[KTMCat]

Hey all,

New to the forum. I have ridden Hondas up until now. I am looking at throwing down some $ for a 2020 Duke 390. I am super keen but have read "mixed" reports of reliability issues. I would be planning on using as a daily commuter with the occasional rip up into the hills where I live.
Keen to hear people's experience with owning the bike - pros, cons and any general feedback would be welcome.

 

[KTMasean]

Read Valvoline's reporting, 100,000 km on hers.

 

[KTMCat]

alvoline

Read Valvoline's reporting, 100,000 km on hers.

Just read it... nice!!!

 

[_Big_Mac_]

If you're interested in anecdotal evidence, mine broke 2500 km since new (fixed on warranty). My friend's broke as well, I think twice, within 10 000km. I don't think they're super reliable. Great fun, great performance, but nowhere near Honda reliability

I don't have any statistical data to confidently say how common the problems are. I might be biased.

 

[KTMCat]

If you're interested in anecdotal evidence, mine broke 2500 km since new (fixed on warranty). My friend's broke as well, I think twice, within 10 000km. I don't think they're super reliable. Great fun, great performance, but nowhere near Honda reliability

I don't have any statistical data to confidently say how common the problems are. I might be biased.

Thanks for the feedback. Do you mind telling me what year model you own/owned?

I figured they wouldn’t be as reliable as a Honda...but just keen to see how people have found them.

 

[atinc]

if you keep changing the engine oil,maintain the coolant...if you dont revv for top speeds cause its a single cylinder,if you treat her well duke 390 will be fine as much as the other bikes period.reliable issues my bla bla

 

[KTMCat]

if you keep changing the engine oil,maintain the coolant...if you dont revv for top speeds cause its a single cylinder,if you treat her well duke 390 will be fine as much as the other bikes period.reliable issues my bla bla

Good advice... guess that's the same with all bikes if you treat them like crap... well what can you expect... I reacon I'm convinced just narrowing down year models on the used market...

 

[atinc]

The reliable issues with the ktm is,ktm has been producing street bikes since like 2010 or so.it is kind of new and riders are a bit curious about that.i am no engineer but as far as i can tell ktm is doing fine with duke and other series...

 

[KTMasean]

1951 the R100 saw the light of day, the first street bike manufactured by KTM

 

[lightning]

No issues at all with my 2019 Duke 390

Seems well made, as well as any other bike l
have owned.

 

[KTMCat]

No issues at all with my 2019 Duke 390

Seems well made, as well as any other bike l
have owned.

Thanks for the feedback. I reacon I'm convinced!!

 

[_Big_Mac_]

Thanks for the feedback. Do you mind telling me what year model you own/owned?

2019

Admittedly, the bike broke when I was trying out a top speed run. The dealer claimed:

• he's never seen that kind of malfunction before (valve clearances zeroed out)
• the KTM central told them this might happen if the bike is pushed too much before it's "fully broken in"
• after valve clearances were reset, the bikes runs well

 

[KTMCat]

2019

Admittedly, the bike broke when I was trying out a top speed run. The dealer claimed:

• he's never seen that kind of malfunction before (valve clearances zeroed out)
• the KTM central told them this might happen if the bike is pushed too much before it's "fully broken in"
• after valve clearances were reset, the bikes runs well

Thanks heaps. Looking at a 2017 model...pick up on Sat

 

[lightning]

After you get it, check the valve clearances unless you've got proof that it's been done.

 

[KTMCat]

After you get it, check the valve clearances unless you've got proof that it's been done.

Thanks for the tip... will do

 

[KTMCat]

So bit the bullet and got a 2017 Duke 390... Can't wait to take it for a spin... thanks for the advice people.