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Hello all, currently in the market for my first motorcycle. Currently set between a MT03 CB500f and the KTM 390 duke. I’m in the US and have heard a lot of mixed reviews. There are a lot of 390s for sale around 2020 and up for really really prices compared to the Mt03 and CB500. The KTM looks extremely compelling but I have one concern which is the reliability.

Well my ownership experience has been stellar. 19000km, 5 years not a single problem to report. 2020 390 duke. I have a Coober ecu and airbox lid filter and full exhaust. Have run 14.15.16 tooth sprockets for different riding experiences and it absolutely rocks. My nephew went from a restricted MT07 a duke after riding mine and far preferred the duke, much more fun and more nimble. I can’t eat it highly enough. The mods really wake it up as well if you want more down the road, so to speak..

 

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Did he get a chance to ride the mt07 unrestricted?

No, he sold it as-is. It wasn’t the power lacking for him, it was the unexciting experience all round. The duke keeps him highly entertained.