My height is 5.3 can i purchase this bike - Duke 390?

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Anshul · Accepted Answer

Hey Abhishek, that depends on how much experience and expertise you have in terms of riding fast bikes.Duke 390 has a very high compression engine, in fact it’s the only fastest bike in India which is having highest pick-up and speed in the price range it is sold. There is no bike which can perform better than Duke 390 in terms of that price bracket.Hence, if you are a really good rider, Height shouldn’t be an issue. Still I would suggest you to take a test ride from showroom and test your limits. According to me, during the test ride you should be focused on riding the bike extremely slow and try to take U-turns in slow speed and check wether you are comfortable doing so ? If yes. Go for it.

Michael · Answer

Hey buddy, don't worry about the height because my height is also 5.3 and i own duke 390 bs6 version and the seat height is 830 but i can manage it very well because i was using duke 200 before. well i can touch the ground half from both side. it's not about height it's all about how you control the bike.

Kartikeya · Answer

Hey Abhishek! Why dont you have a sit on it and check it out. But one word of advice - dont let height keep you from getting onto a bike - I have ridden bikes on which even climbing on was a pain.. but once you get going you get used to it. And with time you can figure out how to use just one foot to get the job done. for instance - while pushing the bike bac=k while sitting on it takes effort.. when on a tall bike, just hop off and push it back.   And if you need inspiration - check this out -   https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/news/a24671/1985-peak-wtf-moment-a-tiny-belgian-won-dakar-against-all-odds/    Take care!

Pranav · Answer

Absolutely, the bike is not only made for riders who are tall, if you can tip toe on the bike including high heel boots etc. at a signal or at stand still position then you wont be having any issues. It all depends on how you control the bike in spite of your height. Never think that you cannot go for a bike because of your height. Never k**l the zeal of owning a D390 because of your height. ~Pranav

Indraroop · Answer

I'm 5'8 and can completely flat foot on one side and tip toe on the other. If you're 5'3, it will be a bit difficult for you. I suggest that you go check the bike out at the showroom and take a test ride if available.

Rohan · Answer

I will not recommend you to buy a duke 390 maybe after some time you will feel that it's not comfortable for you there will be some strain on you legs to hold the tank

Ajith · Answer

'yes' you can ...I'm 5.6' and i taken the duke 390 without testing. don't worry about the height its all about your riding.. bt careful at the time of parking.

Sanjoy · Answer

Yes. Although it will be a little challenge to you. But with a pillion the thing will become more easy.

MayankPancholi · Answer

I would suggest you to please take a test ride of the bike and than decide if you are comfortable and can control bike easily than you can go for it. because safety is no.1 priority.

Subrat · Answer

Duke is rear suspension adjusted for overall height of rider. no issue for any indian height

Gaurav · Answer

Please take a test ride of the bike to find out. A seat height of 830mm isn't short.

SongsKaLatestAddaHINDI · Answer

You can purchase. But height will be a little bit of problem. In tarains and off roading you feel. Otherwise not.

Fezardous · Answer

I won't suggest that if you buy duke at your height you won't be able to ride it more freely and it's seat height is quite high so you may face difficulty.

Ramesh · Answer

I think you can't balance the vehicle ,better check onces before you buy

Subhajit · Answer

This is depaned on you...but I think 5'8'' is best...

Puneet · Answer

Actually the seat height is 830mm so it would be a lot of difficulty for uh to ride this machine instead go for seat height btw 760-790mm

Adam · Answer

Tough to handle better they can go for ninja 300

The · Answer

No man it may become a conflict for you

Suzzane · Answer

No .. not recommended.. need to be atleast 5’8

Aman · Answer

No, Never instead you can go for cruiser bikes.

Deepak · Answer

No it will be issue. try fazer 250

Nikhil · Answer

No .. 5.4 is the correct height to drive 390

Attul · Answer

My height is 5.4 and i purchase this bike

Gaurav · Answer

It will be too tall for you

Obed · Answer

Thank you for giving me a good advice

Ind · Answer

Excellent. Skill can talk silently.

Eppa · Answer

S my height is 5.11 in

Chandrakiran · Answer

Not a best option.👎

Mohit · Answer

No bro I never recommend

Thyaga · Answer

Your choice because you ride on road your compartbale to use bike this model or any other madel....

Husain · Answer

Yes you can

SouvikBiswas · Answer

Not recommended, minimum recommended height 5'8/5'10

Deepak · Answer

Yes you can

Raj · Answer

Duke 390

Santosh · Answer

Yes u can

Ariful · Answer

No man

Spoiledbrahmin · Answer

👍

Rocky · Answer

Yes

Naresh · Answer

Yes

Samsul · Answer

No

Mohammed · Answer

Yes actually duke has no height problems .height is a problem for rc versions

Shroudkabeta · Answer

Yes you can

Surya · Answer

One thing though, u might just feel a bit uncomfortable with the height of the bike

Asm · Answer

Yes ofcourse but your height should be 5.5 for duke 390 but it will be ok for you

Bidyut · Answer

Height doesn't matter but money does

Simil · Answer

Iam 170cm. no problem

Asrakha · Answer

Yep 😀

Asrakha · Answer

Sure

Arpan · Answer

Yah .. height is never a problem you just need passion for riding it ..

Divyanshu · Answer

Yes it's comfort for you because it's sitting arrangement is very good

Aryan · Answer

Yes yes why not you can go quickly the showroom and purchased the bike

Oommen · Answer

Yes. It will suit you perfectly.Take a test ride and see it yourself.

Oommen · Answer

Yes, you can.First you take a test ride and see it yourself.

Ram · Answer

Yaa !! Surely You can Adjust Your Seat height

Saroj · Answer

Absolutely yes but how many weight are you?

Oommen · Answer

Perfect.The bike is a beast waiting for you

Tejus · Answer

I does suit u man...give it a go..

M · Answer

This bike very good travel bike

Rakshan · Answer

My height is also 5.3 Weight 74

Rakshan · Answer

But can you manage in traffic

Rakshan · Answer

Can you manage in traffic

Imvaibhavv · Answer

Height might be an issue

Anshraj · Answer

Yes, its perfect on you

Sudhakar · Answer

Of course

Balaji · Answer

Ya it's good ...

Mayank · Answer

NO NOT AT ALL

AqibYaqoob · Answer

Pulsar 200NS

Balaraju · Answer

Duke 150

Bablu · Answer

Yeah sure

RobinSingh · Answer

Yes

RobinSingh · Answer

Yes

21BMEC082 · Answer

Yes

Srikanth · Answer

No.

BATTLEGROUND · Answer

No

XLR8 · Answer

No

Shahnawaz · Answer

No

Sanju · Answer

No

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