Why the KTM 390 DUKE is the best beginner bike EVER

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[@samminielsen6629]

I went from Denmark to Monaco on a 2016 Duke 390, a trip around about 3500 km. Using the Autobahn some of the way, I can definitely tell you that it gets rather uncomfortable and shakey. But it's manageable, and once you get to something like Switzerland, and go up into the mountains... Man I swear it's worth everything... That trip on the KTM was probably one of the best things I have experienced on a motorcycle.

[@Subliminal3117]

Så fra dk til Scwhiez?

[@marcellsimon2129]

thanks for that line! I live in Switzerland and planning to get this bike. max allowed speed here is 80 kmph (120 on the highway ofc) and usually 60-40 in the mountains. so it doesn't seem to make sense to buy a bigger bike than this. Even if I later buy a bike for bigger tours, I'd still keep this one for the mountain fun

[@AllmogeCushions1]

rocknroll! Denmark to Monaco. I travelled from Tower Bridge to Pimlico on 2016 Duke, had to stop half way and push rest of the way due to overheating.

[@FTStratLP]

@@marcellsimon2129 What you say is very reasonable. More restrictive speed limits will soon be intruduced all over Europe. Even the Germans are seriously discussing a max of 130 kph on the Autobahn. Already now you are not allowed to go faster than 100 - 130 on the majority of German Autobahnen. Here in Austria we are discussing 80 on two lane highways and a general 100 on the Autobahn, which already is the limit on many routes. So the Duke 390 is more than fast enough.

[@thewaskakashi3306]

​@@FTStratLP i think 100 on the highway is pretty slow

[@Lex-Rex]

Everyone knows that the Turbo Busa is the best beginner bike -- EVER.

[@Tryambakam108]

Kawasaki H2R, bruh!

[@OGTylerP]

with extra gooch juice

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

TBOD

[@NudaMan]

Gooood ol clammy lubeee

[@johncavar2914]

OMG daily ride to the shops !!

[@anthonyyoung925]

Started riding at 49 yrs of age at 6’O with 36 inseam. My 2016 Duke served me well to 39K miles through highways and canyons. Loved it! Gave me the confidence to learn with a manageable powerband.

[@ghg8257]

Did you sell it at 39k miles or did the engine lay down?

[@davidzavala337]

Nice bro. I'm 34 for and really want to get into this lifestyle. Plus I'm into electronics. So that screen is sweet.

[@i_observe9846]

@@davidzavala337 Motorcycling?

[@fredgrebner526]

You must have good knees to accommodate the foot peg placement. Nice bikes though.

[@anthonyyoung925]

Transmission gave out I believe. Downshifted from 6th to 5th while exiting freeway, felt a click then couldn’t downshift any further. Was told a) I was lucky it lasted that long and b) it would cost a lot to troubleshoot. Unfortunately my mechanical skills are limited and I don’t have friends close by with riding and mechanical skills.

[@temaus]

Uh.. no, it doesn't cost extra $2000 to add the KTM My Ride to the motorcycle. I just paid $28 to activate it and $50 for labor to update the computer and can use it with my phone. And navigation isn't even an option on the smaller 390 duke. Also no, Super Moto mode is not there to let you do burndowns. Burnouts are controlled by the traction control that this bike doesn't have. What super moto does is it lets you turn of ABS from rear wheel that will then let you lock it when braking. And no, its not close to 400lbs wet, it is 338 lb wet. "The rear breaks... they don't bite very hard" - That's because you have rear ABS! And because 90% of your stopping power is done by your front wheel! Come on! Come prepared or say that you don't know. This guy reminds of a crappy salesman at your local dealership. The rest of the review is good, though :)

[@JQUICK21]

Thanks Artem!

[@stephenpierce2726]

Bruh. This! All of this! I would have posted almost the exact same things you said. Nailed it.

[@twistednemo]

About the rear brake, in addition to what you said, this bike (or at least its previous version) gets really light at the rear so the wheel is going to have much less grip too. ABS will keep on intervening and make it feel that there is much less bite than there actually is.

[@Neontrifle]

I downloaded the MTM my Ride for free then the bluetooth and phone worked with no dealer code needed, there is no Sat Nav option going to be available for the 390

[@johnh2349]

You missed one; the shift light, “telling Sean to shift” was actually the break-in redline that has never been reset, per the manufacturer’s instructions. If the bike is under 621 miles, he’s destroying his buddy’s motor.

[@tybailey9428]

I had a 16 Duke 390 as my first bike and I absolutely loved it and it was a blast I miss how the bike handled and throttle response was insane . It was a very quick little bike

[@keithdainton6043]

I got 2016 390 Duke and I love it. It does all I want and is plenty fast enough for UK motorways.

[@talkstory-andukulele-trave426]

Our son got that as his first bike and just can't let it go because he loves it so much. Also, it's nowhere near 400 pounds. 335 pounds wet, which makes it super nimble.

[@uncopino]

i’m 33 and even i can’t let it go!

[@kxry4679]

I’m about to purchase a 2018 with 2k miles, should I look at anything specific that these videos don’t cover?

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

335 lbs is the DRY weight.

[@itarry4]

It says its 328.5 pounds Wet on the screen at 38 seconds. They always put all the actual details on screen as Sean never says it right and it's always the wet weight.

[@handlebars9514]

@@itarry4 And on the KTM website it says that's the dry weight sooo

[@rgurung]

Here in India, we treat this bike like 800cc big bike🤣😂😆🤪

[@inlinemachine3224]

Gurung - nope

[@SilverBackHere]

that's how older people saw ..! killer bike

[@bharath7528]

That's for the older people 35+

[@yafirk]

Nope we don't

[@Balithazzarr]

This is about the hottest bike you could get for India and still be somewhat respectfull.

[@rickymahoney6664]

I’ve been watching a lot of videos lately to figure out what I should get as a first bike. So far this is my #1

[@franmarch]

I owned this KTM DUKE 390 for about 2 years as a first bike. It is great!!!!!! I love that bike I highly recommend this as a first bike.

[@koston777]

Francisco March how was the reliability?

[@shsjsjsjsjsi6479]

LeeROBD I was going to type that

[@shsjsjsjsjsi6479]

Like cost of ownership

[@genawilcox9039]

Will this fit well for a 5'4 person

[@gundamepyon5330]

How was it so far? maintainence? fast?

[@leroyjarvis5617]

I see lots of veteran riders moving one of these around. When it's in the fun compartment it doesn't matter if people label it as a beginner.

[@cody181818]

I'm thinking of getting one I have a busa a gsxr and dirtbikes and quads. Im 32. And thease are like 2800$ were im at. Thinking on getting one

[@freebehindbars8654]

This is more of a small displacement than a beginner bike. I went from a GSXR 750 to a 390 in 2017. I had a Blast and it made me a KTM junkie ever since. On my 3rd new KTM since 2017. If you get a chance, ride the 890R. 120hp, 70ft/torque and under 400lb with a half tank of fuel(put it on a scale) It’s Amazing!

[@ghg8257]

Great video. Just bought one of these and loving it so far. It may be a beginner level bike but I've been riding for 16 years and still love this one.

[@jackblem-keck7250]

Is it comfortable? Like just for getting places everyday?

[@melanisticsoldier5816]

I love how in America and other countries beginner bikes are like 200-400cc. But in India bikes that are considered big and powerful are like 150cc.

[@Ralleballe71]

hahhahaha

[@TheParaxore]

Lol the Honda Grom must be quite the sport bike over there

[@melanisticsoldier5816]

@@TheParaxore if they sold it here it would be🤣. They 200 duke is usually the ktm most people buy, some waste money on the 125 and mostly experienced riders choose the 390’s

[@gnanasabaapatirg7376]

It's because 390 is powerful. It can easily break limits of 120 km speed in newer highways.

[@UberKvlt]

Hard to ride a 1000cc with elephants and tigers and a billion people all coming at you on the wrong side of the road I guess?

[@danielkallis2295]

lmao, "im cruising the speed limit" as he passes a 35 m/h sign going 47

[@Srkcycles]

Daniel Kallis it was kilometers

[@myloumoto7648]

Daniel Kallis let’s ride bro

[@richardantonykoit4586]

@@Srkcycles yeah right

[@peterzebot9863]

@@Srkcycles I know kms That was NOT 50kph. Nice try though.

[@itarry4]

When he is appearing to break the speed limit a blur appears over the speedometer. Must be a bug or something that amazingly gets squashed in exactly the right spot then disappears as soon as h slows down so I'm fairly confident that he wasn't g to fast as the magic bug didn't appear.

[@justinhogan7248]

Reliability is why I'm picking up the zed 400 Kawi on Monday. Love everything about the KTM, I rode their dirt bikes for years but the number of people online with problem after problem pushes me to the Japanese reliability.

[@racer2c]

Not only problems, but try getting them fixed under warranty or even finding an authorized dealership.

[@stuartclubb4302]

Yup. Z400 is remarkable. If only Yamaha brought the MT-03 to the USA...

[@justinhogan7248]

@Thgt Ggyh If I could ask though what type of mileage do you guys have on the Ktm's. Also from what I have seen India is really where I have seen a lot of complaints about reliability but really it seems to be everywhere.

[@justinhogan7248]

@@stuartclubb4302 I here ya on the mt03 because that would be the machine I would chose even though they are down on power a little bit. I raced atv's before I had my liver transplant and I rode and loved non other than my Yamaha Yfz450r. That machine was sick It was a significantly better machine than the amazing 1987-1989 Honda 250r which was the dominating machine for 2 decades after they quit making them on the race track. Yamaha for the win!!! Lol.

[@cranky1812]

I have modified RC 390(2016), no reliability problems, no over heating, no engine problems rather I rev it upon 12,000rpm and I have done 30,000+ kms easily does 190+kmph.

[@Showza83]

I've had 600cc sport bikes and my duke 390 is one of my favorite canyon/technical track bikes. It's great to wring out a small bike fast, instead of a big bike slow.

[@chrisseletzky6244]

"I was just going to ride on the street, but I guess I have to race now" lol!

[@pauld.b7129]

When you see these on the street, they really stand out. If you park this next to a bunch of more expensive bikes, it will probably get noticed the most. It really has the sex appeal of a Ducati at a budget Honda price. Plus it's got that nice midsize motor and it's as light as a mountain bike, I want one for the looks alone though. 😁

[@duanedragon2]

You are not wrong. When we park up everyone mobs my wifes Duke 390 and completely ignores my tricked out Speed Twin. It's almost funny. Almost.

[@nicolathonathan770]

Getting an KTM as your first bike is great. You’ll buy all tools you’ll need for the rest of your life in 6 month.

[@omg_a_hoe]

What kind of tools do you mean, I’m looking to get my first bike soon and don’t know much about what I should get/ add

[@zacharyburdette4261]

@@omg_a_hoe He was trying to say that KTM breaks down a lot. I good socket set is really all you need. I'd go with a kawasaki or yamaha for a first bike. After 5 months or so you will want something faster.

[@FTStratLP]

@@omg_a_hoe I think he actually meant (riding) "skills" not "tools".

[@danielredziniak2996]

@@omg_a_hoe it means that ktm in general is unreliable. Some good dirt bikes and that’s it

[@markevanado9463]

I’m actually considering it as my first because there’s a dealership down the street from me

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Com'on, Sean, you don't lift another man's bike right in front of him!

[@geevagyok]

amen

[@Srkcycles]

He told me to

[@rp479]

Buwsur yeah you do. If you’re not a puss like you

[@myloumoto7648]

Buwsur let’s ride bro

[@Neontrifle]

I took the mirrors off straight away and got some cool looking bar end ones and changed the can. Ive had lots of bikes over the last 30 years and love this this, smal, can be fun.

[@the14thearlofgurney84]

Got mine July 17 as a lapsed biker of 25 years. Getting near 10k miles now. Still love it. No problems with reliability. So easy to ride.

[@duanedragon2]

My first bike was a 1992 FZR600. Great bike, wonderful turn-in and good brakes. Made plenty of power for a 600. After 2 decades not riding I bought a DRZ400SM to get back on the street. Then graduated to a Speed Twin. Bought my wife a Duke 390 and now I am wondering if I got the wrong bike. Her bike is so damn good.

[@williamk5001]

I have a 2018 390 Duke. No problems so far. The styling is sharp. The headlight is bright. The bike accelerates like a Super Moto, corners like naked bike that costs thousands more and brakes closer to a cruiser than a dirt or sport bike. The screen and Bluetooth are nice. The one things that drives me crazy is the amount of throttle you have to give to get rolling in 1st. Cut the throttle a hair too much and stall! Then there’s all the stories about the Duke blowing the head gasket or overheating. The 390 is a bike you can enjoy months after you start riding. Who wants to ride a CB 300F,or a GS310R after a month?

[@uncopino]

William Kirby months? i’m two years in, i also got a 1290 i the garage and still enjoy the little one more in the traffic or even in bumpy roads. here in rome, italy the road is all broken and when you stand up on the pegs on the 390 you feel like you’re doing some kind of urban enduro.

[@emilthomsen45]

Is it still running ? :D

[@williamk5001]

​@@emilthomsen45 Yup.. Still solid. I've spent money on maintaining the bike. Nothing broken yet. Why? Yours not running?

[@emilthomsen45]

​@@williamk5001 hade a rc390 2017 i Thing but the one of the engine valve shout out after only 2500km -_- I just really like small cc and the look on the duke is just amazing. I'm just afraid if i buy the 2021 it will happen again

[@UnitedAssassinRevolution]

i got a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 as my first bike which has the same engine but totally different looks. It is really well balanced, has good power (44hp), single cylinder and all that while weighing practically nothing (154kg!) The only bad thing i can say about it is the seat height. I mean 835mm is definetely a really high seat for shorter people under 6ft.

[@Ghexus]

I concur with this video. My first time riding with a manual transmission motorcycle was with the KTM 390 because my dad has one lying around while he was away abroad. With how I control the throttle, because of how little it requires to run on lower gears, to the weight of the motorcycle on how I maneuvering in traffic, to its somewhat soft clutch and gear shifting feeling.

[@jhernandez77794]

Just bought same bike (08) with 1,550mi for $3,000. I absolutely love the bare bones styling and tech

[@tommcneill2995]

I'm a "senior" rider that has owned many bikes from dual sports, sport bikes to cruisers but after test driving a 2019 Duke 390 had to have one. All it needed was a mini Delkevic slip on exhaust exhaust and you will be looking forward to the next time you can ride. The exhaust along with a tail tidy will bring the weight down to around 315 lbs. As always enjoyed the review.

[@marlinprofit7503]

Tom Mcneill good info to know, 315 sounds great!

[@7starsfear]

My girlfriend has this bike and she loves it. Even i take it out occasionally and it's very nice to ride, great power and handling.

[@selinafierro2844]

How much did it cist her

[@7starsfear]

@@selinafierro2844 what do you mean ? Cost of ownership ? Maintenance ?

[@itzzzbunty8965]

How tall is your girl? I'm 5'1 1/2 and was wondering if I could manage this size

[@7starsfear]

@@itzzzbunty8965 she is 169cm tall.

[@itzzzbunty8965]

Thank you for replying

[@crazymate9247]

I have a duke 390 and I can say that at 100 plus it’s still very stable. Even in windy conditions the bike just seems to stay amazingly stable

[@byehl]

These came on my radar 'cause I came across a '15 for $2,700 on Craigslist about a month ago and, as someone a long way from a beginner, I was interested in a small ABS bike to work on my cornering speeds without wrestling a 650lb / 140hp FJR1300. Since I missed that steal-of-deal I started looking hard at the rest of the up-to-500cc field, watching hours of KZbin videos and reading dozens of reviews... and IMO the 390 Duke / RC 390 really are the best of the bunch, near the front of the pack in terms of horsepower and performance (importantly, faster than the CB500s which are packing an extra cylinder and a few more horsepower, but are quite a bit heavier). So I sold myself on getting one regardless of it being a "steal" and bought the cheapest '15 390 Duke I could find in my area _right now._ A merely ok deal. Immediately upgraded to the KTM "Ergo Comfort" seat and have put about 400 miles on it so far. Took it to the mountains on the 4th and had an absolute blast keeping up with the people on much faster bikes. The only complaints I've got are that the upgraded seat is still junk, the tach is beyond worthless, fuel range is Meh, and it's not a fun bike to ride for more than a few moments on highways where traffic is doing 80mph... The bike can go over 100, even with 265lbs of me on top, and feels fine at those speeds but from about 80 the acceleration is painfully slow and I'm uncomfortable riding at a speed where acceleration is not an option to get out of trouble. So I'm prepping my truck to haul the bike to Two Wheels of Suches instead of riding there -- hurts my pride a little as someone who has never trailered a bike anywhere unless it was broken or being delivered, but I can live with it. This week I found an '18 on Craigslist for $3,800 and said _Guess I'm upgrading!_ So now I have two while I wait on the title on the '15 to get here so I can sell it. The upgrades (from 2017 on?) are definitely worthwhile. The TFT gauges are much more readable. The seat is much improved (I think mine has the upgraded seats) but probably still not great for extended riding. Not having the exhaust exiting by my right foot is nice, both in terms of heat and volume. Suspension is still a weak point for a rider of my weight but that's pretty typical for any bike with sporty intentions. Can't wait to get it up to the mountains! So, my $0.02: Best in its class and it's punching up. If you think it's not enough, the 690 seems a pretty sweet upgrade.

[@fireman5775]

tangobravo yankee .

[@atozrecovery518]

I stop reading the comment after the first sentence.

[@DukeOfTwist]

loose some weight n it will go faster lol

[@waynepatrick17]

James hurbet does book deals

[@885wc]

The 690 isn't really an upgrade, unless you want to commute 100 kilometers on highways. I think the 790 would be the perfect upgrade. Glad you're enjoying it. I'm looking at purchasing the 390. Had one a few years ago, got off motorcycling, seems like a perfect machine to get back on.

[@pauljoseph3081]

*Wow. Here in southeast Asia we got a lot of 100-115cc bikes. 390cc here can be considered big bikes.*

[@dynodyno6970]

That’s wild, 390cc here is small which is sad. But people here who actually know anything about bikes respect a 390cc. We should Respect all bikes tbh

[@thebulgarianguy8461]

I have a 2020 one. At this point I don’t care about the horror reliability stories circling around - the bike is an absolute hoot.

[@Joe-co4sq]

Great videos. I just bought the 790 duke a few months ago and love it. This is my third KTM and have had great luck with them. My previous two were a 2004 450exc and a 2012 350exc. Both of them were used off road, enduros and dual sports and never let me down. I'm very meticulous with the maintenance. If you enjoyed the 390 duke, you might want to try the 790 duke.lol God bless!

[@thewheel2023]

What an absolutely awesome review pimping a bike you're not even selling that is sweet

[@MrVijaymohansingam]

Bought two months ago. One of the best choice in my life.

[@MrVijaymohansingam]

@M Deze I use Duke for daily commute (5 to 6 km). Never ride a long distance. I didn't face any heat issues.

[@gorankoprivnjak2806]

Is it good for taller people?

[@MrVijaymohansingam]

@@gorankoprivnjak2806 yes it's designed for taller people above 5"9.

[@rolandwright8243]

Im just shy of 60 , bought one and leave my vfr, my BMW k1200 and an old bandit in the garage most of the time now. I love it.

[@vicious99]

@@MrVijaymohansingam does the front wheel lift up at first gear?

[@ChatoChihuahua]

Stuck between a Z400, MT-03 and a Duke 390 as a second smaller bike. This 390 has definitely grown on me significantly more in the last 2 days haha.

[@quashawnlex5816]

I’m looking for my First bike and I’m thinking of the mt03 witch did you end up getting?

[@itchhead9503]

Best small entry level mid range bike . Mine wass hero honda splendor that was was my beginner bike . This bike is my dream to buy .

[@ajaypathak911]

Happy to let you all know that this bike was made in India... I'm from India and happy to see the world appreciate the quality of Indian made bike. (Indian company Bajaj owns 49% in ktm company and produces these bikes in India to export in entire world..!!)

[@manasupadhyay2979]

To say that it was made in Indian would be stupid. I own a Bajaj Pulsar myself but tbh, all Bajaj does is making some minor parts of inferior quality so that the product can be priced aggressively and more accessible to the public. Simply put, KTM does the manufacturing and Bajaj does the marketing.

[@Mpowerurmind777]

Right at 9:00 “I’m gonna start pressing some buttons ...I don’t know what ANY of these do.....” lmfao that’s awesome. That bike has a lot of Buttons to just “start” pressing lol

[@shoomapador5043]

Maybe he'll find the eject rider from bike seat button lol

[@brockbaker9500]

I really like how you started the ride gained a new subscriber

[@HimanshuSingh-jr3pg]

Fun fact---- KTM is 49 percent Indian 😉, that 49 percent is with Indian Titan of bikes Bajaj auto

[@Raez_XL]

Nodody cares.

[@mjshaheed]

@@Raez_XL lmao

[@bigrob7821]

Who gives a f?$& ? Being from India is a bad thing.

[@bhasurulakshan8889]

That's not a good thing

[@MegaRockzer]

I am also Indian. And I understand you wanna brag . But seriously comments like this kinda downgrade the name u know ?

[@tommimetsapuro5382]

im 6.0" tall and for me the riding position of this bike is just perfect and the bike is so light and nimble so much fun to drive. Perfect in the city. Way better bike than Ducati Monster 696 that i had.

[@Krosis_]

Am looking into a Ducati monster as a first bike, what makes you like the 390 better?

[@tommimetsapuro5382]

@@Krosis_ Ducati monster riding position is bad. I did not like it at all. My balls still hurt three years after. Ducatis are very unreliable. All the time something broken. KTM Duke is way better bike and more fun. 10x better quality in every sense.

[@hawai499]

For me 2018 duke 390 is the best value/money/weight/fun bike - corner rocket. You'll enjoy low speed(like it's 2x on 1000cc) and great cornering ability.

[@AndysAutoCarePlus]

Just found your channel and had to subscribe! Thanks for being a witness bro!

[@mattm7970]

I absolutely love my 17 Duke 390! Have over 5k miles and never gave me any issues.

[@rivercitymetaldetecting9854]

@Keelan Massey 17 on don't have any real issues and if they do it is because the rider was a squid and ran it at the redline since day 1 throwing a ,!,, to the break in period and scheduled maintenance. I say this as someone who has ridden for 4 decades and owned everything from CR500s to a H2. But in the world of squids it is always the bike. ...never the idiot owner running it into the ground. Why I NEVER buy used bikes.

[@RevBomb600]

Noone ever talks about how uncomfortable it is. I rode one and the seat was hard as a rock and felt every bump

[@JesusMartinez-nb7yd]

Groms are like that to but idc there fun motorcycles

[@chris5k132]

It's really the best. Such a great little machine.

[@duanedragon2]

I have been riding since 1992. I'm an old white guy so I bought a Speed Twin and fagged it all out. My wife was bi-kecourious so we got her a Duke 390. Out of the park home run. Now while I patiently hold up traffic behind us and watch her hunt for second gear I know we look so damn good. I bought her a cat delete and carbon fiber muffler and she loves how it sounds. We did a 900 mile multi day ride just to see an interesting crack in the ground and it was wonderful. The Duke 390 will do freeway speeds. It is comfortable all the way up to 90mph where it starts to protest with RPM, but trust me here, wind blast at that speed is going to make you more uncomfortable. Cruising at 75mph is easy. The Duke 390 is a great bike and super cheap. If you are on the fence just get one. They handle great, require very little maintenance, have features other more expensive bikes don't have like a proper headlight and TFT display and for a couple of bucks can be made way cooler than stock.

[@kilometresperhour9218]

Its funny you call it a beginners motorcycle but out here in India it's treated like a Superbike or something idk

[@thatboytrustin]

Thanks for the verse man. I really needed that.

[@HooptieDoodle]

Top of my want list, this 390 Duke. 👍

[@nickd2458]

5:33 man ridding a unicorn in the clouds...

[@Truth_Spoken]

I went down to this bike. I’ve been riding for years. It’s an absolute blast. Best bike for anything under 60mph imho.

[@phengchaokhio4904]

“I’m going the speed limit” rides 10 over the whole time lol

[@kingstonlabelle6954]

His gauge was kilometers

[@mikkelraakjaer]

@@kingstonlabelle6954 lol no it wasnt haha, even the 0-60 was still im miles per hour :P Plus 50 km/hr doesnt look like that, its slow AF

[@Simeon98]

Just bought this bike today! Can't wait to get it on the road when I'll get it :D

[@christopherpape4823]

How's it going?

[@Simeon98]

@@christopherpape4823 It's broken :( I'm almost able to get my full cc driving license. I'll probably buy a Yamaha MT07 or Mt09 when I get it.

[@christopherpape4823]

@@Simeon98 damn what happened?

[@chriswest2290]

30k on a gen2 and I love it. I've raced 1000cc sports bike on track and big cc street bikes, but the 390 is the most fun for the buck. Just change the oil every 3500km and you'll be fine 👍

[@Dwreay]

At 7:51 "i'm honestly cruising the speed limit" 45 in a 35 hahahaha

[@skoll_2024]

“Shall not bare false witness” above the speed limit ;)

[@louismorgan2679]

Me in the uk with my 125cc acting big to all the 50cc mopeds

[@xdiavels9261]

Lol😅

[@kingrobichaw4064]

First time watchin this channel and I’m surprised this is close to where I live 😂😂

[@whipstitchwebwork1383]

No. I own one and a cb300r. After having the Honda over 4months now...I'm looking to sell the Duke. The Duke is a fun bike, but so is the Honda. The Honda just has something the Duke is missing it's not one thing it's the accumulation of many. I've seen people say the cb300r is more refined, has better build quality, better ergos, a smoother engine, etc...I don't know what it is. It's just a better bike to ride. Reading spec sheets I understand how people can think that's crazy, but ride them both it's quickly apparent. The top speed is higher on the Duke(honestly not that much considering it's 100cc bigger)for sure but I live between 35 and 85 anyway. There is something about the powerband on the honda, the max torque at around 3000 thru redline, along with it's silky smooth single thumper. It's really noticeable in the hills where I live. The Honda simply pulls and handles much better. They both love wheelies, but the duke really lives them. The duke has a better dash...if that's your thing. I bought the 2020 blue cb300r selling this year here in America. It is one of the best looking bikes ever designed. My ktm is starting to look dated and the color scheme has never been a winner. So, if you are looking for a first bike and are eyeing a naked style...they are the best two (mt-03 was fun on my test ride, but I opted for the cb300r) and you can't go wrong with either, but I would definitely test ride both. Unless you plan on riding around all day on one tire my guess is you'll buy the Honda.

[@tristonmurdock609]

i’m in the same height and weight class as you, 6’2 and just under 200, and i love every second i spend on my 2020 Duke 390. i sold a 98 Superhawk 1000 and i have miles more fun on this thing than i ever did on the litre bike

[@NudaMan]

2019 390 Duke is exactly what I’m getting 😪🙏🏾💯

[@FadedDream6969]

Ya I sold my gsxr 4 years ago and honestly this bike seems great for what I wanna do now. Just wanna tear up twistys and have some fun plus this is more comfortable for longer rides and I dont need anymore speeding tickets my wife would murder me and having kids now makes me realize how dumb I was on that bike and how lucky I got.

[@johncavar2914]

SuperSport good luck bro 👍🏼🏍 Nifty bike 🏍 your fuel bill will be low .

[@MrFoxThree]

I bought mine a year ago (2018 model). Love it. Rides fast, rides slow, rides steady, corners great, zooms through traffic, plays music for you, whatever you want. I love it. I smile like a child every time i ride it. You can hardly get more bike (or more fun) for your money.

[@NudaMan]

MrFoxThree damnnnnn im too excited to get mine once the 2018’s and 19’s get mark downs in the winter 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@chuckbowen4334]

That's like sayin.. genital warts, that is what I'm getting!

[@Neri321]

God bless you brother! I wasn’t expecting a Bible verse... but Heavenly Father’s wisdom is a blessing.

[@copisetic1104]

I’m 72 have ridden just about everything out there. This is no beginner bike, it is a great bike to ride just about anywhere. I sold a BMW 1150 rt and I’d just thought a little bike for local canyon riding and around town would be fun. This bike cuts thru traffic and carves the canyon like a champ. Never going back to a big heavy bike again.

[@becrisp]

Where are you guys at? Looks like Lancaster County

[@getoffmygrass6974]

So flickable it should be called the The KTM Super Booger

[@malcolmscott4150]

I’m gonna try and do a wheelie lol 😝 great review from 18 yo Sean - never grow up :)

[@occamsrazor1285]

7:00 The STI isn't a drag car, but Bougie Subaru drivers think it is. "But, but, you can MAKE it a drag car!" That doesn't change the fact that it was purposefully engineered for Rally and Touge, not drag.

[@galaxygurl1232]

I was gonna get the 390 but I'm way too short for it so I got the 200 instead and its an absolutely amazing beginner bike, it's nice and light so I can pick it up alone I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is just starting out

[@KeIpyG]

how tall are u ?

[@galaxygurl1232]

@@KeIpyG Not sure exactly but 5'2 5'3 ish or 1.57m

[@robvenom1058]

Have a 2019 and taking the can off really helps the sound.

[@algray9966]

Rob Venom what exhaust do you recommend? I’m buying one of these bikes.

[@robvenom1058]

@@algray9966 I am still riding it with just the muffler removed. Remove the v band clamp and the bolt that holds it to the passenger pegs. It looks super clean. And sounds good.

[@pastorczo13]

Speed limit 35, going 45.."I'm going the speed limit". In Ohio you wouldnt be. lol

[@4x4erik]

Been waiting for this review for so long. I recently picked up a 2015 with a littles less than 1000 miles. I love it. I also love @SRKcycles reviews. The words of wisdom are awesome. Keep it up 💪 God bless.

[@kiwitownmowing6798]

Great Reviews but would really loved to see srk do a review of the Royal Enfield 650 twin

[@fgcvhhbvjhbj]

It does seem like a good bike for new riders. I had an xt 125r as my first which I loved, had knobbly tyres too so I could take it off road for fun too (which is also great practice for new riders)

[@zenodekleine3666]

I really can't get my head around the hideous indicators. Luckily the EU bike has got the tiny LED blinkers

[@DutchDukeMan]

cutest sounding starter motor ever. sounds like a baby sneezing

[@sierrachief117]

Well, that's another entirely different perimeter you've set😂

[@OlafThorbjorn]

The thing I liked so much about my first Duke was that it felt like a dirtbike with proper street tyres.

[@mikethefz07guy79]

One year with my 18 Duke and still lovin’ it.

[@LAFooFrmLA]

Same here. Love my Duke!!

[@kxry4679]

About to buy an 18 with 2k miles. Anything I should look at before I buy it? It’s coming from a dealership

[@FadedandFuming]

Im 6'2 as well so im glad i can see you physically sit on the bike to get a kinda height feel tho i got you beat by atleast 100 lbs so the suspension needs to be fat friendly 😂

[@mouzourakis6702]

Great video Could you tell how much is your height

[@FUK-ULEZ]

Its a good bike period, this beginner bike rubbish gives the impression you need to move on from a bike like this, when in actual fact its plenty of bike for most people.

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

Sean probably lost a bit on the 0-60 run when he hit the rev limiter in first...

[@quincyfry6569]

It came down to this or the KZ400 and I love the great things about the 390D, but the KZ just felt so much better for street riding. 390D all day IF I was tracking it.

[@Winterstick549]

How are the KZ400 forks? Mushy?

[@quincyfry6569]

@@Winterstick549 I dont find them to be.

[@shane4090]

1990 kawasaki zx10 tomcat was my first bike after a yamaha FS1E, it was quite an experience, that was when you could go straight for direct access in the UK a full power licence at 18 years old, and it cost me £700 for what was back then one of the fastest bikes on the planet, crazy how times have changed.

[@shobharani2698]

5 things which matter the most when looking for a new bike 1. Comfort 2. Handling 3. Power 4. Fuel economy and fuel tank 5. Company service and reputation

[@shakeysteventon4197]

The best entry level beginner bike is the new Triumph Rocket

[@SAsh-zg6ln]

Shakey Steventon how much?

[@SlackTastic]

.... when it runs.

[@IrishPizzaMan]

SlackTastic VERY TRUE!!

[@benmay1294]

To be fair, if you follow the brand's instructions you shouldn't have a problem. (Warm it up a little and don't stress the engine when you first get it)

[@johnpownall1511]

Wow! I didn’t know a review could be so bad! Not sure if the weight, not knowing information about the bike at all really, pretty dam sub par.

[@bfarm44]

Loose the stock exhaust get a werks cat delete pipe and slip on. Also replace the airborne cover and power commander this thing is insane for what it is. Need to set one up for track days with better tires

[@Brightsideofmilitary]

This bike is high end bike In sri Lanka only sri Lanka have 4 bikes 😂😂😂

[@three90s26]

Chamath Malinga bruh we have 10 in my parking lot

[@Brightsideofmilitary]

@@three90s26 you from

[@tom7865]

is there a video in which you don't mention that you're 6'2"?

[@loadin8073]

He’s saying it for reference. You don’t need to be a dick and all butt hurt that you’re sad ass is 5’6” max. 😀

[@JarJarBinkz68]

@@loadin8073 excuse me sir but im 9'8

[@falconovic688]

started watching your channel the other day! Love your content man!

[@furd73]

Thanks. I’ll be learning on a Duke 390 this weekend. BTW, what kind of boots are those? I want a pair.

[@papasarr1729]

Hi CV ispapa darr

[@logos_motorider6274]

KTM 390 and below are "premium" bikes in countries of the 3rd world. like here in Argentina... sadly.

[@brycemooreguitar]

It's a premium bike here in the states as well. Just not the biggest motor. But ktm is always premium I would say

[@logos_motorider6274]

@@brycemooreguitar Ok, but what about reliability?

[@brycemooreguitar]

@@logos_motorider6274 Haha well I ride an 01 klx 300. So basically when I say premium I mean I'll never be able to afford to maintain one

[@brycemooreguitar]

@@logos_motorider6274 well I ride an 01 old 300 that still will probably last with little maintenance longer than a ktm🤣 so you got me there

[@msi4887]

Also in germany, its a premium bike, but still the cheapest of them. Yamaha, Honda, BMW... all of those are more pricey. Atleast at that size

[@OregonFlunder47]

This bike is great, I tried it. Amazing dynamics and very gentle at low speeds - the fork is so light, you basically can steer it with just one hand. Still I went for the new Honda CB650R as my first bike (I know they are not really competitors).

[@WutangClan4LiF3]

well when it comes to buying Honda or Ktm the smart choice would be Honda always

[@deansolistino]

I love your channel- found it before I started riding ; however you always give positive reviews 💪😎- so I’m still at the crossroads of choice with my first starter bike

[@mcciaccio]

I rode one of these in Philippines. It was the biggest bike I could rent back then. I’m thought it was a great bike. Reasonably quick and fun in the curves.I didn’t know they sold them in USA until recently when looking for its big brother.😊

[@wyhop6071]

I’m not criticizing I was just curious. I enjoy your videos and I’m not even a rider!

[@pklpklpkl]

"I'm cruisin' the speed limit, I'm going the speed limit..." passed a sign saying 35 at 45mph

[@lifeofmike556]

This bike pretty much hits all the marks for me. Price, Looks, Performance and Quality. I don’t want a BMW with expensive maintenance and parts. I don’t want a slow Grom or any other old man looking 200cc beginner bike. I think this is perfect in almost every way.

[@jtocguy]

13:09 white jaguar f-type r 😍