Quick Look: KTM 390 Duke

Quick Look: KTM 390 Duke

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FEATURED IN THE MARCH 2019 ISSUE OF ROADRACING WORLD…

     You always knew when Jamie James was going to try
something special. It’s not like the Ragin’ Cajun was hanging around when he
was on the track — four AMA Pro National Championships, including the 1989 AMA
Superbike title, were testament to his speed. But when he was planning a move
on someone, his elbows would come out, and you knew to watch carefully

     The first time I sat on the KTM 390 Duke, I thought
of James. The bike is short, compact, with tubular bars and relatively rearset
pegs. The riding position put me upright, over the tank, with elbows out in
full attack mode, and I couldn’t help but think that there had to be someone
around who needed me to out-brake and stuff them at an  apex …

Michael Gougis, Editor-At-Large, in the March 2019 Issue of Roadracing World


KTM’s 390
Duke is the smallest member of the company’s family of street-oriented hooligan
bikes. But don’t let the small displacement fool you; it’s a lightweight,
friendly bike that makes you want to ride hard, and rewards you for doing so.
Read the review of the littlest thrash-machine in the March 2019 issue of Roadracing
World
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