As manic as ever! | 2024 KTM Duke 390 First Ride | PowerDrift

With a brand new chassis, a bigger and more powerful engine, and a whole new suite of electronics, the new KTM Duke 390 really is properly new. But the question is has it lost its ‘Duke-ness’ in the process? We ride it on the road and track to find out!
0:00 - 1:02 - Intro to the new 390 Duke
1:02 - 1:25 - 🔥🔥🔥
1:25 - 1:59 - How does it feel at a track?
1:59 - 2:58 - Is this a good-looking motorcycle?
2:58 - 3:52 - Engine - Feel, refinement, heating?
3:52 - 4:44 - Seat height, ergonomics, comfort levels
4:44 - 5:33 - Ride quality, suspension, handling
5:33 - 6:38 - Electronics + Features
6:38 - 7:20 - Instrument Cluster + Connectivity
7:20 - 8:06 - Summary + Pricing
8:06 - 8:38 - Is it still value for money?
8:38 - 9:01 - Montage + Bloopers
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[@saurav.bishtt]

What a review ❤❤ love it guys

[@powerdriftofficial]

Cheers!

[@ravikumarnallamalla4642]

😂😂 that’s where I had a sigh of relief …after seeing Varun’s face…

[@fueledbypassion5558]

100%🙌🏼

[@vroombk]

Beautiful motorcycle. ❤

[@ravikumarnallamalla4642]

@@fueledbypassion5558😂😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

:D :D

[@Im_Sharan]

Only One Word "BEAST" 🔥

[@gemmacolneycolney2515]

So much fun to watch that slap @ 8.48

[@mohdkhajanaseeruddin537]

Good review! Superb bike!!

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you :)

[@raja7942]

Nothing can beat the og Duke 390 2013 review by powerdrift only in this channel, that's still the best video ever ❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

We love that video too. One of our best creations :)

[@sanseevpushpakanthan846]

Honestly that Video made me Buy the Duke 390 in 2015. Every time I see it I feel like 18 again. 💯💯

[@fallacywrecker4960]

This comment is the absolute truth! That 2013 video is still fresh in my mind. ❤

[@gunjanpandey96]

​@@sanseevpushpakanthan846et,,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@samrattomar7552]

Excellent Narrations by both Dudes 😊

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samrattomar7552]

@@powerdriftofficial I always enjoy your vlogs and really appreciate your verdicts.

[@arkantos006]

This seems like the perfect bike !

[@rohitmundra7158]

KTM and Varun are like long live brotherhood……Legends has it that no KTM review can ever be complete without Varun’s .

[@powerdriftofficial]

The legend is true

[@surajhm]

The new Duke looks so good but I'm excited for the new 390 Enduro and ADV to launch soon

[@powerdriftofficial]

That will happen next year.

[@nipunsood2815]

That's a hell of a motorcycle ❤

[@vroombk]

💯

[@powerdriftofficial]

Oh absolutely.

[@gr33narr0w55]

Excited for this one 🤩

[@powerdriftofficial]

:D

[@siddhantpanchmukh6099]

Honestly I am loving it. It looks like a mini Super Duke.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Right on!

[@e1oq]

Keep up the good work And please keep it in english ❤️ Love from the Philippines 🎉

[@blackadam5487]

Whether its a track , off-roading , touring 390 duke does it all...

[@powerdriftofficial]

Not sure of touring. The rear set footpegs can be a hindrance.

[@Pushkar_-qg4xr]

Love to see Varun sir in the video 😂❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

All of us do :D

[@ducatimultistradav4850]

For people considering the new Duke 390, a short note: Don't care about the Chapri image which KTMs have.. Go with what you really love ❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

We absolutely agree with this comment.

[@TheTwinPost]

100% ...We have whole lot of rich chhapris out there with their Hayabusas and ZX10r, S-1000 RR doing some really cringe stuff on public roads... but that doesn't define those motorcycles. KTM has built a really solid product 🔥

[@ShivamSingh-xf8nb]

It's only about the machine❤

[@pradeepdhara3899]

I Do agree With you 🙂🙂. I have Ktm Adventure 390 And I am in love with this Machine. Any one Who is thinking it's a chappri bike just go and take a Test Ride your perception will change.

[@ABIGOR-0616]

Rightly said just a monologue: if it makes sense to you it shouldn't make sense to anyone

[@Rahul_Rao_001]

Another great video by Powerdrift.

[@powerdriftofficial]

More to come!

[@lepetitprince2188]

That side fairing sticks out like a cheap aftermarket mod.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Not everyone's cup of tea

[@idrisahmed2659]

It looks good might look more gelled in and cohesive in black colour

[@aniketgautam230]

acceleration of this bike is out of this world what a machine ktm going crazy in indian market

[@monkeydust100]

What's the thing on the back wheel left hand side?

[@muhammadfaheem3746]

Are those Dominar mirrors?

[@Varun_Vidyalink]

Superb presentation as usual. How is the heat management Varun

[@powerdriftofficial]

Like Karan mentioned, the ambient temperature wasn't too bad in Pune so that remains to be tested but the new cooling system should take care of the heat just fine.

[@aspiring_human2837]

Does it have wheelie control?

[@ozairify]

Love all the dukes

[@powerdriftofficial]

Noicee!

[@snjtptl5221]

No enough money in pocket but still watching , thinking and dreaming about duke 390 lol 😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

One day, some day.

[@MaheshJagannathHebbalalu]

This is the third video I am watching since morning of the new Duke 390. Very excited about it and very eager to test ride. Amazing video by Powerdrift. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you Mahesh

[@pranjit_ninja3003]

Is it faster than Gen1?

[@harishrossi9286]

That Muhammad Ali quote…🔥 Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee…

[@powerdriftofficial]

Oh yeah!

[@daivik18_55]

KTM has just killed it this time fr

[@powerdriftofficial]

100%

[@C.A.MARSUPIAL]

I have the 2021 Duke 390. I love the torch and pick up on it. Does this new 2024 Duke still have great pick up because that's what I love about my Duke. Hi from Brisbane Australia.

[@aabbaayy]

Expected a video like old 2k17 model duke that was more fun to watch

[@marvingulanes5577]

I WANT ONE!! but would probably buy the triumph speed 400 as its most suitable for my needs

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yes! Go for it.

[@suhasbharadwaj3645]

This is one of the few bikes which have not been watered down in subsequent versions.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Infact it got madder as time went by.

[@twowheeledparadox]

The second gen was watered down in terms of performance. In every other area it was an upgrade. This third gen seems like a step up according to the reviews. I will need to test ride one if my local service centre decides to have a test ride unit.

[@navneeth.r7683]

With this new tech and engine, Bajaj should really update the Dominar, so that it can stop being an underrated option in this segment. But the new Duke is so damn good!

[@powerdriftofficial]

That should happen too yes.

[@TechyBhatta]

The editor placed the orange bike instead of Atlantic blue 😂 although good review🎉 3:03

[@powerdriftofficial]

We had both the motorcycles for our shoot.

[@debasishnaskar9733]

Is there will be problem with offset rear suspension over center suspension

[@powerdriftofficial]

Nope. What makes you think that?

[@debasishnaskar9733]

Stability failure unbalancing etc????

[@tusharj40]

Please Compare cornering abs with other bike

[@powerdriftofficial]

We can do that, yes

[@vigneshudaya2379]

How does the new duke 390 compares to rtr 310 in terms of refinement/vibration?

[@powerdriftofficial]

The 390 though vibey is less vibey at higher RPMs. The RTR feels better at low revs

[@manashroy6731]

Will it suit for someone 5'11 like me?

[@richantrepassah7708]

Sir when is duke 250 video coming?

[@tejasshekar]

So, we are going back to underbelly exhaust?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Done and dusted.

[@jashpatel3393]

Do u expect a few updates in duke to translate into the dominar...?? Due to the collab...🤔

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's a really good question. we don't have info yet but we need to confirm this with the brand

[@abhishekabhi-27]

Is that dominars mirror

[@pranay220]

The banana swing arm and horizontal monoshock allows the bike to reduce seat height while increasing wheel travel and increasing ground clearance. The new 2025 Adventure is going to be much more comfortable than the current one.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Oh for sure. Expect a lot of changes

[@giovanhagar]

That shock hanging on the side is ugly. It's like the Ninja 650r.

[@rajkumar-in3mh]

Fantastic review just let us know whether low end torque issue is sorted completely or not? And what about refinement in comparison to Triumph x400

[@powerdriftofficial]

Like Karan said, its sorted to quite an extent.

[@20s_Engineer]

In KTM Bikes series, Duke 390 is the first bike which is i like specifically the blue one ❤ just 💙. Gyes please don't care about any tag just go for it, it never disappoint you 👍.

[@Rose__L]

What was the 15L mileage? During the test?

[@powerdriftofficial]

This was a first ride. Mileage test will happen later.

[@LorkanKogan-angki]

still waiting here in the philippines

[@max2207]

PD.? Any words on cruise control 👀

[@geovani149]

Duke 390 review means PowerDrift PS: wanted more of Varun Painter

[@powerdriftofficial]

Full review baaki hay dost :D

[@geovani149]

@@powerdriftofficial ye hui na baat

[@user-iw7rj8fc2q]

Bro as you mentioned we can adjust seat height to 820mm by extra accessories (seat spacer) most of the channels mentioned that and still I can’t find that. Dealers told its only available for international varients. Did i got any chance to get that?

[@alexmerchen8086]

I wish they give the same tft layout like this to the present gen rc 390 by some software update

[@powerdriftofficial]

Guess that's next

[@TheAlphaMing]

Will get it when a subtle colour scheme is released.

[@powerdriftofficial]

KTM has always been a little wild with their color schemes no? A plain black will be fiyaah!

[@TheAlphaMing]

@@powerdriftofficial The grey colours with black alloys on the 250 will suffice.

[@GAGANSARAWATVLOGS]

46 PS and 39 nm are insane

[@powerdriftofficial]

Absolutely

[@cedricandrade2046]

Varun is like the king of power drift riders ❤😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahahhah

[@jatinsync3820]

Killing it PD team ❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

You the best!

[@MetalfreakApollo]

that's just a kilo more than my cbr and close to double the hp 😭 this thing is gonna wild to ride

[@powerdriftofficial]

Mad mad fun.

[@jeevanchaukar]

Lovely video - as we do expect from PD team !! KTM Duke 390 is back to its original raw-ness and visceral connect with the rider which was lost in the recent years... Let's not worry too much about those vibrations at low RPM and all that - Duke is a Duke because it simply urges you to go faster and faster and revv higher and higher!! I had only a short spin on this one but whoaa!! This is what a Duke should be - Kudos to KTM for bringing this level of performance with this level of features and at that price!!!! Sure, the price has gone up a lot compared to original 390 - but then so have the features and safety - so it is still the greatest Performance + Features Versus Price combination in the Indian market - nothing comes close to this!!

[@IcecreamCool-ez4jm]

True lover of KTM peoples never mind about downside of duke 390 , they celebrate and buy it 🎉

[@vivekbytes]

Like the enthusiasm you guys put in the video. But honestly speaking, you need to tone down the filters used in post production. It's heavily used, and really loses to give us an experience how the motorcycles would actually look. Also, you can use a better wider lens for these shoots. More close-up shots rather than shots taken from a distance and zoomed-in. It's not a cinema, it's a review of a vehicle.

[@powerdriftofficial]

We hear you and promise to make things better.

[@KirkLazurus]

What will it take for PD to switch to 4K uploads?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Our reviews will be 4K for sure. The first ride video has us fighting against time. Full HD for now but 4K is also in the works.

[@rohtsapam]

How is the engine temp!! Does it have heating issue like old 390!?

[@powerdriftofficial]

We have addressed this in the video.

[@virajvrooms]

With Wider seats (though signature hard), better ground clearance and bigger fuel tank theyve set the stage for the Duke 390 GT. The console does show cruise control in The Quick Selector. Hopefully its going to be a software unlock. The GT would be a perfect sports tourer for people who don't want an Adv but still want a faired KTM with better wind protection.

[@powerdriftofficial]

The GT will be very different though. Good base to begin with but very different.

[@virajvrooms]

@@powerdriftofficial With KTMs it's never too different.

[@nishantkiran9165]

Mirrors are from dominar.. they are top notch ❤

[@fallacywrecker4960]

Kaash ye bike meri ho! 🙏🙌❤

[@Jhinesh]

Should i get this, or cb300r or speed 400 or mt03 or himalyan 450 ?? Or wait for more bikes to come

[@powerdriftofficial]

What do you seek from your motorcycle?

[@Kanna_B]

Oooooh loved it🏍

[@powerdriftofficial]

We did too!

[@smisaraf4749]

What a great looking bike. The video direction was awesome. As I havev been saying this is the bike of the year. So confused between Upcoming R3 v/s this Tech Laden 'Super'Duke 390. Just for the love of twin cylinder my decision may sway

[@powerdriftofficial]

The R3 will be expensive for sure.

[@gkvlogs25]

Looks👌 Blue colour 👌 features 👌 Price 👌👌 Whole New KTM sets the benchmark for other 3 Brands Imagine those DRL's working as indicators 🙆 Surely will switch the tyres to Apollo Alpha H1 Although the number plate will totally disturb the front look🤦

[@vroombk]

DRLs working as indicators is a good though

[@gkvlogs25]

@@vroombk would be super cool🙆

[@powerdriftofficial]

Nice comment :)

[@gkvlogs25]

@@powerdriftofficial thank you :D

[@GAGANSARAWATVLOGS]

It should have twin cylinder, It would have been no competition

[@powerdriftofficial]

We agree but cost is a big factor here.

[@sahilsiddiqui17]

I want it so bad 😳🕵🏻💥

[@powerdriftofficial]

Looks like the SF is up for sale then? :P

[@sahilsiddiqui17]

@@powerdriftofficial Hehe NO. I don't wanna sell my first bike and regret it rest of my life. Instead i will wait and save my money. 😅

[@TechTurbo96]

bro i need an opinion.. I own a Interceptor 650.. I love it.. Lots of touring and Highway runs.. But i also owned a r15 v3 which i sold 6 months back.. And now i miss it soo much now.. I have booked a duke 390 and willing to purchase it.. I want to try the orange hooligan.. But the doubt is will i enjoy it over int650?

[@powerdriftofficial]

A test ride will give you the answer.

[@thesahilarte]

I was really disappointed, that the most hyped launch and no Varun, until he shows up

[@vroombk]

❤❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

Always around is VP!

[@sivaprakashe]

Pls compare 390 2023 vs speed 400

[@powerdriftofficial]

For sure

[@shanylkhan1557]

Will there be an adventure version of this in the pipeline in the coming months ?

[@sunnyyadav-yx7ry]

Already launched few months earlier available in showrooms for delivery Have a visit.

[@shanylkhan1557]

@@sunnyyadav-yx7ry aren't those with the 373 CC engines and old Frame ?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yes. KTM is already testing the new ADVs

[@sunnyyadav-yx7ry]

@@shanylkhan1557 Your special requirements of Adv model will take time for development till then have some patience or opt out for other choices in these category.

[@hiitmaan]

As you are replying to almost every comment curious on which one among the rtr310 and duke 390 is a complete package and better one

[@powerdriftofficial]

They are at two different price points. But the 390 has a different feeling. Completely different. We suggest test rides will help.

[@fictionalfact4084]

❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

[@shubhamjagtap9]

I'm considering buying duke 250 or 390, but confused! Mostly city riding and weekend highways. Any suggestions are appreciated. also what will be the mileage of 390?

[@gadgetunboxer9669]

Around 25 to 28

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's a massive difference to begin with.

[@Abhishek4893]

Liked how karan said that he can't objectively justify the 80k over speed 400! They should've provided the gen 2 liquid metal like paint scheme on this design! Orange is just tooo polarizing! Also why do all the reviewers have the orange one only? No one reviewed the Atlantic blue one?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Its true no? Two different motorcycles but accessibility wise, the Speed holds a much better proposition.

[@Abhishek4893]

@@powerdriftofficial indeed!!

[@asiansareraisins7582]

Would a 5'5 person be able to ride this motorcycle while flat footing it ?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Test it out once the motorcycles get to the showrooms.

[@rrahul8585]

why do those tyres look so slim

[@powerdriftofficial]

They aren't.

[@rahulbhagat8139]

When will we get the 250 Duke review ?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Not anytime soon.

[@rahulbhagat8139]

@@powerdriftofficial Any Particular reason ? Delivery dates and all ?

[@SriMenon37]

I got mine just 2 days ago, must say, its worth every rupee spent. Agile and aggressive.

[@andrew_claus]

4k 60FPS video with a better camera 😏 please. Thank you

[@powerdriftofficial]

Feedback taken :)

[@abhaysahu1908]

Video resolution is so low that video is blurry even in 1080p... Budget issues PD?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Nope! More to do with a first ride. The review will be 4K, pakka promise.

[@dhruvshetty.95]

This video was exciting! The music choice, the editing! Both Karan and Varun did a great job. Im sold on the Duke.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad you enjoyed the video Dhruv.

[@bitz6131]

is it in India now.?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yes. Rs. 3.10 lakh (Ex-Showroom)

[@nikhilsawantdk]

It looks good like Megatron 😅

[@powerdriftofficial]

It does no?

[@lekhazsuvvari9897]

Varun fan button like❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

:D

[@galibhossain980]

Which one has more views in motovlogging? R15m or duke 390 2023?

[@krishnasaireddy2062]

Bike review hei tho, its Varun Painter and we would want to see him every now and later

[@powerdriftofficial]

He will definitely see you later.

[@msmyankees]

My local area is still flooded with 2023 models. Some are listed online for $4250. Despite this sounding slightly better in every way. $2k extra before taxes and fees less is probably not worth it for me.

[@mdsaifuddinahmed2199]

KTM is like Brock Lesnar of bike world , makes entry with a better motorcycle just when some brand launches a new bike and ruins it's happiness 😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahahhahah!

[@adityapalukuri4007]

I don't say it's a value for money as the on road price may go up to 3.8L. It's a good bike though

[@powerdriftofficial]

We agree with you to quite an extent.

[@adityachoudhary00013]

This new updated gen 3 duke 390 or the continental gt 650 I am confused which to buy? Btw ktm stole the show

[@vroombk]

What do you want from your motorcycle?

[@AahanBagdaiaahansolo]

Depending on what kind of a rider you are both are different categories of motorcycles.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Two different motorcycles completely.

[@adityachoudhary00013]

A bit of retro vibe and a lot of character

[@Abhishek-kj6pl]

I was hoping KTM would make the 3rd gen a dual cylinder version :(

[@powerdriftofficial]

Cost is a big issue!

[@zhampvlogs8149]

❤❤❤❤

[@powerdriftofficial]

[@roninv1840]

Make a video on Duke250

[@powerdriftofficial]

As soon as we get our hands on the motorcycle

[@bhushantanawade8798]

Shoot the videos in 4k60 guys. The quality seems going down day by day 😢😢😢

[@powerdriftofficial]

The full review will be 4K for sure.