Latest News about KTM 390 Duke ABS [2013-2016]

We take a closer look at what ABS means, and how it can affect your riding. 

The Grunt exhaust you see in the pictures, is a slip-on muffler which you can fit either on a KTM Duke 390 or the RC390. Made by Grease House customs, this exhaust features full stainless steel construction for the main muffler and aluminium for the end caps.

When Bajaj launched the KTM 390 Duke in 2013, it changed the entry-level performance segment in India. With its performance and value for money proposition, the 390 Duke was an instant hit in the Indian market. Now, after four years, Bajaj has done the exact same thing with the 2017 KTM 390 Duke. This version offers better features, styling and technologies that is surely going to tempt a lot of Indian buyers. But before you take out your cheque book, read about the top six differences between these two naked streetfighters. 

Anti-lock braking system, better known as ABS, is a safety feature which prevents a motorcycle’s wheel from locking up during braking. The system kicks in whenever the application of brakes leads to a loss of traction in the wheel, significantly reducing the probability of a crash. While racers scoff upon the idea of having ABS on their race bikes, ABS is widely regarded as a life saver for the rest of us. The government has already recognised this, and the regulation requiring ABS to be standard on all motorcycles above 150cc will be enforced from April 2018. Until then, here are the top six most affordable ABS-equipped motorcycles that you can buy right now - 

The 2017 KTM Duke 390 has a new design, new instrument cluster and far better appeal too. While this street bike is still a couple of months away from the official India launch, we bring you a photo gallery that will tempt you to start saving up. 

Husqvarna has rolled out the production version of the Vitpilen 401 and the Svartpilen 401. Based on the KTM Duke 390’s platform, these motorcycles are expected to go on sale in India in 2017.

KTM has finally unveiled their new motorcycle - the Duke 790 at the 2016 EICMA show. However, the Austrian manufacturer unveiled this bike in a prototype form. 

KTM has unveiled the new 390 Duke at the 2016 EICMA Show in Italy. Featuring a major design overhaul and technological updates, the new 390 Duke is expected to go on sale in India in early 2017. 

The Xtreme category of the 2016 Raid de Himalaya in Leh has been cancelled due to the army declining the neccessary permissions. The cancellation applies to participants in both Moto-Quads and car categories. No official word has been given about the cancellation, however.

This cancellation follows the death of a competitor, Subhamoy Paul, who was taking part in the Moto-Quads Xtreme category of the Raid. He died on Tuesday, the third day of the rally. He reportedly lost control of his motorcycle during the Losar-Gramphoo stage, at Kunzum Pass. The first response vehicle found Paul without a pulse, and even though he was flown via medical helicopter to a hospital in Manali, attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. The exact reason of his crash is unknown.

From the past six months, there has not been a single week that has gone by without talk of one of these upcoming sportsbikes. Even though the 2017 KTM Duke 390, TVS Akula 310, BMW G310R and Bajaj Pulsar VS400 are different motorcycles, they share a lot similarities. A major one being price! All four motorcycles are expected to be priced between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh. Other similarities include them being performance oriented single cylinder motorcycles and LCD screens!