I searched this after looking at a used Duke 390, I can only say hell no, i won’t go through that. But really nice video 👌🏻
@4strokehearts
Жыл бұрын
Excellent vid, much needed
@steven-vn9ui
2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, you really do know your stuff! I have a Gen 2 and first thing I did was put on a rapid bike easy to help with lower rev range fuelling. Ride safe brother
@RhoadsChristopher
2 жыл бұрын
That was the first unit I started with as well. Good for those wanting to add some reliability when it comes to fueling. I have a some informative post on yhe RBE on the 390dukeforum.
@steven-vn9ui
2 жыл бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher Thanks, I am a member over there, I'll be sure to check it out. Thank you, Sir
@nnlniclb
Жыл бұрын
couldnt find it what is your username?
@timotiheyeski8428
Жыл бұрын
Funny you mention Gray Area. They are right by my house and I was considering buying a Duke. But too many videos and forums driving me away. I want trouble free and I don’t want to work on stuff. Great video and very knowledgeable.
@larsthorwald3338
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was looking at this bike, but I prefer riding to wrenching, so I guess I'll shop for a Honda.
@timothymoore7988
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the video. I was considering a Svartpilen but will stay away from KTM/Husqvarna.
@finophile
Жыл бұрын
excellent video and great presentation. Very helpful
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate.
@Samsonite1991
Жыл бұрын
These same problems apply for Svartpilen and Vitpilen as well. My Vitpilen had oil sensor leaking after 20k km during a trip. Not the most pleasant surprise when you're far away from home...
@QuangHaiinh
Жыл бұрын
Thanh you very much
@interstellarguy
Жыл бұрын
Really informative. There are also these water pump seals which fails easily which results in coolant mixing with oil.
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
Ah shoot, did I not talk about those? I meant to bring that one up. I've replaced those on my own bike.
@khmerghost
Жыл бұрын
I think he did mention about the oil seal
@kankit230
Жыл бұрын
Mostly in 1st gen ones, later that problem was sorted
@embracethesuck1041
10 ай бұрын
He mentioned at about 8:45
@prajwalms9221
Жыл бұрын
man you are the saviour
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, feel free to subscribe for future videos
@TheRolfano
Жыл бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher what year is the Duke?
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRolfano 2016
@khmerghost
Жыл бұрын
Yes same reliability issue with the Duke 200. Definitely have some lean issue which caused multiple major problems with the bike. It gets hot pretty fast unlike other bikes. But I havent got a clue to a cheaper way to fix that other than a remap.
@pandagmail3505
Жыл бұрын
How about Spal fan with a manual switch
@khmerghost
Жыл бұрын
@@pandagmail3505 Its not about the fan brand . Its about how much vacuum you can create to dissipate the heat off the radiator. So with that being said. A high rpm fan with dual fan setup would have bigger effect on cooling capability then a single fan. A friend of mine removed the black paint using paint remove on the radiator it also dramatically lowered the temperature. So in reality the black coating is helping the radiator to heat up faster and not able to dissipate heat faster , it's like comparing a polar bear with and without the thick fur the body gets cold faster same analogy goes to the radiator. 1. Dual fan setup 2. Remove black paint 3. Probably change your radiator coolant fan and seals because the fan on that coolant gets broken pretty easily and cause no coolant flow.
@nnlniclb
Жыл бұрын
comeon Duke 200 runs much cooler than the 390. A Spal fan and Engine Ice for the coolant will be more than enough. And the Duke 200 is not as lean as the 390. The 390 is too lean from the factory and its painful to ride in traffic not just because of the heat but due to the jerking.
@planetphatness
Жыл бұрын
I always figured the issues are people riding the bike hard or abusing it (wheelies, off road, track, jumping it), not your normal commute bike and the occasional "flying through the twistes"
@rivercitymetaldetecting9854
Жыл бұрын
A lot of it is. Many times it is people wringing the bike out from day one ignoring the break in period and thinking oil changes & maintenance is a suggestion. ...but it is always the bike not the owner.
@haziqkazeek
Жыл бұрын
@@rivercitymetaldetecting9854 make senses
@pauln6803
23 күн бұрын
@@rivercitymetaldetecting9854 It's almost a given that learners and new riders tend to neglect maintenance, but that doesn't excuse all the electrical issues and things like airbox not sealing and allowing crap to bypass the filter, dicky camchain tensioners, paint bubbling and flaking, rocker arm bearings prematurely wearing, rocker cover gaskets leaking, heads warping and the hydraulic clutch slave cylinders leaking that has been an issue for decades now. My RC8R hasn't been bad (the original RC8 gained an appalling reputation) over the past decade of ownership, but I had to get rid of a 690 due to being plagued with electrical issues. The paint started flaking off the tail unit as well. I don't want to hate KTM, I think they have some great designs, but they haven't fixed issues that date back to models 15-20 years ago and they're notorious for refusing warranty claims.
@Jonathan-yd8ud
10 ай бұрын
KTM....."Ready to repair"
@fawxa6731
8 ай бұрын
Can you link the parts? You'd be great at making the videos showing timing chain changes and stuff
@thomaskaniewski8882
2 жыл бұрын
if you’re able to can you please attach a link for all the parts you mentioned that might need replacing like the oil preside sensor and the other things. maybe with a comparable part that’ll do the trick with the repair or the exact one KTM uses.
@RhoadsChristopher
2 жыл бұрын
You best bet is to look at the ktmworld website.
@michaelcrouch5708
Жыл бұрын
Just replaced my oil pressure sensor on my 2017 gen 2, it would randomly throw up an oil pressure warning on dash, mileage at 6000, otherwise all ok and great fun.
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
It's still a great bike. This list is just the typical issues I've seen. Honestly, some people might be put off by it, but a majority of the issues presented here are rather easy to fix.
@tomg6284
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, have a 2022 advent. Hope ktm has addressed some of this 🙏.
@philiponsolent7232
Жыл бұрын
I am looking at buying a new 390 here in the UK. More informative than the normal review of a new bike, really useful to see what I might be in for. I bought one, only time will tell how reliable it is. The main thing that takes getting used to, is the jerkiness at low revs.
@donderstorm1845
11 ай бұрын
hey, any issues so far?
@lostpockets2227
10 ай бұрын
update please?
@wfodavid
5 ай бұрын
What pipe is on your bike and where did you get it?
@teddysurf
5 ай бұрын
So first, you answered a question of mine on another video, and I really appreciate it. Thank you for taking the time to do that. Second, are you sure you had a head gasket issue with the coolant? Another KZitemr with a Svartpilen 401 went to change his head gasket and discovered it was a design flaw, (which he called a casting issue) with the coolant channels being too close to where the edge of where the gasket seals. Here’s the video if you’re interested, and again, thanks for answering my question on the other video. kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Kmm1mV6q6eUdmUsi=He9OJR40YtoH6TIq
@RhoadsChristopher
5 ай бұрын
It is for sure a casting issue. The coolant port ends up having a low spot right where the hea gasket sits. I used dychem layout fluid to find it. I then used a thick piece of glass and various levels of sand paper to flatten both surfaces.
@fuyoh94
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid, was planning to pick a used one for cheap to do some track days. Guess I'll look for something else..
@hometownguy7184
Жыл бұрын
holy nightmare!was looking at these for the wife...honda here we come
@Snotroggel453
Жыл бұрын
Honda, yamaha, kawasaki, suzuki.. they’re all incredibly reliable.
@stug77
Жыл бұрын
oh no we've driven another to the cult of honda
@stratblacknosugar.5125
7 ай бұрын
I was wondering why there are so many cheap low mileage ktm 390 on the market, from sunny England.
@onyx_might72
5 ай бұрын
Same here in florida. Cant find a mt03 or cb300r on marketplace. But type in duke and there everywhere@@stratblacknosugar.5125
@bve7397
24 күн бұрын
Couldnt suggest anything else lol! I got 2 bikes for a reason.. ktm is always a dangerous thing
@freddiebozwell7049
3 ай бұрын
Screen misting, screen going blank , stalling, battery removal a nightmare, my thoughts only.
@carbq5280
6 ай бұрын
Holy shit I already knew to stay away from KTM but this is absolutely insane lol
@jimevans9550
Ай бұрын
Crank box?
@AG87DDF
Жыл бұрын
The airbox cracks because cheap plastic it's used not from the seat.i have the 2012 200 Duke and i have the same problem.
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
We'll you aren't wrong lol
@Lovenishsharma57
Жыл бұрын
i have a rc 200 faced all of these issues in last year and half with the quality of bolts, coolant mixing with oil, shifter seal broke oil leaking and making it impossible to shift into 1st, also now i have problems with the low end of the bike just somehow feels laggy when you try and pull it on a lower gear
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
That sucks!
@nnlniclb
Жыл бұрын
low end should be higher gear. Do you mean low rpm or low gears?
@embracethesuck1041
10 ай бұрын
Damn. All those "no big deals" seem to add up to a big deal.
@RhoadsChristopher
10 ай бұрын
Well, it comes down to cost and ease of repair. This summary is made of a number of issues seen across the platform that I've seen. As for the number of actual issues I've personally experienced, it isn't a crazy amount. The other consideration is how mechanically skilled the operator is. To someone that has a moderate amount of experience these are, for the most part, easy to repair. On the other end they could also be extremely annoying to someone that may not be as skilled in troubleshooting / repairing.
@embracethesuck1041
10 ай бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher I guess it's all relative, but I've only owned Hondas and never had that many issues with a bike ever.
@RhoadsChristopher
10 ай бұрын
@embracethesuck1041 There is NO DOUBT about it, Japanese bikes are worlds better in terms of reliability.
@solorider0078
Жыл бұрын
My ktm Rc200 has 48,780km 3 yrs old only faced a broken Shift return spring...
@nnlniclb
Жыл бұрын
Yeah my friend rode his RC 200 for around 50k kms before selling. And he never faced a single issue other than the shifter getting loose. But he took care of it exceptionally well oil and filter changes before the interval and all. But he also redlined it all day long lol. So he knew he had to change the oil and all early. But was a good reliable bike overall.
@francoisg9154
4 ай бұрын
It's not the cylinder head gasket but the Gasket Cylinder Block, apparently. Confirm me please.
@RhoadsChristopher
4 ай бұрын
That is correct. I explain that in one of my other videos there is a block spot in the casting near the water jacket. A flat piece of glass and sand paper should fix it up easy
@trickmustang1994
2 ай бұрын
Is there issues with the 2024 ktm duke 390? They say it's 90% new. I like the bike but if there are issues like this with it I'll pass.
@RhoadsChristopher
2 ай бұрын
Only time will tell. New engine as well so we will have to wait and see on that onr.
@trickmustang1994
2 ай бұрын
@RhoadsChristopher and it's cc's got bumped up to 399 as well. More cc = more power and we all like that. Thanks for the video.
@khmerghost
Жыл бұрын
Does the duke 390 also uses 8.7mm diameter shims?
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
10mm
@dwaynelewis7003
Жыл бұрын
Just bought the 2022 rc390 does it still have these issues?
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
Yup, but keep in mind. This video provides information on ALL of the problems I've seen. 75% of them are all minor easy to fix stuff. This doesn't mean you'll have these issues.
@xPolloFritoOG
3 ай бұрын
They actually updated a lot of the problems on the 22+ models
@jasonlawrence8302
Жыл бұрын
Built in india, need I say more! Fun bikes but not to be kept for any length of time! Only buy used for 50cts on the dollar and you "Might" be safe LMAO
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
They most certainly need a lot of love
@almog1998002
Ай бұрын
hi bro i got the rc390 2023 and i have an error that says ecu failure and the number of the gear not show up.. when i find the neutral and pull down side stant the bike turn off cause he "dont know" im in neutral.. have you got that problem?
@pauln6803
23 күн бұрын
Sounds like the gear position sensor.
@jamesclark4
26 күн бұрын
Made in India
@pauln6803
23 күн бұрын
KTM is now part owned by Bajaj. Don't go thinking the current Austrian bikes are much better. I think Pierer Mobility has been pushing cost cutting and maximising expansion, rather than letting the engineers "fix" all the issues that their bikes seem to suffer. In fact, they seem to be reintroducing problems that previous models were supposed to have addressed.
@Kompressor2007
19 күн бұрын
Hey man... at what mileage this type of failure start to happen?? This is a disaster for a brand like KTM. Wouldn't buy because of these things!
@RhoadsChristopher
19 күн бұрын
The headgasket and the tensioner are the only ones experienced. This video is made up to capture ALL issues that are deemed as common problems with the bike. A basic rider will likely experience just a handful of these issues, certainly not all of them.
@Kompressor2007
19 күн бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher certainly the possibility of having some of this issules (like experienced by yourself) really keep me at bay from buying it... I mean, I'd like to make a long trip (not the best bike for that, I know) so don't wanna get stranded somewhere remote. Thx for the review!!
@daymonwhitfield290
4 ай бұрын
Hey yooo
@RhoadsChristopher
4 ай бұрын
Yo yooo
@daymonwhitfield290
4 ай бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher what fan did you switch out too?and would that fix my running on the hotter side
@daymonwhitfield290
3 ай бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher....👀
@polok890
2 ай бұрын
Too bad, bikes look great and the small motors get good gas mileage and keep speeds down
@Rossco139
Жыл бұрын
My buddy is having n issue with his 2017. Seems to start and run well but then starts missfiring and running like garbage after it warms up. We've checked our changed the: Plugs Fuel filter Air filter O2 sensor Cleaned the MAF Checked and set Valve clearance (which was slightly under spec) Nothing has worked. Does anyone have any ideas?
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
What kind of fuel Is he running? Does he have a piggy back to add more fuel? How does his spark plug look? Can you describe the coloring?
@Rossco139
Жыл бұрын
@RhoadsChristopher Premium in Canada (91 octane) No piggy back. The plug has been replaced. Brand new. He has changed the air filter, but hasn't checked the air box. I'm not sure how that would change after warming up? You would think if it is leaking, it's leaking.
@Rossco139
Жыл бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher thank you for responding!
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
@@Rossco139 can you upload a video of it running on your KZitem? How did the old spark plug look? Was it what and ashy looking?
@Rossco139
Жыл бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher He is a 6.5hr drive from me and is on shift currently. I'll see if I can get him to send a video when he is back on days off! You're thinking maybe head gasket?
@VernonjRehel
Жыл бұрын
Better to buy a Honda. Reliability is the #1 thing I look for.
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong there.
@pauln6803
23 күн бұрын
To be honest, most of the mechanics I've spoken to have always said "Anything Japanese multi cylinder". Yamaha currently top the reliability and build quality charts, with the big H coming second. Honda's are nice, but their build quality - especially the paint and plastics - isn't what it used to be.
@orangerecords_studio
Ай бұрын
what year modell is this ? I heard modells 2017 and before, is quite bad quality. But I really dont believe everythign you sey in thes video , of this is the newer modell .
@RhoadsChristopher
Ай бұрын
2016, 1st gen
@elithegreat6463
Жыл бұрын
What year is this Bike again ??
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
2016
@elithegreat6463
Жыл бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher Do you think the newer models 21-22 have taken care of these problems ??. These early engine did over heat, and blew gaskets , But I think they fixed that ??. I'm on the fence about getting a 2022 390 Adventure ???
@rogosteve
Жыл бұрын
@@elithegreat6463 Run like hell.
@elithegreat6463
Жыл бұрын
@@rogosteve 😂👍, I bought a Triumph 900 GT Pro
@ctxrider7585
Жыл бұрын
Damn… quite a few annoying little issues… wow.
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
It is, but keep in mind I made the video to explain the issues I have seen over tike within the community. That doesn't mean I have had these issues personally.
@Corey-pd3mi
Жыл бұрын
What model year is this bike?
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
2016
@daz2305
Жыл бұрын
Not very reliable then.
@theaustralianconundrum
Жыл бұрын
These are total junk. You should look at the wiring looms and connectors. Put together by a 10 year old with the nastiest Chinese components.
@emporergrimes
Жыл бұрын
Not mentioning the year is dumb.
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
It's a 1st gen..... 2016 and earlier. They made a huge design change between both generations. The issue with the engines are basically the same since they did really didnt change them.
@usr-coffee
Жыл бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher i am considering one of these bikes would u say 2014 model is worth or bets tonlook else where?
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
@/usr if you like the like and the price of the first gen, then yes. The 2nd Gen had a lot of nice features. EVERYTHING mentioned in this video can be fixed for cheap as parts are cheap. The thing to note is that this video covers all of the issues ice seen people have in the past. I've only personally experienced a few of them.
@xavierpacheco2708
Жыл бұрын
Bro ur making me regret getting this bike
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
Well the good news is they Re all easy and cheap fixes. I haven't experienced all of what I've listed. It's a compilation of all of the issues I've seen over the past 5 years
@xavierpacheco2708
Жыл бұрын
@@RhoadsChristopher I got mine 2 weeks ago and losing power in the gears and only hits 65 mph when it was doing 100 like nothing don’t show my gears or nothing could be position sensor and is it internal ?????
@RhoadsChristopher
Жыл бұрын
@@xavierpacheco2708 any modifications?
@xavierpacheco2708
Жыл бұрын
Bone stock that I know of brother
@dmcasson
7 ай бұрын
...how you getting on with it? I'm on my second 390 now, no issues at all. One of the earlier commenters on this article had clocked up nearly 50k km without probs. I've had bikes from all the Jap big 4, and my ktm's have not given me any more grief than these. Hope yours is the same.
@Limhuangdi.3436
10 ай бұрын
Build in india🤷♂️🤷🤷♂️
@dmcasson
7 ай бұрын
...and pretty well made too. I had a 2017 back in 2017, no issues at all. Sold it to get various bigger bikes ...and have now just bought a 2019 model...they are great bikes.
@Limhuangdi.3436
7 ай бұрын
@@dmcasson lol the video was made because of the reliability issue's 🤣🤣🤣
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