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**niks_devil666** · 12-08-2011, 01:37 PM

Headlamp roll ON during rolling downgrade.

What does this mean ?

**Sunny** · 12-08-2011, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by niks_devil666 View Post

What does this mean ?

This means there is a vertical compensation for the angle created on an incline or decline, something like the adaptive headlight in the K1600, but way less advanced than that since the one on the KTM will not compensate for the lean.

I hope I am right, if not please free to correct me.

**ajinkya** · 12-08-2011, 02:06 PM

awesome review seems to be a great product from ktm

**sunilg** · 12-08-2011, 02:13 PM

Thanks for the appreciation guys!

Thumbnails are fixed. You can see all the pics in their full glory now!

**sudeepnbr** · 12-08-2011, 02:24 PM

Brilliant mouthwatering pics!

**nav75** · 12-08-2011, 02:32 PM

Please correct the CR of KTM, its mentioned as 11:1 and then also as 11:3.

A few queries:
- 10.5lt, is that the fuel tank capacity of the usable fuel volume?
- What's the front suspension travel amount?
- Is the rear mono adjustable?
- How did the front suspension felt? Hard/Soft (lets compare it with say, ZMA, 220, R15 and CBR250 - because I know how its on those bikes & not to start another comparison war).

- Provision to fix luggage via bungee, any hooks provided?
- Any info on the gear ratios?
- [The most imp Q], will the prospective buyers be allowed to get a test ride on this bike, "on road", before booking/buying it?

Thanks for a details review, you saved me from buying a print mag (go Green, oops this one is Orange).

**lalitp** · 12-08-2011, 02:35 PM

Amazing review! Superb pictures! Great explanation!

We (xbhp) are getting better and better when it comes to first impression review. This one tops all the charts!

The text and quality of photos taken are mind-blasting.

It certainly would add second thought to the potential buyers of R15 v2.0 and CBR250R!

Kudos to everyone involved in building up this review!

Cheers!

- Lalit

**RAK** · 12-08-2011, 02:42 PM

Simply Amazing. The best review on xBhp till date.

What about the headlight bulb specifications? Didn't see it anywhere.

You mentioned it perfectly. Projectors would have been a bliss on it.

**Echoes** · 12-08-2011, 02:49 PM

hats off to xbhp for such an in depth review! i don't see anyone topping that
and now hats off to KTM for taking biking to new level in India. thats the bike to have

MG · 12-08-2011, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by nav75 View Post

Please correct the CR of KTM, its mentioned as 11:1 and then also as 11:3.

It's 11.3:1. Corrected in the first post. For the rest of questions I will get back as soon as I have the answers.

**sherry_unicornlover** · 12-08-2011, 03:10 PM

Simply Loved it..
Starting from the way of writing to the pics to the overall experience of a product so eagerly awaited for so long has given me a wonderful start for the lousy office day.

After long I read a complete review without taking even a single break...

Standing Ovation to you guys especially MG and Sunny,

**velociraptor13** · 12-08-2011, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Praful View Post

Oh! I'd so love to replace my 220 with uber hot 200!

At last some one has mentioned about replacing his 220 with the duke and i thought i was the odd man out

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About the top speed-First and foremost our roads are not safe to do even 100 let alone 130 and above.My speeds normally vary between 80-100kmph depending on the road conditions and an occassional burst to 120 max.

MG · 12-08-2011, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by lockhrt999 View Post

One question is still unanswered. What colors will we have duke in, in India? Apart from orange, I think black will also come. I'm wising for grey theme as on KTM stunt 125.

Picture will be more clear at the time of luanch but I guess single colour to start off.

Originally posted by s_hari View Post

1) After this project what can we expect from pulsar series. Models, capabilities, performance and so on. People who cannot afford Duke will rely on this model
2) What was the contribution or learings of Bajaj R&D from this project. This will help us to understand which area will the next gen Pulsar/Discover/.... excell in. On the face i defenitely see better fit/finish of the vehicle, improved quality of the mechanical components.
3) When and what is the next iteration of Duke series. 250cc/350cc/....

1) New Pulsars are also round the corner ans we are also eagerly awaiting for it
2) Both the KTM125 & KTM200 are completely built in India with design and technical input coming from KTM Austria. Even the WP shockers which you see on the bike is manufactured in India with design input from WP Austria.
3) Let concentrate on Duke 200 for the moment

Originally posted by RAK View Post

What about the headlight bulb specifications? Didn't see it anywhere.

Headlamp: 12V 60/55 H4

**sagarraikar** · 12-08-2011, 03:32 PM

KTM 200 seems to be a promising bike.
Pictures were simply great.

**Vincycool** · 12-08-2011, 03:35 PM

Exellent Review & Photos from X - BHP and Hats off to Sunny And MG bhai......

Reading this review made me like, iam riding and testing this Beauty........
Iam Logging in Xbhp after a long time , just to say thanks to both of them......

Really Loved IT.......................

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