I've given up on trying to justify having 3 dirt bikes and 3 road bikes. There really is no need for it but I just love having a variety of bikes to ride depending upon how I feel at the time. You can never have enough motorcycles! 🙂
I have two bikes and a scooter and I enjoy all of them a lot. Depending on the needs of that day or only my mood I take one or other. Three bikes cost more or less than one car though.
Hello I've got a ktm 350 was thinking about getting a honda cb650r is that a good first road bike? Going from dirt to road? Thanks for any advice in advance 😊
lol and 44teeth said it was no ones dream bike.. but I've had my license of r awhile now and tbh if I could afford one I would go for this to, Im not into speed and I love the looks.
I own a duke 390 for 2 years now, as my daily. Very fun bike. Same situation as you, sold my good old fireblade and bought the 390 and had no regret doing it.
@@akashm.p28 yes. I live in Manila, where traffic is out of this world plus I am 46 now and my back is bothering me. Still have my Vulcan 900 as my weekend companion, but I still end up using my duke even on weekends. Planning to sell my Vulcan also for a z900 or MT. I am liking the comfort of nakeds, which I guess is suitable for my situation.
@@earlmiranda7310 considering the speed too, especially the new one is coming. I'm planning to visit our local triumph dealer here next weekend to check the tiger 900 or the scramblers.
@@mitchelljr.pippin4285 I've got the 2020 Speed Triple Rs in white, honestly feels like a supersport and 765 had a baby. Just all around perfect for me. Those scramblers are interesting
Love that this bike has restored your passion for motorcycles! My first bike was a 390 Duke and I absolutely loved it! It really helped me develop as a rider. I currently have an MT09 and as much as I love the power and sound of that 850 triple, I often do miss the simplicity and zippiness of the 390. Such an awesome all around bike!
I've owned my 390 for 3 years now and it's the most rewarding motorcycle I've ever owned! It is so fun to operate and I love riding it in all conditions. I've ridden since 1988 and I've owned Honda 599/919, Honda Interceptor 500, aprilia Shiver 750, Guzzi Breva 1100. Dude you hit every good point about the Duke and here in British Columbia we get smashed in the face with our insurance. A 500cc cost about $800 for 6 months, the Duke $240!!!
My first motorcycle was a 600cc crotch rocket. Safe to say i didnt last long on that. So when I bought my next bike, I bought an RC390 last year off a show room floor. And I still to this love LOVE my little KTM. I now have an SV650 along with my KTM, and I am seriously thinking about selling the SV to buy a KTM duke 390 so I have both a naked and faired 390!
Small displacement and light bikes are fun as, and rate the Duke 390 as one of the best I’ve had. Currently own a Suzuki RGV250, Grom, Monkey, Vespa 300 and an Italjet Dragster 180SP. Ride what you want, and sometimes a change up is good to work out what that is.
My justification for a 390 duke is that I love winding roads where 80km/h is often too fast, and the light weight, great response, and flick-ability make it perfect for where and how I ride. Just plain fun and isn't that what it's all about?
Same here, riding French countryside (roads and side trails) on mine with TKC Rocks and absolutely love it. Have been thinking of upgrading to the 890 R for sometime but pretty sure it’s just the ego craving it, when I redline mine, really ride it to my limit around the small, windy roads it feels amazing, not sure I’m capable of riding the 890 R to its limit and I’m even if I am what’s the increase in chance of loosing Licence/life, just don’t trust myself going back to a bigger bike (had R6 & R1 in Joburg previously) although maybe a 490 would really be the sweet spot..
@@Ben-nj3lv I have been playing with the idea of an 890 as well. I also do longer rides at time where it may be more suitable, but I'm not convinced it will really be any better. I have no trouble going over the speed limit as it is. The ego thing may be correct. I'm also unsure if I would trust myself with lots more power, I have stood it up on the front wheel at 100kmh down to 40 to make a corner as it is, more than once and I'm still not sure how I managed to stay on it. Bragging rights aside, I'm pretty happy. I am as of christmas running an aftermarket ecu, airbox lid, exhaust and one tooth down on the front sprocket and around the twisties snapping the throttle in third can leave me on the back wheel. I am pretty sure more power would be pointless. But the 2023 890 sure looks nice in that blue and orange combo...
Your comment inspired me to pull the trigger on upgrading ecu/air box cover and exhaust-just took it out all morning and absolutely loving that bit of extra mid range torque and it also sounds amazing-had an absolute blast flicking it around the farmland twisties. Maybe not as powerful or pretty as the 890 for sure but the trade off of keeping my license and life longer works well for me. Really considering that sprocket change now as I don’t use the top speed and prefer acceleration as never ride track but have heard mixed reports, did you have to change the chin length too and any issues or just go for it?
@@Ben-nj3lv same chain. Its actually quite convenient to just replace the front sprocket and can be done on the side of the road in 5 minutes. It definitely makes it angrier through the gears, and just ups the fun factor for me considerably. However after going on a couple of longer rides I would return to stock gearing for open road/higher speed work if your going any distance.
Thanks for your advice. Just back to France and found a good deal on a rear sprocket with 47 teeth which should have a similar effect in acceleration to yours, right now my 6th gear gives me nothing more than 5th so kind of redundant and hoping this sprocket adds some life to 6th, apparently it does. Also bought some new ECB brake pads, apparently they make a big improvement too. Will let you know once I’ve tried it out..😁
I been on my 125cc GROM for over a year and still love it every single time I ride it. I don't think you need big cc bikes to have fun. If you are having fun I don't think what other people say matters.
Mine is a cousin of yours. I own a Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS since a couple of years. My reasons are: I live in a country with barely any roads to ride fast, it's almost corner after corner everywhere. I ride it mostly in the city and it's light, easy, relatively fast and really cheap to maintain and repair. Spare parts are all over the place and priced really low. I don't really need a much bigger bike than mine, probably I should buy a Duke as well but it is nice to keep up or even beat some show-offs in R1s and Ninjas in the corners... with a small bike.
A mate of mine downsides from a MT09 to this bike and is continually thankful for this decision. We living in a city and what he says in the 390 gives him a chance to use the rev-range, change gear while still being able to pop a wheelie with a far lower risk of physical or legal consequences. He's fallen back in love with riding
This channel deserves way more subs, quality and story-telling are great! Content is easy and available for tons of ppl, edit is perfect and entertaining. Maybe just the frequency (even tho I know it takes time to make good video) and the duration of it (10-15’ would be awesome)
I moved from South Africa to New Zealand and bought a Honda Africa Twin, 1000cc. What I should have bought was the KTM 390 Adventure because the speed limit in NZ is 100km/h and the KTM is lighter to pick up in off road instances of dropping it. After picking that heavy Africa Twin up 3 times on a very technical off road ride, I was buggered!
When I gave my bike for inspection I got one of these borrowed from the dealer. And I absolutely fell in love with it. In the past ive been buying bigger and bigger cc bikes (currently Im owning a 900cc, too). But when I rode the 390 duke I understood what motorcycling is all about. Its not about big cc, but about light weight. The 390 duke (~150kg) is as light as a proper motorcycle can get and therefore super easy to throw around in super tight corners. I couldnt stop thinking of the 390. And ultimately I bought one last year.
Honestly I ride a CBR1000rr, but I absolutely love watching these videos and they inspire me to ride more often, I loved my 400 twin, maybe even more than I love riding my sport bike!
I sold my Ducati Monster S2R 800 as my child was born 3 years ago and my work has just enabled me to finally buy another bike. I picked up an sv650s and cut the screen and put dirt bike bars on it and love it! Plenty of power for riding into town everyday, amazing sound of a v-twin, cheap to ride and run, feel of a naked with the protection of the fairing, cheap parts etc and just great all rounder.
I started off riding dirt bikes when I was younger. I had a Gixxer 750 when I was in the Navy. I could have bought the 790 Duke but I chose the 390 because it fits my needs. It’s a great motorcycle!!!
Hello from Chester UK! I am UK and slowly 50cc, RS125, RC390 and now CBF500. I am going back to a Duke 390 as for me it is great "riding the motorcycle fully" than hardly ever opening up an R1. Great video!
It's not the bike that we watch, but the story that you tell and the adventures that goes with the bike. Keep up the great content, can't wait till the next one.
Just started riding this past summer and bought my first bike, 2020 KTM 390 Duke in white, then three months later also purchased 2020 CBR500R... my KTM is for having fun ripping around town and standing while my CPR is my daily commuter bike... hello from Halifax,Nova Scotia ,Canada 🇨🇦 btw
I just bought a RC390 after riding much bigger bikes for 2 decades. Never ridden anything smaller than a 750 and they've always been cruisers and touring. It has absolutely changed my riding life. I also own a Honda Fury currently and it's made me a better big bike rider also. Now I have two different riding disciplines that I can appreciate and it's something I think everyone that rides should do. I really love how the 390 looks and feels aggressive but won't get you into too much trouble when you lay on the throttle. Gives the rush of cornering like a razor but doesn't let you get too crazy on the straights. The rider modes and tech are something I've never had before this bike. The price of admission is also extremely justifiable for such a fun little machine.
It’s WAY more fun to ride a smaller bike than a big bike as you get to push its actual limits and for that reason it’s much more satisfying! Let’s be honest, unless you’re John McGuinness or Marc Marquez you’ll never even get close to reaching a larger bikes limits..
I totally get your thinking process. I have a R1200GS and had dreams of all the places I’d go. Weelllll.... now I’m looking for something smaller, lighter, and less expensive for the reality of what I do. Great video!
Super stoked you decided on a duke 390!Here in the Philippines its a really good bike to use to weave through traffic and still be able to go onto the expressway we have a 400cc and above law here on the highways so ktm actually had to specify it as a 400cc on paper.
I have the same 390 duke, got it as my first bike and have ridden it for 2 years now. sure I will upgrade some day but I think it looks so cool and miniaturized especially after all the small mods I've done to it and it's perfect in the town!
I have now owned a 390 Duke for 3 years now in my own experience with it she has plenty of power to get you into trouble I don't know if it's just because I am pretty light or I just don't mind hitting the ground but my Duke will happily sit at 95mph but doesn't like it if you take it past 105mph and I go through a set every season normally 3 rear tyres to one front.
This is Great bro! think I'm about to rent your bike in hawaii! love that you said refinding your passion for bikes as thats what im doing right now too. theres a legacy here for us
Well, forst of all, great video!! I own a Yamaha FZ16 (2008). It has a 153 cc heart with absolutely no issues at all, even in 2022! Sometimes, I crave for some more power. But considering the regulations, restrictions, and road conditions in my country, I'm happy with what I have.
Honestly, I don't know smaller displacement bikes have such a stigma attached to them. When you think about it, the more powerful these bikes get, the less your everyday rider can exploit them to their true potential. Of course you can drive around in an R1 and flex on all the smaller bikes, but odds are, you're not having as much fun as the guy in a 300-400cc bike that can toss the bike through a corner and bang through the gears with a lower likelihood of going to jail. With that being said its is obvious that smaller displacement bikes weigh less so a lightweight bike certainly has its own unique charm to it.
I have a 2020 Vitpilen 401, which is just a rebranded and restyled Duke 390. I love it. Easy clutch, adjustable forks, 135kg. It leans perfectly in the twisties and it's exactly the right size for riding around the city (in my case, Madrid).
I just bought my second bike to! I had a 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 and I picked up a Honda CBR300R in red nice little thing! It just puts along so quietly! It’s just a nice well built little thing! I ride it more then I do the liter bike! It’s a blast cause you can max it out where I would need miles of straights to Max the lite out, it just keeps pulling for ever, or what feels like it!
I am sure your experiment will be successful. There is a huge market for smaller bikes on UA-cam. I for one would love to have one in my garage next to my GoldWing and R1250GSA. Thanks for another great video!
I find smaller cc bikes more fun because you can really push the bike to it’s full potential on the street. I started on my 600rr, my other bike is a grom and now waiting on my crf300l to be delivered. Multiple bikes is the way to go. Love the videos🤙🏼
I just bought a husqvarna svartpilen 401, basically a duke 390 but with gnobbies and different looks, Here in Spain having a motorcycle makes my life so much easier and fun, finding a place to park your car is a nightmare and can be expensive and time consuming, all that goes away with a motorcycle, and since I use it for work, I can justify my purchase easily. My girlfriend and my cousin both love riding as pillions and I get to have fun on the weekends since my enduro bike broke in january and I got depressed. So yes, it´s a form of therapy for me as well, makes me smile and happy like a little kid, and makes my life easier and less expensive. So owning a " small" bike is a no brainer for me
Well I'm still riding a 1999 Suzuki bandit 600. Owned for 11 years .Done lots to it , it's great fun ,fairly cheap to run and I can do most maintenance myself as it's so easy and bulletproof engine . No fancy electronics all old-school , can scratch or tour very practical bike . Love it .
Totally agree, bro. Here in Brazil motorcycles instantly got insanely expensive. So I got a 2017 (2016 for you in the rest of the world) previous generation Duke 390 few weeks ago. Fast, light, nimble and affordable. Just loving it! Best
I have TVS Apache 160 4V... Thats my first bike...For my daily commute and occasional long rides, that bike is truly amazing.. have a cruising speed of 80-90kmph..40+kmpl milage.. Amazing double barrel exhaust... It's just ❤️ to ride that one...
Nice video. Makes all the sense and you summed it up nicely. I’ve owned anything 600 and up and this class fascinates me. Beautiful and well balanced bike. I picked one up today and very happy
As a german living in the UK I have to say that I really dislike riding here. Not because of the speed limitations but because of bad road conditions (potholes everywhere!) and the narrow roads. Further, at least where I am living, there are bushes next to all roads and you are not able to look into curves. Even when you drive slowly there might be a tractor or a bus blocking a third of your side behind every corner. Had a few too many close calls and I am a super careful and slow driver. Be safe UK riders.
I converted my one bike which is a 2019 KTM 390 Duke into an adventure bike. With Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires, and a windscreen, new end mirror, crash bar, fender eliminator, and last but not least an Akrapovic carbon exhaust..,Handles well up/down muddy, rainy, foggy mountain terrain, and exceptionally on the road as well. I'd love to have multiple bikes but I've made my Duke into an all around versatile motorcycle. Aloha!
I went from 125cc with 6 years of no driving into 1300cc custom and then to Hayabusa. Didnt really care for the speed and really enjoyed the laid back feeling of customs. Went and bought a BMW K100 Cafe racer, fucken love it. I just wanna roam around and relax, cafe racer fits perfectly for that.
Hi from Italy! yess I've bought my KTM Duke 290 in 2015, my first ever motorcycle, the one I learned with. Lots of FUN! Every time I try something bigger and faster, I always go back happier than ever on my DUKE! Every single time it feels unreal, soo easy to ride, so reactive, It almost feels like a toy, not even a real motorbike!
The reality is one might be tempted by the glory of a 1000 cc plus supercharged sports monster, but I suspect most motorcyclists accept that a bike like the KTM 390 is the sensible choice for everyday commuting and public road use. I have ridden both, and the monsters just cost a lot to run and give power that is rarely used. If anything the smaller bikes are sweeter and in their way handle better on the public road.
Living in the US, I was always about large motorcycles. I had the liter bikes for just regular riding and cruisers for long distance....I live in a different country now and love my 300cc range engine displacement in the city.
Moving from a duke 125 to a duke 390 in a month, the difference there is insane and i can still experience the same improvment when moving on from the 390 to a bigger bike again 790 then 1290.
I bought Husky Svartpilen 401 with the same basics and its such a blast for short rides and messing around in tight, urban spaces or on the occasional dirt track. Good to see you extolling the virtues of small bikes with real world factors such as costs and usability. Is it too obvious to say that small bikes suit smaller/lighter guys and shorter journeys? I have mountain bike for short trips, Husky for anything over 6 or 7 miles and car for anything over 50 miles.
I started off with a 250 Kawasaki Scorpion back in the 80s and of all the bikes I have owned, up to my present 1600 that I have now, the 250 will always be the bike I had the most fun on
For practical reasons, here in the country (Philippines) smaller displacement bikes like a 150cc bike I owned are enough for traveling and commuting daily in heavy traffic. I need a light bike to go through the mazes of vehicles in the road when the traffic is barely moving. I'm planning to also buy a 125cc classic scooter that will be my alternate bike during bad weather riding (I need to go to work) and a KTM RC 390, sports bike with a 400cc written in the vehicle registration to legally enter the expressway (a law that requires a minimum displacement of motor bikes to enter the expressway is 400cc).
I am glad you are in love again. I am having a similar experience...R6 to CRF250L....to WR250R to EXCF250 to T7 .... maybe a Grom on the horizon or a 450RL ???? Change is what keeps it interesting. Keep the vids coming. Thank you.
Interesting subject. I live in Phoenix and speeding enforcement here is rather lax (no speed cameras), which is part of the reason why I craved more and more cc's (started with a KLR, and I have a 1290 SuperDuke now). But if I lived where driving like I do here on the regular made me lose my license (like it does you), and also I was on greasy roads and only part of the year because of weather, I could see the wisdom in a 390. That said, I'm still enjoying tearing my face off daily from each stoplight, and passing through high-speed freeway traffic effortlessly with my 175 HP.
I think that 40 to 50hp bikes is the sweetspot for cost and performance. You can be perfectly happy with a bike like this on a daily urban life. And you can also have a lot of fun in the road on weekends Or travels without sacrificing speed.
Same here brother, i had went up from a 100cc to a 200cc supermoto, then to a R1 , kept it stock for 1 year, then started race prepping it, and then ended up with bet races and AMA races, and after 5 years of racing, I'm back in india from virginia international raceway, and am looking for a rather relaxed bike after selling my R1 to another Racer( 220 hp) , and i don't need to go super fast as I've been satisfied by a top speed of around 360-370kph (arpund 230, 240 mph ? ). So yeah, and also i have back pain due to racing for so long.
Any update? Been strongly considering a 390 duke, waiting on 2021s to hit my local showroom as the 2021 is a bit more subtle with no orange frame and wheels.
@@korysweezey9014 Hey there. So I've only got about a year and half's worth of 125 riding experience. So when I tested out the 390 it felt plenty enough and I didn't test ride the 890. Now I'm looking between the mt07 and 390 as I'm told the mt07 will "keep me entertained for longer" and be more effective when on the highway
I have just the same bike in northern Thailand. I, too, have ridden large capacity bikes and for years. I have mixed feeling about the 390. Its quick for a 373 cc single, but I get a bit sick of changing gear. It is incredibly economical. Top tip: get the airbox modification and gear it up a bit.
I started on a CBR125R then onto a VFR800F, and now I'm getting a CB650R because it feels a lot more nimble like the 125 but still has plenty of power.
Welcome to the UK 🇬🇧 Got a Duke myself and they are perfect over here are our weather is crap but great country lanes where this bike comes alive. Stay Safe 👍
I originally justified buying my 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 because I had wanted one since I learned they existed in 1988. I finally could afford it in May of 2019, found/bought mine pre-owned and had 16 months of riding bliss when it developed oil coming up through the spark plug threads/holes. It has less than 20,000 miles on it and Harley-Davidson does not care. I was told “good luck. Look for a repair shop that works on vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles”. I bought mine because I prefer carburetors over fuel injection. So, I am looking at all options. I grew up riding dirt/dual-sport. The Duke 390 looks fun.
I bought a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 which shares it's chassis, engine, suspension and brakes with the Duke 390. Prefer the styling to the Duke personally. I can't believe how light and fun it feels compared to my SV650S
Loves this video. I have a tuned 06 CBR1000RR, R3 and grom but lately, I have been having so much fun on the other two that my CBR stays home a lot. Small bikes are a blast. The CBR makes me happy but the r3 and grom make me laugh. Idk if that makes sense but I completely get why you did it!
Just got my licence, bought a Zontes 310R , its insane , low cost, looks like a leaderbike and it have just the power i need, not less not more. It's perfect for daily stuff, work etc
I have had my 390 now for little over a month and I haven't been this satisfied in years. It truly is a lot fun and so easy to ride. Just enough power to get out of dangerous situations. Just enough beauty to still turn heads.
@@alexp6409 I had a R15 years back. Had two massive accidents and been without a motorcycle for 5 years. I have no confidence issues on the 390 as it's exceptionally easy to control. Which in turn makes me feel a lot safer.
Bought my FZ6 14 years ago new because I got the best deal on it and wanted a good all around bike for commuting and light touring. I've been looking for over a year for a bike that would replace it as my primary because I'm coming up on 50k miles and wasn't sure if I wanted to put the money into refreshing it for another 50k or get something new. I haven't been on or ridden anything that I think I would be happy replacing it with. Instead I bought a used Kymco Spade 150 mini motorcycle for a change of pace and to ride while I work on refreshing the FZ6. The Spade is a blast and I plan on keeping both and possibly adding a dual sport to the collection when I can. I think I'm happier with multiple types of good used or smaller displacement bikes then one nice bigger new bike.
I've had an R3 for almost 2 years now and most of the things you said are true. It was relatively cheap to buy (I bought new 2019 model), it's cheap to keep them going and to maintain them. My R3 has fuel consumption at around 3.2L/100km and I tend to rev it pretty high. And tires are much cheaper than those for bigger bikes. Here where I live I can buy a set for my R3 for almost the same price as only the rear tire for R6 or R1 for example. And yeah, I have my eyes out for getting a cheap used enduro bike some time in the future. There are lots of badly kept paved roads and even more unpaved ones around where I live that I really want to explore and I just don't feel like going through with my car or R3.
I have a 2019 ktm duke 125 and I absolutely love the wee thing costs me £12 a month on fuel opposed to my car which is £25 a week. It will do over 80mph as well it takes time but eventually does get up there. Its fantastic in bends comfortable to ride and the bluetooth to listen to music and take calls is great also. I will be getting the 2021 390 sometime soon and cannot wait
I learned to ride on a old 650 cruiser (not mine) and when I bought my first bike I settled on a much newer 650 Adv bike. I wasn't sure if I would be satisfied but as soon as I started riding it all concerns went out the window. I love what I chose and haven't regretted it at all.
Definitely want a 400 class bike too. I upgraded from a Tiger 1050 to a Concours 1400. It's great for the highway and riding with my girlfriend, but it's a heavy powerful beast. I got a Z125 Pro, and while it's a hoot to ride, it's just not enough for some roads. I'm thinking either 390 Duke or Svartpilen 401....
I bought a 2020 street triple r 765 cause 115hp, a quick shifter and a naked styling is awesome. My second bike after a cbr300r. So glad I sold that and bought this cause it's soooo much fun and that inline triple sounds so freaking good.
I owned a Ducati monster a few years ago and due to the massive insurance increase I sold it. Now I miss riding. I am now looking at this KTM because the insurance cost on 400cc is still very affordable. Thanks for the review.
I agree - multi-bikes is great - I have a similar set-up (dirt is great as no insurance, no plate etc. but road is nice too). I also think that more than about 70HP on the road is a waste of time because you can't really use it. I would be more interested in an old 600 as a track-only bike to get my crazy-on, although the 390 racing (Duke or RC) looks like fun too. 44T did a 125 race and thought it was awesome. As for business, small bike views tend to come from the east (by far their biggest market), so your ad revenue will stink because YT pays much less for ad CPM from there. So if you're going for views, you'll do well - if you're going for revenue, I think not so much - but would be interested in your experiment. Nice video - Enjoy!
I'm 15 years old i have a 50cc 2 stroke supermoto that i built in the last year : D I've riden a lot of dirt-off road bikes which were lended to me buy friends (TE 125, EXC 250, MZ 125/150) and i also had a simson for a while : D Im planning to buy a suzuki GSF 650 in '22 . (4 cyl. 4 stroke oldschool naked bike) cheers from hungary
Yup, they are awesome choice. Personally as someone who rode all kind of bikes, and started on small 250cc, golden middle ground is 650cc class, 70hp (add or take little) is just perfect for everyday street use. I wanted that ktm 390 duke as first bike, design is perfect on them, but they were little over my budget for first bike so i opted for little cheaper one (i dropped it multiple times so idgaf, part of learning back then i guess).
I've been riding for 35 years. Last summer I sold my big BMW twin and got a KTM RC390, it has me grinning like an idiot! Maybe someday I will need to get another large cc bike for touring. For now I'm super happy.
Man you made right choice, there is more fun riding slow bike fast, than riding fast bike slow.
I agree!
Honestly never thought about it like this. I have driven 1000+hp gtrs but nothing compares to my 300hp crv lol
Bingo
Recently sold my cbr600 with 100bhp and bought a er6f with 70bhp and I'm having more fun on it haha
Till you’re on a 300 on the highway getting passed by a Prius
I've given up on trying to justify having 3 dirt bikes and 3 road bikes. There really is no need for it but I just love having a variety of bikes to ride depending upon how I feel at the time.
You can never have enough motorcycles! 🙂
Different bikes for different purposes. Which 3 road bikes have you got?
I just placed deposit for 390 Duke at Fowlers Bristol! :D
what all do you own ?
@@nathandavies2677 just got my 125 ordered from Fowler’s!
I have two bikes and a scooter and I enjoy all of them a lot. Depending on the needs of that day or only my mood I take one or other. Three bikes cost more or less than one car though.
Hello I've got a ktm 350 was thinking about getting a honda cb650r is that a good first road bike? Going from dirt to road? Thanks for any advice in advance 😊
Small cc bikes
others: baby bike
me: that is already my Dream bike ❤️
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lol and 44teeth said it was no ones dream bike.. but I've had my license of r awhile now and tbh if I could afford one I would go for this to, Im not into speed and I love the looks.
if u are really going to dream than dream big
I own a duke 390 for 2 years now, as my daily. Very fun bike. Same situation as you, sold my good old fireblade and bought the 390 and had no regret doing it.
U sold your fireblade🥺
@@akashm.p28 yes. I live in Manila, where traffic is out of this world plus I am 46 now and my back is bothering me. Still have my Vulcan 900 as my weekend companion, but I still end up using my duke even on weekends. Planning to sell my Vulcan also for a z900 or MT. I am liking the comfort of nakeds, which I guess is suitable for my situation.
Sold my fireblade for a street triple then went to a Speed, never going back to a supersport unless I get serious about the track.
@@earlmiranda7310 considering the speed too, especially the new one is coming. I'm planning to visit our local triumph dealer here next weekend to check the tiger 900 or the scramblers.
@@mitchelljr.pippin4285 I've got the 2020 Speed Triple Rs in white, honestly feels like a supersport and 765 had a baby. Just all around perfect for me. Those scramblers are interesting
Love that this bike has restored your passion for motorcycles! My first bike was a 390 Duke and I absolutely loved it! It really helped me develop as a rider. I currently have an MT09 and as much as I love the power and sound of that 850 triple, I often do miss the simplicity and zippiness of the 390. Such an awesome all around bike!
I've owned my 390 for 3 years now and it's the most rewarding motorcycle I've ever owned! It is so fun to operate and I love riding it in all conditions. I've ridden since 1988 and I've owned Honda 599/919, Honda Interceptor 500, aprilia Shiver 750, Guzzi Breva 1100. Dude you hit every good point about the Duke and here in British Columbia we get smashed in the face with our insurance. A 500cc cost about $800 for 6 months, the Duke $240!!!
My first motorcycle was a 600cc crotch rocket. Safe to say i didnt last long on that. So when I bought my next bike, I bought an RC390 last year off a show room floor. And I still to this love LOVE my little KTM. I now have an SV650 along with my KTM, and I am seriously thinking about selling the SV to buy a KTM duke 390 so I have both a naked and faired 390!
@@justultrra3568 miss my Duke.
Small displacement and light bikes are fun as, and rate the Duke 390 as one of the best I’ve had. Currently own a Suzuki RGV250, Grom, Monkey, Vespa 300 and an Italjet Dragster 180SP. Ride what you want, and sometimes a change up is good to work out what that is.
My justification for a 390 duke is that I love winding roads where 80km/h is often too fast, and the light weight, great response, and flick-ability make it perfect for where and how I ride. Just plain fun and isn't that what it's all about?
Same here, riding French countryside (roads and side trails) on mine with TKC Rocks and absolutely love it. Have been thinking of upgrading to the 890 R for sometime but pretty sure it’s just the ego craving it, when I redline mine, really ride it to my limit around the small, windy roads it feels amazing, not sure I’m capable of riding the 890 R to its limit and I’m even if I am what’s the increase in chance of loosing Licence/life, just don’t trust myself going back to a bigger bike (had R6 & R1 in Joburg previously) although maybe a 490 would really be the sweet spot..
@@Ben-nj3lv I have been playing with the idea of an 890 as well. I also do longer rides at time where it may be more suitable, but I'm not convinced it will really be any better. I have no trouble going over the speed limit as it is. The ego thing may be correct. I'm also unsure if I would trust myself with lots more power, I have stood it up on the front wheel at 100kmh down to 40 to make a corner as it is, more than once and I'm still not sure how I managed to stay on it. Bragging rights aside, I'm pretty happy. I am as of christmas running an aftermarket ecu, airbox lid, exhaust and one tooth down on the front sprocket and around the twisties snapping the throttle in third can leave me on the back wheel. I am pretty sure more power would be pointless. But the 2023 890 sure looks nice in that blue and orange combo...
Your comment inspired me to pull the trigger on upgrading ecu/air box cover and exhaust-just took it out all morning and absolutely loving that bit of extra mid range torque and it also sounds amazing-had an absolute blast flicking it around the farmland twisties.
Maybe not as powerful or pretty as the 890 for sure but the trade off of keeping my license and life longer works well for me.
Really considering that sprocket change now as I don’t use the top speed and prefer acceleration as never ride track but have heard mixed reports, did you have to change the chin length too and any issues or just go for it?
@@Ben-nj3lv same chain. Its actually quite convenient to just replace the front sprocket and can be done on the side of the road in 5 minutes. It definitely makes it angrier through the gears, and just ups the fun factor for me considerably. However after going on a couple of longer rides I would return to stock gearing for open road/higher speed work if your going any distance.
Thanks for your advice. Just back to France and found a good deal on a rear sprocket with 47 teeth which should have a similar effect in acceleration to yours, right now my 6th gear gives me nothing more than 5th so kind of redundant and hoping this sprocket adds some life to 6th, apparently it does. Also bought some new ECB brake pads, apparently they make a big improvement too. Will let you know once I’ve tried it out..😁
Chaos: my 390 is a small bike me: thinking my cbr300r is fast...
Well it's fast until you get used to it😂✌️
@@rahulgowda381 truuu
@@rahulgowda381 I don't think so
@@superdude5160 ? Means bro
I been on my 125cc GROM for over a year and still love it every single time I ride it. I don't think you need big cc bikes to have fun. If you are having fun I don't think what other people say matters.
you have a special way of making me wanting to get any motorcycle u currently own, cuz now i really want that white 390 :c
I have one and they are awesome
Get the husky 401... prettier and nicer to ride....
@@TheMotoTherapist what you said ^
i got one, its orange, i love it. first bike i ever rode, bought it, ride it every day.
Mine is a cousin of yours. I own a Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS since a couple of years. My reasons are: I live in a country with barely any roads to ride fast, it's almost corner after corner everywhere. I ride it mostly in the city and it's light, easy, relatively fast and really cheap to maintain and repair. Spare parts are all over the place and priced really low. I don't really need a much bigger bike than mine, probably I should buy a Duke as well but it is nice to keep up or even beat some show-offs in R1s and Ninjas in the corners... with a small bike.
A mate of mine downsides from a MT09 to this bike and is continually thankful for this decision. We living in a city and what he says in the 390 gives him a chance to use the rev-range, change gear while still being able to pop a wheelie with a far lower risk of physical or legal consequences. He's fallen back in love with riding
This channel deserves way more subs, quality and story-telling are great! Content is easy and available for tons of ppl, edit is perfect and entertaining. Maybe just the frequency (even tho I know it takes time to make good video) and the duration of it (10-15’ would be awesome)
I moved from South Africa to New Zealand and bought a Honda Africa Twin, 1000cc. What I should have bought was the KTM 390 Adventure because the speed limit in NZ is 100km/h and the KTM is lighter to pick up in off road instances of dropping it. After picking that heavy Africa Twin up 3 times on a very technical off road ride, I was buggered!
When I gave my bike for inspection I got one of these borrowed from the dealer. And I absolutely fell in love with it. In the past ive been buying bigger and bigger cc bikes (currently Im owning a 900cc, too). But when I rode the 390 duke I understood what motorcycling is all about. Its not about big cc, but about light weight. The 390 duke (~150kg) is as light as a proper motorcycle can get and therefore super easy to throw around in super tight corners. I couldnt stop thinking of the 390. And ultimately I bought one last year.
Honestly I ride a CBR1000rr, but I absolutely love watching these videos and they inspire me to ride more often, I loved my 400 twin, maybe even more than I love riding my sport bike!
It's not about high cc bikes and low cc bikes.. It's about having fun to ride...like your content
I sold my Ducati Monster S2R 800 as my child was born 3 years ago and my work has just enabled me to finally buy another bike. I picked up an sv650s and cut the screen and put dirt bike bars on it and love it! Plenty of power for riding into town everyday, amazing sound of a v-twin, cheap to ride and run, feel of a naked with the protection of the fairing, cheap parts etc and just great all rounder.
excellent video
I started off riding dirt bikes when I was younger. I had a Gixxer 750 when I was in the Navy. I could have bought the 790 Duke but I chose the 390 because it fits my needs. It’s a great motorcycle!!!
Hello from Chester UK! I am UK and slowly 50cc, RS125, RC390 and now CBF500. I am going back to a Duke 390 as for me it is great "riding the motorcycle fully" than hardly ever opening up an R1. Great video!
By far one of the most fun bikes I have ever owned. Duke 390 is amazing. Came from 600s an it’s the perfect middle ground
It's not the bike that we watch, but the story that you tell and the adventures that goes with the bike. Keep up the great content, can't wait till the next one.
Just started riding this past summer and bought my first bike, 2020 KTM 390 Duke in white, then three months later also purchased 2020 CBR500R... my KTM is for having fun ripping around town and standing while my CPR is my daily commuter bike... hello from Halifax,Nova Scotia ,Canada 🇨🇦 btw
I just bought a RC390 after riding much bigger bikes for 2 decades. Never ridden anything smaller than a 750 and they've always been cruisers and touring. It has absolutely changed my riding life. I also own a Honda Fury currently and it's made me a better big bike rider also. Now I have two different riding disciplines that I can appreciate and it's something I think everyone that rides should do. I really love how the 390 looks and feels aggressive but won't get you into too much trouble when you lay on the throttle. Gives the rush of cornering like a razor but doesn't let you get too crazy on the straights. The rider modes and tech are something I've never had before this bike. The price of admission is also extremely justifiable for such a fun little machine.
It’s WAY more fun to ride a smaller bike than a big bike as you get to push its actual limits and for that reason it’s much more satisfying! Let’s be honest, unless you’re John McGuinness or Marc Marquez you’ll never even get close to reaching a larger bikes limits..
I totally get your thinking process. I have a R1200GS and had dreams of all the places I’d go. Weelllll.... now I’m looking for something smaller, lighter, and less expensive for the reality of what I do. Great video!
Super stoked you decided on a duke 390!Here in the Philippines its a really good bike to use to weave through traffic and still be able to go onto the expressway we have a 400cc and above law here on the highways so ktm actually had to specify it as a 400cc on paper.
I have the same 390 duke, got it as my first bike and have ridden it for 2 years now. sure I will upgrade some day but I think it looks so cool and miniaturized especially after all the small mods I've done to it and it's perfect in the town!
I have now owned a 390 Duke for 3 years now in my own experience with it she has plenty of power to get you into trouble I don't know if it's just because I am pretty light or I just don't mind hitting the ground but my Duke will happily sit at 95mph but doesn't like it if you take it past 105mph and I go through a set every season normally 3 rear tyres to one front.
This is Great bro! think I'm about to rent your bike in hawaii! love that you said refinding your passion for bikes as thats what im doing right now too. theres a legacy here for us
Well, forst of all, great video!! I own a Yamaha FZ16 (2008). It has a 153 cc heart with absolutely no issues at all, even in 2022! Sometimes, I crave for some more power. But considering the regulations, restrictions, and road conditions in my country, I'm happy with what I have.
Honestly, I don't know smaller displacement bikes have such a stigma attached to them. When you think about it, the more powerful these bikes get, the less your everyday rider can exploit them to their true potential. Of course you can drive around in an R1 and flex on all the smaller bikes, but odds are, you're not having as much fun as the guy in a 300-400cc bike that can toss the bike through a corner and bang through the gears with a lower likelihood of going to jail. With that being said its is obvious that smaller displacement bikes weigh less so a lightweight bike certainly has its own unique charm to it.
I have a 2020 Vitpilen 401, which is just a rebranded and restyled Duke 390. I love it. Easy clutch, adjustable forks, 135kg. It leans perfectly in the twisties and it's exactly the right size for riding around the city (in my case, Madrid).
I'm actually picking up a duke 390 hopefully this month! super excited!
I own a 390 duke, and wasn’t subscribed before, so that algorithm theory is already working for you there.
same
I just bought my second bike to! I had a 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 and I picked up a Honda CBR300R in red nice little thing! It just puts along so quietly! It’s just a nice well built little thing! I ride it more then I do the liter bike! It’s a blast cause you can max it out where I would need miles of straights to Max the lite out, it just keeps pulling for ever, or what feels like it!
I am sure your experiment will be successful. There is a huge market for smaller bikes on UA-cam. I for one would love to have one in my garage next to my GoldWing and R1250GSA. Thanks for another great video!
I find smaller cc bikes more fun because you can really push the bike to it’s full potential on the street. I started on my 600rr, my other bike is a grom and now waiting on my crf300l to be delivered. Multiple bikes is the way to go.
Love the videos🤙🏼
I just bought a husqvarna svartpilen 401, basically a duke 390 but with gnobbies and different looks, Here in Spain having a motorcycle makes my life so much easier and fun, finding a place to park your car is a nightmare and can be expensive and time consuming, all that goes away with a motorcycle, and since I use it for work, I can justify my purchase easily. My girlfriend and my cousin both love riding as pillions and I get to have fun on the weekends since my enduro bike broke in january and I got depressed. So yes, it´s a form of therapy for me as well, makes me smile and happy like a little kid, and makes my life easier and less expensive. So owning a " small" bike is a no brainer for me
Well I'm still riding a 1999 Suzuki bandit 600.
Owned for 11 years .Done lots to it , it's great fun ,fairly cheap to run and I can do most maintenance myself as it's so easy and bulletproof engine .
No fancy electronics all old-school , can scratch or tour very practical bike .
Love it .
I liked how u were honest about trying to get more views. There is no shame in that. Go get em bro
I own a dirt bike too and planning to get a KTM Duke 390 this year, so I can finally ride on the streets too!
Damn your editing😍😍😍...... I love it💜💞
Totally agree, bro. Here in Brazil motorcycles instantly got insanely expensive. So I got a 2017 (2016 for you in the rest of the world) previous generation Duke 390 few weeks ago. Fast, light, nimble and affordable. Just loving it! Best
I have TVS Apache 160 4V... Thats my first bike...For my daily commute and occasional long rides, that bike is truly amazing.. have a cruising speed of 80-90kmph..40+kmpl milage.. Amazing double barrel exhaust... It's just ❤️ to ride that one...
Nice video. Makes all the sense and you summed it up nicely. I’ve owned anything 600 and up and this class fascinates me. Beautiful and well balanced bike. I picked one up today and very happy
As a german living in the UK I have to say that I really dislike riding here. Not because of the speed limitations but because of bad road conditions (potholes everywhere!) and the narrow roads. Further, at least where I am living, there are bushes next to all roads and you are not able to look into curves. Even when you drive slowly there might be a tractor or a bus blocking a third of your side behind every corner. Had a few too many close calls and I am a super careful and slow driver. Be safe UK riders.
I converted my one bike which is a 2019 KTM 390 Duke into an adventure bike. With Pirelli Scorpion Rally tires, and a windscreen, new end mirror, crash bar, fender eliminator, and last but not least an Akrapovic carbon exhaust..,Handles well up/down muddy, rainy, foggy mountain terrain, and exceptionally on the road as well. I'd love to have multiple bikes but I've made my Duke into an all around versatile motorcycle. Aloha!
Me too dude, only TKC 70 rocks tires, skid plate, crash bars and absolutely loving it as a scrambler!
I'll be honest, I enjoyed your bigger bike content but the off road stuff is pretty good and your videography and editing is still top notch👌
I went from 125cc with 6 years of no driving into 1300cc custom and then to Hayabusa. Didnt really care for the speed and really enjoyed the laid back feeling of customs. Went and bought a BMW K100 Cafe racer, fucken love it. I just wanna roam around and relax, cafe racer fits perfectly for that.
I bought a ktm 390 in 2015, and i've got no plans on changing it.. i love the damn thing.
Hi from Italy! yess I've bought my KTM Duke 290 in 2015, my first ever motorcycle, the one I learned with. Lots of FUN! Every time I try something bigger and faster, I always go back happier than ever on my DUKE! Every single time it feels unreal, soo easy to ride, so reactive, It almost feels like a toy, not even a real motorbike!
The reality is one might be tempted by the glory of a 1000 cc plus supercharged sports monster, but I suspect most motorcyclists accept that a bike like the KTM 390 is the sensible choice for everyday commuting and public road use. I have ridden both, and the monsters just cost a lot to run and give power that is rarely used. If anything the smaller bikes are sweeter and in their way handle better on the public road.
I bought a 2020 Duke 390 two days ago and think it’s the perfect choice for me for all the same reasons you shared. Ready to Race!!!!
Living in the US, I was always about large motorcycles. I had the liter bikes for just regular riding and cruisers for long distance....I live in a different country now and love my 300cc range engine displacement in the city.
Moving from a duke 125 to a duke 390 in a month, the difference there is insane and i can still experience the same improvment when moving on from the 390 to a bigger bike again 790 then 1290.
great to see that you found a way to keep the passion alive!!
I agree with everything you said here bro, as a new Ninja 400 owner I really like seeing 400 cc bike content 🤘🏼
I bought Husky Svartpilen 401 with the same basics and its such a blast for short rides and messing around in tight, urban spaces or on the occasional dirt track. Good to see you extolling the virtues of small bikes with real world factors such as costs and usability. Is it too obvious to say that small bikes suit smaller/lighter guys and shorter journeys? I have mountain bike for short trips, Husky for anything over 6 or 7 miles and car for anything over 50 miles.
If it makes you happy... it's the right one - no matter of the size 🤘
I started off with a 250 Kawasaki Scorpion back in the 80s and of all the bikes I have owned, up to my present 1600 that I have now, the 250 will always be the bike I had the most fun on
For practical reasons, here in the country (Philippines) smaller displacement bikes like a 150cc bike I owned are enough for traveling and commuting daily in heavy traffic. I need a light bike to go through the mazes of vehicles in the road when the traffic is barely moving. I'm planning to also buy a 125cc classic scooter that will be my alternate bike during bad weather riding (I need to go to work) and a KTM RC 390, sports bike with a 400cc written in the vehicle registration to legally enter the expressway (a law that requires a minimum displacement of motor bikes to enter the expressway is 400cc).
I am glad you are in love again. I am having a similar experience...R6 to CRF250L....to WR250R to EXCF250 to T7 .... maybe a Grom on the horizon or a 450RL ???? Change is what keeps it interesting. Keep the vids coming. Thank you.
The 4-5 hundred cc bikes are probably most popular size theses days. You can have tons of fun without getting in trouble with law.
My first bike is a faired 250cc 26bhp Suzuki. Since its a small bike, I use it daily, I ride it fast, and I learn new things everyday.
Interesting subject. I live in Phoenix and speeding enforcement here is rather lax (no speed cameras), which is part of the reason why I craved more and more cc's (started with a KLR, and I have a 1290 SuperDuke now). But if I lived where driving like I do here on the regular made me lose my license (like it does you), and also I was on greasy roads and only part of the year because of weather, I could see the wisdom in a 390. That said, I'm still enjoying tearing my face off daily from each stoplight, and passing through high-speed freeway traffic effortlessly with my 175 HP.
I think that 40 to 50hp bikes is the sweetspot for cost and performance. You can be perfectly happy with a bike like this on a daily urban life. And you can also have a lot of fun in the road on weekends Or travels without sacrificing speed.
Same here brother, i had went up from a 100cc to a 200cc supermoto, then to a R1 , kept it stock for 1 year, then started race prepping it, and then ended up with bet races and AMA races, and after 5 years of racing, I'm back in india from virginia international raceway, and am looking for a rather relaxed bike after selling my R1 to another Racer( 220 hp) , and i don't need to go super fast as I've been satisfied by a top speed of around 360-370kph (arpund 230, 240 mph ? ). So yeah, and also i have back pain due to racing for so long.
Heading off to dealer tomorrow to test ride the 390 and 890. I'm siding more with the 390 as of now but I'll see how it goes.
Any update? Been strongly considering a 390 duke, waiting on 2021s to hit my local showroom as the 2021 is a bit more subtle with no orange frame and wheels.
Very curious which one you chose
@@korysweezey9014 Hey there. So I've only got about a year and half's worth of 125 riding experience. So when I tested out the 390 it felt plenty enough and I didn't test ride the 890.
Now I'm looking between the mt07 and 390 as I'm told the mt07 will "keep me entertained for longer" and be more effective when on the highway
I have just the same bike in northern Thailand. I, too, have ridden large capacity bikes and for years. I have mixed feeling about the 390. Its quick for a 373 cc single, but I get a bit sick of changing gear. It is incredibly economical. Top tip: get the airbox modification and gear it up a bit.
Can't agree more ....every mature biker will go through this curve..and realise what's what And better in every way
I started on a CBR125R then onto a VFR800F, and now I'm getting a CB650R because it feels a lot more nimble like the 125 but still has plenty of power.
Had my orng 390 a year! Gets me hyped every time I ride!! 🙌🏿
Welcome to the UK 🇬🇧 Got a Duke myself and they are perfect over here are our weather is crap but great country lanes where this bike comes alive. Stay Safe 👍
I originally justified buying my 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 because I had wanted one since I learned they existed in 1988. I finally could afford it in May of 2019, found/bought mine pre-owned and had 16 months of riding bliss when it developed oil coming up through the spark plug threads/holes. It has less than 20,000 miles on it and Harley-Davidson does not care. I was told “good luck. Look for a repair shop that works on vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles”. I bought mine because I prefer carburetors over fuel injection.
So, I am looking at all options. I grew up riding dirt/dual-sport. The Duke 390 looks fun.
I bought a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 which shares it's chassis, engine, suspension and brakes with the Duke 390. Prefer the styling to the Duke personally. I can't believe how light and fun it feels compared to my SV650S
Loves this video. I have a tuned 06 CBR1000RR, R3 and grom but lately, I have been having so much fun on the other two that my CBR stays home a lot. Small bikes are a blast. The CBR makes me happy but the r3 and grom make me laugh. Idk if that makes sense but I completely get why you did it!
Bought a Yamaha R6 around July last year ( 1st bike ) was inspired by your videos CC! Ride Safe bro !
Your honesty on your last reason you purchased this bike deserves a subscribe.
Just got my licence, bought a Zontes 310R , its insane , low cost, looks like a leaderbike and it have just the power i need, not less not more. It's perfect for daily stuff, work etc
I have had my 390 now for little over a month and I haven't been this satisfied in years.
It truly is a lot fun and so easy to ride.
Just enough power to get out of dangerous situations.
Just enough beauty to still turn heads.
Which bike(s) did you have before the 390, if any?
@@alexp6409 I had a R15 years back. Had two massive accidents and been without a motorcycle for 5 years.
I have no confidence issues on the 390 as it's exceptionally easy to control.
Which in turn makes me feel a lot safer.
just got my 390 Duke over a week ago, i love it
How much does it cost again
@@monsieuralfa6132 PHP 289,000 or roughly USD 6,060 here in PH
Bought my FZ6 14 years ago new because I got the best deal on it and wanted a good all around bike for commuting and light touring. I've been looking for over a year for a bike that would replace it as my primary because I'm coming up on 50k miles and wasn't sure if I wanted to put the money into refreshing it for another 50k or get something new. I haven't been on or ridden anything that I think I would be happy replacing it with. Instead I bought a used Kymco Spade 150 mini motorcycle for a change of pace and to ride while I work on refreshing the FZ6. The Spade is a blast and I plan on keeping both and possibly adding a dual sport to the collection when I can. I think I'm happier with multiple types of good used or smaller displacement bikes then one nice bigger new bike.
I've had an R3 for almost 2 years now and most of the things you said are true. It was relatively cheap to buy (I bought new 2019 model), it's cheap to keep them going and to maintain them. My R3 has fuel consumption at around 3.2L/100km and I tend to rev it pretty high. And tires are much cheaper than those for bigger bikes. Here where I live I can buy a set for my R3 for almost the same price as only the rear tire for R6 or R1 for example.
And yeah, I have my eyes out for getting a cheap used enduro bike some time in the future. There are lots of badly kept paved roads and even more unpaved ones around where I live that I really want to explore and I just don't feel like going through with my car or R3.
Bec. U bought a small displacement road bike is the reason why i subscribed.nice vid.keep it up!
I have a 2019 ktm duke 125 and I absolutely love the wee thing costs me £12 a month on fuel opposed to my car which is £25 a week. It will do over 80mph as well it takes time but eventually does get up there. Its fantastic in bends comfortable to ride and the bluetooth to listen to music and take calls is great also. I will be getting the 2021 390 sometime soon and cannot wait
I'm seriously considering a 500cc bike for most of the reasons you mentioned.
Thats pretty big tbh
I learned to ride on a old 650 cruiser (not mine) and when I bought my first bike I settled on a much newer 650 Adv bike. I wasn't sure if I would be satisfied but as soon as I started riding it all concerns went out the window. I love what I chose and haven't regretted it at all.
Definitely want a 400 class bike too. I upgraded from a Tiger 1050 to a Concours 1400. It's great for the highway and riding with my girlfriend, but it's a heavy powerful beast. I got a Z125 Pro, and while it's a hoot to ride, it's just not enough for some roads. I'm thinking either 390 Duke or Svartpilen 401....
I bought a 2020 street triple r 765 cause 115hp, a quick shifter and a naked styling is awesome. My second bike after a cbr300r. So glad I sold that and bought this cause it's soooo much fun and that inline triple sounds so freaking good.
I can't wait until the day you get to try a ZERO FX on the road and trails!!! Hoping it is soon!
I owned a Ducati monster a few years ago and due to the massive insurance increase I sold it. Now I miss riding. I am now looking at this KTM because the insurance cost on 400cc is still very affordable. Thanks for the review.
Rode and still ride a 500cc single....for the past 45 years. Im sure it has less than 40 hp. I love it!
I agree - multi-bikes is great - I have a similar set-up (dirt is great as no insurance, no plate etc. but road is nice too). I also think that more than about 70HP on the road is a waste of time because you can't really use it. I would be more interested in an old 600 as a track-only bike to get my crazy-on, although the 390 racing (Duke or RC) looks like fun too. 44T did a 125 race and thought it was awesome. As for business, small bike views tend to come from the east (by far their biggest market), so your ad revenue will stink because YT pays much less for ad CPM from there. So if you're going for views, you'll do well - if you're going for revenue, I think not so much - but would be interested in your experiment. Nice video - Enjoy!
I'm 15 years old i have a 50cc 2 stroke supermoto that i built in the last year : D I've riden a lot of dirt-off road bikes which were lended to me buy friends (TE 125, EXC 250, MZ 125/150) and i also had a simson for a while : D Im planning to buy a suzuki GSF 650 in '22 . (4 cyl. 4 stroke oldschool naked bike) cheers from hungary
Love from Kottayam, Kerala, India.❤️
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I have the Duke 890R I would still love to have a 390. Must be superfun to ride on a go-cart track
890 🥺😍 it looks amazing tho
Yup, they are awesome choice. Personally as someone who rode all kind of bikes, and started on small 250cc, golden middle ground is 650cc class, 70hp (add or take little) is just perfect for everyday street use. I wanted that ktm 390 duke as first bike, design is perfect on them, but they were little over my budget for first bike so i opted for little cheaper one (i dropped it multiple times so idgaf, part of learning back then i guess).
I've been riding for 35 years. Last summer I sold my big BMW twin and got a KTM RC390, it has me grinning like an idiot! Maybe someday I will need to get another large cc bike for touring. For now I'm super happy.