8 things I HATE about my KTM 390 Duke

These are my top 8 reasons as to why I hate my 2018 KTM 390 Duke. Can you think of any more?
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[@briand.1694]

The WHOLE IDEA of the cooling fan is that you DON'T have to change how you ride. It's called a convenience! FYI, the cooling fan coming on often is to keep the engine at/near it's optimal operating temperature. Sounds like you should be riding an air-cooled bike.

[@SuperdiptoC]

The fan turns on when the guage is half way through. The wide cage stop the bike from smushing your legs when you drop it. If your gloves hit the switchgear, hold the grips a little towards the edge. The "Low fuel" warning is in yellow as well, and you can cancel it with the 'OK' or 'Return' buttons on the left switchgear.

[@alsanova]

Actually.... 9.... You forgotten that it doesn't have enough room under rear seat to hold a can of red bull 😄😀

[@felipao2134]

@Ice "T"esla Its a thing on this channel, if you saw his other videos you would get it

[@johanjvdw]

Dude...SPOT ON! The fan comes on so often, it feels like I am sitting on an AC. My biggest gripe is the Fuel Warning. So I am very happy about that being a point. BUT... I LOVE THIS BIKE ...even on Wednesdays.

[@LeissGaming]

Just press the "back" button to remove it

[@johanjvdw]

@@LeissGaming I do that. My problem is not that it comes on, but that it comes on so early.

[@LeissGaming]

@@johanjvdw That's true, on my 125 i can ride around 150km more when it lights up :/

[@johanjvdw]

@@LeissGaming that is astonishing and utterly useless

[@Daveycurry]

@@LeissGaming I did NOT know this....thank you!

[@williamruddick1872]

It is because they use the same fan for the 125 and 390 but the 390 produces a lot more heat

[@mingern10]

Do you know that ktm sort out the fan issue for 2021 models?

[@16driver16]

It is because they run very rich stock, fuel controller fixed it perfectly for me.

[@nathanfenech9018]

@@16driver16 they run very lean stock, that's why they are so hot

[@16driver16]

@@nathanfenech9018 yes, also the catalytic convertor and premuffler were not helping, I ended up putting a straight thru pipe where they were and even though I have a 2017 without the heat shield for the catalytic convertor I no longer feel excessive heat on my leg when stopped on a hot day.

[@nathanfenech9018]

@@16driver16 only issue with removing back pressure by removing things like the cat and premuffler is that it also mskes it run leaner, so it kind of reverses some of the effect of a richer fuel map. I still got an aftermarket exhaust but I added a boosterplug to richen it.

[@michaelmaisto1595]

You can remove two other information off your display and it automatically sets each one bigger. But you can have maximum four information displayed.

[@gbblitzentertainment1522]

The bike has a 370cc ,single cylinder, making almost 45hp, thats why it runs hot, its a lot of hp for the cc considering its only a single cylinder. That switch looks very annoying...ahhaah

[@cj7073]

Duke 690 has left the chat

[@Javiercav]

The engine cage is not a stock part. It was added after.

[@chriswest2290]

@Ice "T"esla spot on.. I've forgotten more about bikes than this twit knows.

[@chriswest2290]

No one likes the look of frame sliders or crash bars.. how the same that is something you hate about the bike. What about wearing bike gloves, boots and a helmet, is that something you hate about the bike too? What a wally.

[@bb-ballistics1706]

@@chriswest2290 I actually like the look of the huge KTM orange crash bars. Makes it look like a stunt bike

[@col.strayga1389]

Euro4 Emissions is why it runs hot. Get a power commander or tune to richen fuel mixture because its way to lean.

[@zessamo]

If you limit your datafields to 4. The display actually resizes them to a size that's readable while riding. Granted you probably want to display more at the same time so it's still terrible design. But that's the only work around for this issues I found on my own 390 so far.

[@tom.r7743]

When you click the reverse button the messages like, empty fuel or side stand going away... Greetings from germany i have sold my duke 125 yesterday and my new 690 duke is ready to drive :)

[@__JDB__]

Damn, congrats! Have fun and ride safe

[@16driver16]

A fuel controller will change the temps this bike runs at significantly! They simply run very lean from the factory and a fuel controller fixes the heat and makes a lil more power or feels like it

[@sagarsunny5944]

@5:24 he is saying it's an economic bike. 😂😂 This guy should see hero slender once

[@charliezoa4899]

Do you mean Hero Splendor with the 'MONSTER' 90KM/L performance 💪💪💪💪.

[@swargdhamsantaashram7235]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Truth_Spoken]

Not sure why you’re so paranoid over the cooling fan.

[@montgomery3605]

I really like your presentation skills, something about the cadence in your voice that is unique and enjoyable.. I think I’ll listen to another video😁

[@Usiris23]

Switch out to engine ice coolant. Helps a lot. Even here in Florida! I just recently made the change and only time my fan kicks on is if I’m stationary in traffic for longer than 5mins.

[@rauliparjo3779]

I dont know about the 390 but on my 125 if a warning pops up on the display i can get it away by pressing one of the buttons for the display, although it is only temporary and will pop up the next time the key is turned.

[@davidebonino600]

to remove the warning you can just press the middle left button

[@akshatrockport]

That cage near the engine is an aftermarket addition. You can go to stock engine guards.

[@shonith91]

The stock guard is available only for the Indian market. I don't think Europe, US and UK get them. There r many other things which they don't get. Usually this is the reason why these bikes are lighter than the Indian spec.

[@akshatrockport]

@@shonith91 In that case he could get it shipped from India.

[@afox20]

I insist, get the old always legendary r6 or the new one, the post 2016 r6. You know what I'm talking about, you owned one, I own one, you know is the best motorcycle ever. Period.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

The display is very odd overall, as you said bad design I think! I really like the cage :P That headlight switch is also garbage layout wise! Really good video actually interesting to see all the weird little bits!

[@Ozzie673]

I've done over 100 kms with the low fuel banner at over 150 kmh so gas consumption is high That warning does come up too soon. But then again, it's nice for long rides. In case there's no gas stations for a loooong distance you get reminded you may not make it

[@petrosrz8990]

They are under fuelled from the factory, apparently tuning it fixed that issue

[@shabazahmad20]

Nice effort buddy. Keep on 👍😊

[@hatchetjack1031]

My RC 390 has 2 fans for 2023. It does seem to be on alot, even in cool weather. Never goes above half. TFT is easier to see in night mode. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SWITCH FROM KPH TO MPH??? cant find it on line or in manual! Just did my 1000km service. Love my KTM! 👍

[@j.d.1966]

I really expected the license plate holder to be on the list! Next vid idea, build a custom one?

[@johanjvdw]

First thing I changed on mine, with the help of a friend.

[@AmerSheikh]

The digital gauge are never accurate even though the technology has come very far. Thanks for another great video..Keep the videos coming! Ride Safe!

[@ArcticJeff]

What about the foot pegs? I hear they are at a weird angle.

[@bryanmiller2023]

I have heard that about the 390 adventure which is a bike you are more likely to stand on. The pegs on my Duke have never been an issue honestly.

[@the14thearlofgurney84]

The temp gauge is super annoying and the fan kicks in whenever it feels like it lol. It's a fantastic bike though. 5 years, 11k miles the seat looks perfect still. I still haven't sussed out how the display works. My bad. If you're that way minded it's heaven. No issues with the back brake. The thing about this bike for me is how tactile and to hand everything is. It's relaxing and exciting at the same time. So responsive, eager and flickable

[@rydred0823]

would thi sbe a good bike to ride 1500 miles on a road trip with drag racing?

[@donlodtonku]

The issue with low fuel warning is they are not accurate at all. I own a Duke 250 with older style meter panel. It shows low fuel level and the warning but when I fully refill, I can only pump the gas until 6 litre which is about half of the tank capacity. It's a good thing I learned how to use trip meter to gauge fuel consumption and remaining but showing low fuel warning so early is very annoying.

[@MrZ____]

I am living dubai, use to go 130km to 135km speed road, is it suggestable to buy ktm duke 390 in dubai

[@dripsa]

how do you not inckude that ridiculous numberlate holder

[@spaceted3977]

I have an RC 390 and I don't like the fact that you can't reset the clock or the servicing interval !!! The speedometer is useless at high speed, you can't see it very clearly !!! The speedo steams up so I had to drill holes in it to dry it out !!! My fan comes on all the time, but it doesn't bother me !!!! The fairing is terrible to remove, I should have cut a hole to get at the Oil Filter Cover !!! I do like the fact that it's really fast !!!!

[@shonith91]

The temperature gauge usually sits at 4 square blocks on normal running conditions. The fan comes on and maintains the 4 blocks constant irrespective of how ur riding. When the engine gets really hot it does go up to 5 blocks But then cools down to 4 blocks. If there is something wrong with the cooling system you will know it if u have paid close attention to the above said things.👍🏽

[@chriswest2290]

Perfect explanation sir.. I was gonna comment the same thing. Here I'm the phillipines my gen 2 doesn't the exact same. 4 blocks and the fan maintains it at 4. Is I shut off the bike and turn the key again to show the display, it'll go up to 5 block as the fan is not on to cool it.

[@jabdel6364]

A lot of negative comments about such an amazing little bike, but I love how he saved it with what he says at the end of the video about quirks making us have a bond with our bikes

[@superdash4177]

Yay new video 😀

[@rogerkay8603]

If you need to ride differently according to the temp gauge you're not doing it right. Spot on about the rear brake though.

[@username120889]

I ride for 1year my duke390 with low p oil error and nothing hapened 🤣 just love this moto 😂

[@ktmdukenz]

The data scaling and fuel warning was a really good point. The rest, including the data scaling is things I can live with for the price point-vs-performance. Great video though to confirm that I am going to continue buying this bike.

[@begosik]

the only thing I rly hate about my Duke 390 is that it isn't a Super duke 1290... but hey, can't blame it on the bike rly :D

[@majinvegeta2527]

9 reasons why you should sell it to me

[@AhamkarAlchemy]

what about rear passenger? seems too small for passenger comfort or is it??

[@jimmytorello7041]

I had to get rid of rear fender and the antenna mirrors. Installed a tail tidy and bar end mirrors, much cleaner, sexier look.

[@Toomanydays]

On the ADV you hit the back button and the low fuel banner turns off. You still have the alert symbol on the right side.

[@rowanmfrancis]

i guess you have not changed the spark plug yet ...

[@UtoyOnWheels]

Stock tires are slippery tho

[@deepaksinghxo]

I feel like you're digging out the problems of this bike because you used to drive some higher range bikes like R1,Mt-09 etc while this bike doens't fall in that category of bikes it's a mid-segment bike so all these problems are not that big for a price range of this it's one of the best bikes in the class rn with good value for money! 💕

[@neloysinha8098]

Nhi bhai! he's saying it shouldn't have those problems especially because its a mid segment bike, it shouldn't get as hot, the fan shouldn't have to come on that often as its not an R1 or Superduke.

[@canuck81]

I believe the bike runs hot because it runs very lean. You can change that. It'll use a bit more gas but won't run as hot

[@christophschwarzherz5909]

I like the engine cage, otherwise I would never risk trying wheelies and dropping the bike.

[@beastmode00714]

The side cage is stock?

[@opetmalugaming]

I would like to ask if the body of the rider is important in using a bigbike? I'm thin

[@veljkovic92]

Depends on the bike and riding type... If you mean if you're gonna be able to hold the bike and you're skinny, it wouldn't be a problem for most of the time as you will be moving. The bike balances itself. You'll only have to have power for some delicate situations if you get a heavy or tall bike and it starts to lean too much in low speed/joining the T section from uphill/you don't give enough gas or release the clutch fast...than you'll need to really hold the bike not to fall down. In general, you shouldn't worry much about your weight/bikes weight, it comes natural. Just start with smaller CC bike as it's recommend cause it'll forgive your mistakes more and be lighter for your adaptation/learning period. All the best! 🖐️

[@opetmalugaming]

@@veljkovic92 thank you!! ♥️

If you select 4 data fields in the menu, the text does get bigger...

[@rideitpodcast]

Yeah, that headlight switch irks me too!

[@realsteel5899]

The mirrors are bad too, and I don't know about yours mine has a almost permanent false neutral between 5 & 6th gear when the engine is under heavy acceleration. Also a fellow South African rider. Like your Content!

[@bryandsouza9182]

No. 5 : The Orange cage is not part of the lot sold in India. Although I think I need it now.

[@rawwr3835]

Honestly, the complaint about the light switch, is stupid. Lol I owned a Duke 390, & loved that switch. It’s not as bulky as he made it seem. He might just have massive hands.😂

[@bryanmiller2023]

Agreed, I have always found that switch super effective. Maybe his hands are small so he is holding the grips all the way toward the middle moving his finger closer to that switch. I was honestly surprised he mentioned the switch and not the license plate holder which really is awkward looking compared to the rest of the bike.

[@hark7771]

Try to wash the radiator if you have a Dusty environment.

[@alexmanousakis3369]

Hey mate, the signature ktm light switch is not so exclusive, most bmw bikes have the light switch that way and they have been doing that for quite a few years now. Love the vids man, keep them coming.

[@jsveiga]

My Suzuki VStrom has the same switch for the high beam.

[@bruceverburg8840]

Dude... the duke 390 is a high performance small CC engine, doing atleast 45HP so yeah fan going on is a must... if that bothers you get a bigger radiator.

[@senseioli7029]

I have ridden the bike in almoast 3 years, have never put on the light by accident😅

[@rogerkay8603]

You can edit the data fields. why would you need to know what date it is lol

[@SimarjeetSinghh]

Hey buddy, since you have been riding this bike now for quite some time, i wanted to know, do you feel a clicking feel on the clutch when you let off the gas and pull the clutch in?

[@GamesAreTooHard]

I had that when I picked got my Duke but I realised in the end it was because I was pushing the lever down as I pulled it in I think? Either way it wasn't a concern!

[@SimarjeetSinghh]

@@GamesAreTooHard well i did not think of that, will observe next time i go for ride if i pull the lever down , if that is the case then my worries will be sorted. If not then will troubleshoot it more.

[@johanjvdw]

I've had no such issues on mine at all.

[@SimarjeetSinghh]

@@johanjvdw thanks buddy, good to know.

[@rogerkay8603]

Hi mate, yes mine does the same, the click and an odd noise when engaged but all works okay.

[@plc.]

Hmmm, his main channel didn't upload last friday, sounds like he doesn't have his KTM to film because he actually drop it this week. (3:29)

[@santoshnaidu2079]

Try out old digital meter

[@17thMidnight]

How tall are you mate?

[@FiendlyLunatic]

Can you stop hating on it pls? Its my first bike and I cant even ride it yet cuz of fucking covid. (License. I cant do the test cuz covid.)

[@nerfmaster33]

I have the exact same problem due to the fucking covid pandemic. I have a rc390 just screaming at me in my shed waiting to be ridden

[@bansamsha7284]

What is the price of duke 390 in ur county?? I'm ur subscriber from northeastindia 🇮🇳gud luck dude

[@Papa_karma]

not all problems are like that get used to it good effort.

[@martijnmulder3859]

I had a stroke trying to read this sentence

[@JAMES-bu1lv]

@@martijnmulder3859 😂😂 same here my guy😂

[@racylaserjet]

Those seats aren't squishy. They're as hard as park benches! If you can't easily lock your rear something is wrong. Bleed it or get it fixed!

[@MotoMirius]

Boasting about the size of your hands huh? Sounds like your bike has issues. I can lock the rear brake easily on any surface - wouldn't be able to drift the rear end if I couldn't, the cage is a Powerparts accessory, they aren't factory, and my temp gauge goes up and down as the engine heats or cools off. Luckily it doesn't get too hot here in the UK, so the fan is less annoying but I guess I'm used to it or maybe I just can't hear it over the exhaust now hmmmm.... It runs hot because its a KTM - it says ready to race for a reason - the designers expected it to be ridden just as hard as sports bike.

[@TheTiltfail]

Don't get why you are complaining about the crash cage. It's just like your helmet, which needs space to absorb an impact. You don't want a cage that is super strong, so it does bent the whole bike, then just the cage itself. That would be motor protected, but bike deformed.

[@ricky8545]

Thanks for sharing, please another episode of the engine

[@ReizePrimus]

I rode a 2013 model, not sure how different the ergos are after all these years, never tried the newer bikes. But if they haven't changed much, the one thing I hated about them was how they were so cramped for my 5'10 frame. The stock rearsets were high and the stock bars were too low without having a longer frame. Even the smaller CC FZ16 felt more spacious to me. Also the seats on your Duke, man they look like the same material on jacket inserts. They look like they could end up crumbling in a few years parked in the sun. Yeesh. But tbh, personally I like the look of the dash though, thankfully it wasn't more of a clusterf*ck like the new Ducatis. Thanks for your opinions, something to consider if I'm looking into getting one. Cheers from Singapore!

[@cxnnxrjxy]

the crash bars are aftermarket:)

[@siddhantdesai9654]

About the console, bro keep only for info tabs and the text will zoom in!

[@dylanwhocares3627]

I would love to run into you on a Wednesday my boy!👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻😭👍🏻

[@aynviaynvi]

Why did you change the channel name? Pretty much agree on the issues !

[@JZ-st5zr]

This is a different channel

[@somebodynothing8028]

This is a second channel

[@aynviaynvi]

@@JZ-st5zr thanks noticed now only !!

[@aynviaynvi]

@@somebodynothing8028 thanks 🤘

[@williamruddick1872]

My mom and dad both have 390 duke and the fan comes on really quick it is all normal donc worry about it

[@thamanpoovannabr196]

Probably you'll get used to in a matter of time,Here in India it comes with a weird crash guard and a knuckle guard as standard. And ,also the (KTM my ride app )without the Play music app sucks

[@MrMarcee]

Check out Rok Bagoros. He did some nice mods about the engine protection!

[@urilacambrafrias]

I have a Husky Svartpilen 401 (so basically the same bike) and the low fuel problem is the one that annoys me the most. I tend to get about 250 km from a tank (it's 9'5 liters teorically) but once it gets under 100 km of autonomy, the F** message comes up. Like, it's half a tank still! Being such a careful person like me, that means that I tend to go to the gas station as soon as it comes up! Also, if you leave the bike while it alerts that you have 80 km left, then you come back again and ride for a few minutes and jumps to 30 and hten to just VERY LOW FUEL, in which state I can guarantee you that AT LEAST it has fuel for 30 km more (I have never experimented further). So yeah, fuel indications are straight up BAD, REALLY BAD, on this platform. Asides from that, I fucking love it.

[@kuikukui5077]

Duke 390 actually is the best street one cylinder bike but it actually is one of the most expansive in class

[@v.onthemove]

Big fan from India. Subscribed to your new channel We dont get the engine cage here. We get a bracket bar (standar black) on all motorcycles. Not sure if you get those there...can switch if you like the look. Love your content 👍🏻🙂

[@preethamanbalagan4135]

Bro i guess ur brake pads are worn or something, i drive a duke 200 and the rear brake locks up the wheel decently(for a 200 cc).

[@surajman6045]

I won't complaint if had one

[@yasseralsaidi1168]

Good man

[@alexabadi7458]

And the 9th annoying thing, it does not say Ducati on the bike itself ;o)

[@Cristopher-S.G]

Most of the things you hate are so stupid and minimal. People these days try to find things to dislike haha

[@saeedashtiani1968]

for your first issue, this bike runs on High Octane, that heats the engine faster and higher than regular gas. so at low speed, rev less or rev for shorter period of time.

[@cranky1812]

Just change your radiator fan to 2015 model. It has open back and it cools down the engine quickly. For more cooling just add piggyback ECU and adjust the AFR, it makes a big difference.

[@maruthigs1026]

Hey Bro I am From INDIA your most regular viewer 😍

[@joshsantiago823]

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[@urie4769]

My duke 390 2015 has none of these problems

[@aakashkapoor8933]

Say it with me, all I said, was bullshit!

[@josh_ari]

I hope ktm saw this video before they made the 2024 updated model. 😲

[@KleinAB]

Install a SPAL fan.

[@naturecube9871]

Come to Bangladesh, i swear, you cant beat me in a race on "Mirpur road". By the way love your video

[@flacthergoh211]

Joke

[@naturecube9871]

@@flacthergoh211 broh, just search "Mirpur road traffic Bangladesh" 🤪🤪🤪

[@huzaifaraza5623]

sometimes its not the bike thats the problem its the person riding the bike

[@johnybrokeit]

The crash guard is something I've been searching for for so long in india haha. They have aftermarket ones that look shi**y as fokh (like bleddy 'uncle' bikes) but I want the one from KTM; yours is the powerparts one I believe. Glad to learn that it makes the bike feel wider! Didn't think about that. Does it interfere with your shoes when u using riding boots? Yours is the only kind of crash guard I'd be willing to put on my bike. * I own the 2016 model, the older version of your bike. ** The crash guard does Not come stock with the bike, atleast in india :) Also, the seat you described is one of the coolest things I'd even seen designed by man on that RC :) I think it is genius :) But I understand if you do not like it. Excellent videos and I feel a connection cuz we have similar bikes. Cheers gentleman :)

[@paramveersingh2793]

You say that this bike is economical.. use hero splendor plus for one week..