. Looks a lot better!

 

[robnchris]

Chris agreed to ride on the back of my VFR 750r when I first met her, bought her a new Arai helmet cost me £300, we had a nice day out when we got back home she gave me the helmet back thanked me for a lovely day and told me she would never ever ride pillion again.

Fair enough I thought, Chris did go on to explain she has put too many people back together again after a road accident and really didn`t want become a statistic.
So I will keep my Kawasaki's W650's and W800's all to myself and ride my 1954 Royal Enfield 350cc Bullet on sunny days.
Infact had a great day out today 120 miles taking in the Shropshire countryside, shame Iron Bridge is still covered in plastic but the Vanilla cornet at Ellesmere more than made up for that.

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[Richard n Ann]

Chris agreed to ride on the back of my VFR 750r when I first met her, bought her a new Arai helmet cost me £300, we had a nice day out when we got back home she gave me the helmet back thanked me for a lovely day and told me she would never ever ride pillion again.

Fair enough I thought, Chris did go on to explain she has put too many people back together again after a road accident and really didn`t want become a statistic.
So I will keep my Kawasaki's W650's and W800's all to myself and ride my 1954 Royal Enfield 350cc Bullet on sunny days.
Infact had a great day out today 120 miles taking in the Shropshire countryside, shame Iron Bridge is still covered in plastic but the Vanilla cornet at Ellesmere more than made up for that.

You must have frightened her. What seems normal to us is scary to someone not used to it. Imagine seeing the tarmac zipping past inches from your feet... Then leaning over close to it again to get round round corners .

Ann says she's not getting on the Duke, she's been on my 600 years ago and that was ridiculously fast. I think she's thought about it too much and talked herself out of it. I told her it's no faster than the scooter with all the speed limits but it's no use.

Yesterday I put the old van camera on the handlebars to show her how nice it is, but when I played it back it sounds like a flippin dragster

 

[Richard n Ann]

Pillions? No no no! I've taken the rear pegs off mine and put a different exhaust hanger and rectifyer guard on. Looks a lot better!

You wouldn't like panniers then... They're hideous

 

[A S R]

You wouldn't like panniers then... They're hideous

If I need panniers I'll get my GS out!

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[robnchris]

You must have frightened her. What seems normal to us is scary to someone not used to it. Imagine seeing the tarmac zipping past inches from your feet... Then leaning over close to it again to get round round corners .

Ann says she's not getting on the Duke, she's been on my 600 years ago and that was ridiculously fast. I think she's thought about it too much and talked herself out of it. I told her it's no faster than the scooter with all the speed limits but it's no use.

Yesterday I put the old van camera on the handlebars to show her how nice it is, but when I played it back it sounds like a flippin dragster

Can absolutely assure you I didn`t frighten Chris, that would have been the last thing I would have wanted, she had made up her mind to come out with me for the day but that it would be a one off.

Still all things considered it suits me I have my bikes Chris has her Rock Choir and her National Trust interests so we have something to talk about in the evenings whilst having dinner.

 

[Yorick]

Our lass loves it on the pillion. But she gets nervous at junctions where a car may pull out

But I've had it maxed out 3 times to 186mph with her.
She loves the buzz from the insane acceleration.

 

[A S R]

Up to 257 miles now!

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[Richard n Ann]

Up to 257 miles now!

1400 ish on mine

 

[A S R]

My mate reckons the warranty will run out before I have the first service done at this rate!

 

[bigtree]

208 when we sold it,I'm sure it would have been a nice bike once it was run in but the 790 IS a nice bike.

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[Richard n Ann]

208 when we sold it,I'm sure it would have been a nice bike once it was run in but the 790 IS a nice bike.

It wants to be for £8499

Enjoy

 

[bigtree]

It wants to be for £8499

Enjoy

No, we got it for £8000 minus trading in my 990 Superduke.

 

[A S R]

Still 257!

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[RowleyBirkinQC]

Still 257!

If you’re not going to use it you may as well gift it to me.

 

[scotzsue]

I enjoy riding pillion on our696 preferably when the top box is on as i feel more secure when J accelerates lol Handy for the shopping when out nd about too. Not as comfy as the Beemer or the pan, but much better than a fireblade

 

[Richard n Ann]

My Duke is away for the winter now, even when it's 'dry' the roads are wet and salty.

The 2019 Honda cb650 looks very nice...

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[A S R]

Still 257 miles and booked in for its first service!

 

[bigtree]

Still 257 miles and booked in for its first service!

I think it's time to sell it if you're not going to use it.
We made £200 profit when I sold ours with 208 miles on it.

 

[robnchris]

Have to say I rather like the look and performance of this beauty.

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