Finally, the wait is over for KTM Duke 390. KTM has unveiled Duke 390 at the 2012 EICMA Show in Milan, Italy. Duke 390 has got 373 cc single cylinder, 4-stroke, four valve, liquid cooled, DOHC engine which is capable enough of generating 44 bhp (32 KW) at 9,500 rpm and 35.25 Nm (26 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm. Despite having bumper performance figure Duke 390 weighs only 139 Kg (150 Kg with full fuel tank). With power to weight ratio of 317 bhp/ tonne (293 bhp / tonne with full fuel tank), Duke 390 is nothing but a pocket size rocket.
Promo Video of KTM Duke 390
Duke 390 is expected to have 25-30% better top speed compared to Duke 200, which means 170-180 Km/ hour is not so far. Despite having staggering performance figure and power to weight ratio, Duke 390 has got extremely fuel efficient engine too. Duke 390 engine weighs only 36 kg despite having 373 cubic capacity. It has also got a state-of-the-art Bosch 9M ABS which means a safer ride in all kind of condition. You can also switch off the ABS as and when require.
Duke 390 shares the same style, chassis, tyres, suspension, brakes and digital dashboard speedometer except some very minor changes like fuel tank capacity and seat height. At first glance, it’s just engine size and 390 symbol makes difference between Duke 390 and Duke 200. It appears that Duke 390 will give very tough fight to Honda’s CBR 500R in the international market.
Duke 390 will be produced at Bajaj Auto’ state-of-the art Chakan facility and will be exported to the worldwide. It is expected to be launched by March 2013 in India with the ex-showroom price of 2 – 2.5 lakhs. Here are the complete technical specifications.
-Mahavir Kothari
Engine
Design |
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled |
Displacement |
373.2 cm³ |
Bore |
89 mm |
Stroke |
60 mm |
Performance |
32 kW (44 hp) |
Starting aid |
Electric starter |
Transmission |
6-speed, claw shifted |
Engine lubrication |
Forced oil lubrication with 1 rotor pump |
Primary gear ratio |
30:80 |
Secondary gear ratio |
14:45 |
Cooling system |
Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
Clutch |
Clutch in oil bath / mechanically operated |
Ignition system |
Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
Chassis
Frame |
Tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel, powder-coated |
Fork |
WP Suspension Up Side Down |
Shock absorber |
WP Suspension Monoshock |
Suspension travel Front |
150 mm |
Suspension travel Rear |
150 mm |
Brake system Front |
Disc brake with four-pot brake caliper |
Brake system Rear |
Disc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating brake discs |
Brake discs – diameter front |
300 mm |
Brake discs – diameter rear |
230 mm |
Chain |
5/8 x 1/4” (520) X-Ring |
Steering head angle |
65° |
Wheel base |
1,367±15 mm |
Ground clearance (unloaded) |
170 mm |
Seat height (unloaded) |
800 mm |
Total fuel tank capacity approx. |
11 l Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON) |
Weight without fuel approx. |
139 kg |