Good deal on KTM Duke 390's just now.

[Chris]

Just like a motorhome is a motorhome?

To an extent, yes.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

And a price to match but it is the biking equivalent of a £250,000 supercar.

My last "fast" bike was a VFR750 which indicated 140 mph without any drama or fuss but all I could see at that speed was porridge.

At least with only 47 bhp I'd need a hill on a dual carriageway to get a ban.

I stopped buying bikes with fairings as I was flat out on the stop wherever I went!
I only have naked bikes now as it does slow me down, I get a lot of fun buzzing around on my RD400E, did a 160 mile ride out with mates on two strokes a few years back and that was plenty far enough for me...

 

[Stealaway]

I get a lot of fun buzzing around on my RD400E

Me too

 

[bigtree]

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Me too

Shiny.

 

[Jaws]

View attachment 201377 Thought I would have a look and see if there was any info about the upcoming Duke 790 on the internet and found that KTM dealers had a fantastic offer on the 390,£1500 off brand new pre-reg '17 models. Couldn't pass up such an offer so have put a deposit on a white one for Mrs bigtree.

I could be wrong, but I think you will find they are the old model.. New one came out around April..Word is KTM dealers are up in arms cos they are pretty much stuck with the things.. Shop around and push you luck and you should be able to get an even better deal

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[injebreck99]

Me too

 

[bigtree]

I could be wrong, but I think you will find they are the old model.. New one came out around April..Word is KTM dealers are up in arms cos they are pretty much stuck with the things.. Shop around and push you luck and you should be able to get an even better deal

No,definitely the new model and there is no change to it in 2018. The dealer did say that he had two in his showroom (the ones in my photograph) that were full price and he would need to wait until he sold all the reduced price pre-reg bikes before he had any chance of selling them.

 

[bigtree]

View attachment 201551 Me too

Oi,get yer old rice burner off my thread,this is about quality European bikes.
Only kidding,that is a lovely bike.Shame I never got a chance to ride the likes when they were new.

 

[42208]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/...il/2017-ktm-390-duke-first-ride-launch-italy/

Great looking bike and see very highly thought of in the motoring press, looks like lots of fun coming up

 

[scotzsue]

Not keen on the look of the riding position, but then why would we change the 696 thanks Trev @bigtree meeting you and seeing the Duke n the garage has totally changed our method of motorhoming.
Miss my leccy bike though

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

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Me too

Me too

 

[bigtree]

Not keen on the look of the riding position, but then why would we change the 696 thanks Trev @bigtree meeting you and seeing the Duke n the garage has totally changed our method of motorhoming.
Miss my leccy bike though

The 790 will be out in March and it's got a lower seat than the 690,looking forward to that.

 

[Stealaway]

The 790 will be out in March and it's got a lower seat than the 690,looking forward to that.

Have you not thought about an old two stroke Yamaha - they are very popular

 

[Yorick]

Me too
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That was my first race bike. Chucked it into the straw bales at Gooseneck in first race

 

[mfw]

Got a KTM 950sm thats fun bit lethal at times though

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[injebreck99]

Bit of a Yam nut are we, ??

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

That 390 Duke is a bargain and would be a lot of fun.

Personally, I think the new Duke/Super Duke styling is pretty sexy, unfortunately they are just a bit on the petite side for me, otherwise I’d like one of these:-



But then I guess I do have a little recent history with said Austrian brand...

• RC8
• 990 Adventure
• 1190 Adventure
• 1290 Super Adventure
• 1090 Adventure R

 

[PORKSTER]

lad at work has a 125 Yamaha he paid 4500 for that so that 390 is a steal its a deal of the centurary

 

[A S R]

I could be wrong, but I think you will find they are the old model.. New one came out around April..Word is KTM dealers are up in arms cos they are pretty much stuck with the things.. Shop around and push you luck and you should be able to get an even better deal

You are wrong. The 390 I just bought is the very latest model with the updated touch screen dash etc...

 

[Jaws]

You are wrong. The 390 I just bought is the very latest model with the updated touch screen dash etc...

The one as revued in Bike mag then

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[A S R]

The one as revued in Bike mag then

Yep! I was going to buy a 690 Duke but that offer was too good to miss. Can't justify paying double for the 690!
It's only to go in the back of the van for a bit of transport when I park up somewhere out of the way. I still have my GS for touring on.

 

[robnchris]

Have you not thought about an old two stroke Yamaha - they are very popular

Used to have a Yamaha YDS3 when I was at college, thought it was fantastic until I swapped it for a Suzuki T20 (Supersix) now that was a crazy 250cc machine.

 

[A S R]

Used to have a Yamaha YDS3 when I was at college, thought it was fantastic until I swapped it for a Suzuki T20 (Supersix) now that was a crazy 250cc machine.

You're showing your age now!!

 

[Richard n Ann]

Bought one they are fast running out of stock at this price. Only 2 left at M&P.

Now the hard work begins, Ann says she isn't ever getting on it and I have to keep the Honda Vision for the van

 

[bigtwin]

Now the hard work begins, Ann says she isn't ever getting on it and I have to keep the Honda Vision for the van

Don’t you love it when a plan comes together.

Ian

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[Richard n Ann]

She'll come round hopefully, can't imagine myself on it much in this weather either, and if not I can always sell it on in the spring

 

[Richard n Ann]

All sorted, insured (£90), road tax included, coming Saturday evening. Hope there's no frost so I can have a quick blast round before putting it away

 

[bigtree]

All sorted, insured (£90), road tax included, coming Saturday evening. Hope there's no frost so I can have a quick blast round before putting it away

Can I ask who that is with ? Mrs bigtree is having to take out a new policy as her no claims bonus is tied into her 690,best she has had so far is £105 with Bennetts. Might be picking the bike up next week.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I feel your pain, my no claims is on the scooter but it (3 years) only makes about a tenner difference anyway. It's with Hastings direct and it's 12 quid cheaper if you do it all online.

 

[bigtwin]

She'll come round hopefully, can't imagine myself on it much in this weather either, and if not I can always sell it on in the spring

I think you misunderstood me.

She may not be playing ball, but the net result is that you now have two bikes. What’s not to like!

Ian

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