I went from Denmark to Monaco on a 2016 Duke 390, a trip around about 3500 km. Using the Autobahn some of the way, I can definitely tell you that it gets rather uncomfortable and shakey. But it's manageable, and once you get to something like Switzerland, and go up into the mountains... Man I swear it's worth everything... That trip on the KTM was probably one of the best things I have experienced on a motorcycle.

@Subliminal3117

2 жыл бұрын

Så fra dk til Scwhiez?

@marcellsimon2129

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for that line! I live in Switzerland and planning to get this bike. max allowed speed here is 80 kmph (120 on the highway ofc) and usually 60-40 in the mountains. so it doesn't seem to make sense to buy a bigger bike than this. Even if I later buy a bike for bigger tours, I'd still keep this one for the mountain fun

@AllmogeCushions1

Жыл бұрын

rocknroll! Denmark to Monaco. I travelled from Tower Bridge to Pimlico on 2016 Duke, had to stop half way and push rest of the way due to overheating.

@FTStratLP

Жыл бұрын

@@marcellsimon2129 What you say is very reasonable. More restrictive speed limits will soon be intruduced all over Europe. Even the Germans are seriously discussing a max of 130 kph on the Autobahn. Already now you are not allowed to go faster than 100 - 130 on the majority of German Autobahnen. Here in Austria we are discussing 80 on two lane highways and a general 100 on the Autobahn, which already is the limit on many routes. So the Duke 390 is more than fast enough.

@thewaskakashi3306

6 ай бұрын

​@@FTStratLP i think 100 on the highway is pretty slow

Everyone knows that the Turbo Busa is the best beginner bike -- EVER.

@Tryambakam108

5 жыл бұрын

Kawasaki H2R, bruh!

@OGTylerP

5 жыл бұрын

with extra gooch juice

@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials

5 жыл бұрын

TBOD

@NudaMan

5 жыл бұрын

Gooood ol clammy lubeee

@johncavar2914

5 жыл бұрын

OMG daily ride to the shops !!

Started riding at 49 yrs of age at 6’O with 36 inseam. My 2016 Duke served me well to 39K miles through highways and canyons. Loved it! Gave me the confidence to learn with a manageable powerband.

@ghg8257

2 жыл бұрын

Did you sell it at 39k miles or did the engine lay down?

@davidzavala337

2 жыл бұрын

Nice bro. I'm 34 for and really want to get into this lifestyle. Plus I'm into electronics. So that screen is sweet.

@i_observe9846

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidzavala337 Motorcycling?

@fredgrebner526

Жыл бұрын

You must have good knees to accommodate the foot peg placement. Nice bikes though.

@anthonyyoung925

Жыл бұрын

Transmission gave out I believe. Downshifted from 6th to 5th while exiting freeway, felt a click then couldn’t downshift any further. Was told a) I was lucky it lasted that long and b) it would cost a lot to troubleshoot. Unfortunately my mechanical skills are limited and I don’t have friends close by with riding and mechanical skills.

I had a 16 Duke 390 as my first bike and I absolutely loved it and it was a blast I miss how the bike handled and throttle response was insane . It was a very quick little bike

@keithdainton6043

5 жыл бұрын

I got 2016 390 Duke and I love it. It does all I want and is plenty fast enough for UK motorways.

Uh.. no, it doesn't cost extra $2000 to add the KTM My Ride to the motorcycle. I just paid $28 to activate it and $50 for labor to update the computer and can use it with my phone. And navigation isn't even an option on the smaller 390 duke. Also no, Super Moto mode is not there to let you do burndowns. Burnouts are controlled by the traction control that this bike doesn't have. What super moto does is it lets you turn of ABS from rear wheel that will then let you lock it when braking. And no, its not close to 400lbs wet, it is 338 lb wet. "The rear breaks... they don't bite very hard" - That's because you have rear ABS! And because 90% of your stopping power is done by your front wheel! Come on! Come prepared or say that you don't know. This guy reminds of a crappy salesman at your local dealership. The rest of the review is good, though :)

@JQUICK21

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Artem!

@stephenpierce2726

5 жыл бұрын

Bruh. This! All of this! I would have posted almost the exact same things you said. Nailed it.

@twistednemo

4 жыл бұрын

About the rear brake, in addition to what you said, this bike (or at least its previous version) gets really light at the rear so the wheel is going to have much less grip too. ABS will keep on intervening and make it feel that there is much less bite than there actually is.

@Neontrifle

4 жыл бұрын

I downloaded the MTM my Ride for free then the bluetooth and phone worked with no dealer code needed, there is no Sat Nav option going to be available for the 390

@johnh2349

4 жыл бұрын

You missed one; the shift light, “telling Sean to shift” was actually the break-in redline that has never been reset, per the manufacturer’s instructions. If the bike is under 621 miles, he’s destroying his buddy’s motor.

Our son got that as his first bike and just can't let it go because he loves it so much. Also, it's nowhere near 400 pounds. 335 pounds wet, which makes it super nimble.

@uncopino

5 жыл бұрын

i’m 33 and even i can’t let it go!

@kxry4679

4 жыл бұрын

I’m about to purchase a 2018 with 2k miles, should I look at anything specific that these videos don’t cover?

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

3 жыл бұрын

335 lbs is the DRY weight.

@itarry4

3 жыл бұрын

It says its 328.5 pounds Wet on the screen at 38 seconds. They always put all the actual details on screen as Sean never says it right and it's always the wet weight.

@handlebars9514

3 жыл бұрын

@@itarry4 And on the KTM website it says that's the dry weight sooo

Here in India, we treat this bike like 800cc big bike🤣😂😆🤪

@inlinemachine3224

5 жыл бұрын

Gurung - nope

@SilverBackHere

5 жыл бұрын

that's how older people saw ..! killer bike

@bharath7528

5 жыл бұрын

That's for the older people 35+

@yafirk

5 жыл бұрын

Nope we don't

@Balithazzarr

4 жыл бұрын

This is about the hottest bike you could get for India and still be somewhat respectfull.

I’ve been watching a lot of videos lately to figure out what I should get as a first bike. So far this is my #1

I see lots of veteran riders moving one of these around. When it's in the fun compartment it doesn't matter if people label it as a beginner.

@cody181818

3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting one I have a busa a gsxr and dirtbikes and quads. Im 32. And thease are like 2800$ were im at. Thinking on getting one

@freebehindbars8654

3 жыл бұрын

This is more of a small displacement than a beginner bike. I went from a GSXR 750 to a 390 in 2017. I had a Blast and it made me a KTM junkie ever since. On my 3rd new KTM since 2017. If you get a chance, ride the 890R. 120hp, 70ft/torque and under 400lb with a half tank of fuel(put it on a scale) It’s Amazing!

Great video. Just bought one of these and loving it so far. It may be a beginner level bike but I've been riding for 16 years and still love this one.

@jackblem-keck7250

2 жыл бұрын

Is it comfortable? Like just for getting places everyday?

"I was just going to ride on the street, but I guess I have to race now" lol!

Great videos. I just bought the 790 duke a few months ago and love it. This is my third KTM and have had great luck with them. My previous two were a 2004 450exc and a 2012 350exc. Both of them were used off road, enduros and dual sports and never let me down. I'm very meticulous with the maintenance. If you enjoyed the 390 duke, you might want to try the 790 duke.lol God bless!

I concur with this video. My first time riding with a manual transmission motorcycle was with the KTM 390 because my dad has one lying around while he was away abroad. With how I control the throttle, because of how little it requires to run on lower gears, to the weight of the motorcycle on how I maneuvering in traffic, to its somewhat soft clutch and gear shifting feeling.

I love how in America and other countries beginner bikes are like 200-400cc. But in India bikes that are considered big and powerful are like 150cc.

@Ralleballe71

Жыл бұрын

hahhahaha

@TheParaxore

Жыл бұрын

Lol the Honda Grom must be quite the sport bike over there

@melanisticsoldier5816

Жыл бұрын

@@TheParaxore if they sold it here it would be🤣. They 200 duke is usually the ktm most people buy, some waste money on the 125 and mostly experienced riders choose the 390’s

@gnanasabaapatirg7376

Жыл бұрын

It's because 390 is powerful. It can easily break limits of 120 km speed in newer highways.

@UberKvlt

Жыл бұрын

Hard to ride a 1000cc with elephants and tigers and a billion people all coming at you on the wrong side of the road I guess?

I owned this KTM DUKE 390 for about 2 years as a first bike. It is great!!!!!! I love that bike I highly recommend this as a first bike.

@koston777

4 жыл бұрын

Francisco March how was the reliability?

@shsjsjsjsjsi6479

4 жыл бұрын

LeeROBD I was going to type that

@shsjsjsjsjsi6479

4 жыл бұрын

Like cost of ownership

@genawilcox9039

4 жыл бұрын

Will this fit well for a 5'4 person

@gundamepyon5330

4 жыл бұрын

How was it so far? maintainence? fast?

lmao, "im cruising the speed limit" as he passes a 35 m/h sign going 47

@Srkcycles

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Kallis it was kilometers

@myloumoto7648

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Kallis let’s ride bro

@richardantonykoit4586

4 жыл бұрын

@@Srkcycles yeah right

@peterzebot9863

3 жыл бұрын

@@Srkcycles I know kms That was NOT 50kph. Nice try though.

@itarry4

3 жыл бұрын

When he is appearing to break the speed limit a blur appears over the speedometer. Must be a bug or something that amazingly gets squashed in exactly the right spot then disappears as soon as h slows down so I'm fairly confident that he wasn't g to fast as the magic bug didn't appear.

I took the mirrors off straight away and got some cool looking bar end ones and changed the can. Ive had lots of bikes over the last 30 years and love this this, smal, can be fun.

Just found your channel and had to subscribe! Thanks for being a witness bro!

I've had 600cc sport bikes and my duke 390 is one of my favorite canyon/technical track bikes. It's great to wring out a small bike fast, instead of a big bike slow.

Getting an KTM as your first bike is great. You’ll buy all tools you’ll need for the rest of your life in 6 month.

@omg_a_hoe

Жыл бұрын

What kind of tools do you mean, I’m looking to get my first bike soon and don’t know much about what I should get/ add

@zacharyburdette4261

Жыл бұрын

@@omg_a_hoe He was trying to say that KTM breaks down a lot. I good socket set is really all you need. I'd go with a kawasaki or yamaha for a first bike. After 5 months or so you will want something faster.

@FTStratLP

Жыл бұрын

@@omg_a_hoe I think he actually meant (riding) "skills" not "tools".

@danielredziniak2996

Жыл бұрын

@@omg_a_hoe it means that ktm in general is unreliable. Some good dirt bikes and that’s it

@markevanado9463

Жыл бұрын

I’m actually considering it as my first because there’s a dealership down the street from me

I really like how you started the ride gained a new subscriber

What an absolutely awesome review pimping a bike you're not even selling that is sweet

started watching your channel the other day! Love your content man!

Got mine July 17 as a lapsed biker of 25 years. Getting near 10k miles now. Still love it. No problems with reliability. So easy to ride.

@duanedragon2

Жыл бұрын

My first bike was a 1992 FZR600. Great bike, wonderful turn-in and good brakes. Made plenty of power for a 600. After 2 decades not riding I bought a DRZ400SM to get back on the street. Then graduated to a Speed Twin. Bought my wife a Duke 390 and now I am wondering if I got the wrong bike. Her bike is so damn good.

When you see these on the street, they really stand out. If you park this next to a bunch of more expensive bikes, it will probably get noticed the most. It really has the sex appeal of a Ducati at a budget Honda price. Plus it's got that nice midsize motor and it's as light as a mountain bike, I want one for the looks alone though. 😁

@duanedragon2

Жыл бұрын

You are not wrong. When we park up everyone mobs my wifes Duke 390 and completely ignores my tricked out Speed Twin. It's almost funny. Almost.

I have a duke 390 and I can say that at 100 plus it’s still very stable. Even in windy conditions the bike just seems to stay amazingly stable

I love your channel- found it before I started riding ; however you always give positive reviews 💪😎- so I’m still at the crossroads of choice with my first starter bike

It does seem like a good bike for new riders. I had an xt 125r as my first which I loved, had knobbly tyres too so I could take it off road for fun too (which is also great practice for new riders)

Reliability is why I'm picking up the zed 400 Kawi on Monday. Love everything about the KTM, I rode their dirt bikes for years but the number of people online with problem after problem pushes me to the Japanese reliability.

@racer2c

5 жыл бұрын

Not only problems, but try getting them fixed under warranty or even finding an authorized dealership.

@stuartclubb4302

5 жыл бұрын

Yup. Z400 is remarkable. If only Yamaha brought the MT-03 to the USA...

@justinhogan7248

5 жыл бұрын

@Thgt Ggyh If I could ask though what type of mileage do you guys have on the Ktm's. Also from what I have seen India is really where I have seen a lot of complaints about reliability but really it seems to be everywhere.

@justinhogan7248

5 жыл бұрын

@@stuartclubb4302 I here ya on the mt03 because that would be the machine I would chose even though they are down on power a little bit. I raced atv's before I had my liver transplant and I rode and loved non other than my Yamaha Yfz450r. That machine was sick It was a significantly better machine than the amazing 1987-1989 Honda 250r which was the dominating machine for 2 decades after they quit making them on the race track. Yamaha for the win!!! Lol.

@cranky1812

5 жыл бұрын

I have modified RC 390(2016), no reliability problems, no over heating, no engine problems rather I rev it upon 12,000rpm and I have done 30,000+ kms easily does 190+kmph.

Com'on, Sean, you don't lift another man's bike right in front of him!

@geevagyok

4 жыл бұрын

amen

@Srkcycles

4 жыл бұрын

He told me to

@rp479

4 жыл бұрын

Buwsur yeah you do. If you’re not a puss like you

@myloumoto7648

4 жыл бұрын

Buwsur let’s ride bro

Really liked the video on bikes and beards would love to hear about you trying to start your trucking company

I like the rc390 , but might steet clear cause of reliability concerns. How does this actually compare to the r3 ?

Just bought same bike (08) with 1,550mi for $3,000. I absolutely love the bare bones styling and tech

i got a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 as my first bike which has the same engine but totally different looks. It is really well balanced, has good power (44hp), single cylinder and all that while weighing practically nothing (154kg!) The only bad thing i can say about it is the seat height. I mean 835mm is definetely a really high seat for shorter people under 6ft.

you are such a cool guy, love and enjoy your videos brother!

awesome man. i was looking for your review for this bike.

I'm a "senior" rider that has owned many bikes from dual sports, sport bikes to cruisers but after test driving a 2019 Duke 390 had to have one. All it needed was a mini Delkevic slip on exhaust exhaust and you will be looking forward to the next time you can ride. The exhaust along with a tail tidy will bring the weight down to around 315 lbs. As always enjoyed the review.

@marlinprofit7503

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Mcneill good info to know, 315 sounds great!

First time watchin this channel and I’m surprised this is close to where I live 😂😂

I’m riding the 2018 what is better 160 or 150 tire? In the rear offcorse

I have ridden dirt bikes for quite some time now, would you recommend the ktm 690 duke over the 390 duke for someone who’s just getting out into the street or would you still recommend the ktm 390 duke

I’m not criticizing I was just curious. I enjoy your videos and I’m not even a rider!

Stuck between a Z400, MT-03 and a Duke 390 as a second smaller bike. This 390 has definitely grown on me significantly more in the last 2 days haha.

@quashawnlex5816

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking for my First bike and I’m thinking of the mt03 witch did you end up getting?

Great video and review, thank you! I like that bike, it's one that I would probably buy, but the seat height might be a bit too tall or me.

What i know single piston does vibrate more.What about this Ktm and honda cbr300r.Which vibrate most?Thankx

Thanks for the verse man. I really needed that.

Right at 9:00 “I’m gonna start pressing some buttons ...I don’t know what ANY of these do.....” lmfao that’s awesome. That bike has a lot of Buttons to just “start” pressing lol

@shoomapador5043

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe he'll find the eject rider from bike seat button lol

but is it better than a Yamaha mt or a Honda rebel 500? or are they all about the same for beginners. i get that they are different engine sizes, seating positions etc. but would anything make one of them better or worse to learn to ride?

How much do you think I have to pay at the door for the duke 390 2020? Thanks.

I’m gonna try and do a wheelie lol 😝 great review from 18 yo Sean - never grow up :)

Top of my want list, this 390 Duke. 👍

Hey Shawn, what jacket are you wearing? I'm diggin it.

Hello, i see youre a tall dude 6.2. On which bike did You feel the best : ninja 400, ninja 650, CBR 500, Duke 390. Im looking forward to buy one od these. Im 6.1. Thanks

*Wow. Here in southeast Asia we got a lot of 100-115cc bikes. 390cc here can be considered big bikes.*

@dynodyno6970

4 жыл бұрын

That’s wild, 390cc here is small which is sad. But people here who actually know anything about bikes respect a 390cc. We should Respect all bikes tbh

I really can't get my head around the hideous indicators. Luckily the EU bike has got the tiny LED blinkers

What is the part that eliminates the back fender & plate holder?

How does it compare to honda cb500f. I saw your review on that too.. if you have the option to buy one of them which one would you choose ??? Please answer..

I have a 2018 390 Duke. No problems so far. The styling is sharp. The headlight is bright. The bike accelerates like a Super Moto, corners like naked bike that costs thousands more and brakes closer to a cruiser than a dirt or sport bike. The screen and Bluetooth are nice. The one things that drives me crazy is the amount of throttle you have to give to get rolling in 1st. Cut the throttle a hair too much and stall! Then there’s all the stories about the Duke blowing the head gasket or overheating. The 390 is a bike you can enjoy months after you start riding. Who wants to ride a CB 300F,or a GS310R after a month?

@uncopino

5 жыл бұрын

William Kirby months? i’m two years in, i also got a 1290 i the garage and still enjoy the little one more in the traffic or even in bumpy roads. here in rome, italy the road is all broken and when you stand up on the pegs on the 390 you feel like you’re doing some kind of urban enduro.

@emilthomsen45

2 жыл бұрын

Is it still running ? :D

@williamk5001

2 жыл бұрын

​@@emilthomsen45 Yup.. Still solid. I've spent money on maintaining the bike. Nothing broken yet. Why? Yours not running?

@emilthomsen45

2 жыл бұрын

​@@williamk5001 hade a rc390 2017 i Thing but the one of the engine valve shout out after only 2500km -_- I just really like small cc and the look on the duke is just amazing. I'm just afraid if i buy the 2021 it will happen again

Best small entry level mid range bike . Mine wass hero honda splendor that was was my beginner bike . This bike is my dream to buy .

I appreciate all your reviews. From the Honda vtr to this.

For someone who is just looking to cruise around town, not much long distance and doesn't like to go fast. Would this be a good bike or am i better at looking at something like s ducati scrambler 400?

im 6.0" tall and for me the riding position of this bike is just perfect and the bike is so light and nimble so much fun to drive. Perfect in the city. Way better bike than Ducati Monster 696 that i had.

@Krosis_

Жыл бұрын

Am looking into a Ducati monster as a first bike, what makes you like the 390 better?

@tommimetsapuro5382

Жыл бұрын

@@Krosis_ Ducati monster riding position is bad. I did not like it at all. My balls still hurt three years after. Ducatis are very unreliable. All the time something broken. KTM Duke is way better bike and more fun. 10x better quality in every sense.

It came down to this or the KZ400 and I love the great things about the 390D, but the KZ just felt so much better for street riding. 390D all day IF I was tracking it.

@Winterstick549

2 жыл бұрын

How are the KZ400 forks? Mushy?

@quincyfry6569

2 жыл бұрын

@@Winterstick549 I dont find them to be.

I want to know where do I buy one of these in the us because there is no KTM dealership near me

1990 kawasaki zx10 tomcat was my first bike after a yamaha FS1E, it was quite an experience, that was when you could go straight for direct access in the UK a full power licence at 18 years old, and it cost me £700 for what was back then one of the fastest bikes on the planet, crazy how times have changed.

It's really the best. Such a great little machine.

My girlfriend has this bike and she loves it. Even i take it out occasionally and it's very nice to ride, great power and handling.

@selinafierro2844

3 жыл бұрын

How much did it cist her

@7starsfear

3 жыл бұрын

@@selinafierro2844 what do you mean ? Cost of ownership ? Maintenance ?

@itzzzbunty8965

2 жыл бұрын

How tall is your girl? I'm 5'1 1/2 and was wondering if I could manage this size

@7starsfear

2 жыл бұрын

@@itzzzbunty8965 she is 169cm tall.

@itzzzbunty8965

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for replying

Hi, chosing between KTM Duke 390 and BMW G310R as a first one. Please help!

Would you recommend this KTM 390 DUKE over the 2019 BMW G 310 R that you reviewed? as a starter bike disregarding price in the equation?

Happy to let you all know that this bike was made in India... I'm from India and happy to see the world appreciate the quality of Indian made bike. (Indian company Bajaj owns 49% in ktm company and produces these bikes in India to export in entire world..!!)

@manasupadhyay2979

4 жыл бұрын

To say that it was made in Indian would be stupid. I own a Bajaj Pulsar myself but tbh, all Bajaj does is making some minor parts of inferior quality so that the product can be priced aggressively and more accessible to the public. Simply put, KTM does the manufacturing and Bajaj does the marketing.

Great Reviews but would really loved to see srk do a review of the Royal Enfield 650 twin

hey bro, can you post about the Harley davidson VR 1000 Sport bike?

What's the sittings for the Fuel in US mi/100?

Fun fact---- KTM is 49 percent Indian 😉, that 49 percent is with Indian Titan of bikes Bajaj auto

@Raez_XL

5 жыл бұрын

Nodody cares.

@mjshaheed

5 жыл бұрын

@@Raez_XL lmao

@bigrob7821

5 жыл бұрын

Who gives a f?$& ? Being from India is a bad thing.

@bhasurulakshan8889

5 жыл бұрын

That's not a good thing

@MegaRockzer

5 жыл бұрын

I am also Indian. And I understand you wanna brag . But seriously comments like this kinda downgrade the name u know ?

At 7:51 "i'm honestly cruising the speed limit" 45 in a 35 hahahaha

@skoll_2024

3 жыл бұрын

“Shall not bare false witness” above the speed limit ;)

This is the bike I'm looking at, I want something I can ride around town to work and just for something to do. I love the look of it, it has that sport bike look without the aggressive seating position that looks uncomfortable. Plus its only like 6 grand canadian which isn't that much for a brand new bike. I can't wait till I have enough saved up!

Love how u read some of the good book before your ride. God bless and great review sir

These came on my radar 'cause I came across a '15 for $2,700 on Craigslist about a month ago and, as someone a long way from a beginner, I was interested in a small ABS bike to work on my cornering speeds without wrestling a 650lb / 140hp FJR1300. Since I missed that steal-of-deal I started looking hard at the rest of the up-to-500cc field, watching hours of KZread videos and reading dozens of reviews... and IMO the 390 Duke / RC 390 really are the best of the bunch, near the front of the pack in terms of horsepower and performance (importantly, faster than the CB500s which are packing an extra cylinder and a few more horsepower, but are quite a bit heavier). So I sold myself on getting one regardless of it being a "steal" and bought the cheapest '15 390 Duke I could find in my area _right now._ A merely ok deal. Immediately upgraded to the KTM "Ergo Comfort" seat and have put about 400 miles on it so far. Took it to the mountains on the 4th and had an absolute blast keeping up with the people on much faster bikes. The only complaints I've got are that the upgraded seat is still junk, the tach is beyond worthless, fuel range is Meh, and it's not a fun bike to ride for more than a few moments on highways where traffic is doing 80mph... The bike can go over 100, even with 265lbs of me on top, and feels fine at those speeds but from about 80 the acceleration is painfully slow and I'm uncomfortable riding at a speed where acceleration is not an option to get out of trouble. So I'm prepping my truck to haul the bike to Two Wheels of Suches instead of riding there -- hurts my pride a little as someone who has never trailered a bike anywhere unless it was broken or being delivered, but I can live with it. This week I found an '18 on Craigslist for $3,800 and said _Guess I'm upgrading!_ So now I have two while I wait on the title on the '15 to get here so I can sell it. The upgrades (from 2017 on?) are definitely worthwhile. The TFT gauges are much more readable. The seat is much improved (I think mine has the upgraded seats) but probably still not great for extended riding. Not having the exhaust exiting by my right foot is nice, both in terms of heat and volume. Suspension is still a weak point for a rider of my weight but that's pretty typical for any bike with sporty intentions. Can't wait to get it up to the mountains! So, my $0.02: Best in its class and it's punching up. If you think it's not enough, the 690 seems a pretty sweet upgrade.

@fireman5775

5 жыл бұрын

tangobravo yankee .

@atozrecovery518

5 жыл бұрын

I stop reading the comment after the first sentence.

@DukeOfTwist

5 жыл бұрын

loose some weight n it will go faster lol

@waynepatrick17

5 жыл бұрын

James hurbet does book deals

@885wc

5 жыл бұрын

The 690 isn't really an upgrade, unless you want to commute 100 kilometers on highways. I think the 790 would be the perfect upgrade. Glad you're enjoying it. I'm looking at purchasing the 390. Had one a few years ago, got off motorcycling, seems like a perfect machine to get back on.

Have a 2019 and taking the can off really helps the sound.

@algray9966

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Venom what exhaust do you recommend? I’m buying one of these bikes.

@robvenom1058

4 жыл бұрын

@@algray9966 I am still riding it with just the muffler removed. Remove the v band clamp and the bolt that holds it to the passenger pegs. It looks super clean. And sounds good.

Nice vid man.How much do you weight at that time?

how does the 2016 model compare to this?

For me 2018 duke 390 is the best value/money/weight/fun bike - corner rocket. You'll enjoy low speed(like it's 2x on 1000cc) and great cornering ability.

I absolutely love my 17 Duke 390! Have over 5k miles and never gave me any issues.

@rivercitymetaldetecting9854

Жыл бұрын

@Keelan Massey 17 on don't have any real issues and if they do it is because the rider was a squid and ran it at the redline since day 1 throwing a ,!,, to the break in period and scheduled maintenance. I say this as someone who has ridden for 4 decades and owned everything from CR500s to a H2. But in the world of squids it is always the bike. ...never the idiot owner running it into the ground. Why I NEVER buy used bikes.

Hi, I am 190 cm ( 6' 2 ) . Do you think this bike is good for tall riders?

Can someone please answer how much maintenance would be per year on a beginner bike driving 7000-8000 miles per year? I just want to get an estimate because I’m thinking about getting a motorcycle soon but don’t know if it would be cheaper than a car

Sean probably lost a bit on the 0-60 run when he hit the rev limiter in first...

Noone ever talks about how uncomfortable it is. I rode one and the seat was hard as a rock and felt every bump

@JesusMartinez-nb7yd

3 жыл бұрын

Groms are like that to but idc there fun motorcycles

Hows the slipper clutch works?

Never rode one but I have to vouch for the new 2019 CB300R. Very stout and very quick little bike for 286cc!

Bought two months ago. One of the best choice in my life.

@MrVijaymohansingam

4 жыл бұрын

@M Deze I use Duke for daily commute (5 to 6 km). Never ride a long distance. I didn't face any heat issues.

@gorankoprivnjak2806

4 жыл бұрын

Is it good for taller people?

@MrVijaymohansingam

4 жыл бұрын

@@gorankoprivnjak2806 yes it's designed for taller people above 5"9.

@rolandwright8243

4 жыл бұрын

Im just shy of 60 , bought one and leave my vfr, my BMW k1200 and an old bandit in the garage most of the time now. I love it.

@vicious99

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrVijaymohansingam does the front wheel lift up at first gear?

Im 6'2 as well so im glad i can see you physically sit on the bike to get a kinda height feel tho i got you beat by atleast 100 lbs so the suspension needs to be fat friendly 😂

I went down to this bike. I’ve been riding for years. It’s an absolute blast. Best bike for anything under 60mph imho.

2020 model has quickshifter now and the color of the bike was gorgeous...

So flickable it should be called the The KTM Super Booger

Me in the uk with my 125cc acting big to all the 50cc mopeds

@xdiavels9261

3 жыл бұрын

Lol😅

I know there is a bike place next to spooky nook did you get your bike there

Dude your helping me... with this knowledge

And what about the *Kawasaki Z400?*

Yup we also love this bike in India. My friend has to have 1

@myloumoto7648

4 жыл бұрын

Sourav Acharya let’s ride bro

so glad I ran into this video. Called a guy about one of these today and at 6'2 was wondering if it would fit

Hi there, can you help me please - I have finally got my bike licence. Im 39 not looking for crazy performance. Just a fun ride, stable and safe. I do own a 4x4, so a bike for work and then maybe a long ish ride on a weekend or something. What would you suggest, please?