KTM 390 Duke India review, test ride

KTM’s 390 Duke performed like a dream during our first ride in Austria. Let’s find out how the 390 manages in demanding Indian conditions.

Published on Aug 13, 2013 08:25:00 PM

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The 390 handles with a nice, light feel. It’s a stable motorcycle that responds swiftly to steering inputs. This KTM likes going round corners, and does so with a neutral, confident air. It takes a bit to get used to the 390’s wide turning circle, especially when riding in slow speed, tight traffic conditions.

Low-profile, tubeless Metzeler radial tyres are standard, and these provide excellent grip. The 390 offers a four-pot, radial mounted, single 300mm rotor front disc brake and 230mm disc brake at rear, plus ABS. The Bosch 9MB, twin channel ABS braking system works like a dream. ABS can also be switched off.

Fuel economy is in the region of 30kpl, although we’re still in the midst of gathering all our test data, so look out for our detailed road test in the Autocar India September 2013, anniversary issue, coming up shortly.