{"id":239099,"date":"2023-09-20T07:22:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T07:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=239099"},"modified":"2023-09-20T07:22:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T07:22:09","slug":"ktm-duke-390-review-6-pros-5-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/ktm-duke-390-review-6-pros-5-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"KTM Duke 390 Review : 6 Pros &#038; 5 Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>There are several design changes and new elements on the third-generation Duke 390. For starters, it gets a new Split Trellis frame with an aluminium subframe, which has brought about weight savings, without compromising on strength.<\/h2>\n<h2>KTM Duke 390 Pros<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Spectacular new 399 cc LC4C engine! Torque and power delivery will most likely outlast the road for most owners<\/li>\n<li>A delight to handle on track as well as on the streets. Very nimble and flickable around the corners<\/li>\n<li>Adjustable suspension settings are now available as standard for the front and the rear. Helps you customise your ride experience<\/li>\n<li>Full suite of electronics. Has customisable ABS, Traction Control, Ride modes, and even Launch control!<\/li>\n<li>Entire range of features like Connectivity features (calls, music, turn-by-turn navigation), Bluetooth pairing to Phone and even a wired\/wireless Headset<\/li>\n<li>Top quality build. Fit and finish levels are good too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>KTM Duke 390 Cons<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>While the low-end torque has improved by almost 5 Nm, you&#8217;ll continue to go 3-2-1 on the gears while within the city<\/li>\n<li>The Quickshifter, while a huge leap from the outgoing model, still isn&#8217;t textbook perfect during gear shifts<\/li>\n<li>OEM tyres don&#8217;t match up to the performance the bike is capable of<\/li>\n<li>Narrow seat can get uncomfortable on longer journeys<\/li>\n<li>Looks have generally been polarising on the KTMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read Team-BHP&#8217;s detailed KTM Duke 390 Review.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/news\/ktm-duke-390-review-6-pros-5-cons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several design changes and new elements on the third-generation Duke 390. 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