Interesting to hear of the "nervous" nature of the KTM 390 Duke. I've not ridden one. Sounds like you really clicked well with the 1050. At your height, you can handle the tall bike well. For me, could be more a struggle, especially loaded up for travel. (5' 7" and shrinking)
Better have a look at wheel bearings and linkage bearings on your 390 after taking it "swimming".  I'm betting water has got in everywhere. Time for a cleaning and regrease before bearings rust out.
I'd love to explore India on a bike one day. I saw some of the challenges you mentioned when there being driven around. Some adjustment required for biking there to be sure. But I've survived other parts of Asia, South, Cent. America ... but India is indeed a REAL challenge.
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