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We are talking automobiles though , if space program or our own fighter jet failure rate were applied to this particular industry , all vehicles will be grounded . Again have I at any point advocated not venturing for the duke ? I fail to see how it went wrong(and why do you feel it went wrong ? that is a weird observation) , if anything my decision making which I felt compelled to explain clearly shows this is a purchase made by the heart over head as it was made with the knowledge of potential shortcomings and temperamental nature of bike , shouldn't have to go this length to justify something anyways . And this not a case of either this or that , any sensible purchase should be influenced by both . No one is asking for the perfect machine , i don't know why you reached that assumption either . The harley 48 has even lesser range btw , I rode one once and I honestly don't see the purpose to the bike aside from the smashing looks but still is a famous harley product . I will try to respect your point that prejudiced judgement are not in the best interest and I apologize for instances when I was guilty of that . I am however not a half wit and that is something some of the posts here including yours sadly makes me feel , just as I always respect the replies to my post be that helpful or not , I do feel that I deserve some respect in return instead of assuming that my phrasing is exaggerated and I am merely assuming first gear roughness for something that is not within norm . If I say terrible throttle response , I do take due care before choosing such a strong word to describe a particular situation . And that Sir is just as rude trying to force me to believe what I am explaining is a figment of my imagination or condescendingly suggesting there are 5 more gears . Last edited by basuroy : 31st October 2014 at 02:58. | |
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| ![]() I can see lot of owners trying to defend the duke, but guys why Pulsar 200NS owners are not facing any big issues when compared with the duke twins, please accept the fact that quality needs to be improved so that potential owners like me can make a decision. Instead of supporting KTM we can work together and make Bajaj improve the quality to acceptable levels, so that everyone can taste this awesome machine! Quoting from an RC390 fanpage: I have sent a copy of this to the ktm site plz look to this I had purchased my ktm RC 390 from ktm thane on 16.10.2014. I have facing many issues with the bike. 1. The bike concked off on the highway on optimum speed within 24 hours of delivery ,very surprising how a respected company like ktm can provide a bike like this. The ktm service personell did the needed and gave me the bike within 2 days the bike started giving jerks while riding on optimum speeds at 3500 rpm. Also the chain was loose and constantly made noise when went over speed breakers. I again gave the vehicle to the ktm service Center where I kept the vehicle with them for not a day but 8 days. 2. After taking the vehicle from them on the way home the entire gear pad got dismantled by itself with the nuts and the whole gear shifting unit was hanging. This happened at a turn and I could have met with an accident. 3. The plastic panel which covers the battery comes out anytime and is not at all fixed It is very sad to know that such a globally renounced company such as KTM provides such bike to their customers. My consumer satisfaction is none. I will not at all accept a bike like this which has been more in the workshop than home and seriously request for a brand new replacement. I would want you to escalate this problem to a higher level and want the replacement done right away. Yours sincerely, Arjun Banerjee Bike purchased from ktm thane/ shreeram motors pvt. Ltd. Email ID banerjeearjun68@yahoo.com Last edited by giri1.8 : 31st October 2014 at 06:51. |
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If you ask me whether you should go for the bike, I will ask you this. Do you want a top quality product with excellent service back up or do you want a bike that will touch your soul, that provides a grin wide enough to invite stares, for a good price? 390 will always demand attention, dotting and pampering. And the service team will make you think of learning yoga for patience and consider attending anger management classes. Now I know that reading my post here, there will be people who will come out saying that they have not experienced any of the problems I mentioned and it is the problem of the rider etc etc I have only one thing to say to them. You are very lucky. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Exactly. Always buy the bike your heart chooses. If you do otherwise, even small niggles or adaptability issues will be an uncurable pain in the bottom and a perennial cause of ranting! |
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As for my duke, I have not given it to anyone else for a test ride. Nor am planning to. I know that nothing will happen to it if someone rides it for a few minutes. Still.. | |
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| ![]() Guys, I am sorry to post this post, but this is what I am currently feeling after going the last few posts. They give an impression that - Simply own a duke just ONLY for the joy of riding, but at the cost of loosing your complete peace of mind ![]() ![]() |
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