2019 KTM Duke 390 - First Impression Ride!

[@yammienoob]

Sign up and WIN THIS BIKE FOR FREE! yammienoob.co Someone's gonna get it, why not you? :)

[@cj7073]

ayine? nee ethada punnda my..yammie noob

[@MediumRareFully]

Please do this international..

[@suvrosarkar4419]

@@MediumRareFully that would be way too complicated i think 🤔

[@cj7073]

Come on yammie.. Make it international.. You realise that you do have a fanbase out of the States yes?

[@miltonhite2243]

New fireblade giveaway would be awesome

[@aviatordan1687]

Schammie Pube: *uploads a review of 390 Duke* Me (a proud 390 Duke ower): *starts sweating*

[@StreetRossi]

it be do like that eh 🤞

[@FrankFurther]

Mine is in for a service atm. This is just the video I need to get me through withdrawal 😂

[@ricq]

thank you for calling it a 390 Duke, and not Duke 390! :D

[@aviatordan1687]

I own a 2019 model and the engine should supposedly be more reliable. We'll see to what extent though...

[@helix1147]

Daniel Hodík how is it so far?

[@Maleekster]

Gotta admit, I wasn’t a fan of the headlight at first. But it has grown so much on me. It’s just a beautiful bike all around!

[@tomanizetic2944]

If you where stuck riding 50cc for 2 years like me duke will be like rocket for you🤣🤣

[@Enigma4you405]

Can confirm, started on a 125cc. Still feels like a rocket to me.

[@laflammechristophe4548]

I’m riding my Aprila sr 50 and it’s sloowwww

[@terho5216]

Toma Nizetic wym I was pulling wheelies from 100km/h with my Derbi senda (72cc) I wouldn’t be able to do that with a duke

[@shay3514]

@Daniel Vipin you gonna like an r3

[@forsaken7161]

did my driving test on a gsx-s 750. dude that shit was fast and heavy. i was going 30mph and it felt like i was going 60mph, especially when u were on the highway, where u werent protected from the wind. never driven a bike before except a 50cc scooter xD: cant wait until i've got enough money for a 125cc bike.

[@vess6934]

KTM is killing it with their bikes. Harley can learn a thing or two from KTM.

[@bhaddock9277]

Harley is the past. Once the affluent (older) riders give up riding the brand will fold

[@darklegend4354]

yeah but ktm still haves a lot of faulty parts .I had it,bought it new. 2000km thermostat got stuck closed and the bike went from mid level temps to high temps in matter of the seconds i needed to pull on the side safely. 4000 km the alternator was doing a weird noise and the valves needed clearance service(that needed almost 2 weeks for parts to arrive). It was an awesome fun bike that i took so much care of and betrayed me twice. I met other people in the service store (official) and had problems with their 690s, the rc390... Its fun and all but after haveing a bike that spent whole month in the store in the matter of 6 months of ownership i call it BS (iam not BSing i have videos photos and the whole chat with the dealer as a proof xD)

[@pauld.b7129]

Both have good points. The KTMs are still as KTM as ever, lots of maintenance, not up to snuff with the Japanese. Their big bikes they built in Austria are great, the smaller ones built in India LOOK great, but won't last like other bikes or will cost more to get there. HD on the otherhand is pretty bulletproof, easy to fix and is very high quality. They are overpriced even for what they are, but really great motorcycles to ride. Ride a metric cruiser sometime it will change how you think of motorcycles. I wouldn't buy a Harley for the price, but I've rented a few and they are great to ride.

[@douglasrobertson325]

Dark Legend lkp

[@gur262]

Harley can't Learn anything from them. Way too different. Harley can learn from triumph n Yamaha. If Harley had learned they would have built a Yamaha mt01 before they did. Buy some wp parts perhaps, OK. Ktm. Kinda.

[@AustinSamuelF]

Doing a brake fluid and pad swap drastically improves these brakes. Love these bikes

[@shashanks123]

Which pads do you swap it with?, And please tell me the name of the brake fluid. I have one since a year, so I wanted to upgrade it. Thank you

[@AustinSamuelF]

shashank shiva the pads are Moto Master Road Pro 407601 Fronts, and 403402 rears. I can’t remember the fluid I used but it was a higher temp formula than stock

[@Cyndagon]

@@AustinSamuelF do you recommend doing that right away, or waiting until it needs it?

[@shobharani2698]

In India we get a 320mm front disc brake

[@nervousnancy5564]

@@Cyndagon just my opinion but it depends on your use if u feel u need the upgrade do it but if you are a slower street rider it’s probably fine and just upgrade when the pads are worn

[@Enigma4you405]

Just bought this bike about a week ago and it's great! Upgraded from a 125cc. It's small compared to other sports bikes, but very tall for me (I'm 5'1"). Loads of fun. Love it!

[@Rhyinn]

I bought this bike last year as my first bike. I'm absolutely loving every minute I spend on it. Super easy to learn on, great at low speeds just like you said and it looks AMAZING. Really glad you picked this up for the beginner bike series, it's been treating me really well

[@bhaddock9277]

Great 1st bike my friend, I love my little Ninja 300

[@AlexDjalo]

Any maintenance issues?

[@tas4107]

Great look except the headlight.

[@DPham1]

Hows the reliability and maintenance?

[@Rhyinn]

@@AlexDjalo None yet! Performing absolutely flawlessly

[@morini500dave]

I've owned 60+ bikes since my full license in 1980,and I can say this Duke is the most smiles per miles without doubt.

[@pradipdhakal2665]

How much km it gives you per litre ?

[@jhernandez77794]

As a 2018 Duke 390 being my 5th bike riding regularly I have to say it's the most enjoyable around town.

[@jgmumm]

Got the 390 ADV version as my first bike. I’m enjoying it and it fits me well ergonomically. I’m 6-5 and 240lbs, I fit on it comfortably and it has no problems moving me around at highway speeds and higher.

[@Hobinator17]

I've put 1k miles on my 390 duke so here's my perspective- Couldnt have picked a cooler bike in the entry-level small displacement range. Lots of people complain about reliability issues but I've heard the newer dukes have a better cooling system and I've had no problems with mine in 7 months. I am 6' 150 lbs, this bike feels SMALL for me! You really will feel tiny next to other cars in traffic. That's not really a bad thing though, as it handles extremely well and can turn on a dime. Light weight makes it easy to keep upright during parking lot maneuvers. This bike is perfect for beginners in general, due to its forgiving nature. You can make noob mistakes and not yeet yourself into the next dimension. I botched a downshift in the cold with bulky gloves once and only got a slight scare- if there was more power on hand, I may have hurt myself. Engine performance is great, lots of low end torque due to the 1 large cylinder. However, this also means it's less smooth through town. It bucks and whines for more throttle at 20-30 mph. Im gonna throw in a K&N filter and the coober airbox flow lid to try to remedy this. On top of all of that, the aesthetic is killer (one you swap out the stock mirrors and fender). I dare you to find me a sexier, flashier bike for under 6k new.

[@Hobinator17]

@@sketch1775The brakes are okay but I've heard that changing the pads to an aftermarket brand and using a higher grade brake fluid than stock provides a huge upgrade in stopping power.

[@youneselofir7728]

and how is it now after 1 year of using it ? in terms of engine reliability, heat problems, leaking oil ? i really love it as a beginner-amateur bike and i want to purchase one in summer season but i've heard a lot of negative feedbacks about the things that i've mentionned ( i also heard that they repaired it in the 2019 version but no sure informations) ! So, based on your experience, is it worth it or not ( especially for reliability) Thank you.

[@Hobinator17]

@@youneselofir7728 I've had no issues. No leaks, no overheating, nothing has broken. It was my daily ride for about 2 months last summer, has been nothing but reliable. She's on a stand & battery tender until spring weather. They added a quickshifter and some other cool features to the new ones. I'd recommend it

[@youneselofir7728]

@@Hobinator17 Thank you very much for your response, i really appreciate it 👍

[@Hobinator17]

@@youneselofir7728 look into the Coober fuel management ECU if you end up pulling the trigger. Adds about 5 horsepower & the bike is much less picky about gear selection

[@ghassankhan3856]

I'm from Pakistan, and we prefer low cc bikes. This 390 is my desktop wallpaper ♥️

[@biologybycksir]

Ha ha ha

[@Xecto.]

You guys must be afraid of the prices itself...

[@The.JZA.]

Love my Duke 390. Such a cool all round bike. Peppy power and awesome handling. The chassis and suspension is dialed. My old MT07 wallowed and bobbed around in the corners. The Duke is a way more composed bike.

[@meirsabbah5650]

That's my commuter! I do 70 highway miles a day with it and it's amazing!

[@tajwheeler5041]

any small problems pop up? I'm on the fence on buying this bike :)

[@meirsabbah5650]

@@tajwheeler5041 get it, you won't regret it. In a year I did only oil and tire changes.

[@AsTheSkyBurnss]

Hows your mpg?? Thinking of using it as a food delivery driver.

[@meirsabbah5650]

@@AsTheSkyBurnss I do 15 km with a litre. For deliveries though, better to get 125cc...

[@paragkita1390]

I keep falling in-love with my 390 Duke everytime I ride. It's a year old now, no problems so far. Decided I won't sell it if I transition to the MT-09.

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Mt-09 is a different beast, you will never go back to smaller ccs after owning one

[@paragkita1390]

@@motorcycleislife8296 maybe, but in my country you will still need a lower cc ride to do some specific stuff, I still have my Yamaha M-Slaz and a sport scoot besides my 390 Duke.

[@barryblack5562]

Bought one as a return rider whose ridden everything. Love it great lil bike, goes like a two-stroke twin back in the day.. But not for freeways to small light and uncomfortable if your not hangin off it. Great for city and snakey country roads.

[@mbrymckinney1]

I just traded my Duke 390 in recently and it was by far the funnest bike I’d owned.

[@brabbit2325]

The new 390 comes with a quickshifter and an auto blipper. It's such a fun motorcycle.

[@shahnawazali4341]

The quickshifter and auto blipper makes no improvement as it doesn't work properly.

[@Max-hy9ud]

Just for the Adventure.

[@akashpradeep5748]

@@Max-hy9ud nop its for tho 2020 duke 390 too

[@akashpradeep5748]

@@shahnawazali4341 its works okay now

[@shahnawazali4341]

@@akashpradeep5748 not judging you brother ...but trust me it doesn't.

[@jthompson6189]

Just bought my first bike, 390 adventure. Same platform. Love it! Cruises at 120-130 km/h no problem.

[@Isa_Haratayn]

How much did u buy it for?

[@Nepo96]

Yammie! Just got a 2018 KTM Duke 390 for my first ever bike! Learning so much from your channel and I am out here in Texas too! Thanks man!

[@bhaddock9277]

Looks a fun package. Anyone bothered about it not having a bigger engine is missing the point. It is what it is (and that's good)

[@samgaller2974]

yammie noob is how I cope with my msf course being delayed due to covid-19

[@hemswaroopraorane3424]

watch Twist of the Wirst 2 it makes one understand Riding efficient and Safety too at some parts. Yammie always recommends it

[@drogba1285]

Definitely worth the wait

[@Firestorm637]

KTM is selling crazy amounts of bikes. Last 5 years are record growth rates while competitors are dropping. KTM is now Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer.

[@DhoodzBalmes]

This is a begginer bike? Here in my country you are bad ass if you are riding those. Lols

[@deadfrominside698]

Yup🤣🤣🤣

[@MrWholix]

I tried to recommend the duke 390 to a female beginner biker friend of me. It'll be to slow she said. It's to small she said. haahha. But my gf got one and loves it. I love the 390 too, although I can ride anything. Best regards from Germany.

[@nikolodj]

you ever been on a 600 or 1000cc supersport? If you do you will see this as a begginer ;D

[@DhoodzBalmes]

@@nikolodj i dont even have a bike lols. But i love watching these vids

[@jmsubas7246]

sAME HERe

[@dapper.moto85]

KTM My Ride pretty much just allows you to answer or hang up phone calls using the control buttons, if you have a communicator. No navigation. It's a super fun bike to ride! I love mine.

[@RameezRazaRiaz99]

Mike D on the adventure 390 it has navigation as well

[@dapper.moto85]

EDIT: The 2019 DOES have navigation! That should be a free update for my 2018!

[@thorstenmetalhead9666]

does it (duke 390) have the navigation feature now or not?

[@dapper.moto85]

@@thorstenmetalhead9666 2019 and later models do. 2018 and earlier do not.

[@godzillacat1291]

I bought a 390 Duke because of this video and quarantine boredom... Best decision ever👌, thanks ManlyBoob. I'll RIP some dank nooners in your honor.

[@Neeko90]

Just bought this as my first bike yesterday. Loving it

[@avitus5770]

Oh man, I can't believe I have to wait another year to get this little thing! It's absolutely killing me.. I was so sad when you first revealed that you're giving away this thing, since you don't get them out to Canada. But I will get it, one day, one day...

[@rogerkay8603]

Just pulled the trigger on one - I ride an XSR700, love it, but want to keep it for best, and so the Duke will take on the winter commuting duties. Cheap to run/insure, I like singles, and smaller/lighter bikes for through London traffic. Great review Yammie, thanks.

[@ryanhli]

how do you compare the riding dynamics and performance? Obviously, the XSR700 is a bigger bike, faster, etc. Do you feel wanting for more while on the 390? I suspect for inner city riding, it's plenty enough...thanks much

[@MrMarcee]

hey! I'm interested in the same thing. Actually these two are on my list too, but will only buy one. I'll never go over 130, but we have some great mountain twisties around and that's why I want one. Love the XSR700 look, but the 390 feels like a better choice for the tight corners

[@ryanhli]

@@MrMarcee , I've go the Svartpilen 401 (same engine and frame as KTM Duke 390) and love it! so good for inner city riding as it's so light and flickable. The power to weight ratio on this little single is insane. I can get up to 80kph in blink of eye....any faster, I'd be risking my licence in inner city riding.

[@DuftPunkNikson]

I bought this Bike today..!!! I hope I’ll have a good time with it!

[@ilikenika]

Well?

[@brathersadda9436]

howd it go

[@LordOfWaffles32]

Idk if u will respond but are you still using/enjoying it?

[@DuftPunkNikson]

​@@LordOfWaffles32 Yeah I already made 6000km on this bike and I love this bike only what this bike need is small mirrors plate bracket levers and exhaust

[@gabkalderon]

I love my 390 duke more as each day passes 😍

[@lachlanpurvis9450]

Something i learned after a while of riding the 390 duke is that dropping a gear is almost always the answer, not pulling at 60 in 5th, drop to 4th. Revs go high but it will pull

[@Firestorm637]

Less weight, LED headlight, TFT screen all on a beginner bike!! Most bang for the buck. Rider makes the ultimate difference when riding bikes, good brakes and suspension helps. You do not need brembo M50’s or ohlins.

[@cynthialian5913]

The bike I'd use to get all my friends into bikes...so they all buy bikes!

[@grantderickmiana4062]

Everytime he says the duke is tiny.. Always hurts coz im a short guy 😂 and in our country this motorcycle is considered a big bike hahaha More power yammsterman!

[@nikgreece6442]

If 390 cc is small then my 150cc is just a speck of dust XF

[@sunsinger970]

150 is alot better than a grom.

[@sebbedifrakhsh6919]

I'm a euro bro and an A1 rider. I got the 125 version of that bike and I think its great, really stoked to upgrade to a bigger engine bike like the 390 :)

[@skalleknuserenma8893]

Sebbe Difrakhsh Me too

[@kurtrebar7450]

I wish we could get 125s in the US, especially the Aprilia

[@richardchileshe9910]

Good video, Thanks. As someone thinking of selling my Vespa 250ie because new job requires me to ride half way on the freeway. I can't believe that in Australia, if anyone wants to buy a new Duke you can only buy the Duke 200 for $5k AUD ride away, the 390 for $7.5k ride away, then the next one above that is the Duke 890 (which pricing available for the 2020 model is) at $18.5k AUD ride away. That is a huge jump! Come on KTM... you could at least given us the 690 here, but for me it would not be as nimble (for a 5.7' person and 75kg). As a person who really likes Duke 390 for its small and nimble nature, I love this machine as it will be easy to commute around tight city streets, slip through traffic, and ride it on the freeway to work everyday, I really wish KTM had offered a 490 also. That extra 100cc little bit more would have been perfection.

[@colossebdumont879]

wait did yammie do a wheelie intentionally ? I must be dreaming, someone slap me

[@Taitea_____]

of course he can its gonna be give away bike so why would he risk doing unnecessary stuff like that, not to mention even pros fallsalll the time smh!

[@MoeOthman]

*could you do a review on the new 2020 mt-03 please!*

[@torevenheim9607]

The more experience you got riding the more you understand it's not the power that makes a rewarding ride, it's more fun ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow 😊

[@kartikkesharwani612]

Love the Duke and your channel... But you don't do giveaways outside the US :(

[@lundqavist31]

Kartik Kesharwani I wish it was to Canada as well

[@mvdw0251]

Shipping

[@tanwar621]

dude don't give others opprtunity to mock India

[@ramanair2465]

@IdahotoPI thank india that ktm is alive and thriving.

[@MotoMedicine904]

I started rolling out a bunch of content on my channel for my Duke 390. Just cant stop ordering mods for it. Such an excellent bike.

[@astridhypernova1620]

Papa Yam answered my request!!! Now we need more 390 Duke!! I would like to know upgrades if you plan on keeping more than 2 years. Also the Yoshimura vs Akrapovic slip ons for this would be great too. Thank you Papa Yam!!

[@lovrokapel363]

Akrapovič is the best

[@jasonsprague8452]

I'm 5' 9", and I tried a 24 KTM Duke 390 and felt like I was so crunched up that even at my short height, I thought there was no way anyone that was taller than me would enjoy this bike at all.

[@nvlogs6207]

I want that Duke 390 I fell in love with it and I’ve been wanting so badly

[@redfootballer]

This is what I’m after as my work run around and funbike .

[@CRLAMB]

I have a rapidbike Evo and their quickshifter on my Duke 390 with a 14 tooth front sprocket. It really wakes up the motor. Surprisingly so far it's only really lean in the low to midrange (looking at the autotune results on the laptop). I haven't put a ton of miles on the bike yet with the rapidbike so that may change. 👍✊

[@BeatByATaLi]

Did...did I just witness our papa yam pop an ittie bittie wheelie? OMG let me mark this day in my calendar for I have witnessed history being made.

[@premchaithanya.m6678]

A long awaited one... thanks a lot man...!

[@Tacone87]

Had it for two months! I absolutely love my 2022 duke and no i have not ourgrown it yet and i dont think i will!

[@parkersgarage4216]

My dream bike for sure, I’m a new rider and bought a grom clone and 190 swapped it. I absolutely love the duke. It’s by far my favorite bike. I’d enter to win but I never win anything. I’ll own one of these someday for sure. I don’t need to go 160 mph plus now a days.

[@BazelWarv]

I was getting grown up Grom feels from this lol

[@user-Learnwithease]

Hey yammie!!! Your subscriber from india... Recently subscribed...and all your videos and contents are helpful and entwrtaining...love from India

[@UJMOTOMADNESS]

It’s not beginner bike bro, it should be 2nd or 3rd bike in lower cc It pulls like hell, king of hills

[@paullacey2999]

I test rode one a few weeks ago,only the crap trade in price stopped me buying it🤣🤣🤣

[@sebastian_dogboy2311]

Praise the lord, Rossi of busas 🙏🏻

[@sivvinod3187]

Dorime

[@vugen9960]

Siv Vinod dude you snatched my words

[@Yogi_able]

You've dorimed your last ameno

[@sivvinod3187]

@@Yogi_able sorry but I have the power of OVER HEAVEN on my side

[@PARMINDERSINGH-md1sr]

I have 2019 model for 2 months now. This is an awesome bike for this price range. One thing I will mention that it vibrates because it is single cylinder bike. My friend got mt03. If youbare a commuter and don't wanna try stunning, get mt03. It is more comfortable and refined.

[@fundesalchannel518]

I am a long time subscriber of Yammie and I really love watching his contents, I love bikes but unfortunately I don't own one. I hope I could own one of this great bikes in the philippines someday.

[@Soren_Kierkegaard]

Same

[@eQui253]

the intro Hayabusa song kills it.

[@kvlaldika782]

In India, if you have KTM Duke 390 you are the boss. This ain't a beginner bike here 🤣🤣🤣

[@LunchBXcrue]

This is the bike I'm looking at as my first street bike! I love the look of it, its just so sexy. The exposed frame is just so good looking, the only thing I dislike is the MASSIVE tail on it, but that will be my first mod I'll be putting one of those tail eliminators on there.

[@Hobinator17]

Get the rok bagaros one

[@jimmytorello7041]

It needs a tail tidy and bar end mirrors.

[@bhaddock9277]

Naw, would spoil it

[@Hobinator17]

The stock mirrors look like bug antennae. Was the first thing I changed on mine

[@jimmytorello7041]

It totally gives it a cleaner look. The rear fender is hideous and mirrors do look like antennas.

[@DenvarShay]

@@bhaddock9277 That "rear fender" looks fucking hideous. @Jimmy Torello is 100% correct.

[@Hobinator17]

@@DenvarShay rok bagaros out of Austria makes the best tail tidy available for this bike. For about $160 you get a really well designed tidy that leaves no wires exposed to get dirty or damaged.

[@MonkeyDLuffy-ci8md]

That Hayabusa song had me 😆😆😆

[@Samuel-bt1ez]

He says "first bike" yet I bought one after riding 600s for years lol and I enjoy it a lot so far.

[@suvrosarkar4419]

gonna buy the 2020 duke 390 in may 😃 that version even comes with a bi-directional quick shifter with a more refined engine

[@YT_SOURAV.]

The quickshifter does not work properly bro. No physical sensor. Don't know how they managed it. But it don't work as expected

[@suvrosarkar4419]

@@YT_SOURAV. yeah i had a talk with a friend who owns the adv390, he said the same thing about his quickshifter but he also said that he had an update to his software yesterday and now its working smoother then ever so fingers crossed !

[@The.JZA.]

I'm 6'4" (194cm) tall and I'm comfortable on this bike. If I ride for like 2+ hours then I might start to cramp in my leg but overall it's fine. Not ideal but certainly good enough.

[@jimmefz3328]

the previous generation was my first bike. Great beginner bike tops out at around 112 mph and can do 75 all day.

[@JeryInTheWild]

I love this bike. First thing i would change are the mirrors. Those fat rods look ridiculous

[@jaxonwright2243]

That silver Hyundai had some serious dings in the boot lid

[@punx4life85]

If turning the abs off is what you want in a small displacement, this is your bike.. if you dont care about turning the abs off, the z400 is a way better package

[@ponderguy7724]

I had this bike while my triumph was being service, it felt really primitive and about as smooth as a old tractor.

[@krisi192995]

I've been looking at a light naked style bike. (200-300cc) And I have been drooling at a KTM Duke 390 for about a week now. 😭 I really need to get going with my license.. I'm definitely getting myself a used Duke! Especially after what you've said about it now.

[@macmacfrianela492]

Just got that bike about a month ago love it 👍🇺🇸

[@doogiehauser3127]

Hey dood they updated a few things for MY 2017+ Front brake rotor increased from 300 to 320mm, LED headlight with 'split' design and rewire, ride by wire throttle, larger gas tank, and clutch and brake levers are now manually adjustable

[@loosenoose]

Still MAF about my Duke 390. I bought a brand new 2016 Duke 390 in 2016 and it lasted me about 8 months before critical failure. I had about 8k miles on it and had followed the break in maint schedule. When I was coming back from a Hill country trip, I noticed the bike was overheating very badly, and I lost most of my power. I limped the bike home, which took forever, and then I had it delivered to the shop that I bought it at. I asked them to put on a new rear tire, perform the next maintenance, and see what was going on with the engine. I told them the symptoms and whatnot and they said they'd check it out. I came back 2 weeks later, after they said that they had finished working on the bike. I think I paid just over 400 bucks which didn't sound too bad at the time. I asked them about the overheating issue, and they said that they took care of it, and it wasn't a big deal. When I took it out on the road, the overheat light came on in less than 2 miles. I took the bike back to the dealer, and they basically told me they can work on it for a higher than usual rate, but that this was not going to be covered under warranty. I wound up trading to get out of it.

[@Hobinator17]

The last generation 390 dukes were plagued by that overheating issue it seems.

[@aravindpujari4]

It hurts me whenever he said it's beginner bike and adequate power,,,in india these are considered too fast and too dangerous and expensive too 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@saurabh4381]

Yup, no room to really push it...

[@scubasteve7191]

Yes my son

[@kalyand25]

You should ride the older Duke 390, the power on the older one is insane, new one lost its grunt after the new emission norms

[@Jared.mp3]

God I want to get a duke or rc so bad but I just can't really justify with the looming fear of engine problems/failure. I'm not one that bashes or has an opinion about things unless I've owned them, but it seems that it's a flip of the coin of "the bike has been running for 15,000 miles and no problems" or "I drove it out of the dealer and the whole bike exploded".

[@Hobinator17]

I haven't heard of any major engine issues with the newer 390 dukes. I think they used to overheat but KTM stuck a loud fan beneath the radiator. Seems to do the trick.

[@sourmiIk]

yeah the older small engined dukes and rc's (200, 250 and 390) had lots of issues. there were a lot more problems than just overheating, i hope ktm fixed everything in the new models

[@shahnawazali4341]

@@Hobinator17 mine had . Had to change pistons twice in two years and thats just one of the many problems this bike has. And i am not the only one having problems . We are around 500 people in just one city

[@Hobinator17]

@@shahnawazali4341 thats interesting. Maybe this wont be a bike I keep long term, I appreciate your perspective. Good thing it was a relatively cheap beginner bike

[@shahnawazali4341]

@@Hobinator17 i recently sold mine,before the warranty got expired. Trust me its a fun bike, but it comes with its own set of problems. Juat to name a few which i exchanged under warranty. Changed feul tank once because of leakage problem. Changed piston twice . Had to recolour my chasis as it started fading away. Changed the whole ride by wire and accelerator kit twice. Thats the major ones. It comes with a whole other set of problems as well. Like the digital display ghosting, and display on even after switching off the bike. Same goes with headlight. Frequently fork oil seal break. Etc etc. Its like a diva. Cant trust this one. Ive used mine for more than 2.5 years and clocked almost 30k kms on it touring all over india. Its not a relaible machine. Best of luck for your future . Cheers

[@FatherGixxer]

Just bought this bike today. Doing my endorsement next week

[@gamepockets]

damnit papa yam... I live in Indiana and apparently every bike dealership i go to has 1 r3 (sold while waiting for finacing) 1 honda cbr300r (sold while waiting for financing) 1 Kawasaki ninja 400 (sold while waiting for financing) And now im pretty much left with the Duke 390 cause it doesnt sell... I dont really want a duke. I dont like the ergos * 6'5 205lbs* and I feel like this season is a loss.. Not your fault just need to vent. Keep up the good work. Your loving squid.

[@cyb1979]

I've been saying it all along! This bike is badass!

[@SergeK6]

I like the looks on the duke 390 sooo much, but 390cc is just not enough for me 😪😪

[@SergeK6]

Looks way better then the 690 and 790 imo

[@sketch1775]

not enough what

[@bishoppope2921]

@@sketch1775 his tiny pp means that 100 mph isn't good enough

[@che3se185]

for european mountain roads (especially the black forest) the power is more than enough to have fun and be fast

[@Smiles_per_gallon01]

Hi Yammie. I've just purchased the same bike and waiting for delivery. Crazy as i ride a bmw k1200rs 😆 too but wanted a small cool bike. Great vlog mate

[@Firestorm637]

Perfect, small commuter bike. You do not need 100 horsepower.

[@supagirl1521]

I am obsessed with this bike! I entered your giveaway specifically for this one 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@barrydelljeremy8879]

It's OK... I got bored of it in 5 months and now want the 890 duke

[@buddymckay3486]

I learned on a 94' CBR 600 F2. Wish the 390 Duke was my first bike, because it's a lot more manageable for a beinner when it comes to power/weight/handling...etc. It's scary to push a 27-year-old CBR 600 to it's limits when you are new. Don't get me wrong, it's an excellent sports bike, but it demands its share of respect in return when it comes to throttle input...

[@daniaryan-lopez6227]

Great review, thanks Yamm! Finished my MSF at the end of February, and am looking to buy a Husqvarna Svartpilen or Vitpilen 401 (The dressed up Duke 390). Can't find one in DFW to sit on to solidify my decision. Any thoughts on those bikes? Maybe that will be the mystery bike for comparison 🤓

[@Susblabla]

Looks like such a fun bike

[@kevinhilnbrand1373]

That flashing tach would drive me nuts!

[@y.__.y--]

That's most probably because it's brand new. The Duke 390 has a rev limiter set at 6500 rpm for the first 1,000 kilometers.

[@kevinhilnbrand1373]

@@y.__.y-- Still would drive me nut. However I do alot of night riding.

[@ybarsabal]

I think the flashing is due to video frame rates and you wouldn't see that in person.

[@y.__.y--]

@@ybarsabal Nope. It's in the settings. After the initial break-in period, you can set that "flash" at any RPM, depending on how early/late you want to shift.

[@htxchess]

@@y.__.y-- Oh it's supposed to indicate when to shift. Interesting. Not sure I would want that.

[@kennyken747]

ohh boi the bike im aimming for finally being reviewed

[@Elwoaaw]

Here in France, lane spliting is legal for a long time xD

[@frostbyte8285]

*Pro* *tip* : Swap mirrors with Bajaj Dominar 400 mirrors for better and good looking .

[@uncopino]

i got one in 2017, then got a 1290sdr a year later with the intention of selling the little one. when i saw the sheer amount of power and what a waste it was in my hands, how much it cost me to insure, maintaijn ad fill up... i kept them both for a year (one as a commuter and the other as a toy) then sold the 1290 and i'm still having fun the little thing. i even got side bags for it and took it for weekends like 300km out of town. amazing bike. thinking about getting a 690 duke used cause i like the single and the ergo so much

[@chucksu]

Papa Yam, I'm taking possession of a 2020 Duke 390 this Wednesday. Do you have any particular way you break in your bikes, or just avoid full ripping on them for first 500 miles?

[@ryanhbig1979]

Ride it. Let it see all ranges. My 17 has 11k with no issues. Thats what my shop said

[@utahvalleycapoeira6882]

😂 the flower duet / hayabusa music was a nice touch

[@shobharani2698]

In India we get a 320mm front disc and quick shifter with auto blipper for both upshift and down shift