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The KTM 390 DUKE is a pure example of what draws so many to the thrill of street motorcycling. This Corner Rocket maximizes enjoyment and user value, taking the honors wherever nimble handling counts. Light as a feather, powerful and packed with state-of-the-art technology, it guarantees a thrilling ride, whether you"re fighting your way through the urban jungle or carving your name into a forest of bends.Features may include:ENGINE & EXHAUSTEngine

The KTM 390 DUKE engine not only delivers arm-wrenching torque and hair-raising acceleration, but also good manners in everyday use, all with outstanding fuel economy. This lightweight, compact engine really packs a punch and with 32 kW (44 hp) it"s one of the most powerful options out there for A2 riders. Thanks to the ingenious intake design and the meticulous fuel injection system, the KTM 390 DUKE is ready and waiting to tear-up the streets and the circuits alike.CHASSISSuspension

The KTM 390 DUKE comes as standard with ultra-lightweight, high-performance upside-down WP forks. Using the latest open-cartridge technology, these forks not only perform above expectations when pushed to the limits, but are also nice and easy to maintain. This makes them perfect for all aspects of riding, from relaxed cruising to hammering around on closed circuits and everything in between.ERGONOMICS & COMFORTHandlebar

Hi-tech upright handlebars offer KTM 390 DUKE riders a controlled yet aggressive body position, allowing you to dominate in all aspects of riding. From destroying corners to pulling the perfect stoppie, these bars will give you the balance and confidence you need to attack the road like never before. Clutch and brake levers are fully adjustable, allowing you to customize your cockpit to suit your individual riding style.BODYWORK & GRAPHICSTFT color display

As an absolute first in its class, the KTM 390 DUKE boasts an innovative multicolor TFT display, presenting all the data you need to go faster in a clear-cut, uncluttered way. As you rev the engine, the display bars change color, either spurring you on or telling you to back off when the engine’s still cold. The display also automatically adapts its color to best suit the light conditions around you. Innovation at its best!!!SOFTWARE & ELECTRONICSRider aids

The KTM 390 DUKE utilizes market leading technology to enhance your ride and provide you with all the assistance you need to help turn the streets into your own personal playground.RIVA MOTORSPORTS SUPERSTORE - POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA

ENGINE: The KTM 390 DUKE engine not only delivers arm-wrenching torque and hair-raising acceleration, but also good manners in everyday use, all with outstanding fuel economy. This lightweight, compact engine really packs a punch and with 32 kW (44 hp) it"s one of the most powerful options out there for A2 riders. Thanks to the ingenious intake design and the meticulous fuel injection system, the KTM 390 DUKE is ready and waiting to tear-up the streets and the circuits alike.

RIDE-BY-WIRE: It"s the guarantee of a smooth throttle response, more than simply the absence of a throttle cable. The KTM 390 DUKE"s ride-by-wire ensures perfect delivery of the readily available and gut-wrenching torque. It also electronically translates the throttle commands of the rider into throttle valve positions, perfectly suited to the riding conditions, making this the perfect crossover bike for both road and circuit riding.

CYLINDER HEAD: Just like the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, the four valves in the cylinder head of the KTM 390 DUKE are actuated by two overhead camshafts and ultra-hard, carbon coated cam followers. The result is an ultra-reliable, long-lasting engine that produces next-level power.

INJECTION: The intricate engine design, state-of-the-art injection electronics and close-ratio, 6-speed transmission not only help the KTM 390 DUKE to achieve white-knuckle performance, but also extremely low fuel consumption. At the same time, thanks to the regulated catalytic converter, it produces minimal emissions, even when riding at full throttle.

A2 LICENSE: The KTM 390 DUKE matches all the A2 driver´s license requirements and thanks to its high power-to-weight ratio, it’s one of the most dynamic options out there for new riders.

EXHAUST: The KTM 390 DUKE’s lightweight and precision-crafted exhaust system comprises of a side exhaust, link pipe and silencer. The three-chamber silencer has been positioned close to the bike’s overall center of gravity, improving balance and handling, whilst also delivering smooth, instant and beast-like power. Oh, and it looks angry as hell too.

The KTM 390 DUKE is a pure example of what draws so many to the thrill of street motorcycling. This Corner Rocket maximizes enjoyment and user value, taking the honors wherever nimble handling counts. Light as a feather, powerful and packed with state-of-the-art technology, it guarantees a thrilling ride, whether you"re fighting your way through the urban jungle or carving your name into a forest of bends.Features may include:ENGINE & EXHAUSTEngine

The KTM 390 DUKE engine not only delivers arm-wrenching torque and hair-raising acceleration, but also good manners in everyday use, all with outstanding fuel economy. This lightweight, compact engine really packs a punch and with 32 kW (44 hp) it"s one of the most powerful options out there for A2 riders. Thanks to the ingenious intake design and the meticulous fuel injection system, the KTM 390 DUKE is ready and waiting to tear-up the streets and the circuits alike.CHASSISSuspension

The KTM 390 DUKE comes as standard with ultra-lightweight, high-performance upside-down WP forks. Using the latest open-cartridge technology, these forks not only perform above expectations when pushed to the limits, but are also nice and easy to maintain. This makes them perfect for all aspects of riding, from relaxed cruising to hammering around on closed circuits and everything in between.ERGONOMICS & COMFORTHandlebar

Hi-tech upright handlebars offer KTM 390 DUKE riders a controlled yet aggressive body position, allowing you to dominate in all aspects of riding. From destroying corners to pulling the perfect stoppie, these bars will give you the balance and confidence you need to attack the road like never before. Clutch and brake levers are fully adjustable, allowing you to customize your cockpit to suit your individual riding style.BODYWORK & GRAPHICSTFT color display

As an absolute first in its class, the KTM 390 DUKE boasts an innovative multicolor TFT display, presenting all the data you need to go faster in a clear-cut, uncluttered way. As you rev the engine, the display bars change color, either spurring you on or telling you to back off when the engine’s still cold. The display also automatically adapts its color to best suit the light conditions around you. Innovation at its best!!!SOFTWARE & ELECTRONICSRider aids

The KTM 390 DUKE utilizes market leading technology to enhance your ride and provide you with all the assistance you need to help turn the streets into your own personal playground.

KTM 390 Duke owners are being treated by Evotech Performance with a wide range of new parts. Add race style with a new tail tidy and exhaust hanger, ramp up the crash protection with various bobbins and guards, and make maintenance easier with paddock stand bobbins. And none of it is particularly expensive, either...

When the time came to plan this comparison, Rishabh and I excitedly spent quite a few hours looking for picturesque locations with terrible roads around them. This isn’t something we usually do, but we knew the KTM 390 Adventure and the BMW G 310 GS would have our backs, even if the journey was three times the usual distance and riddled with bad roads. That confidence right there, and the motivation to go the distance, are what makes ADVs so special.

We had a long day ahead of us, which is why we set out at 4am, groggy yet smiling in our helmets. With near to no traffic and the urgency to make it out of the city before people began waking up, we got a good taste of the performance on offer. Right off the bat, let me confirm that the spec sheet doesn’t lie and the 390 Adventure is a much quicker motorcycle. The strong power delivery that comes in after 3,000rpm on the KTM was proving to be quite addictive as well. This combined with the smooth gearbox and bi-direction quickshifter made for a really likeable powertrain package, especially on a highway.

That doesn’t mean the GS is at a complete loss when it comes to the engine. It was averaging about the same speeds that morning, although it felt like it was being ridden closer to its limit. It’s when you slow down to city speeds, however, that you realise the BMW has a more tractable engine and gearing set-up, which means it can putter around in a way the 390 can’t.

While the GS still isn’t as free of vibrations as the 390 Adventure, it is quite a bit more refined in its latest form. BMW has also fixed the stalling issue on the updated model and the new ride-by-wire system feels smooth. Nevertheless, the BMW’s motor is overshadowed by the energetic powertrain on the KTM.

The KTM’s power advantage is supported by its competitive kerb weight that’s only 2kg more than the BMW’s, at 177kg. The kerb weight figure becomes even more impressive when you account for the larger 14.5-litre fuel tank on the KTM. Thanks to its tall sixth gear, the 390 is also more fuel efficient, which should give it quite the advantage when it comes to range on the highway.

Speaking of highways, that’s where these two are at their best. You will find yourself sitting upright on both bikes, but it’s the GS that has slightly more comfortably placed foot pegs, as the KTM’s pegs are slightly rear set. That said, the latter’s seat is more spacious, allowing you to move from time to time, which is something you’ll be appreciative of over a long journey.

Despite their long wheelbases and 19-inch front wheels, both motorcycles are quite quick to turn in, but it’s the KTM that feels more dynamic. This doesn’t come as a surprise as it’s also the one with a firmer suspension set-up. The BMW’s softer set-up, meanwhile, gives it the edge when you encounter a broken path. It’ll glide over bad terrain and also has better standing-position ergonomics, as the handlebar is within reach, unlike the KTM’s, where you are required to lean too far forward and down. The BMW’s low-speed tractability and 20mm ground clearance advantage also help it in such scenarios.

As for the KTM, it can take on every obstacle the GS can, but it isn’t as inclined, or easy. The suspension is a little less forgiving off-road and the awkward ergonomics don’t help either. It also has an unreasonably tall seat height of 855mm. While the traction control system on it is quite basic in the way it cuts power, you can switch it off, and the same applies for the rear-wheel ABS. The latter is a function that is sorely missed on the GS. As for the brakes, the ones on the KTM offer better stopping power, but the lever feedback from both are about the same. Both bikes here ride on Metzeler Tourances which do a fine job both off- and on-road. That said, KTM was recently forced to use MRFs because of an import issue, but the company has said it hopes to make the switch back soon.

In terms of equipment, The BMW comes with a luggage rack, whereas the 390 gets crash protection and a larger windscreen as standard. While the updated GS does get adjustable levers and bright all-LED lighting, the KTM has a lot more on offer.

The KTM’s feature list also includes hand guards, traction control, IMU-assisted cornering ABS, an up-down quickshifter and full-colour TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity. The instrumentation displays a huge amount of information and also has navigation, which is a must on a motorcycle that has been designed for long-distance travel and exploration. The GS, meanwhile, carries forward the same LCD display as before. While this unit is quite informative, it doesn’t come close to the KTM’s and also looks outdated.

What isn’t dated are the striking new graphic schemes on the 2020 G 310 GS. The one you see in the pictures is the ‘Style Rallye’ and it gets contrasting red and blue paintwork. The frame on it is red, unlike the older bike that had a black-coloured frame. This particular colour scheme accentuates the GS styling incredibly well. While we are on the subject, it would be nice to see KTM offer the stealthy matte black colour option seen on the 250 Adventure, on the 390.

BMW recently made a price correction and reduced the 2020 GS’ price by almost 20 percent (Rs 59,000). At Rs 2.90 lakh, the BMW also costs Rs 20,000 less than the KTM 390 Adventure. However, when it comes to service, the cost of general service items are slightly more affordable for the KTM. That said, the BMW has a service interval of 10,000km, while the 390 needs one every 5,000km. KTM, meanwhile, has a much wider service network.

The 2020 BMW G 310 GS addresses two of the biggest issues with the BS4 model - refinement and pricing, resulting in a much better package than before. That being said, the KTM 390 Adventure is worth the additional dough, especially if you want something with unmatched performance and equipment at that price point.

KTM has produced some of the most popular bikes in India. But BMW motorcycle is finally entering the hottest segment in association with TVS. The BMW G 310 R has been designed by BMW Motorrad in Germany but is manufactured in India at TVS’ Hosur facility. It’s the same story for the KTM 390 Duke as well as it is built at Bajaj’s Chakan plant and exported to global markets from India. How will the G 310 R fare against the king of the segment?

The long-delayed BMW G 310 R packs a 313cc, water-cooled single-cylinder engine which puts out 34PS of power at 9500rpm and 28Nm of torque at 7500rpm. It is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox. The 2017 KTM 390 Duke now comes with a 373.2cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. While the power output remains the same at 43.5PS, the updated model now gets an additional 2Nm of torque at 37Nm. The KTM too utilises a 6-speed gearbox. . The BMW G 310R clearly won’t be winning any drag races against its rival as it lags behind the KTM in terms of power and torque output. The KTM still remains the better option if you have a power hungry soul.

When it comes to features, the German motorcycle is easily behind its Austrian counterpart by a few good years. The BMW G 310 R comes with an LCD display which showcases all necessary information like speed, rev and gear indicator. it also gets dual tripmeter, engine coolant temperature information, fuel level and range. The BMW misses out on LED headlamps but offers an LED taillight. The lack of features may be a deal breaker for potential customers. However, you do get the option of buying a luggage carrier and a 29-litre top case. In terms of safety, you do get ABS as standard fitment.

The updated 390 Duke is leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessor. Instead of a traditional instrument cluster, you now get a TFT screen which is bright enough to be visible even on the sunniest of days. The TFT display showcases necessary information and you can also sync your phone with it for receiving calls and for music. The buttons mounted on the left switchgear helps you navigate through the menus. The upside-down pitchfork headlamps are LED and come with integrated DRLs. It is also the only motorcycle in its segment to feature both TFT display and LED headlamp. You also get ride-by-wire technology and a slipper clutch with the 390 Duke. ABS comes as standard and gets three different modes in the 2017 KTM 390 The Supermoto mode disables the ABS on the rear wheel. You even get the option of switching it off completely.

The BMW G 310R employs a tubular spaceframe. At the front, suspension duties are handled by USD forks while a monoshock does the job at the back. To bring the bike to a stop, the G 310 R gets a four-piston fixed calliper 300mm front disc brake and a 240mm single-piston floating callipers at the rear. The BMW employs 110/70 R17 tyres at the front and 150/60 R17 at the rear. At 158.5kg, the G 310 R is lighter than the 390 Duke 5.5kg. The BMW G 310 R also has a low seat height of 785mm, which will be a boon for shorter riders. The KTM gets a seat height of 830mm. The BMW gets a fuel tank capacity of 11-litres.

The Duke has a shorter wheelbase of 1357mm, handy while manoeuvring through tight spaces. KTM has used the same WP manufactured USD forks at the front with an open cartridge technology and a monoshock at the back with a pre-load adjustment. To stop the bike, the company has employed a 320mm disc brake with four-pot brake callipers at the front and a 230mm floating disc brake with a one-pot calliper at the rear. The KTM has a comparatively larger fuel tank of 13.4-litres. The 390 Duke uses 110/70 R17 tyres at the front and 150/60 R17 at the rear.

The KTM 390 Duke is priced at Rs 2.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). We expect the BMW G 310R to be priced close to KTM premium offering. On paper, the KTM 390 Duke beats the BMW G 310R quite easily. But the German company has produced some of the best motorcycles in the industry and are renowned for their build quality and refinement. It will be interesting to see whether the made in India G 310 R lives up to the high standards set by the German bike maker. The sad part is that we will have to wait till next year to pit these monsters against each other on the tarmac.

KTM has launched the 2017 Duke range in India. The 390 Duke has been given some comprehensive cosmetic updates and a few mechanical tweaks, while the 200 Duke gets some new body graphics and a BS-IV engine. KTM has also introduced the 250 Duke in India, which is now the third bike in the company"s Duke portfolio in the country. All three bikes in the Duke range are now BS-IV compliant.

The 2017 390 Duke comes with some comprehensive cosmetic changes. The front gets new split LED headlamps and sharper fuel tank extensions. The fuel tank now has a capacity of 13.4-litres and is made of steel, instead of the plastic unit found on the previous model. The bike gets a dual colour split trellis frame along with a die-cast swingarm.

The bike also comes with adjustable control levers, a new TFT display for the instrument cluster and KTM"s My Ride infotainment system that can be used to connect a smartphone to stream music and phone calls, which can be controlled through switches on the handlebars. The bike is also equipped with a larger 320 mm disc at the front while the rear gets a 230 mm setup. Other features on offer include a slipper clutch and dual-channel ABS. The suspension duties are carried out by an open cartridge USD at the front and a monoshock at the rear.

Powering the new 390 Duke is the same 373.27 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and churns out 43 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm. The engine now comes with ride-by-wire technology and a side mounted exhaust setup.

The 250 Duke is a new entrant in KTM"s Duke line-up in India and has been launched to fill the gap between its 200 and 390 siblings. It borrows majority of its design cues from the updated 390 Duke, though it misses on the LED headlamps and TFT instrumentation screen. It gets wheels in black colour, instead of the orange units of its elder sibling. The 250 Duke rides on MRF Revz tyres instead of the Metzellers found on the 390 and has an aluminium swingarm. It will be available in two colours: Orange and White.

The new 250 Duke is powered by a 248.8 cc single-cylinder engine that churns out 30 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm, while being mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It does get a slipper clutch but there is no ABS on offer.

The 200 Duke hasn"t been given any comprehensive updates. The overall design hasn"t been changed, though it now gets new graphics and will continue to be offered in three paint schemes: Orange, White and Black. Power is supplied from the same 199.5 cc, single-cylinder engine that develops 25 BHP @ 10,000 rpm and 19.2 Nm @ 8,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and is now BS-IV compliant. The 200 Duke still doesn"t get ABS, even as an option.

The entire range of KTM Duke motorcycles- have been updated with new colourways. See the photos here. While we expected the KTM 490s to be here this year,

The KTM 390 Duke has always been a feature-rich motorcycle and gets an LED lighting system, a TFT screen along with Bluetooth connectivity, ride-by-wire and switchable ABS(including a Supermoto mode). In the latest iteration, the 390 Duke also gets a bi-directional quick-shifter.

The KTM 390 Duke is powered by a 373cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor producing the same power and torque figures of 43.5PS and 37Nm as it did in its previous iteration. KTM has revised the exhaust routing for its latest iteration -- it now runs below the engine and not around the cylinder heads. With that, the ground clearance of the KTM 390 Duke has taken a massive hit, slipping to 151mm from 175mm. There are no revisions to the six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. The addition of a bi-directional quickshifter adds to the sporty nature of the 390 Duke.

The KTM 390 Duke runs the same steel split-trellis frame as earlier with a 41mm open-cartridge USD fork and preload-adjustable monoshock handling suspension duties. Braking is taken care of by a ByBre four-piston radial calliper acting on a large 320mm rotor. You get a smaller 230mm disc at the rear with a single-piston floating caliper. The grippy Metzeler rubber comes shod on 17-inch alloy rims.

The KTM 390 Duke manages to be the raciest motorcycle in the sub-400cc naked category. Its sharp looks and equally sharp handling make it a hoot to ride in any situation. And despite the extra asking price, it still remains a good value-for-money proposition. It goes up against the likes of BMW G 310 R,Bajaj Dominar 400 andHonda CB300R. For the same price though, you could also get yourself theTVS Apache RR 310,Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 orRoyal Enfield Continental GT 650.

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 390 Duke and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650. The ex-showroom price of KTM 390 Duke is ₹ 2,94,976 and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is ₹ 3,04,945. KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is available in 2 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between KTM 390 Duke and Royal Enfield Continental GT 650.

Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.

Had KTM’s 125 Duke (main pic) and 390 Duke (below) been around when I was a teenager, they would have been the stuff of my dreams – the tickets to some much-needed instant cool and popularity.

Just look at them, thanks to a significant restyle for 2017, they’re little versions of the halo bike of the Duke range – the 1290 Super Duke R and that strong family resemblance is going to draw in the cool kids. Both bikes look spot on – with the 1290’s sharp, poised and aggressive aesthetic thanks to a new LED front light unit, cowling round the new larger tank (13.4 litres, up from 11) and a sharper tail unit with new subframe, which is bolted to a new mainframe.

The premium styling and makes these two feel special. KTM says it wants 125 Duke riders to know that they’re riding a proper ‘grown-up’ bike and not a compromised, forgettable learner. I think any rider who owns one of these will know that and it’s the same with the 390 Duke – it looks like so much more than a A2 bike that could get resigned to being a footnote in a rider’s history.

The 125 and 390 Dukes share a few more changes too – their single-cylinder engines are both Euro4 compliant and have both been tweaked to offer a wider spread of power, with a new exhaust silencer on the left side.

Both models also boast a colour TFT dash – a first for a 125 and A2 bike. It’s excellent - bright, crisp and clear, and the information it displays can be easily customized to the rider’s preference using the controls on the left switchgear. The TFT display also adjusts to the ambient light level, has a gear position indicator and tells you if the sidestand is down or kill switch off. It’s a big part of what makes these two feel like such premium bikes, and works with KTM MyRide feature – which allows phone connectivity.

AS I MENTIONED at the start, the 2017 125 Duke has a distinctly premium feel that’s achieved through a combination of angular 1290 Super Duke R styling, a sick new colour TFT instrument panel, and the allure of performance that is sure to excite any young rider. That’s why KTM calls it ‘Jizz of the beast’, or something similar…

But unlike the 1290 Super Duke R, the 125 Duke’s 124.7cc single-cylinder engine is packing a lot less firepower – 15hp at 10,000rpm and 8.85lb/ft, putting it on a par with the Yamaha MT-125. As you’d hope from a bike that’s mostly going to be ridden by learners getting to grips with a geared bike for the first time, the engine is smooth and predictable with sweet fuelling and a nice throttle connection.

The power isn’t going to blow your balls off but it’s entertaining enough because you can ride the 125 Duke at 100% without too much fear of reprisal from the law. Launching away from the lights quickly becomes an event to savour – hold it at 8k and let the clutch out before quickly snicking the slick gearbox into second gear and laughing. Keep it the motor spinning between 7,000 and 10,000rpm and you’re in the sweet spot for making progress, but don’t forget to tuck in and crouch down to eek out the last few precious mph, or you’ll be in the crosshairs of your mate on his 125.

Braking performance from the ABS-equipped radial four-piston Bybre (By Brembo, see) caliper and 300mm disc felt well up to the job of stopping the 125 Duke, with enough power at the lever whenever I went searching for it and the ABS did its job well.

Most of the test ride took place in urban Turin and making progress through the city could have been tricky on other bikes. Turin’s traffic and tram-packed morning streets are a commuter battle ground, but the light, narrow and nimble 125 Duke is the perfect weapon to cut a path past all those unpredictable, horn-happy Italians on a suicide mission to the office and their seventh espresso of the morning.

It’s certainly light on its feet and the eighth-litre Duke has exactly the kind of welcoming ergonomics and ride-feel you’d expect from a learner – although the ride position has been tweaked to be more sporty, it’s still comfortable and natural, making it easy to boss. It means new riders will be able to immediately get on and enjoy the 125 Duke’s lightness and agility and although it looks like a mean mofo of a 125, it’s anything but when you ride it.

The handling follows suit. The little Duke feels direct and as eager as the young scamps who are likely to enjoy whipping it around a congested city or challenging road. The new WP suspension helps here. The front upside down WP fork and the WP shock in the rear give a comfortable ride. They soak up crappy roads with ease to deliver a stable ride feel, meaning that the little Duke kept its composure on some pretty atrocious roads.

As 125s go, this is the one that’s going to have teenagers drooling, because it’s all there - full colour TFT dash, scaled-down Super Duke looks, USD forks, radial front brake and some cool graphics, all backed up with capable performance. It manages not to feel like an entry-level stop gap 125 and crucially, is what we need to inspire new riders to turn to bikes and stick with them instead of buying a shitty Corsa to smoke weed and go fingering in as soon as they"re able.

THE 390 DUKE is the same size and shape as the 125 but the 390’s additional power makes it feel like a little missile in comparison to its smallest sibling.

With the engine singing between 6,000 and 10,000rpm, the 390 Duke makes eager progress and is at its perkiest. It’s immense fun and once on some twisty mountain roads, the 390 really comes alive; because it’s not crazy fast, it can be ridden hard and linking together a series of bends becomes about corner speed, selecting the right gear and making sure you do everything right (the slipper clutch helps here too). Or you can choose to do it wrong – turn on supermoto ABS mode and you can throw out any attempt at neat riding as you deliberately lock up the rear into every corner.

I’m certain the braking power on offer from radial four-piston Bybre front caliper and 20mm larger front disc has improved compared to the previous 390 Duke. I always felt like I had enough power at my disposal – even when things were getting brisk. However, even though they have enough power, it could begin to feel dead as you squeeze the adjustable lever ever closer to the bar.

The suspension feel you get from the 390 is a touch firmer than 125. The previous 390 suffered from a shock that sagged a lot under the rider’s weight but the 2017 bike is free from such a problem. In fact, the new WP suspension is supportive at both ends and responds well when the 390 Duke is being pushed.

As with the 125, the 390 handles with lightness and ease. It’s massive fun to hurl into flowing corners and lever round technical little turns in the road. The firmer suspension makes it feel more precise and eager compared to the 125. Of course, the new sportier ride position helps here too – the new bars put you a little more in touch with the front wheel, and the rearsets are set slightly higher and further back but the 390 Duke never feels intimidating. For the most part, it’s comfy too but the seat is definitely on the firm side. And while I"m complaining... the grips on the 390 (and the 125 for that matter) feel cheap because they"re too plasticky.

The new 2017 KTM 390 Duke is an excellent step on from the previous model - it looks superb and the small changes to its engine, suspension, brakes and geometry come together to create one of the most exciting A2 bikes out there, and one of the most fun bikes I"ve ridden in a while.

The latest teaser video of the upcoming BMW G 310 RR reveals its vertically-stacked 5-inch colour TFT display, similar to what is available on the TVS Apache RR 310.

KTM Malaysia is proud to announce the arrival of the all-new Duke 250 and Duke 390. The Duke series of motorcycles has been the best-seller in Malaysia since 2012 and went to dominate the lightweight motorcycle market for many more years.

What set the Dukes apart from the competition were their groundbreaking aggressive design, light weight, handling, power and technology, considered by many as the best. But to be the best, one has to stay better. Heading the new range is the all-new Duke 390. Already a favourite for its thrilling power and lively ride, the 2017 KTM Duke 390 is more potent underneath the all-new bodywork, with an engine that punches out a mighty 44 bhp and 37 Nm of torque.

Also all-new for the Duke 390 is the Ride-by-Wire throttle, which eliminates the need for the throttle cable for a smooth throttle response. Power is fed through a slip-and-assist clutch which not only eliminates chatter during aggressive downshifting but also presses the plates together to minimize power loss when you’re hard on the throttle. A larger 320mm front brake disc and BOSCH ABS system ensures safer braking even in difficult conditions.

Up top, the Duke 390 features an all-new multi-function, multi-color TFT display console which adds Bluetooth pairing to a smartphone and is controllable from the handlebar – a first for its class. A radical new split LED headlamp similar to the 1290 Super Duke R makes its debut.

The all-new Duke 250 has also received more than just an aggressive makeover. True to KTM’s READY TO RACE mantra, the engine packs 30 bhp and is mated to a transmission with a slip-and-assist clutch.. The forks are by WP suspension, featuring the latest open-cartridge technology which consists of fewer parts hence the lack of weight.

The all-new Duke 250 is now designed as aggressively as its bigger 1290 Super Duke R brother, besides unique design cues. A predatory stance sets the rider’s pulse racing, the fuel tank is bigger for more range, while the new seats are comfortable for sporty riding as well as travelling two-up.