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Dealer quoted 2000 RMB for the official KTM PowerSports bars. Yes, two plastic sliders were included for the bars themselves. You can probably get a better price. I found the box, it had a KTM...

Mine will be inside the walls of a private home chained to a pole in the courtyard. Do I even want to know why you live in a PLA compound? :lol8:

I wouldn't put too much stock in most guards,...

It's my first bike, so I don't really have any basis for comparison other than to say yes it feels "light" and "nimble" to me.

As an inexperienced rider it is surprisingly easy to perform...

Finally Bo is registered, plated, and nestled in my courtyard for the night.

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So my suspicions were confirmed, the white ones ARE newer. I dumpster dived the boxes, 5 bikes in...

Pure speculation on my part. I am going to the shop tomorrow afternoon to continue my registration, but it looks like all the new bikes have been sold/taken, so I won't be able to inspect them. I...

After looking at other pictures online, the difference in radiator thickness appears to be due to extra plastic cladding. Wide plastic covers on the end tanks to accommodate the added depth of the...

FYI...

Four more Duke 390s delivered and sold this week. I couldn't help but notice the white ones have a radiator guard and the radiator core/end tanks appear to be a lot thicker. The radiators...

Who needs a house when you can have the freedom of the open road? :riding:

A set of bar-end sliders will come with the bike. The other sliders are extra. I only went with the orange engine guard...

Oh and BTW... I did some ring seating exercises today. The bike is a full on riot. The Duke 390 was the right choice. I can hardly wait to use the full RPM range.

Despite many hours, many offices, many phone calls, and much guanxi expended, the local fiefdom refused to register or plate my bike on the basis that I am a temporary resident, on par with a lowly...

buried in a wall of text a million posts ago...


Unfortunately, I ran out of time to get the tags today, so Bo is sleeping in the nursery one more night. It took all afternoon to get the fapiao...

Announcing the birth of Beauregard "Bo" Duke.

139 Kgs
373.2cc

Covered in vernix.
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The good doctors at work while by-standers and well wishers look on.
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Why not both? I prefer modular helmets, full face style with pivoting chin bar to convert to an open face style. Seems to fit the dual purpose/adventure MO. The only example of this style that...

I was thinking about vinyl wrapping some small trim pieces. Which is temporary and can be peeled off, but I'd hate to have to redo it every year for inspection purposes. I see whole cars wrapped all...

We should be in pretty good shape then. I think the 390 always had the 300mm front brake disc and the Duke 125 & 200 just get bumped up from 280mm to match.

Adjustable levers would be nice. ...

Absolutely! Your posts were immensely useful when I was considering the YS250.

It's funny you mention the hot springs. Over the holiday a group of local Chinese friends organized a big weekend...

That makes me feel a little better. BTW, both bikes were black. Looks like I'm getting a black one too!


FWIW, buyers in India are noting a few differences on the new MY2016, but definitely not...

Hmm... I need some advice.

I helped uncrate two Duke 390s and two RC390s at the dealer today. The Dukes were nearly a year old, MY2015, March 2015 production. The RC390s were MY2016 produced...

Thank you Gentlemen! Caveat Emptor indeed. Prince that VIN decoder will come in very handy. Practically irrefutable.

Yeeee Haaaw!!! The Duke Boys!

I'll name my Duke Bo, yours can be Luke :icon10:

Yes, I went with white. I was torn between black and white. But upon further reflection I realized I prefer...

LOL! The bike will be here tomorrow.

I went to the dealer and put down a deposit today (only 1k) and to my surprise the dealer advised the bike will be ready March 2nd. I told him I wanted to...

Thanks! I am going back to kick the tires one last time this afternoon and put down a deposit on a 2016.

Yes, those updates/fixes plus a couple more have convinced me that KTM/Bajaj are investing...

Against my better judgement, I am going to go with the KTM Duke 390. (90% certain anyway) It just sounds like too much fun to pass up.

I went to the KTMR2R/CFMoto/Honda dealership in Ningbo this...

She's clearly too tall for that bike. Maybe if she rides two-up on my lap... :naughty:

Seriously though, SYM does make some tough little scooters. I've seen lots of their 125ccs riding 3 and 4...

You're probably right. I just haven't fully adjusted my thinking to motorcycles yet. The YS250 has what I consider "normal" car-like range of around 600km.

I am thinking back to a thirsty...