Rishad mody is best bike reviewer out there. I' ve watched almost every other guys doing the reviews. But nobody does it as good as this guy. Neat and informative with no gimmicks. Way to go man👍
@@Human0904 not on the same level but he's OK.. Covers most of the points but he himself isint very skilled and is an average Joe who loves bikes.. Which is good from that perspective..
This guy took bike reviewing much ahead in competition . Hats off to you buddy. Your expressions and enthusiasm for bike review is really awesome. Don’t change this style of yours in future !
The bike was sharp and sleek in its best looking form before this update. Something that looks so goodwhen updated will get fuked up and it did happen here. Learn from Yamaha bmw s1000rr and bmw series they never do things to change its amazing look. Should have stuck to the same style this one looks boxy and uneven and totally messed up
I think the big front tank extension will serve a great purpose in deflecting wind away from the knees at high speeds. Haven't seen the bike in metal but I guess the riders knees will be tucked in well. Also, on nakeds and Advs the wind hitting knees and thighs rise up to hit your helmet and may cause buffeting. So it may prevent that as well. Gotta ride this bike soon. Cheers!
That's the dream bike for anyone looking for a budget middle weight naked sport. So delighted that KTM gave it a much needed update. Its on my shopping list. Hoping to get it soon🤞🤞
Ur right about the front tank extensions ... ktm has overdone it in 390 it's well balanced in the 250... The 390's front tyre looks thinner than it is due to that overly wide front
Clear cut and the nuances well postulated. The three gens simply put, from a best bike, to an okay bike again to a best package overall, KTM has left no stone unturned with this bad boy. Looks butch, class and means business and still retaining the single cylinder crown like a boss. Well done KTM, well done.
@@rocka07 Bhai Mt03 10 saal se launch hi ho rahi hai india me. I waited for 3 years. Bought a 390 Gen 2. 1 more year passed. And now Gen 3 390 is here. 😭
The banana swing arm and horizontal monoshock allows the bike to reduce seat height while increasing wheel travel and increasing ground clearance. The new 2025 Adventure is going to be much more comfortable than the current one.
You guys did a really great job in presenting all the points in relevant sequence and explaining the changes wrt pros and cons. Even made sure to compare to the potential competetors and address the potentially arising FAQs. Overall very well put!
It's soo good to see Indians finally shifting from boring 125 - 150cc commuters to bigger capacity bikes ❤ This year, the mid capacity bikes are absolutely on fire 🔥
I want to move too. Give me 3 lakhs or buy me the 250 Duke. Either you should give me the money and stand by your comment or accept that it's stupid comment.
KTM makes some great bikes but the company’s image has been ruined by the Chapri Tag and that’s the point stopping people to buy any bike with KTM name
My favourite motorcycle reviewer. Since my school days I've followed you and finally getting my 1st bike and it feels surreal that the influence this channel and Rishad had on me 💜
Just 3 things to be highlighted 1. Rim should have been black instead of Orange 2. Given cruise control which is missing in Indian Variant 3. Like the TVS RTR should have given nice faring for the underbelly guard which should Have looked way more attractive
Cruise control is pointless here in India. I barely manage to use it for a few seconds before I have to brake again. They did the right thing by dropping it
They should've provided the gen 2 liquid metal like paint scheme on this design! Orange is just tooo polarizing! Also why do all the reviewers have the orange one only? No one reviewed the Atlantic blue one?
KTM 390 The Super Duke-inspired look has brought in larger, sharper tank extensions and an oddball headlight design. To be frank, it does look a good deal better in the flesh look,
They took the last gen’s perfect designing. Looked at it for quite a while.. threw it in the trash can and said… we are going to make something horrendous today! This is what this is!
Thanks for comparing it to the Speed 400. I was really curious about the low-mid range. Will pick up Speed 400 over this. But this is really the triple digit performance king!
@@West2WesternGhats I'd be riding 60% or more in Hills and other slow roads because I'm from Uttrakhand So driving would be more in low-mid range. I'd be hitting triple digits and over 6000rpm lesser times. And Speed 400 will deliver more of it's torque in that range and it's also a bit smoother.
@@unni.m1959 The early generation Pulsars had beautiful designs. But then Bajaj destroyed the designs of the NS 200 series with literally the worst color choices possible. The new NS series doesn't really appeal design wise. Look at the Dominar(Great tourer, but I'm only speaking of aesthetics), a face only a mother would love, when high.
If any other company came up with this design, it would have been termed as ugliest bike ever made. But yeah its KTM, whatever shit they come up with, it trends.
It drastically needs an exhaust to unleash a bit more bass. The old duke had a little silencer in the end of the can that you could core drill out to make it sound better for cheap/free. Is there anything you can do to this or you have to buy a new can?
Rde the bike for YOUR satisfaction and happiness, not for the people. People will always have something negative to say no matter what you do Edit: found a comment here that said, imagine killing your dreams based on others opinions
@@ScootScoot125 I do agree with you to an extent. But for me brand image is also equally important. KTM makes some of the best bikes in the under 400cc segment, but the brand image has been tarnished. What's the point of spending your hard earned money on this if you just end up looking like an idiot on TikTok?
@@AxtonXtreme Fair point. One time my cousin told me an experience he had a couple years ago, he got stopped by a traffic policeman and was accused of riding rashly and over speeding just because he was riding an Orange colored bike. Fortunately for him his riding buddy had GoPro footage to show as proof of compliance with rules. Now that I think about it, difficult to get the satisfaction and happiness I was implying earlier when everyone's out to profile you😅
KTM Duke390 launched with underbelly exhaust in India again that is awesome and the sound I love the underbelly sound of the 1st gen Duke 200 and 390 this is better now compared to gen2 390 which sounded like a scooter or a normal motorcycle…
Great review. I appreciate someone who know their stuff. Better review than all the supposed expert journalism gurus. I've been riding for 51 years, all types of bikes. So I am impressed. Look forward to your next review.👍👍👍
Bajaj with KTMs: Load it to the brim with electronics and features Bajaj with Pulsar and Triumph: It's all about pure old class motorcycling; even updating the engine is a betrayal.
As much as i love bikes and cars, same i love autocar reviews, one thing just do a detailed video for the adjustable suspension and its working..it wold me informative to watch
Hi, I know this is the best single cylinder bike. I am fan boy of 2-4 cylinder bikes due to exhaust, my usage is mainly on city. Which would you suggest between speed 400 vs duke390 vs SRK400
If you ride more in the city below three digits and 6k revs go for speed 400 as he said it's about low to mid range performance but if you like to rev it out then Duke 390
so if you're in the market looking for a new purchase and want to know about opinions on a motorcycle by browsing through UA-cam reviews you will be confused as hell because every reviewer has a different say and try to find a common point, you will fail miserably a part from what's on the spec sheet which you can read too .... RIP motorcycle reviews...
Bro plz don't say king for Duke because rpm levels had gone down compared to rtr310 rtr levels had gone up which is 8500 vs 9700 still iam waiting for aprila rs457
Reality of 90% viewer
Brain says : speed 400 & RTR310
Heart says : duke 390
Wallet says : splendor
Bsdk Mera Dil ka baat chin liya😩 well Ns160 jindabad
Yeah, brain can't say duke 390 due to 1cyl engine but heart goes for the thirll.
Brain says chhapri
@@pranavpatkihahahahaha
Wallet says: take metro
I like the Blue for some reason...
What?
Because it looks good.
@@reignsgaming2303 HE SAID HE LIKES THE BLUE FOR SOME REASON
Superduke vibes
That orange seat is quiet odd😅
Sad to see at 3.1 lakhs, chapris cannot afford this bike anymore 😢
They'll find a way, they always do.
They anyways have the 200
390 is surely not for chapris as per it's price
Better for real riding enthusiasts 😂
But chapris have 125 duke,its becoz of the chapris ive sold my first gen duke 390,bought in the year 2013
Rishad mody is best bike reviewer out there. I' ve watched almost every other guys doing the reviews. But nobody does it as good as this guy. Neat and informative with no gimmicks. Way to go man👍
Right. SR Motorworld is really good as well, have you watched?
Agreed.. He covered everything perfectly without making the video too long or boring! 5 star review!
Motorinc is great too
Bro forgot about strell
@@Human0904 not on the same level but he's OK.. Covers most of the points but he himself isint very skilled and is an average Joe who loves bikes.. Which is good from that perspective..
This guy took bike reviewing much ahead in competition . Hats off to you buddy. Your expressions and enthusiasm for bike review is really awesome.
Don’t change this style of yours in future !
The bike was sharp and sleek in its best looking form before this update. Something that looks so goodwhen updated will get fuked up and it did happen here. Learn from Yamaha bmw s1000rr and bmw series they never do things to change its amazing look. Should have stuck to the same style this one looks boxy and uneven and totally messed up
I think the big front tank extension will serve a great purpose in deflecting wind away from the knees at high speeds. Haven't seen the bike in metal but I guess the riders knees will be tucked in well. Also, on nakeds and Advs the wind hitting knees and thighs rise up to hit your helmet and may cause buffeting. So it may prevent that as well. Gotta ride this bike soon. Cheers!
90% of owners wont hit the track so its pretty good
That's the dream bike for anyone looking for a budget middle weight naked sport. So delighted that KTM gave it a much needed update. Its on my shopping list. Hoping to get it soon🤞🤞
Ur right about the front tank extensions ... ktm has overdone it in 390 it's well balanced in the 250... The 390's front tyre looks thinner than it is due to that overly wide front
250 is lovable.
I can make '390' with a 150 cc bike and two planks of plywood.
It makes a world of difference when you go at speeds above 100 kmph. It's a really good aerodynamic design
If only the RTR 310 had executed its exhaust as well as KTM has done on this bike!
Rtr 310 is nothing infront of this beast
Clear cut and the nuances well postulated. The three gens simply put, from a best bike, to an okay bike again to a best package overall, KTM has left no stone unturned with this bad boy. Looks butch, class and means business and still retaining the single cylinder crown like a boss. Well done KTM, well done.
46HP from a single cylinder engine only KTM can do that..❤
lol not really depends on what the company wants from the motorcycle
Today I booked this bike
My dream bike 😢🙏
Undisputed leader in segment 🔥🔥🔥
until mt03 launch. but Im more for duke even knowing it is slower
@@rocka07 Bhai Mt03 10 saal se launch hi ho rahi hai india me. I waited for 3 years. Bought a 390 Gen 2. 1 more year passed. And now Gen 3 390 is here. 😭
@@__7000rpm Bhai, only english,sorry. Im brazilian.
@@__7000rpmit's coming very soon. Yamaha has already announced
An icon is reborn! Hope current and future owners always wear complete gear and ride safely. An absolute masterpiece from the folks at Mattighofen. 🧡
After the first and second edition of the 390 everything is crap.
The banana swing arm and horizontal monoshock allows the bike to reduce seat height while increasing wheel travel and increasing ground clearance. The new 2025 Adventure is going to be much more comfortable than the current one.
You guys did a really great job in presenting all the points in relevant sequence and explaining the changes wrt pros and cons. Even made sure to compare to the potential competetors and address the potentially arising FAQs. Overall very well put!
They really overdid those tank shrouds...makes it look hideous
Endurance is becoming very good... speed 400 and now the new Duke
Let's have an comparison of all the 400 cc bikes launched this year. Waiting waiting
It's soo good to see Indians finally shifting from boring 125 - 150cc commuters to bigger capacity bikes ❤ This year, the mid capacity bikes are absolutely on fire 🔥
I want to move too. Give me 3 lakhs or buy me the 250 Duke. Either you should give me the money and stand by your comment or accept that it's stupid comment.
@@unni.m1959what tf are you trying to say here ? Makes as much sense as your existence
KTM makes some great bikes but the company’s image has been ruined by the Chapri Tag and that’s the point stopping people to buy any bike with KTM name
My favourite motorcycle reviewer. Since my school days I've followed you and finally getting my 1st bike and it feels surreal that the influence this channel and Rishad had on me 💜
Just 3 things to be highlighted
1. Rim should have been black instead of Orange
2. Given cruise control which is missing in Indian Variant
3. Like the TVS RTR should have given nice faring for the underbelly guard which should Have looked way more attractive
Cruise control is pointless here in India. I barely manage to use it for a few seconds before I have to brake again. They did the right thing by dropping it
They should've provided the gen 2 liquid metal like paint scheme on this design! Orange is just tooo polarizing!
Also why do all the reviewers have the orange one only? No one reviewed the Atlantic blue one?
KTM 390 The Super Duke-inspired look has brought in larger, sharper tank extensions and an oddball headlight design. To be frank, it does look a good deal better in the flesh look,
They took the last gen’s perfect designing. Looked at it for quite a while.. threw it in the trash can and said… we are going to make something horrendous today! This is what this is!
It again sounds like an Autorickshaw.
That's a wheel in the air at 5:25.😍😍👍
As always...great review guys. 390 is really changed the game...Now it is more mean and muscular...I really loved the bike except the seat.
Why no one is talkin about the absence of knuckle guards ?
Because knuckle guards merged with the giant planks at either side 💀
"Better suited to Indian conditions" circa CHEAP
Price🥲
Thanks for comparing it to the Speed 400.
I was really curious about the low-mid range.
Will pick up Speed 400 over this. But this is really the triple digit performance king!
Why do you pick Speed over Duke?
@@West2WesternGhats I'd be riding 60% or more in Hills and other slow roads because I'm from Uttrakhand
So driving would be more in low-mid range. I'd be hitting triple digits and over 6000rpm lesser times. And Speed 400 will deliver more of it's torque in that range and it's also a bit smoother.
Yah I got second hand splendor recently
12:16 Hitting the apex so hard like a GP rider ❤
Cool bike. Minus the design. Did ktm hire designers from Bajaj for this one? Or maybe it looks better in person.
I agree it doesn't look good. But you had no frikin reason to blame that on Bajaj.
@@unni.m1959 The early generation Pulsars had beautiful designs. But then Bajaj destroyed the designs of the NS 200 series with literally the worst color choices possible. The new NS series doesn't really appeal design wise. Look at the Dominar(Great tourer, but I'm only speaking of aesthetics), a face only a mother would love, when high.
Ugly looking bike. Previous generation was best.
4k.. finally..
But the video looks upscaled..🧐
U guys should put timestamps
Wow.what a bike and what a review..❤❤
You come home and finally get to watch one of your favourite motorcycles reviewed by the best
I love the different orange shade of Duke 250. It's not flashy. White and Matt Orange looks droolworthy ❤
Best chapri bike
I liked the tank extension design . Looks more macho and more machine like with the headlight. Depends on individual preferences tho
Orange seat is giving some Chapri vibes 😂
Great bike spoiled with ugly design... first Duke 200 still looks sexy compared this ..
I'm also a kiranm.
Where you frm
head lamp unit and excessive side panels are ugly
Mr Mody do you still own duke 790 ? ,that brutal scalpel of the road,with loads of tech
ITS AS UGLIEST IT COULD BE, CONGRATS to bajaj and ktm india for ruining it
That's ugly compared to the old gen.
Love it, waiting for adv ktm
If any other company came up with this design, it would have been termed as ugliest bike ever made. But yeah its KTM, whatever shit they come up with, it trends.
I can build a mini table with those planks.
Which is better Apache RTR / Triumph Speed / Duke 399
RTR has horrible throttle lag and rev hang. That is a huge deal breaker
It drastically needs an exhaust to unleash a bit more bass. The old duke had a little silencer in the end of the can that you could core drill out to make it sound better for cheap/free. Is there anything you can do to this or you have to buy a new can?
Planning to trade my gen 2 duke 390 with the gen 3 but shoud it be worth to go for? Just a bit confused 🤔
Your bike horsepower should close to double whenever you upgrade. I don't think buying almost the same bike again is a good idea
Why ktm? Why the orange seat?
But the underbelly exhaust is nice.
It's such a good bike but people will still call you "Chapri" for riding it 😕
you can thank the Indian market for this, I'll skipping on dukes cause of this lol
Rde the bike for YOUR satisfaction and happiness, not for the people.
People will always have something negative to say no matter what you do
Edit: found a comment here that said, imagine killing your dreams based on others opinions
@@ScootScoot125 I do agree with you to an extent. But for me brand image is also equally important. KTM makes some of the best bikes in the under 400cc segment, but the brand image has been tarnished. What's the point of spending your hard earned money on this if you just end up looking like an idiot on TikTok?
@@AxtonXtreme Fair point.
One time my cousin told me an experience he had a couple years ago, he got stopped by a traffic policeman and was accused of riding rashly and over speeding just because he was riding an Orange colored bike. Fortunately for him his riding buddy had GoPro footage to show as proof of compliance with rules. Now that I think about it, difficult to get the satisfaction and happiness I was implying earlier when everyone's out to profile you😅
Excellent review!! Covered all the aspects very clearly!!
Which is a better buy for 3.75L: KTM Duke 390 or INT 650?
Duke if you'll actually ride the bike hard.
650 if you want to look cool and cruise at a decent pace, but not fast
KTM Duke390 launched with underbelly exhaust in India again that is awesome and the sound I love the underbelly sound of the 1st gen Duke 200 and 390 this is better now compared to gen2 390 which sounded like a scooter or a normal motorcycle…
Now Duke looks better than RC.
Ktm Duke 390 Atlantic Blue ❤
Orange beast ❤❤❤
Great review. I appreciate someone who know their stuff. Better review than all the supposed expert journalism gurus. I've been riding for 51 years, all types of bikes. So I am impressed. Look forward to your next review.👍👍👍
Finally approachable seat height with good ground clearance with adjustable suspension with better low end torque now a perfect Indian motorcycle
Rishad! Very good review…shows your passion for hardcore motorcycling…
Bajaj with KTMs: Load it to the brim with electronics and features
Bajaj with Pulsar and Triumph: It's all about pure old class motorcycling; even updating the engine is a betrayal.
The difference is that KTM is involved in decision making and they are also exporting.
There have been some updates to the Jawa 42 2.1 as well this year. Please review that bike too 🥹
The choice of all chapris
As much as i love bikes and cars, same i love autocar reviews, one thing just do a detailed video for the adjustable suspension and its working..it wold me informative to watch
KTM the CHAPPRI bike
125-250 is for chapri, 390 ain't for kids.
Laura chapri
Hi, I know this is the best single cylinder bike. I am fan boy of 2-4 cylinder bikes due to exhaust, my usage is mainly on city. Which would you suggest between speed 400 vs duke390 vs SRK400
If you ride more in the city below three digits and 6k revs go for speed 400 as he said it's about low to mid range performance but if you like to rev it out then Duke 390
Will there be a new 390 adv with these upgrades...
The TVS naked 300 looks better than this.
Don't get me wrong, tvs is alright too. But in no planet are these two better looking bikes.
Is it reliable for long time?
Confused between dominar 400 and ktm but the brand image of ktm in india (chappri) is pushing me towards heavy muscular dominar
The bike has adapted to its riders. It looks like a chhapri overdoing it
Loved the video, best review brother
TVs 310 naked or this KTM 390 ?
So two lakhs people watch this video
Meaning atleast 90% of them want to own it
Among the 2lakhs viewer
I wanna know who have actually buy the ktm 390
Reviewers should stop using race track as benchmark for user point of view, 99% users ride it on everyday roads not on track
Ground clearance ❤❤
I literally hate single cylinder engine sound. It’s the worst sounding engine when compared to 2,3,4 cylinder bikes
Looks too plastic, can see already plastic nut caps missing and wire holders breaking... .
Its tooooo oooorange for me...!! Its like looking at some one with orange hair ....
Background scenery looks gorgeous ❤
pulsar ns400z or ktm duke 390?????
international variant me exhaust pipe me 2 mini pipe line connected hai par indian variant me only 1 ushka reason kya ho sakta hai
Chapri bike with improvements. But still a chapri bike
I'm loving it
Upcoming ktm duke 123 2024 information
I love electric Orange. Gives Fanta vibes😅🧡
😂 king of good times
That single cylinder buzz.. pathetic
so if you're in the market looking for a new purchase and want to know about opinions on a motorcycle by browsing through UA-cam reviews you will be confused as hell because every reviewer has a different say and try to find a common point, you will fail miserably a part from what's on the spec sheet which you can read too .... RIP motorcycle reviews...
Bro plz don't say king for Duke because rpm levels had gone down compared to rtr310 rtr levels had gone up which is 8500 vs 9700 still iam waiting for aprila rs457
Hmm next gen ADV 390 will be a now more good if they put same engine but hope they change the looks of adv it’s look bad..