Tuesday, September 3, 2013

KTM Duke 390 Vs Yamaha RD350 – Speed Kings Finally Meet


KTM is one of the world's oldest and popular two wheeler manufacturing companies. They manufacture street as well as sport bikes. KTM bikes are not as much expensive with their world class quality products. KTM with the Bajaj motorcycles planned for a domestic delivery of the KTM Duke 390 by the end of September in this year. This is an advanced version of company's last 200cc model from the exterior view. KTM Duke 390 price is Rs.1,80,000 (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi).


KTM Duke 390


It has got excellent features. Many of the safety equipments are provided with this two-wheeler which ensures proper safety to the rider all time. It has got a high quality disc brakes that provides the rider a great safety on top speed even  on wet and slippery surfaces. This motor-cycle has got a very light weight structure, weighing only 139kgs. The manufacturer uses a very less amount of body panel in order to make it more lighter to provide better speed. It is blessed with a suspension system that has a WP suspension up side down shock absorber fork fitted on the front tyre with mono shock WP suspension shock absorber under the seat. It is provided in three different shades. It is one of the most handsome two wheeler in sport-bike market.




Yamaha motorcycle manufacturing company started their business in the year 1985. the company won many of the awards for their hard work and dedication. Yamaha bikes are justified for their unique style and technologies. Yamaha launched its model Yamaha RD350 in 1980's. This vehicle was one of the most popular motorcycle at that time. It was a very classy looking bike in market. Yamaha manufacturers provide this two-wheeler such handlebars, exhaust pipes, front fender, its fuel tank and round headlight are the main features of this vehicles. Yamaha RD350 price is Rs.75,000 (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi).



Old Yamaha RD350




The plane but beautiful touch to the side panel of this model gives it a sporty look. It has a 180cc engine of two cylinder, two stroke with a displacement of around 173.5cc. This engine provides a total output power of 28 bhp. The weight of this motor-cycle is a little over, weighing 140kgs. The parallel twin engine which provides greater flexibility. It comes with a pair of spoke wheels and tyres, which are slapped on to 18 inches wheels. In terms of braking system, it disappoints their customers a little. The braking system of this two-wheeler is the only weak point. It has drums at the both ends sounds noisy and Yamaha Ray Recalled To Replace Handlebar of 56,802 Units since it has detected insufficient strength in the handlebar.

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