2013 KTM Duke 390 - Page 8

JTucker · 12-12-2012, 05:53 PM

690 for 2013 in the US, no 390 though.

Navin · 12-12-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JTucker

690 for 2013 in the US, no 390 though.

Yeah, did they pull it off the page or is it hidden somewhere?

JoeDuck · 12-12-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Navin

Yeah, did they pull it off the page or is it hidden somewhere?

Even the 690 on the USA site is listed as the Euro spec bike.

Navin · 12-13-2012, 08:28 AM

Found the page but no sign of it coming to the US.

http://www.ktm.com/fr/actualites-eve.../390-duke.html

Nice vid but not alot of detail visible, no fork adjusters on the top anyway.

strongbad · 12-13-2012, 09:38 AM

I notice that the KTM dispenses with floating rotors in both the front and rear brakes which allow the rotor to expand and contract without warping. The newer cheap Hondas do this as well and go one step further by eliminating the carrier as well--bolting the rotor directly to the wheel.

JTucker · 12-13-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Navin

Yeah, did they pull it off the page or is it hidden somewhere?

I didn't see it on the page, that's the word I have though. There will be a 690.

Gryphon12 · 12-14-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by strongbad

I notice that the KTM dispenses with floating rotors in both the front and rear brakes which allow the rotor to expand and contract without warping. The newer cheap Hondas do this as well and go one step further by eliminating the carrier as well--bolting the rotor directly to the wheel.

How do you mount a floating rotor on a motorcycle? Did you mean floating caliper?

DiabloADV · 12-14-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gryphon12

How do you mount a floating rotor on a motorcycle? Did you mean floating caliper?

Yes...floating rotor. Never heard of a floating caliper.

Navin · 12-14-2012, 06:07 PM

Floating rotors have a nice little jingle when the bike is running and stopped. The rotors float on buttons, like rivits that allow it to expand/contract freely. Premium brake rotors are designed this way, look at better sumoto rotors to see them. Some even have replaceable buttons to keep them from getting too loose.

Doesn't matter much if it isn't coming anyway!

Tachedoutoffroad · 12-14-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gryphon12

How do you mount a floating rotor on a motorcycle? Did you mean floating caliper?

This is a Husky rear, but the bolt goes through a little disc that holds the rotor. The bolt is tight, but the groove in the disc is slightly larger them the width of rotor. Clear as mud??

It makes a annoying jingling sound when just sitting at idle

Gryphon12 · 12-14-2012, 06:55 PM

Got it! Clear as crystal, actually. Not at all what the term means in the automotive world.

strongbad · 12-15-2012, 09:39 AM

floating rotor.

The rotor doesn't contact the spider or carrier, but floats on the buttons. High quality brakes use this design.

Mk5mike · 12-29-2012, 06:46 PM

Any more news on a 390 coming to the states?

Navin · 12-30-2012, 01:19 PM

Still no sign of it as a USA bound model on the KTM site. I'd say you might see it as a 2014, but even that I kinda doubt unless the stripped down 690 Duke just blows out of the dealerships. Not likely IMO.

easternshorebiker · 02-11-2013, 11:58 AM

Looks like 2014 model year...

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...ing-to-the-us/

12-12-2012, 05:53 PM	#106
JTucker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: West By God Virginia Oddometer: 1,814	690 for 2013 in the US, no 390 though. __________________ http://www.ktm-parts.com 03 Aprilia Caponord 06 Buell XB12X 05 XR650R 05 WR450F 87 T-dub

12-14-2012, 06:55 PM	#116
Gryphon12 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Carnation, WA USA Oddometer: 690	Got it! Clear as crystal, actually. Not at all what the term means in the automotive world. __________________ 1990 Honda NT-650 Hawk-GT Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

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12-13-2012, 08:28 AM	#109
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: running on empty Oddometer: 4,326	Found the page but no sign of it coming to the US. http://www.ktm.com/fr/actualites-eve.../390-duke.html Nice vid but not alot of detail visible, no fork adjusters on the top anyway.

12-13-2012, 09:38 AM	#110
strongbad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Oddometer: 429	I notice that the KTM dispenses with floating rotors in both the front and rear brakes which allow the rotor to expand and contract without warping. The newer cheap Hondas do this as well and go one step further by eliminating the carrier as well--bolting the rotor directly to the wheel.

12-14-2012, 06:07 PM	#114
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: running on empty Oddometer: 4,326	Floating rotors have a nice little jingle when the bike is running and stopped. The rotors float on buttons, like rivits that allow it to expand/contract freely. Premium brake rotors are designed this way, look at better sumoto rotors to see them. Some even have replaceable buttons to keep them from getting too loose. Doesn't matter much if it isn't coming anyway!

12-15-2012, 09:39 AM	#117
strongbad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Oddometer: 429	floating rotor. The rotor doesn't contact the spider or carrier, but floats on the buttons. High quality brakes use this design.

12-29-2012, 06:46 PM	#118
Mk5mike Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Lemoore, CA Oddometer: 78	Any more news on a 390 coming to the states?

12-30-2012, 01:19 PM	#119
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: running on empty Oddometer: 4,326	Still no sign of it as a USA bound model on the KTM site. I'd say you might see it as a 2014, but even that I kinda doubt unless the stripped down 690 Duke just blows out of the dealerships. Not likely IMO.

02-11-2013, 11:58 AM	#120
easternshorebiker Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 18	Looks like 2014 model year... http://hellforleathermagazine.com/20...ing-to-the-us/