Should I buy the current 390 Duke or wait for the new model?

The next-gen 390 Duke will have the biggest changes to the bike since its launch a decade ago.

Published On Apr 29, 2023 07:30:00 AM

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Should I buy the current 390 Duke or wait for the new model?

I have been saving up to buy a KTM 390 Duke for some time now but I am seeing that the new model is going to be launched soon. Should I wait or go ahead?

Amit Arora, via email

Autocar India says: The new-gen 390 Duke is quite likely to carry a price hike over the existing one because that is just the way things go. Moreover, you might even be able to get a deal on the old model closer to the new bike’s launch date in the coming months. However, this new model will have the biggest changes since the 390 first came out 10 years back and that includes a new engine and chassis. With that in mind, there is a possibility that this will be a significantly nicer motorcycle to ride, not just in terms of performance but also usability and practicality.

That’s primarily why we’d advise waiting for the new one. However, given the recent spy images, it looks like KTM might be going down a polarising path with the design, as it has done with the new RC 390. The decision between the two may come down to the looks for some people, so we’d suggest at least waiting till the bike is officially unveiled (if not the first set of reviews) before making a decision.

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2022 KTM RC 390 review: opening new doors

2020 KTM 390 Duke review, track ride