
Duke 390
Library entry covers 2013-2024
Published source
KTM 390 Duke owner's manual 2019 (art. no. 3213939en), ch.10 Service schedule pp.109-112; Wayback copy of ktmshop.se PDF
Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2019 390 Duke owner's manual, art. no. 3213939en (2017+ generation).
71 items for a 2013 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.
How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)
- Engine cycle
- Four-stroke
- Engine lubrication
- Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
- Oil filtration
- Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
- Valve gear
- Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
- Ignition
- Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
- Charging
- Alternator / stator with rectifier
- Battery
- Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
- Fuel system
- Fuel injection
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Primary drive
- Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
- Gearbox oil
- Shares engine oil
- Clutch control
- Hand lever, cable
- Final drive
- Chain
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
- Front brake
- Disc, hydraulic
- Rear brake
- Disc, hydraulic
- Wheels
- Cast / alloy, tubeless
- Sidecar
- No sidecar
2013 KTM Duke 390
On the road: every 300 km
1 item-
Check engine oil levelPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.
On the road: every 500 km
3 items-
Check lights, horn, brake light switchesPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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Check tire pressuresPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
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Lubricate drive chainPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.
On the road: every 800 km
1 item-
Check coolant levelPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
On the road: every 1,000 km
1 item-
Check chain slack and rear wheel alignmentPre-ride / on the roadGuideline
Every 5,000 km or 12 months
3 items-
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)Final driveGuideline
Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
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Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivotsRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Grease and check center / side stand and springsRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 6,500 km or 12 months
2 items-
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugsEngineGuideline
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Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivotPrimary and gearboxGuideline
Every 7,500 km or 12 months
28 items-
Change engine oilEngineFactory
Manual: Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screens. Factory: After 1,000 km (620 mi); cols 7,500 / 15,000 km, every year, every two years
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Check that the electrical system is functioning properly.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Check the antifreeze.EngineFactory
Factory: Service schedule pp.109-112 (required work: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 7,500 km (4,650 mi), every 15,000 km (9,300 mi), every year, every two years; recommended work: after 1,000 km, every 7,500 km, every 30,000 km (18,600 mi), every year, every four years): recommended work, once after 1,000 km, then every 7,500 km and every year. (Read from ManualsLib, KTM 390 Duke series 2019 owner's manual pp.109-112.)
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Check the coolant level.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Check the screws and nuts for tightness.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every four years; ● Every year; ● every 30,000 km (18,600 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Clean oil strainers / mesh screensEngineFactory
Manual: Clean the oil screens. Factory: With oil change
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Empty the drainage hoses.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every four years; ● Every year; ● every 30,000 km (18,600 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Final check: Check the vehicle for safe operation and take a test ride.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Inspect coolant hoses and clampsEngineFactory
Manual: Check all hoses and sleeves for cracking, leaks, and incorrect routing. Factory: Recommended work
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Make the service entry in KTM Dealer.net and in the Service & Manufacturer Warranty booklet.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Read out the error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Replace oil filterEngineFactory
Manual: Change the engine oil and oil filter. Factory: With oil change
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Set the service interval display.EngineFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Check throttle cable(s) free play and returnFuel and airFactory
Manual: Check that the throttle cables are undamaged, routed and set correctly.
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Check the chain tension.Final driveFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)Final driveFactory
Manual: Check the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket.
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Check steering head bearing adjustmentFront endFactory
Manual: Check the steering head bearing play.
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Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork bootsFront endFactory
Manual: Check the shock absorber and fork for leaks. Factory: Clean fork dust boots every 7,500 km
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Check brake pads and discsBrakesFactory
Manual: Check the brake discs / front and rear brake linings.
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Check the front brake fluid level.BrakesFactory
Factory: Service schedule pp.109-112 (required work: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 7,500 km (4,650 mi), every 15,000 km (9,300 mi), every year, every two years; recommended work: after 1,000 km, every 7,500 km, every 30,000 km (18,600 mi), every year, every four years): required work, once after 1,000 km, then every 7,500 km and every year. (Read from ManualsLib, KTM 390 Duke series 2019 owner's manual pp.109-112.)
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Check the rear brake fluid level.BrakesFactory
Factory: Service schedule pp.109-112 (required work: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 7,500 km (4,650 mi), every 15,000 km (9,300 mi), every year, every two years; recommended work: after 1,000 km, every 7,500 km, every 30,000 km (18,600 mi), every year, every four years): required work, once after 1,000 km, then every 7,500 km and every year. (Read from ManualsLib, KTM 390 Duke series 2019 owner's manual pp.109-112.)
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Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubberBrakesFactory
Manual: Check the brake lines for damage and leakage.
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Check tire pressure.Wheels and tiresFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codesWheels and tiresFactory
Manual: Check the tire condition.
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Check the cables for damage and routing without sharp bends.Controls and cablesFactory
Factory: As printed: ● Every two years; ● Every year; ● every 15,000 km (9,300 mi); ● every 7,500 km (4,650 mi); ○ after 1,000 km (620 mi)
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Lubricate control cables and lever pivotsControls and cablesFactory
Manual: Grease all moving parts (side stand, hand lever, chain) and check. Factory: Recommended work
Every 7,500 km
5 items-
Check the headlight setting.EngineFactory
Factory: Service schedule pp.109-112 (required work: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 7,500 km (4,650 mi), every 15,000 km (9,300 mi), every year, every two years; recommended work: after 1,000 km, every 7,500 km, every 30,000 km (18,600 mi), every year, every four years): required work, once after 1,000 km, then every 7,500 km. (Read from ManualsLib, KTM 390 Duke series 2019 owner's manual pp.109-112.)
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Replace air filter elementFuel and airFactory
Manual: Change the air filter, clean the air filter box. Factory: Marked 7,500 and 15,000 km columns, not yearly
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Clean the dust boots of the fork legs.Front endFactory
Factory: Service schedule pp.109-112 (required work: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 7,500 km (4,650 mi), every 15,000 km (9,300 mi), every year, every two years; recommended work: after 1,000 km, every 7,500 km, every 30,000 km (18,600 mi), every year, every four years): required work, every 7,500 km. (Read from ManualsLib, KTM 390 Duke series 2019 owner's manual pp.109-112.)
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Check swingarm bushes for playRear suspension and frameFactory
Manual: Check the link fork bearing for play. Factory: Recommended work; link fork check every 30,000 km
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Check wheel bearings for playWheels and tiresFactory
Manual: Check the wheel bearing for play. Factory: Recommended work
Every 9,500 km or 12 months
4 items-
Clean / inspect air filterFuel and airGuideline
Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
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Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-outIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Inspect rear shocks for leaks and dampingRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check driveControls and cablesGuideline
A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.
Every 15,000 km
2 items-
Check and adjust valve clearancesEngineFactory
Manual: Check the valve clearance, change the spark plug. Factory: Every 15,000 km column only
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Replace spark plugsEngineFactory
Manual: Check the valve clearance, change the spark plug. Factory: Every 15,000 km column only
Every 16,000 km or 2 years
1 item-
Compression test (or leak-down)EngineGuideline
Every 19,500 km or 2 years
3 items-
Synchronize throttle bodiesFuel and airGuideline
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Clean and grease rear suspension linkageRear suspension and frameGuideline
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Grease swingarm pivotRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 24,000 km or 3 years
1 item-
Change fork oilFront endGuideline
Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.
Every 24,000 km or 4 years
1 item-
Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)EngineGuideline
Every 29,000 km
1 item-
Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)Final driveGuideline
Every 30,000 km
2 items-
Check the link fork.Front endFactory
Factory: Service schedule pp.109-112 (required work: after 1,000 km (620 mi) one-time, every 7,500 km (4,650 mi), every 15,000 km (9,300 mi), every year, every two years; recommended work: after 1,000 km, every 7,500 km, every 30,000 km (18,600 mi), every year, every four years): recommended work, every 30,000 km. (Read from ManualsLib, KTM 390 Duke series 2019 owner's manual pp.109-112.)
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Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracksRear suspension and frameFactory
Manual: Check the frame. Factory: Recommended work
Every 32,000 km or 4 years
2 items-
Repack / replace steering head bearingsFront endGuideline
Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
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Repack / replace wheel bearingsWheels and tiresGuideline
Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.
Every 38,500 km or 4 years
1 item-
Replace fuel filterFuel and airGuideline
Every 40,000 km or 6 years
1 item-
Replace swingarm bushes / bearingsRear suspension and frameGuideline
Every 48,500 km or 6 years
1 item-
Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springsFront endGuideline
Every 6 months
1 item-
Clean battery terminals, check charge and strapIgnition and electricsGuideline
Every 2 years
2 items-
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground pointsIgnition and electricsGuideline
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Replace brake fluidBrakesFactory
Manual: Change the front brake fluid / rear brake fluid. Factory: Every two years
Every 4 years
3 items-
Replace coolantEngineFactory
Manual: Change the coolant. Factory: Recommended work; every four years
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Replace fuel linesFuel and airGuideline
Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.
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Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)BrakesGuideline
Every 6 years
1 item-
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)Wheels and tiresGuideline
Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.
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