KATHMANDU: KTM Duke is hot ride in Nepal as it is around the globe. But it seems its makers are not satisfied with it and rolling out a new version- 390 Duke this June in India. So before it rolls on Nepali roads, here is quick look into what this naked horse might mean for you.Like its earlier version- KTM Duke 200 – launched in 2012, the new KTM Duke 390 has a hot list of promises that includes features like new range of colors.
Manufactured in collaboration with Bajaj Probiking and KTM, this Austrian machine has excellent handlebars and a body equivalent to cheetah that is ready to jump forward.
Weighing 139Kg, this variant of KTM Duke also does not carry any unnecessary muscles on it with a handsome mudguard and orange-colored alloy wheels that separate it from the rest crowd of bikes on the roads.
This bike has muscular tank with a capacity of 11 liter and smart set of tail lights and an outstretched number plate- well that is similar to its predecessor.
So whats the power it promises. The new KTM Druke 390 has powerful 375cc, single-cylinder and fuel-injected engine with dual overhead camshafts driving its four-valves.
Its top power output is 44bhp at 9500rpm that can produce a maximum torque of 3.57kgm at 7250rpm.
It has 6 gears system that offers six speed variable with one down and other five speed up.
Manufactured in collaboration with Bajaj Probiking and KTM, this Austrian machine has excellent handlebars and a body equivalent to cheetah that is ready to jump forward.
Weighing 139Kg, this variant of KTM Duke also does not carry any unnecessary muscles on it with a handsome mudguard and orange-colored alloy wheels that separate it from the rest crowd of bikes on the roads.
This bike has muscular tank with a capacity of 11 liter and smart set of tail lights and an outstretched number plate- well that is similar to its predecessor.
So whats the power it promises. The new KTM Druke 390 has powerful 375cc, single-cylinder and fuel-injected engine with dual overhead camshafts driving its four-valves.
Its top power output is 44bhp at 9500rpm that can produce a maximum torque of 3.57kgm at 7250rpm.
It has 6 gears system that offers six speed variable with one down and other five speed up.
So here are the technical details:
Engine
Installation 375cc 4-per cylinder, DOHC, Single cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled
Power 44bhp at 9500rpm
Torque 3.57kgm at 7250rpm
Transmission
Type 6 speed, 1 down, 5 up
Dimensions
Height 1367 +/-15mm
Ground clearance 172mm
Chassis & Body
Construction Steel trellis, powder coated
Weight 139kg
Wheels Cast alloy, 3.00 x 17- 4.00 x 17inches
Tyres 110/70 x 17-150/60 x 17inches
Suspension
Front WP 43mm upside down forks
Rear WP Monoshock
Brakes
Front Four piston, radial caliper, 300mm disc
Rear Single piston, 230mm disc
Anti-lock Bosch 9MB two channel
Economy
Tank size 11L
(source-nepalauto.com)
