KTM 390 Duke BS6 Model Roundup: Price, Review, Rivals & More!
Published On Nov 17, 2020 10:01 AM By Gaurav Sadanand for KTM 390 Duke (2017-2023)
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The affordable scalpel has gotten a lot more expensive over the years. Should you still buy one?
The KTM 390 Duke received its biggest update back in 2017 with a new design and tonnes of new features. Since then, the bike has received a couple of new additions ranging from a quickshifter, new colour schemes and a BS6-compliant motor. The updates have also pushed the price of the bike to nearly Rs 2.58 lakh. So is it still worth the money? The following stories should help you make an informed decision:
Price Hike:
KTM’s entire range received its latest price hike in May this year. The premium ranged from Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000 which pushed the cost of the BS6 390 Duke to Rs 2,53,184. Check out the full price list here.
Can The KTM 390 Duke BS6’s Quickshifter Be Retrofitted To The Older BS4 Models?
Now that’s a question a lot of you have been asking. To find answers, we reached out to KTM but it turns out the procedure is not a quick fix job or one that KTM recommends. Here’s why?
Honda CB300R Vs KTM 390 Duke Vs BMW G310R: Spec Comparo
There’s no performance difference between the BS4 and BS6 KTM 390 Duke despite having a BS6-compliant engine and a quickshifter. So here’s how the BS4 390 Duke fared against its rivals on paper.
2020 KTM 390 Duke BS6: First Ride Review
Bajaj gave us the opportunity to test the limits of the BS6 390 Duke on its private test track. It gave us the chance to check just how significant its latest changes are. Here’s our verdict.
BS6 KTM 390 Duke vs BS4 KTM 390 Duke: Which One To Buy?
The first ride review should paint a clear picture of what the BS6 390 Duke is all about. But just in case you’re still a little confused, here’s how it stacks up against the older-gen model.
BMW G 310 R BS6 vs KTM 390 Duke BS6: Photo Comparison Gallery
KTM’s closest rival, the BMW G 310 R, just received a massive price cut along with some design revisions which make it a tempting option. Here’s how it compares against the 390 Duke in pictures.
2020 KTM 390 Duke BS6: Pros, Cons & Should You Buy?
As good as the BS6 390 Duke is, it isn’t without its flaws. To help you understand the bike better, we’ve penned down a couple of positives and negatives for the bike.