Will the new KTM Duke 390 ever hit dealerships?

Kinja'd!!! "Baconpocket" (baconpocket)
03/10/2015 at 23:48 • Filed to: None

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Since my last two posts were about trucks, and I have another truck topic to share. I thought I better shake things up a bit and talk about something else. It's about to get a little two wheels bad...

Just found this on my somewhat local bike shop webpage.

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(I'm not sure why it's no showing any bodywork)

I keep trolling the KTM USA website for details about the 2015 Duke 390. In fact, I alerted cycle world when KTM blogged the U.S. pricing. 4,999 USD for that bike is going to be an immense value if they ever make it into the shops. And this screen cap gives me hope that it will be soon. Maybe even before I go test ride the new Ducati Scrambler in late April/early May.

Any of you guys looking forward to these or similar new bikes?

Edit: looking a little further from home another dealer has much more information

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DISCUSSION (5)

Kinja'd!!! bob and john > Baconpocket
03/10/2015 at 23:52

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I am looking forwards towards them...might help get my GF on bikes

Kinja'd!!! AdverseMartyr > Baconpocket
03/10/2015 at 23:58

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I think they look pretty nice. It will be a welcome addition to what can be recommended to someone who doesn't want a Rebel or a Ninja 250/similar for a first bike.

I'm pretty sure I would love running around town on one myself even if it is a bit small .

Kinja'd!!! Mike > Baconpocket
03/11/2015 at 01:03

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I'd quite like to try to convert it into a little adventure bike, personally. IMO, KTM needs a 390 Adventure or something of the sort for those of us who like their 1190's but don't want such a heavy bike.

Kinja'd!!! nlzmo400r > Baconpocket
03/11/2015 at 01:43

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Our local amateur racing series is going to have a spec class for the new RC390. Super stoked about that. Looks to be TONS of fun

Kinja'd!!! Baconpocket > Mike
03/11/2015 at 08:38

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good thoughts. It should not be too hard to spec a longer travel suspension, fairing, and high fender. They'd be in a class of one for sure.

The 690 Duke and endure are about $2000 apart. They could do it milder for the 390.