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**princesirohi** · 12-22-2011, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by Alibaba View Post

Looks like Bajaj is also obsessed by the letter 'K'. First Kawasaki and now KTM...

People in Pune, just head to the Probiking showroom next to Ruby Hall Clinic. It is no more a Probiking showroom and looks more like a KTM store

The hoardings on the showroom were being changed this morning to depict KTM. I believe the showroom will only sell KTM and Kawasaki bikes now. The P220 and A220 will now be sold by the regular Bajaj showrooms.

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

Bangalore people - head to PBK Indiranagar - it is being decked orange!! I caught a fleeting glimpse of the showroom (in mad traffic) and I could see the front view of the DUKE stickered across the huge glass panes.

Originally posted by niks_devil666 View Post

IIRC , Rajiv Bajaj said in his UTV Bloomberg interview that PBK will be primarily used to sell KTM. (or I could have read/heard this somewhere else too

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what is it with bajaj, probiking showrooms getting converted to KTM showrooms ?? then where will they b selling P220 and ninja250 & ninja650 ??

**Shubz** · 12-22-2011, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

what is it with bajaj, probiking showrooms getting converted to KTM showrooms ?? then where will they b selling P220 and ninja250 & ninja650 ??

The P's at their regular Bajaj outlets/showrooms

The D's and the N's at PBK outlets!

**vrugonnab** · 12-22-2011, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

The P's at their regular Bajaj outlets/showrooms

The D's and the N's at PBK outlets!

I believe even the regular Bajaj outlets are going to sport Pulsar/Discover very soon, instead of Bajaj.

**inder.cool** · 12-22-2011, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

what is it with bajaj, probiking showrooms getting converted to KTM showrooms ?? then where will they b selling P220 and ninja250 & ninja650 ??

Not all showrooms would be converted to orange to sell KTM. There will be normal ones too..

Why such a flurry of questions...

currently as i know only one is converted to full orange. so, calm down.

**Deepakumar** · 12-22-2011, 02:07 PM

Final option

So.. in a dilemma which one do u prefer guys? CBR250 or kTm200?

**nithinkv** · 12-22-2011, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Deepakumar View Post

So.. in a dilemma which one do u prefer guys? CBR250 or kTm200?

I am going with the KTM200. I need a bike to commute to work and KTM seems to fill that need very well. My bother has a CBR250, if i have to go touring, i can always use that

**joshzma225** · 12-22-2011, 03:44 PM

It would really depend on what your looking to use it for....the Honda CBR250r and the KTM 200 Duke both have their USPs but just like you i had wanted ONE of those bikes but i feel the CBR250r is something We can expect from a lot of manufacturers these days you know, the full fairing setup, sports bike looks, but I've come to outgrow that and am very inspired by pure performance and brutal naked styling now, it just seems more mechanical!!! And to be honest theres a lot of tech in the KTM 200 Duke, and they have a lot of experience in making enduro engines and in a country like India you really need something from that lineage, a dirt bike engine mated to a street body...perfect for the city!!! The Honda CBR250r is a class of its own its affordable for the styling and the performance it gives but it somehow just doesnt make me go WOW when i look at it :-/ hope that helps you!!!

**inder.cool** · 12-22-2011, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by nithinkv View Post

I am going with the KTM200. I need a bike to commute to work and KTM seems to fill that need very well. My bother has a CBR250, if i have to go touring, i can always use that

hahaha...perfect couple!

**m@v** · 12-22-2011, 04:39 PM

Worries about exhaust

The mass centralization done with silencer is superb.But only concern is , how good will it prove to be in waterlogged streets of India during rainy season.Though this will be rare for many,but still those raised exhausts have helped.

Secondly how easy/difficult will it be to use saddle bags on this?

**Rony** · 12-22-2011, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by joshzma225 View Post

We can expect from a lot of manufacturers these days you know, the full fairing setup, sports bike looks, but I've come to outgrow that and am very inspired by pure performance and brutal naked styling now, it just seems more mechanical!!!

+1. Even I have somehow cultivated like and respect for naked bikes these days. They suit me well

Originally posted by m@v View Post

The mass centralization done with silencer is superb.But only concern is , how good will it prove to be in waterlogged streets of India during rainy season.Though this will be rare for many,but still those raised exhausts have helped.

Is my concern too. Is the ground clearance enough to keep the water from entering the silencer? Mumbai is infamous for its flooded streets during monsoon, hence my worry !

**vikhyath** · 12-22-2011, 05:26 PM

What was the mileage during the test run?

**Shubz** · 12-22-2011, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by inder.cool View Post

Not all showrooms would be converted to orange to sell KTM. There will be normal ones too..

Why such a flurry of questions...

currently as i know only one is converted to full orange. so, calm down.

Inder ji - How many PBK showrooms are there in your city? Bangalore has only 1 (unless I am thoroughly mistaken). The other PBK outlet (in Banashankari) deals only in service, no sales.

**Rony** · 12-22-2011, 07:37 PM

Just visited the Probiking Showroom at Bhandup West, Mumbai ... Though they have painted the showroom's hoarding orange and pasted a life size sticker of ktm duke 200 (front view) at the entrance, the overall look lacked orange flavor ... I guess they are still in the process of orangifying themselves ... Anyways the showroom guys appeared dull and there was not a single customer inside ... I asked him about KTM 200 and he said bookings have not yet started .... according to him they may start early next year and the price won't be beyond 1.5L ... When asked about warranty he said its yet to be disclosed ... Regarding after sales service he said Ghatkopar service station would be used ... The brochures are yet to arrive and so is the test drive model ... Finally while leaving he asked me to check out the bike's review on xBhp.com ... I was like

**Shubz** · 12-22-2011, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by m@v View Post

The mass centralization done with silencer is superb.But only concern is , how good will it prove to be in waterlogged streets of India during rainy season.Though this will be rare for many,but still those raised exhausts have helped.

Originally posted by Rony View Post

Is my concern too. Is the ground clearance enough to keep the water from entering the silencer? Mumbai is infamous for its flooded streets during monsoon, hence my worry !

I guess this has been addressed before. How to keep water from entering silencer - Do not stall the engine!

Remember Chetaks/Bajaj Supers/Bajaj 150's all had silencers very low?

Originally posted by Rony View Post

so is the test drive model ...

Test drive? Are you sure there will be a test drive model? Which I seriously doubt! At least not at the beginning. There sure would be a mad rush when this hits the showroom. Serious buyers, passers by, people really wanting to check out the bike (who already own premium class bikes/sbks etc) will be thronging the stores.

**Eshan-P180** · 12-22-2011, 07:56 PM

Check this out...

404 Error | KTM

https://www.ktm.com/in/naked-bike/200-duke-eu/highlights.html

OOPS! We ran out of fuel. The page youâ€™re looking for is beyond our reach. Letâ€™s get you back on track!

Can also someone post snaps of PBK showrooms painted in Orange???

EDIT - Ignore the link, its posted on previous page.

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