KTM 390 Duke With Cruise Control Incoming?
Patents of a radar-based cruise control system for the 390 range have emerged online
Patents of a radar-based cruise control system for the 390 range have emerged online
- The radar device is mounted on the headlamp.
- The patent image features spoke wheels and minimalistic body panels.
- Expect KTM to introduce this feature later this year.
Patent images of KTM’s radar-based cruise control system for its 390 range have surfaced online. The bike looks like a next-generation KTM 390 Duke with minimalistic body panels and an aggressive naked design. It also comes with spoke wheels, presumably for representation.
The radar-based cruise control, which first appeared on the 2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure, looks set to trickle down to more affordable motorcycles from the Austrian brand. The radio-signal sensing device is mounted on the headlamp so it can beam the waves without any obstruction. The waves bounce back from any object in front of the bike and the position of the object is measured by the system. It then alters the cruising speed of the motorcycle accordingly. The patent image also shows the device mounted on a circular headlamp, which is a clear indicator that the upcoming Husqvarna Norden 901 might get it too. Perhaps, later, it might also be available on the smaller Huskies.
All said and done, the cruise control system might be featured only in the international-spec updated KTM 390 Duke. The upcoming India-spec model might just do with a relatively less sophisticated conventional cruise control system to keep costs in check. With multiple price hikes over the years, the KTM 390 Duke has already become a bit expensive for its class. In fact, the on-road (Delhi) price of the current-generation KTM 390 Duke is slightly more than the on-road price of the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
Expect KTM to launch the updated model sometime this year. With the new cruise control system, it will be one of the most feature-packed motorcycles in its segment.
KTM 390 Duke (2017-2023) User Reviews
- KTM DUKE 390 (2019) very powerful
This is very powerful bike. I would not recommend to any beginner. The acceleration is very strong you can ride smoothly from this on the road that is the most loved thing i like riding this bike. Overall is very exciting machine to ride daily as it is very easy to maintain and ride. Enjoy your ride with this.
- Great bike
I choosed duke 390 because of its raw power and it's stylish, look and it has good features at this price point. And it looks way better than other bikes and back in 2021.There was no such bike as this so I chose this bike This bike goes crazy. It has crazy power and the suspension on it also is a stiff you can adjust it so it's good and the breaking on the bike is very good till now I love it. and the quick shifter also is really very good. I would recommend this bike to every guy who wants raw power and good features at this price point because ktm is really very good bike but if you're a beginner, then I think you should get a duke250 cause. This bike goes crazy you can crash . .But it's in your hands if you can handle it or no.
- I'm lucky to be a rider of duke 390
Basically duke 390 is a worthy of money & it's designated style. I'm happy to have it. Sometimes it's service may be charged some exceptional bt btw duke 390 always on peak. So i suggest that everyone should try this and experience what's in it. I love my duke 390 so much.. So guys when u have guts to overcome something then just do it.
1 - Good buy for this bike
Not good looking but still this is value for buyer because this cast is too low and worth for every rupees anybody want to this bike please try this one and it is worth for your money to buy and you will some extra money to change the bike is beautiful looking and very grateful ride experience for every buyer
- Bike model
Duke is my dream bike and his frechere are very good And his design are gorgeous his modifications are means not can to tell