Ktm 690 Duke

[BSJ]

Your probably right. I just think manufacturers and governments are treating motorcyclists and motorists like second class cash cows to be milked at every opportunity.

And it would be nice to see some decent cars available here for reasonable prices. How I long for a Cadillac CTS-V sedan. I am just not a fan of Euro cars. Nothing against them, just prefer Cadillac's.

[yankee99]

Your probably right. I just think manufacturers and governments are treating motorcyclists and motorists like second class cash cows to be milked at every opportunity.

And it would be nice to see some decent cars available here for reasonable prices. How I long for a Cadillac CTS-V sedan. I am just not a fan of Euro cars. Nothing against them, just prefer Cadillac's.

I would love a escalade. One guy has a late model dodge challanger with a white plate. I see next to mickyds on suk all the time.

[petertucker48]

Hang on for the Bangkok Bike Show 30th Jan-4th Feb ??

[DickDastardly]

go for ktm 390 duke. It will be cheaper, super light - 130ish kg, 44 hp from 375 cc and enough for Thailand.

Any idea on the pricing of the 390 in Thailand?

[loserlazer]

go for ktm 390 duke. It will be cheaper, super light - 130ish kg, 44 hp from 375 cc and enough for Thailand.

Any idea on the pricing of the 390 in Thailand?

It will be manufactured in India and release is expected around March.

Indian price will be 110k - 120k thb so if we see it here, with new tax and custom etc. It can cost around 240k - 250k thb in Thailand for profit but as long as we see duke 200cc for 200k, it means dealer is on the greedy side.

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[taninthai]

That's a great price......….....….........................................................................................................................................................,..if you live in india

[yankee99]

go for ktm 390 duke. It will be cheaper, super light - 130ish kg, 44 hp from 375 cc and enough for Thailand.

Any idea on the pricing of the 390 in Thailand?

It will be manufactured in India and release is expected around March.

Indian price will be 110k - 120k thb so if we see it here, with new tax and custom etc. It can cost around 240k - 250k thb in Thailand for profit but as long as we see duke 200cc for 200k, it means dealer is on the greedy side.

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I hope you are right. We have very few imports that are less then 1000baht a cc not sure why you think this will be different?

[loserlazer]

They bring nearly all major KTM bikes to Thailand so i think they will bring it too as it is a populer and light bike and ktm duke 200 is around 70,000 thb in India but we get it here for 200,000 thb!!!

So, with this dealer, we can see ktm 390 in an astronomical price.

I only assume 240 k - 250 k for 390 duke as you can import it from India and can still make a profit with that amount.

But, i think we will see duke 390 around 300 k which will make it unreasonable if they bring it here of course.

[eezergood]

Such a shame about the price as the KTM200 is a cool little bike - just aint worth the cash!

[monty1412]

OP, if its just as you say.. for some fun around Phuket then look at a KLX250.I have a number of big bikes including 1200S Multistrada and two FZ1 fazers however for me around town and short trips where its not long highways or mountainous roads like MHS loop then the KLX is just so much fun, throw it around in traffic, traffic snarled then no problems up on the kerb Thai style.

Upright position is excellent safety wise.

I kept a cbr400rr in Phuket for a period of time and travelled allot around but to tell you the truth their really weren't any huge great riding roads there that allowed me to open it up... sure the road up to the bridge is long and can be fast but its straight line and boring as hell The back road from Kata to Rawaii is Ok but again its somewhat stop start and throw in the plethora of mini buses ploughing along that route and you dont really get to use any ponies you may be sitting on.

I can honestly say that the more I ride big bikes the more appreciation I have for the KLX around town and short trips.

Would I want to ride from BKK to Chiang mai on one.. hell no. Would I ride one in Phuket and also have the option of going off the minibus tracks.. you bet.

KTM is a great bike and I think everyone here would love to have one as I would ( and thinking about it) but its just sooooo overpriced.

just my 10 Baht comment here.... see if you can rent a KLX for a weekend and go throw her around the roads in Phuket

Rgds

[Gweiloman]

OP, if its just as you say.. for some fun around Phuket then look at a KLX250.I have a number of big bikes including 1200S Multistrada and two FZ1 fazers however for me around town and short trips where its not long highways or mountainous roads like MHS loop then the KLX is just so much fun, throw it around in traffic, traffic snarled then no problems up on the kerb Thai style.

Upright position is excellent safety wise.

I kept a cbr400rr in Phuket for a period of time and travelled allot around but to tell you the truth their really weren't any huge great riding roads there that allowed me to open it up... sure the road up to the bridge is long and can be fast but its straight line and boring as hell The back road from Kata to Rawaii is Ok but again its somewhat stop start and throw in the plethora of mini buses ploughing along that route and you dont really get to use any ponies you may be sitting on.

I can honestly say that the more I ride big bikes the more appreciation I have for the KLX around town and short trips.

Would I want to ride from BKK to Chiang mai on one.. hell no. Would I ride one in Phuket and also have the option of going off the minibus tracks.. you bet.

KTM is a great bike and I think everyone here would love to have one as I would ( and thinking about it) but its just sooooo overpriced.

just my 10 Baht comment here.... see if you can rent a KLX for a weekend and go throw her around the roads in Phuket

Rgds

What tires do you have on your KLX?

[monty1412]

OP, if its just as you say.. for some fun around Phuket then look at a KLX250.I have a number of big bikes including 1200S Multistrada and two FZ1 fazers however for me around town and short trips where its not long highways or mountainous roads like MHS loop then the KLX is just so much fun, throw it around in traffic, traffic snarled then no problems up on the kerb Thai style.

Upright position is excellent safety wise.

I kept a cbr400rr in Phuket for a period of time and travelled allot around but to tell you the truth their really weren't any huge great riding roads there that allowed me to open it up... sure the road up to the bridge is long and can be fast but its straight line and boring as hell The back road from Kata to Rawaii is Ok but again its somewhat stop start and throw in the plethora of mini buses ploughing along that route and you dont really get to use any ponies you may be sitting on.

I can honestly say that the more I ride big bikes the more appreciation I have for the KLX around town and short trips.

Would I want to ride from BKK to Chiang mai on one.. hell no. Would I ride one in Phuket and also have the option of going off the minibus tracks.. you bet.

KTM is a great bike and I think everyone here would love to have one as I would ( and thinking about it) but its just sooooo overpriced.

just my 10 Baht comment here.... see if you can rent a KLX for a weekend and go throw her around the roads in Phuket

Rgds

What tires do you have on your KLX?

Standard road legal knobby's

[Viking1]

They bring nearly all major KTM bikes to Thailand so i think they will bring it too as it is a populer and light bike and ktm duke 200 is around 70,000 thb in India but we get it here for 200,000 thb!!!

So, with this dealer, we can see ktm 390 in an astronomical price.

I only assume 240 k - 250 k for 390 duke as you can import it from India and can still make a profit with that amount.

But, i think we will see duke 390 around 300 k which will make it unreasonable if they bring it here of course.

I think the 390 will be priced around 370K seems the prices is about the same as in Norway. Here they have about same prices as say Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. For same sizes engines, street bikes that is.

Was just back from a motorcycle expo. Duke 125, 390 and 690 there

[Viking1]

Cant post photos for some reason

Edited March 2, 2013 by Viking1

[Rolo Tomazi]

OP, if its just as you say.. for some fun around Phuket then look at a KLX250.I have a number of big bikes including 1200S Multistrada and two FZ1 fazers however for me around town and short trips where its not long highways or mountainous roads like MHS loop then the KLX is just so much fun, throw it around in traffic, traffic snarled then no problems up on the kerb Thai style.

Upright position is excellent safety wise.

I kept a cbr400rr in Phuket for a period of time and travelled allot around but to tell you the truth their really weren't any huge great riding roads there that allowed me to open it up... sure the road up to the bridge is long and can be fast but its straight line and boring as hell The back road from Kata to Rawaii is Ok but again its somewhat stop start and throw in the plethora of mini buses ploughing along that route and you dont really get to use any ponies you may be sitting on.

I can honestly say that the more I ride big bikes the more appreciation I have for the KLX around town and short trips.

Would I want to ride from BKK to Chiang mai on one.. hell no. Would I ride one in Phuket and also have the option of going off the minibus tracks.. you bet.

KTM is a great bike and I think everyone here would love to have one as I would ( and thinking about it) but its just sooooo overpriced.

just my 10 Baht comment here.... see if you can rent a KLX for a weekend and go throw her around the roads in Phuket

Rgds

What tires do you have on your KLX?

Standard road legal knobby's

I agree. I lived and worked in Phuket for two years and rode all over the place south of Thalang. Traffic is crazy and a small, light 20hp has its advantages when you ride in Phuket Town, Kathu, Patong and Kata/Karon as I mainly did. But if you have money to burn and like to go to the airport and back in record time then go for a pricey KTM.

But watch out - the tour bus drivers are stressed-out nuts (just this week a bus driver put a gun to a woman driver's head and threatened to kill her), the Tuk Tuk drivers are well organized and armed, lots of big SUVs on small streets, and if you flip someone off they come after you and run you off the road!

[eezergood]

OP, if its just as you say.. for some fun around Phuket then look at a KLX250.I have a number of big bikes including 1200S Multistrada and two FZ1 fazers however for me around town and short trips where its not long highways or mountainous roads like MHS loop then the KLX is just so much fun, throw it around in traffic, traffic snarled then no problems up on the kerb Thai style.

Upright position is excellent safety wise.

I kept a cbr400rr in Phuket for a period of time and travelled allot around but to tell you the truth their really weren't any huge great riding roads there that allowed me to open it up... sure the road up to the bridge is long and can be fast but its straight line and boring as hell The back road from Kata to Rawaii is Ok but again its somewhat stop start and throw in the plethora of mini buses ploughing along that route and you dont really get to use any ponies you may be sitting on.

I can honestly say that the more I ride big bikes the more appreciation I have for the KLX around town and short trips.

Would I want to ride from BKK to Chiang mai on one.. hell no. Would I ride one in Phuket and also have the option of going off the minibus tracks.. you bet.

KTM is a great bike and I think everyone here would love to have one as I would ( and thinking about it) but its just sooooo overpriced.

just my 10 Baht comment here.... see if you can rent a KLX for a weekend and go throw her around the roads in Phuket

Rgds

What tires do you have on your KLX?

Standard road legal knobby's

I agree. I lived and worked in Phuket for two years and rode all over the place south of Thalang. Traffic is crazy and a small, light 20hp has its advantages when you ride in Phuket Town, Kathu, Patong and Kata/Karon as I mainly did. But if you have money to burn and like to go to the airport and back in record time then go for a pricey KTM.

But watch out - the tour bus drivers are stressed-out nuts (just this week a bus driver put a gun to a woman driver's head and threatened to kill her), the Tuk Tuk drivers are well organized and armed, lots of big SUVs on small streets, and if you flip someone off they come after you and run you off the road!

The situation is getting worse & worse - I work & therefore must live as close to PAtong as I can and on saturday nights I will leave my car at work & walk home - if my wife is using the scooter