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KTM 390 heats up small bike arms race by: wheelbender6 - Mar 8, 2015 18:56:19 GMT -5

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The KTM 390 Duke will finally be offered in the US. Its priced neck and neck with the Ninja 300.
We have a lot of choices for $5000 and under bikes that can hit 100mph.
I'd rather commute on a 400 Burgman, but the little KTM looks like a lot of fun.
www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ktm/2015-ktm-390-duke-first-ride-review.html

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KTM 390 heats up small bike arms race by: wheelbender6 - Mar 12, 2015 19:00:03 GMT -5

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Hold the phone. Yamaha has made the long awaited R3 available for road tests by journalists. I think I'll wait for the naked version. More info at the link.
www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/2015-yamaha-r3-first-ride-review.html

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KTM 390 heats up small bike arms race by: wheelbender6 - Mar 13, 2015 19:03:44 GMT -5

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"Didn't know if it is well known here but Cfmoto is making those KTM Dukes "
That explains a few things, flyangler.
Many had wondered why CfMoto is no longer importing their scoots to the US.
Sounds like CfMoto has their hands full making small KTMs.

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