How dumb some guys are ! :P "In how many days i can get duke 390" WTF!! ask your local dealer or pay a visit to the showroom if you're that much addicted to buy ! Nikhil is not a KTM dealer :P
Nice comparison Mumbiker Nikhil. Many had heard of the changes and you made us see them too. Great work bro !! :) btw I have an Out of Topic question for you. Jus curious from where did you pick up the monoshock protector ( the one which you have used to cover your bike's monoshocks ). I did search it on the net but couldn't find any. Planning to buy one for my bike too. Any info abt that would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!! :)
Hi Nikhil. is it a good time to buy the 2015 390 as it is almost at the end of the year.. are we expecting new release soon? i can't really wait to have this bike!.. TIA
nice video bro - thanks and I had a couple of questions more1. Is the play on the throttle which was quite high earlier, fixed? I know the throttle had a play at neutral gear without accelerating at all. 2. What about the oil leak problem in front shock - oil seal cap not holding the shock oil?3. Any hazard lights on the bike for group rides?4. Alloy wheels cracking on bad roads - almost every KTM owner swears that the quality of the alloys could have been better.5. Low profile tyres : Is there a plan to change this to accommodate city driving?
+Karthik Gn yes throttle is fixed, oil leak was never a prob specially with ktm duke /rc , it can hapen wid any bike. my duke is from front slot and i havnt faced any oil leak. but i hav heard its better now, no hazard lights , however u can always installed for 2k, older duke has race fitted lyte alloys, not its little heavier and stronger, but cause of the stiffness of the suspension and low tire pressure can crack the alloys if ridden fast over bad roads. but its better than b4, low profile tires are expensive cause for a bikg this powerfull u need this kind of tires, however u can always change it to cheaper tires....hope i hav answered ur question. do like my page mumbiker nikhil on fb :)
Hy Nikhil .. I'm one of our subscriber ... I watch your videos and they are amazing ... watching you riding ... motivates me to ride ... thought I'm still 16 , turn up 17 this May .. I will have a bike on my 18th birthday hope soo 😇😄 I just wanna ask which bike would you recommend me as if I will be a beginner .... there will be no budget issues ... waiting for your reply ..
Hey Nikhil, i am thinking about getting myself a rc 390 but i am worried about 2 things, 1st one is engine heating problem and as i am in marketing it would become a real headache for me bcoz i ride 60 to 70 km daily in delhi's bumper to bumper traffic. 2nd thing i want to ask you is does ktm products have a good lifespan and quality. bcoz i want my bike to last for atleast 4 year without any engine problems.
nice video buddy...does the rear suspension addon cover that u used in old duke burn out due to temp of the cata while driving...??.if not ny idea where i can buy it (not d nylon one)??.
khan azam if ur talkin abt mumbai city then duke is slighly better , however 390 is not made for city like mumbai still compare to rc the duke is better and for highway, both duke and rc are good.
Yes I understand it should be 2015 model but I do not want dealers old stock that they claim is 2015 one with improvements I would just like to know how to tell if it has all the new features on.
Mumbiker Nikhil yup done that. Still have the bike lunging forward every time.. I have tried everything and idk why I'm not getting it.. Certain times the transition is butter smooth but that's quite rare..
Mumbiker Nikhil never mind. I'm getting it right now. My technique was wrong. I used my toes to clutchless upshift and that made it jump. Now I'm using the upper part of my foot near the ankle to upshift and that works.
do u think duke 390 2015 will be good as a first bike? not too strong powerful.. I was thinking about 125cc but no .. too small mate for kids I am 30 yrs old lol.. what do u think mate
Bhai, I'm planning to use the bike to commute to work, which will be in heavy traffic. Should I buy it? How bad is the heating issue in the 2015 model? Is it a deal-breaker?
Mumbiker Nikhil loves your videos brother. really appreciate giving knowledge. got a question! can i use motul 300v instead of company recommend motul 7100 ? can it make my duke200 more smooth or etc etc
hey nikhil, thanks for such a detailed head to head comparison, however i have some serious questions , 1. i am planning to buy a ktm 390 in this month but i am real confused as to which one shall i buy, RC390 or duke390, i need a bike that can do touring around 1000kms (once in 6 months), track riding as well as a bike that cruises well in the city and on the highway at constant speeds. and the big deal is that i would buy the one that powerdrift suggests me, this much confused i am coz i love both these bikes a lot and have been saving funds to get one since a long long time. please suggest me a wise choice. (i am avg built 5'8") 2. Also are the new changes in 2015 390duke implied exactly the same on 2015 RC390 as well ? please help me with these 2 Q's .
Addition of slipper clutch has made a world of difference, hasn't it!? When i test rode a 2013 duke 390, my wrist ached a lot in traffic. But, would you prefer the duke with a slipper clutch or without a slipper clutch? Although there is a safety aspect of it, doest it affect engine braking? Coz i lyk the boxer style of riding, where we ourselves try to match the engine rpm and wheel rotation :) even though we wont be precise all the time. Whats your opinion on this?
Hi nikhil I currently own pulsar 220 and its 5 years old now. planning to change it to KTM 390..I see many adds of old KTM 390s for 1.4 lacs. As you said new one costs 2.2..is it really worth buying a new one for extra cost of 60k or old ones are OK?
You are awesome but let me explain you what slipper clutch is vs normal clutch. Normal C: Consider you are in track, and you are revving high gears and suddenly a corner comes and you gear down massively. At times there is possibility that the clutch may get engage and the wheel may get locked. So here if the wheel gets locked then we need to manually press the clutch bar and disengage the clutch and get the wheel back in motion. Slipper clutch: Here as above, when the wheel gets locked the sensors or whatever sends message to the transmission to disengage the clutch and it automatically disengages the clutch and wheel comes back in motion automatically and we dont need to press Clutch manually. Disadvantages. Now consider your bikes battery is down..what will you do? You would call a friend and tell 'A bhai dahakka maar na please". Now you would put the bike in gear and tell your friejd to push...now here you would release the clutch bar...what happens is when u release the clutch bar the clucth in transmisson gets engaged and the spark starts and the bike turns ON. Now this was above normal clutch...the disadvantages of slipper clucth is... When the bikes battery is down u cant start it by pushing. Bcuz when u push it and release the clutch hadle bar the clutch will not engage as the slipper clutch would send messsge to transmission to disengage the clutch and due to the bike will not start. This is all about Slipper clutch VS normal clutch. While on city or hughway i wud prefer normal clutch
depends bro , rc is more style and track oriented bike and duke is overall... better go for duke , however if u want to showw of more and learn the art of cornering then RC
Hey nikhil I have KTM duke 200 2015 not even one month old I have to ask I there is any chance to fit an abs system on duke 200 as the Metre is the same and the international version have them I am from Mumbai so if u know anyone who does it kindly let me know And thanks for this channel I bought a bike one reason was your videos if u r riding in Mumbai just let me know big fan :) Nauman Tisekar
Hi apart from the above said difference i think the spark plug used in 2015 duke 390 is different from old one for better combustion, i.e 1mm in 2015 as compared to old one which is .8 i guess not so sure, correct me if i am wrong
The time when Nikhil used to be a moto vlogger. 🤩
After so many years I'm coming back here watching your old videos definitely it feels good
Back when Duke 390 was value for money
Anyone watching this in 2020 😂😂
Yep 👍
Meh too😂😂
Yes Brother 😇
Yeah🥰
😂👍🏻
How dumb some guys are ! :P "In how many days i can get duke 390" WTF!! ask your local dealer or pay a visit to the showroom if you're that much addicted to buy ! Nikhil is not a KTM dealer :P
hehehe.
Good to know the first version we get here in the U.S. is the improved one! Thank you.
turbo311 welcome sir... worth bike for daily u in states
Awesome vid might. This is exactly what I was looking for ;). Cheers from Poland!
+Piotr Trojanowski happy to kno that buddy :D cheers ;)
awesome man !!! thank you so much for explaining the updates of the bike, i was searching for a video like this. Amazing !! job well done !
Beautiful and simple review bro....
Keep doing videos we just love ur vlogs
Miss those days
Awesome video bro Mumbiker Nikhil 👍
They say duke 390 has got problem with engine. My friend just sold his bike because of engine problem and smoke coming out from his duke 390 exhaust.
Is the back torque reduce in the 2k15 duke?
Because the older duke never liked to say in the same speed whenever the acceleration is left off.
Great Video man! Good job, keep it up, ride safe :)
Nice video..simple and to the point..great work nikhil.....
vishnu nair thank you :)
yet another terrific video Nikhil! Keep them comin. ✌
Vivek Ramanan thank you :)
It's a good video mate! clear & precise.
Just tumbled onto your channel... superb content :) Subbed
THANKS. I can now decide which model I can choose. 2015/2016 better than 2014
Hey bro! Just wanted to know whether there are any changes made in the 2015 Duke 200 as well?
Useful video.. been looking for one to compare the 2 versions... thanks Bro.. ! :)
Thanks for the video, any serious overheating and stalling issues due to that? Also is the pillion seat good enough?
Thanks Nikhil,your video was very informative... Thanks a lot for clearing up the confusions about the 2013/2014 and 2015 models..ride safe mate..
Anandhukesav welcome bro... :)
Nice comparison Mumbiker Nikhil. Many had heard of the changes and you made us see them too. Great work bro !! :) btw I have an Out of Topic question for you. Jus curious from where did you pick up the monoshock protector ( the one which you have used to cover your bike's monoshocks ). I did search it on the net but couldn't find any. Planning to buy one for my bike too. Any info abt that would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!! :)
Nimish Naik i bought from ktm service center for 140rs
Mumbiker Nikhil oh cool..will check with them. Thanks :)
your videos are very inspirational....thanks bro
Is 2015 version of D390 available in white colour???
Yes
Thank you! A very useful video. Do you know if the Duke 200 too has been updated for the year 2015?
Hi Nikhil. is it a good time to buy the 2015 390 as it is almost at the end of the year.. are we expecting new release soon? i can't really wait to have this bike!.. TIA
+Kashif Sayed yess. perfect time budyy..
As usual..!! Great video Nikhil.
Respect you. :)
Fleming Winston thx you :)
I love all your videos
I am colg student i just wanted to ask you is rc 200 is a better option than the duke 200
Money is not an issue .
????? Nikhil
Rc 200 is good bike but both duke n rc have the sane top speed almost same
But rc will be arodanamic
Go for rc but duke looks perfect i prefer duke
Nice review Bro .... Can u plz make a video of duke 200 too ? the differences made in 2015 model .... Ride Safe :)
Thr is nt much dif in 2015 model of duke 200 beside the grip of handle bar. So no point in making the video bro
+Mumbiker Nikhil oh ok bro thanx for the info and for the quick reply 😀
+Crazy Biker welcome bro
Nice video and great comparision
Asif Ali Shaikh shukriya bhai :)
nice video bro - thanks and I had a couple of questions more1. Is the play on the throttle which was quite high earlier, fixed? I know the throttle had a play at neutral gear without accelerating at all. 2. What about the oil leak problem in front shock - oil seal cap not holding the shock oil?3. Any hazard lights on the bike for group rides?4. Alloy wheels cracking on bad roads - almost every KTM owner swears that the quality of the alloys could have been better.5. Low profile tyres : Is there a plan to change this to accommodate city driving?
+Karthik Gn yes throttle is fixed, oil leak was never a prob specially with ktm duke /rc , it can hapen wid any bike. my duke is from front slot and i havnt faced any oil leak. but i hav heard its better now, no hazard lights , however u can always installed for 2k, older duke has race fitted lyte alloys, not its little heavier and stronger, but cause of the stiffness of the suspension and low tire pressure can crack the alloys if ridden fast over bad roads. but its better than b4, low profile tires are expensive cause for a bikg this powerfull u need this kind of tires, however u can always change it to cheaper tires....hope i hav answered ur question. do like my page mumbiker nikhil on fb :)
ktm Duke 390 2015 is also available in white colour
Hy Nikhil ..
I'm one of our subscriber ...
I watch your videos and they are amazing ...
watching you riding ... motivates me to ride ...
thought I'm still 16 , turn up 17 this May ..
I will have a bike on my 18th birthday hope soo 😇😄
I just wanna ask which bike would you recommend me as if I will be a beginner ....
there will be no budget issues ...
waiting for your reply ..
What bike u have now?
Wow awesome Vedio
gautam s thankkkk bro... so glad u liked it :)
Hey Nikhil,
i am thinking about getting myself a rc 390 but i am worried about 2 things, 1st one is engine heating problem and as i am in marketing it would become a real headache for me bcoz i ride 60 to 70 km daily in delhi's bumper to bumper traffic.
2nd thing i want to ask you is does ktm products have a good lifespan and quality. bcoz i want my bike to last for atleast 4 year without any engine problems.
Very Informative video 😃 👌👌
Really good review Nikhil ...
nice video buddy...does the rear suspension addon cover that u used in old duke burn out due to temp of the cata while driving...??.if not ny idea where i can buy it (not d nylon one)??.
Nikhil again im watching in 2018
My friend one question for u ...is duke 390 better or rc 390 for city roads and some highway rides .....which one is better
khan azam if ur talkin abt mumbai city then duke is slighly better , however 390 is not made for city like mumbai still compare to rc the duke is better and for highway, both duke and rc are good.
nice video .Tell me which bike is worth buying (duke 390 OR bajaj RS 200)
)
Yes I understand it should be 2015 model but I do not want dealers old stock that they claim is 2015 one with improvements I would just like to know how to tell if it has all the new features on.
Have you tried clutchless up shifting on your ride?
If so, is your bike lunging forward?
I have a 2015 d390 and it lunges forward.
Nice video BTW,
Kevin Arnold for clutch less shifting u have to shift at a high speed.
Mumbiker Nikhil yup done that.
Still have the bike lunging forward every time..
I have tried everything and idk why I'm not getting it.. Certain times the transition is butter smooth but that's quite rare..
Kevin Arnold hmmmm... it shouldnt happen but
Mumbiker Nikhil never mind. I'm getting it right now. My technique was wrong. I used my toes to clutchless upshift and that made it jump. Now I'm using the upper part of my foot near the ankle to upshift and that works.
ohhh gr8.... dnt use it much ...its only for fun :)
Watching again in 2023
do u think duke 390 2015 will be good as a first bike? not too strong powerful.. I was thinking about 125cc but no .. too small mate for kids I am 30 yrs old lol.. what do u think mate
Are there any changes as well as in RC 390 (2015 model) ? ? ?
Nice video comparison.. I would love to see a video on camera that you use.
Sumit Rajdhar galaxy s4 :)
Mumbiker Nikhil oops! I meant the camera which you use for recording riding videos (GoPro?)
Sumit Rajdhar sj4000
Mumbiker Nikhil thank you bro! Thinking to buy it someday!
I am planning to buy duke 200. I want to know maintainance, mileage, performance of Duke 200 based on owners feedback. Can you help me out?
Bro bs3 or bs4 which is good
how slipper clutch exactly works ??? and what is the difference between normal clutch and slipper clutch??
Kya baat hai . Smooth
Dhruv Mandlik :)
Here from 2021 😛
Started from here..🤣🤣
Bro duke 200 2013 and duke 200 2015 edition comparison video please😅
anuj anadkat if thr is a big diff then yes i will :)
Ohh yeah bro
Mumbiker Nikhil same here .. Pliz
+Mumbiker Nikhil yup plzz
oki then :)
Bhai, I'm planning to use the bike to commute to work, which will be in heavy traffic. Should I buy it? How bad is the heating issue in the 2015 model? Is it a deal-breaker?
+kathriguppe its nt a commuting bike bro.. better to go for duke 200.
+Mumbiker Nikhil OK. Thanks.
what a wonderful bike many improvement
hi nikhil wen do you usually go for rides? n wat places do u suggest for one day ride,?
i stay in thane. so can u tell me accordingly?
amey deshpande lonavala,nasik, igatpuri.
Mumbiker Nikhil loves your videos brother. really appreciate giving knowledge.
got a question! can i use motul 300v instead of company recommend motul 7100 ? can it make my duke200 more smooth or etc etc
Gursewak Singh if it says senthetic or super senthetic, then yes
Hahahah.
hi bro, in terms of comfort, styling, thrill, acc to you which one should I buy Pulsar RS200 or KTM RC 200
I think if you were to get a bike unless you want to own it for a few months only or only use it around town you should look for a higher cc bike
hey nikhil, thanks for such a detailed head to head comparison,
however i have some serious questions ,
1. i am planning to buy a ktm 390 in this month but i am real confused as to which one shall i buy, RC390 or duke390, i need a bike that can do touring around 1000kms (once in 6 months), track riding as well as a bike that cruises well in the city and on the highway at constant speeds.
and the big deal is that i would buy the one that powerdrift suggests me, this much confused i am coz i love both these bikes a lot and have been saving funds to get one since a long long time.
please suggest me a wise choice. (i am avg built 5'8")
2. Also are the new changes in 2015 390duke implied exactly the same on 2015 RC390 as well ?
please help me with these 2 Q's .
Abhishek Deshmukh in short go for duke 390. you will not regret.
even i think so, thanks a lot bro !
Addition of slipper clutch has made a world of difference, hasn't it!? When i test rode a 2013 duke 390, my wrist ached a lot in traffic. But, would you prefer the duke with a slipper clutch or without a slipper clutch? Although there is a safety aspect of it, doest it affect engine braking? Coz i lyk the boxer style of riding, where we ourselves try to match the engine rpm and wheel rotation :) even though we wont be precise all the time. Whats your opinion on this?
Shreyas kb most of the time i would prefer a duke with a slipper clutch.. but the hooligansess comes only without a slipper clutch
Mumbiker Nikhil Well said!!
Heyyy nikhil,
Do u knw the costing of akrapouric exhaust. And even is it good for applying dat exhaust in 390
Nadeem Paiwala 35k for original
Hi nikhil I currently own pulsar 220 and its 5 years old now. planning to change it to KTM 390..I see many adds of old KTM 390s for 1.4 lacs. As you said new one costs 2.2..is it really worth buying a new one for extra cost of 60k or old ones are OK?
+Ashish S Old 1 is good. But make sure u get it checked.
Buy a old one
N change the body parts tyres that looks old n do some repairs if needed
Does the 2015 duke 390 comes without handle guards or did you guys just removed it in the video?
it comes with the handle guard.. the guy who owned this bike has removed it
Mumbiker Nikhil bro , does the ktm rc390 also have a slipper clutch now for 2015 model ?
phalgun rao no
You are awesome but let me explain you what slipper clutch is vs normal clutch.
Normal C:
Consider you are in track, and you are revving high gears and suddenly a corner comes and you gear down massively. At times there is possibility that the clutch may get engage and the wheel may get locked. So here if the wheel gets locked then we need to manually press the clutch bar and disengage the clutch and get the wheel back in motion.
Slipper clutch:
Here as above, when the wheel gets locked the sensors or whatever sends message to the transmission to disengage the clutch and it automatically disengages the clutch and wheel comes back in motion automatically and we dont need to press Clutch manually.
Disadvantages.
Now consider your bikes battery is down..what will you do? You would call a friend and tell 'A bhai dahakka maar na please". Now you would put the bike in gear and tell your friejd to push...now here you would release the clutch bar...what happens is when u release the clutch bar the clucth in transmisson gets engaged and the spark starts and the bike turns ON.
Now this was above normal clutch...the disadvantages of slipper clucth is...
When the bikes battery is down u cant start it by pushing. Bcuz when u push it and release the clutch hadle bar the clutch will not engage as the slipper clutch would send messsge to transmission to disengage the clutch and due to the bike will not start.
This is all about Slipper clutch VS normal clutch.
While on city or hughway i wud prefer normal clutch
Very good explanation!
anand chandran
Welcome, check out mt channel.
The shock fender/mudguard is not available for the EU version of the Duke. Do you know where can I order/buy it? Thanks
SoundofCaol why dnt u try with ktm service center ? they usually have all the parts.
m gonna purchase duke 390 but there r rumours dat 2017 model gonna come so i wait for it ? or 2016 is better?
Kunal Gupta fuck this shit I've bought yamaha R3😎
+mohit bhagat nice!😁👌👌
John K. Bijo bettr than single cylinder and r3 is smooth as fuck
Could u please do comparision for duke 200 older version with the 2015 one pliz
Raven Kamei as per my knowledge thr is not much which have been changed... however i will once i get the bike :)
which one is the best in ktm 390 series ....either rc or duke.......plannning to buy a 390 series
depends bro , rc is more style and track oriented bike and duke is overall... better go for duke , however if u want to showw of more and learn the art of cornering then RC
guys! which headlight should we use in ktm duke 390 2016 for better visibility during night rides? any suggestions..?
Hello,
I just wanted to watch Honda cbr250r review and maintenance cost and etc. Can you do video of Honda cbr250r.
Hi, I wanted to know do you feel the engine heat on your legs...when the engine is heated or when the problem of engine heating occurs?
Which Is Best Bro 2013 Duke or 2015 Duke
2014 model Duke 390 2000 kms done 1.70 worth buying my friend? plz guide me. thank you.
Yes its worth buy. Make sure no accident.
+Mumbiker Nikhil thank you so much.
hi nikhil, nice comparison
i have a doubt, can we install slipper cluth in the old ktm 390s
iam having hard time with cluth(its really hard as u said)
vamshi raya i dnt think sooo... and even if u can it will charge u alot
All bike is good
hey nikhil
is ktm duke 390 more value for money than ktm duke 200 or visa versa
Does the 2015 duke 390 owner manual say it has slipper clutch inside?
suprr bro
and how switch on and off abs
wat abt engine vibration?
Hey, wht abt urs views for ninja 300 cz i'm plannin to buy it....
hi,
I'm Planning to buy this bike,however i have heard that the rims and the bars tend to crack ??
that video very useful. thanq
Bhaii❤️
but the clutch tightness can be adjusted ....right??
Very helpful information shared on this video. All my questions were answered!!
Thanks Mumbiker Nikhil
Starlet Abraham welcome :)
hi Nikhil,
where to buy gel seat for ktm duke 390?
What's the maintainence cost of duke 200 /????
Hey nikhil I have KTM duke 200 2015 not even one month old I have to ask I there is any chance to fit an abs system on duke 200 as the Metre is the same and the international version have them I am from Mumbai so if u know anyone who does it kindly let me know
And thanks for this channel I bought a bike one reason was your videos if u r riding in Mumbai just let me know big fan :)
Nauman Tisekar
Dude i also want to buy a ktm but couldnt decide between duke 390 and duke 200 ??
nikhil bro can you tell the average of ktm duke 390 slipper clutch version or the older version of duke 390?
20-26kmpl. Depends on whr u riding
+Mumbiker Nikhil thank you brother..
I have duke 390 model 2014 what muffler can it fit
Hi apart from the above said difference i think the spark plug used in 2015 duke 390 is different from old one for better combustion, i.e 1mm in 2015 as compared to old one which is .8 i guess not so sure, correct me if i am wrong
Can u compare duke 390 and rc 390
Mileage Please ???????
bhai new 390 ka price kitna hai..???
slipper clutch makes the clutch easier to press??
Yaa it makes clutch but lighter n avoids engine breaking on hard downshifts