6 questions buyers asked about this bike, answered from what owners here report. Last checked 2026-08-25.
The short version
Owners like the car and argue about what it costs here — so judge it on whether the on-road figure works for you, not on the complaints.
Duke is duke no matter which cc
High price due to taxes and dealer margins
Comments show interest in the Duke 390R, but no release date has been announced yet.
Last checked 2026-08-25 · confidence medium
One comment puts it at around 10 lakh on-road.
That figure is what owners quoted, not our price. See the verified price for each variant.
Last checked 2026-08-25 · confidence medium
The KTM 390 Duke (Standard Gen-3) costs about NPR 944,900 ex-showroom in 2026 in Nepal.
Last checked 2026-08-25 · confidence medium
Many Nepali buyers feel its pricing is steep, citing high taxes and surcharges, though others say it is reasonable when performance, features and brand are considered.
Last checked 2026-08-25 · confidence medium
No — ‘chapri’ (cheap/poor quality) is not a common label; most agree it has premium build touches, though maintenance and parts are costly.
Last checked 2026-08-25 · confidence medium
Real-world mileage is around 23 kmpl in mixed city/highway riding; highway stretches may improve on that.
Last checked 2026-08-25 · confidence medium
Every line below says which it is. A quote is somebody's own words on the platform named. A summary is ours, drawn from published coverage — and never put inside quote marks.
“Duke is duke no matter which cc”
“Production quality is getting real good. Tara riding part nai vayena.. POV shots are Missing”
“Duke 350 is underpowered bike no body ll buy”
“On road 10 lakh ma Aauxa dai ❤😮”
“Every fucking bike is overpriced in Nepal!”
“The maintenance cost will be around 5-6K NPR per service if no parts are changed … spare parts are a bit expensive, however the parts are really durable …”
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