[theduke3900]

Hello im new in this Forum, And I am currently looking to buy a duke 390 from 2015. Could i get an opinion on the reliability of the bike? anything I should check before making the purchase? The bike has 44 k's on it.
Any information will be appreciated.

 

[andysodandy]

Seems my post vanished? I'll re-type it..

I would look for a 390 with less mileage as it is a small capacity engine (waits for the internet meltdown..)

If you plan on riding it hard ditch the stock suspension and grab the many aftermarket swap n go options, replace the handgrips with softer ones and replace the seat with anything, even a tree branch freshly cut offers more butt cushioning

Otherwise its one awesome little bike that you can get your knee down anywhere, wheely in second without the clutch (using the pillion peg) and handles like an absolute dream! I wish I had found this little bike sooner its just a fantastic bike.

EDIT - im not sure if you meant 44 thousand klms or 44klms now I re-read it?

 

[-Luci-]

Seems my post vanished? I'll re-type it..

I would look for a 390 with less mileage as it is a small capacity engine (waits for the internet meltdown..)

If you plan on riding it hard ditch the stock suspension and grab the many aftermarket swap n go options, replace the handgrips with softer ones and replace the seat with anything, even a tree branch freshly cut offers more butt cushioning

Otherwise its one awesome little bike that you can get your knee down anywhere, wheely in second without the clutch (using the pillion peg) and handles like an absolute dream! I wish I had found this little bike sooner its just a fantastic bike.

EDIT - im not sure if you meant 44 thousand klms or 44klms now I re-read it?

I can't even begin to tell anyone else how accurate your seat statement is 😂

Also would like to add: - it gets great mileage!

• Even with the stock exhaust (I have the 2016 version), it pops and crackles on the overrun and is very satisfying.
• It pulls quite hard, and this is coming from someone who passed his license on an Mt-07.
• Slipper clutch as standard, as well as ABS, are huge benefits.