Friday 23 November 2018

Latest On KTM 390 Duke

August 6, 2018: KTM has asked owners of the 2017 and 2018 KTM 390 Duke to bring in their bikes for a 'Monsoon Kit' fitment.As a part of this, the company will replace certain components and rectify various issues reported by owners so far. Best of all, the updates will be carried out free of cost. Speaking of the bike itself,the 2017 model gets a complete redesign with full LED headlamps, a revised BSIV motor, new exhaust, ride-by-wire and a colour TFT tablet-type instrument console. The 390 Duke should offer the best performance under the Rs 2.5 lakh price bracket owing to the high-performance 373cc engine and the lightweight chassis and bodywork. The bike also gets a host of first-in-class features like a colour TFT screen, standard switchable ABS and slipper clutch. The 390 Duke is priced at Rs 2.26 lakh (ex-Delhi). The bike faces competition from the Benelli TNT 300 and Kawasaki Z250 which are priced way higher. The 2017 KTM 390 Duke should be able to hold the crown of the best sports bike under the Rs 3 lakh price bracket.