The KTM 390 Duke isn’t usually one of the first choices for a custom build, but it should be. We’ve loved riding these bikes since they came out in 2013 and now with the updates to the 2017 model they’re even more fun to ride and have some cool features to match.

Granted, we don’t love the new headlight and the factory styling can prove tricky to get the aesthetics right for a custom build, but they’re definitely worth the time and effort for such a capable LAMS approved donor bike.

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Photos by AJ Moller Photography