A Touch of Elegance Wrapped in Masculinity

KTM 390 Duke is the latest variant from the motorcycle manufacturer KTM, ready to be released to the global market in March 2013. Bajaj Auto which is the KTM shareholder will introduce 390 Duke in India. After that followed European countries and others. KTM 390 Duke debut have been done in the 2012 EICMA Milan Bike Show.

Front view of KTM 390 Duke ABS 2013. (Picture from: http://www.zigwheels.com/)

From the view is not much different from the Duke 200, the difference lies only in the larger engine capacity. For this bike KTM was install two overhead camshafts, four valves, a forged piston and a Nikasil-coated cylinder ensure, among other things, that the 375 cc are good for 44 horsepower at 9,500 rpm rotation. The power enhancing force feed lubrication with crank case evacuation lowers the crank drive’s rolling resistance, contributing to the powerful torque of 35 Nm at 7,250 rpm.

KTM 390 Duke ABS 2013. (Picture from: http://www.ktm.com/)

The 390 Duke breathes life into values that have made motorcycling so amazing for decades. It combines maximum riding pleasure with optimum user value and is superior everywhere where really nimble handling counts..

Rear view of KTM 390 Duke ABS 2013. (Picture from: http://www.ktm.com/)

For the body, the ultra-light trellis frame and cast aluminium swingarm round off a compact package. Top quality suspension components by WP Suspension, disc brakes developed by Brembo and the disengageable 9MB ABS by Bosch are standard and add even more riding dynamics, as well as safety while powering through the twisties that weighs only 150 kg (full fuel), resulting in a power to weight ratio of 316 PS per ton. Make 390 Duke  light as a feather, powerful and packed with state-of-the-art technology and guarantees undreamed of dynamic fun, whether you're in the urban jungle or a forest of bends. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KTM | MOTORCYCLEDAILY | OVI | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 25012013]
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