The headlight leaves a bit to be desired when it comes to dark highways at night. #travelblogger #, Koh Bida Nok, Thailand It doesn’t vibrate any more than is needed, which means you don’t get tired too fast. I am a certified open water diver, a trekker, biker and a travel addict. This means the bend at the knee can be a bit uncomfortable after some time. It has been built well, so it is not prone to breaking down. Seat Height: 32.7 in. Big bar-end weights tame the single’s vibes and the cushier seat makes the extra miles gained from the larger tank more enjoyable. Up there with Jupiter’s Travels, it deserves to become a classic. . But the main question is, should you take it touring or not? Full disclosure though, I have looked for problems with the new Himalayan, and it seems that the old issues are gone. The short answer would be YES, but the long answer would be ‘conditions The power makes it a little annoying in the first and second gears in start-stop traffic. To that end, I will not throw numbers at you. It is also incredibly well balanced and controls its weight well. This means that if you load it up properly, you won’t feel any reduction in the bike’s ‘flickability’. I have only ever had one breakdown. There is no radiator guard so one will have to be installed to ensure stray pebbles on the highway don’t puncture it. So all in all, I wouldn’t want to ride one of these around the world with a pillion, but for commuting while avoiding public transport or weekend A and B-road blasts at a bargain price, it’s a hoot. Even if you can use the power, it must be said that the fuel tank is too small at 13.5 litres. I have done 12,000 km on the same set that I got when I bought the bike, and the KTM guys say it still has life left. viewers have voted Hollie Arnold as the first star to be eliminated from Gwrych Castle in a brand new Mirror Online survey, Sam Thompson supported by close pal Pete Wicks after Zara McDermott heartbreak, TOWIE star Pete Wicks says he has supported Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson after he split with Zara McDermott in recent weeks and described him as his 'brother', 'Christmas dinner will be bangers & mash...' 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Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It has an upright seating position, so it’s not too stressful on the back. The new Dominar 400 makes just 3PS less than the 390 Duke … It may have only 43bhp, but on a bike weighing 159kg with trademark KTM pinpoint handling, that’s more than enough for weekday commuting or a Saturday blast at a bargain price, says Geoff, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. 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If you’re a horse, one is enough. What I mean by saying conditions apply is, the bike is not designed for touring so if that is what you want to do more, get a tourer or wait for the 390 Adventure. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. KTM seems to be taking its “Ready to Race” tagline seriously lately, as its bikes grow harder and edgier with each new generation (see our comparo review featuring the 1290 Super Adventure S here), and despite being the smallest in the U.S. lineup (along with its fully faired RC390 brother) the 390 Duke is no exception. Some bikes are made for road trips; others are made for what you like to do in between. The strip is still so popular today that we decided to reprint the best of the strips by Maurice Dodd and Dennis Collins, Andy Capp has been a favourite part of the Daily Mirror since 1957. Contemplating our next ride on the 390 Duke. Wheelbase: 53.4 in. This is because the bike is rather complicated in construction and electronics. I replaced both with KTM Power Parts folding clutch and brake levers, which provide much-improved leverage and feel. The tyres are great for the road but not so great if the road ends, and it gets wet. #travelblogger #explorepag, Diving at Palaya off the Phi Phi Islands I will, instead, share with you my thoughts on what makes it a good tourer and what does not. Aonang Krabi. Good thing too, since coming to grief on a cliché would have been a funny but tragic way to bring my fabulous motorcycling career to a close. She is concerned that a poor start is a cause of social problems such as family breakdown and addiction, Boris Johnson faces backlash after widespread anger and confusion over new Tiers, The Prime Minister announced the new tougher tier restrictions the country will face when national lockdown ends next week - but he is yet again facing criticism for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. If there really was an alternative, I would say that it would be the Royal Enfield Himalayan since it was meant to be rugged from day 1. #pho, So what do you do on Phi Phi once the sun goes dow, Maya Bay, Thailand Though, to be honest, this is an issue in the city as well. The 390 Duke fits the latter bill in a way that inspires bladed metaphors: shredding through traffic, carving up corners, it slices, it dices…but no, it won’t make julienne fries.