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Old 04-17-2013, 07:10 AM   #1
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KTM Duke 390

I don't know if you noticed, but KTM are expanding their "Bajaj range" with 390cc version of the Duke:

http://www.ktm.com/naked-bike/390-duke/390-duke.html

It's only been announced last week or so, and there are no thorough reviews yet, but it seems quite nice to me. Especially since it's priced so close to the 125- and 200cc Dukes.

I wish they make a more "adventure" or supermoto version of this...


 
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Old 04-17-2013, 10:08 AM   #2
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Very cool, and it sort of defies exisiting labels. 390cc is perfect for me, because there is an insurance hike after 400cc in my province.

Where did you find the price?
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Old 04-17-2013, 10:20 AM   #3
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nice bike, the naked look is always good, but a motard i like even more.
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Old 04-17-2013, 10:20 AM   #4
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baah, they re just tryin to copy spudrider's zong
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Old 04-18-2013, 02:40 AM   #5
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Where did you find the price?
On the Austrian and UK sites, e.g.:
http://www.ktm.com/gb/naked-bike/390-duke/390-duke.html

It's 500 pounds more expensive than the Honda CRF250L in UK:
http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/a...re/#!/crf250l/

And it should be more or less the same situation on all markets (I hope!).

I know that they are completely different beers, but still, when I get around some money for a new bike, it'll be on my list for sure.


 
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Old 04-22-2013, 07:22 PM   #6
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There is an article about this bike on Australian website.
http://www.bikesales.com.au/reviews/...390-duke-36110
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Old 04-22-2013, 11:11 PM   #7
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baah, they re just tryin to copy spudrider's zong
Those darned copycats! :evil:





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Old 04-22-2013, 11:13 PM   #8
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The KTM Duke 390 is scheduled to arrive in the United States next year. It looks like a very nice motorcycle.

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Old 04-23-2013, 03:39 AM   #9
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Those darned copycats! :evil:

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So, you acknowledge KTM as being a "great mind" for thinking alike you?


 
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Old 04-23-2013, 04:56 PM   #10
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Those darned copycats! :evil:

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So, you acknowledge KTM as being a "great mind" for thinking alike you?
No, I was just playing along with the joke posted by Zingshoen.

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Old 04-23-2013, 06:09 PM   #11
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I think India will be the next China when it comes to motorcycle production/export.
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Old 04-24-2013, 03:15 AM   #12
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No, I was just playing along with the joke posted by Zingshoen.

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And I was complementing you by referencing the old saying "Great minds think alike". 8)


 
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Old 04-24-2013, 03:21 AM   #13
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No, I was just playing along with the joke posted by Zingshoen.

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And I was complementing you by referencing the old saying "Great minds think alike". 8)
Thank you for your kind words.

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