Which KTM Duke Is Best In 2024? (390 vs 990 vs 1390 R EVO)

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[joel.ducati]

Enjoyed the 990 test ride but we are almost talking Ducati street fighter money now

[daimonmt]

If KTM would give 5 years warranty then I'd buy one tomorrow, and for those haters, I own a KTM, it's just that things start to give trouble just outside the warranty time. If their motto is No Bullshit, then it should also reflect on quality and customer support. I'd pick the new MT-09 SP and have spare change for fuel and great journeys with all software unlocked

[willgarrod]

I bought a 390 (24model) today. I’d love the 990 but can’t stretch the extra £6k…..and small light bikes are much fun on the roads😁

[theoldskoolboyzzzz]

1390 especially for track days and 2 up riding. the 990 sound like a bag of spanner’s in a cement mixer especially on start up. 390 good fun for youngster

[jarlborg]

I picked the 890 R. I couldn't justify the price of the 990 when the 890r is just as powerful, has much better brakes and cost £3k less for a new '23 model.

[icgaming]

390 duke is considered a super powerful bike in India😂 . Love from India.

[konstantinosdourakis]

I have already placed the order with the dealer and can't wait to receive my new KTM 990 DUKE :)

[TheStp]

Only thing id change is the styling of the 390. For a beginner bike this thing looks damn good. But i do understand you are comparing the 3 dukes against each other 🤷‍♂️

[maner]

Absolutely loved this content, tho an observation, 390 power rating as 1 star felt harsh as it was compared with 990 and 1390..but not with its segment rivals..but the metric used for affordability of 990 was with its rivals in same segment 😅 sub 400cc segment 390 is amongst the top of power range..

[adrianaldueza]

It's fun to own higher displacements like the 1390 SDR Evo. Unfortunately though, in my country there's this 62mph max speed limit within our highways so it's a bummer to ride a fast bike slow and not getting the maximum potential of its engine. So here in the Philippines, I would love to own that Duke 390.

[phant]

Please, bring us a 1001 or 1401 Svartpilen.

[flexdiaz]

Bought the 2023 KTM 1290 SDR EVO with a steep discount FTW!
( in California and we can ride them a little harder than the UK )

[Dushyant]

I think a 490 or 590 parallel twin duke would have been better in between 390 and 990 duke.

[signore-solomonare]

0:27
This is not the most premium amount the KTM naked, but the most badass beast

[raysonviswas]

Is the 790 duke still being sold?
I thought they brought it back last year for a reasonable price.

[farhunt]

My RC45 is more reliable and fun than all 3 KTM and it's mileage is more than 150, 000km.

[davidgabrielmusiategarcia]

I would like to say that for most riders with some experience looking for a little bit of fun the option would be the 790 Duke that you did not include. That one has the sufficient grunt to get a bit of a scare without really requiring a lot of skill and with great low and middle push for the day to day ride.

[amitsaxenaofficialvlogs]

what is your opinion on 790/890 camshaft issue which pretty evident in many bikes and KTM is silent about it

[nitinravi]

I think those ratings would change based on what power you are used to.

[rolandr]

Great video. I wonder which one will be more reliable?