KTM Duke 390

**HenryDorsetCase** · 29th April 2013, 13:33

Originally Posted by bosslady

That's what he said, sell it on trade me, not as a trade

And I am confident it will sell for more than $2000. Extremely well looked after, oil and filter changes every 4.5-5k, k's still aren't quite up there think 18k or something... not sure actually, new paint job, aftermarket screen (worth at least a couple hundy), new(ish) tyres, new front and rear sprocket and chain, pack rack, factory sissy and some other gay sissy for a pillion. And also it's my bike and I'm seriously famous, so that must bump the price up at least a few thousand dollars I think!

Fruit does not add value. It just makes it easier to sell than the stock one for the same price the next listing down. You are better off selling it stock and getting what you can for the extras. Pain in the arse but there you go.

**White trash** · 29th April 2013, 13:36

Originally Posted by Maha

The 390 would ok for a bit of fun or a trip out to the coast for a coffee, but with an 11 litre fuel tank? not so good for longer trips, you'll be looking for a servo every 100 kms. And I think that seat is 80% wood.

690 Duke easily returns 22km/L with me thrashing it, I'd expect the 390 to get at least 27km/L with no dramas.

**Maha** · 29th April 2013, 14:17

Originally Posted by White trash

690 Duke easily returns 22km/L with me thrashing it, I'd expect the 390 to get at least 27km/L with no dramas.

...and the seat on the 390 is not 80% wood right?, bit of a tongue/cheek post really.
While the 390 is a smartly dressed machine, the 690 would make you the envy of all those around you. Plus offer more in the touring stakes (if that was a requirement) and for $4K more, why wouldn’t you.

**bosslady** · 29th April 2013, 14:39

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

Fruit does not add value. It just makes it easier to sell than the stock one for the same price the next listing down. You are better off selling it stock and getting what you can for the extras. Pain in the arse but there you go.

We will see.

**GrayWolf** · 30th April 2013, 08:11

Originally Posted by White trash

690 Duke easily returns 22km/L with me thrashing it, I'd expect the 390 to get at least 27km/L with no dramas.

But, but, but if you sold it.... then you wouldn't have your favourite 'hoon machine' to play on Jimmy

**Badgermat** · 14th June 2013, 22:52

Deposit paid, Duke 390 on order. Delivery scheduled for September.

Apparently, i'll be getting one of only three bikes allocated to the dealer, which seems like an absurdly small number.

And now we wait (hmmmm ... wonder how the CEO of KTM will respond to email harassment about getting the NZ bikes here before Sept?)

**White trash** · 15th June 2013, 07:34

Originally Posted by Maha

...and the seat on the 390 is not 80% wood right?, bit of a tongue/cheek post really.
While the 390 is a smartly dressed machine, the 690 would make you the envy of all those around you. Plus offer more in the touring stakes (if that was a requirement) and for $4K more, why wouldn’t you.

A little L or R on after the "6" bit on your licence would be the main reason. Interestingly, Chris Birch genuinely prefers the 200 to the 690 as a road bike.

Originally Posted by GrayWolf

But, but, but if you sold it.... then you wouldn't have your favourite 'hoon machine' to play on Jimmy

Pretty sure I can get my hands on another somewhere mate

**sil3nt** · 15th June 2013, 09:34

Originally Posted by Badgermat

Deposit paid, Duke 390 on order. Delivery scheduled for September.

Apparently, i'll be getting one of only three bikes allocated to the dealer, which seems like an absurdly small number.

And now we wait (hmmmm ... wonder how the CEO of KTM will respond to email harassment about getting the NZ bikes here before Sept?)

Nice. Has final price been released?

**Badgermat** · 15th June 2013, 09:52

Originally Posted by sil3nt

nice. Has final price been released?

$9,995 + orc

**tons** · 16th June 2013, 12:03

Originally Posted by Badgermat

Deposit paid, Duke 390 on order. Delivery scheduled for September.

Apparently, i'll be getting one of only three bikes allocated to the dealer, which seems like an absurdly small number.

And now we wait (hmmmm ... wonder how the CEO of KTM will respond to email harassment about getting the NZ bikes here before Sept?)

Are they definitely going to have the orange wheels?

**Badgermat** · 16th June 2013, 16:39

Originally Posted by tons

Are they definitely going to have the orange wheels?

I believe they are, yes.

Partly to differentiate them from the 200s.

**tons** · 19th June 2013, 09:16

Originally Posted by Badgermat

I believe they are, yes.

Partly to differentiate them from the 200s.

Hmmm, don't think I'm a fan of the orange wheels. I wonder if they should have been an option rather than standard?

They're still going to be amazing bikes tho!

**HenryDorsetCase** · 19th June 2013, 10:07

This month's Performance Bikes has a test of it: they call it the "LC for the new Millennium" or something understated like that. Conclusion was its a bunch of fun even if you arent on a restricted licence....