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  • Doped.Duke
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by Aditya_007 View Post
    I will try to learn on someone else's bike first then go for any the two.
    So what's you final say Ns or Duke?
    If you are a new biker, I would not advise the duke. It's too much power for a newbie. Also the duke, power to weight ratio is more towards power, so the braking goes for a toss at 110+kmph.
    I would not advise it unless you are experienced enough to judge the bike and decide the braking technique.

    But I gotta tell you, once you mount a ktm, you are not gonna want to get off.

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  • Doped.Duke
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
    Yes a little lack in pickup.most importantly you will hear a tappet noise.but its recommended to do every 10000 kms.if you can't hear any noise then its probably fine.but one should do it everyb10k kms

    I haven't done setting either.
    Running 16.2k at the moment.
    Little lack in pick up - get the throttle body cleaned and it starts roaring again.

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  • faster
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
    Yes a little lack in pickup.most importantly you will hear a tappet noise.but its recommended to do every 10000 kms.if you can't hear any noise then its probably fine.but one should do it everyb10k kms
    I hear some cluttering sound when bike is not running but when I pull in the clutch it's not there. Not sure if it's the tappet. Pick up is fine I guess. Will get it adjusted in next service at 22-22K.

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  • xplod566
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by faster View Post
    Ok and what will happen if it's not done at 10k ? Any thing I will notice or feel like lack of power etc?
    Yes a little lack in pickup.most importantly you will hear a tappet noise.but its recommended to do every 10000 kms.if you can't hear any noise then its probably fine.but one should do it everyb10k kms

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  • faster
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
    Yes service guys don't do it
    But it needs every 10K kms.
    Ok and what will happen if it's not done at 10k ? Any thing I will notice or feel like lack of power etc?

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  • xplod566
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by faster View Post
    There is no VS with Duke in 200-250 segment. It has a character and pulsar doesn't even come close to it. If money is no issue, Duke 200, don't think twice. Cheers !!

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    It needs tappet settings every 10K ? I am touching 17K never did it and the service guy told me that it requires that setting around 25K or more. Please check.

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    NS is heavy compared to duke. NS is more of a calm bike and duke is not ( for me it's good , Personal choice ). There is no similarity in power delivery of these two bikes, you have to test ride to check what suits you. You will be spoiled by the mass centralization of duke which I would say makes the bike feel feather weight and with many horses beneath combined with good braking, you will have grin every-time you ride.
    Yes service guys don't do it
    But it needs every 10K kms.

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  • faster
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by Aditya_007 View Post
    Thanks for your opinion Faster, I don't really need comfortable,calm position as bikes won't be used by me for long distances for sure. So it will be duke. But will just wait for NS Fi.

    And I have even heard that 2017 Duke will be a completely changed version?
    Will this it get Abs?
    By calm I was referring to the engine, which shows urgency in case of Duke. You can do long distances on Duke no issues but NS would be more comfortable. Don't know about the ABS/2017 version. Know your brakes and braking technique well and you would not require an ABS .

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  • Aditya_007
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by faster View Post
    There is no VS with Duke in 200-250 segment. It has a character and pulsar doesn't even come close to it. If money is no issue, Duke 200, don't think twice. Cheers !!

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    It needs tappet settings every 10K ? I am touching 17K never did it and the service guy told me that it requires that setting around 25K or more. Please check.

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    NS is heavy compared to duke. NS is more of a calm bike and duke is not ( for me it's good , Personal choice ). There is no similarity in power delivery of these two bikes, you have to test ride to check what suits you. You will be spoiled by the mass centralization of duke which I would say makes the bike feel feather weight and with many horses beneath combined with good braking, you will have grin every-time you ride.
    Thanks for your opinion Faster, I don't really need comfortable,calm position as bikes won't be used by me for long distances for sure. So it will be duke. But will just wait for NS Fi.

    And I have even heard that 2017 Duke will be a completely changed version?
    Will this it get Abs?

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  • faster
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    There is no VS with Duke in 200-250 segment. It has a character and pulsar doesn't even come close to it. If money is no issue, Duke 200, don't think twice. Cheers !!

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    Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
    Duke needs tappet setting every 10000kms.even the duke is high comp engine.
    Coming to the topic I would say hold as wait for 200ns.its a brilliant bike unlike duke who just begs you to Rev rev Rev and Rev.also its suspension is pretty hard so get ready for back and body pain.hold till 200ns FI is out.
    Regarding SOHC and DOHC it won't matter to you at all...trust me you won't even feel the difference between the two
    It needs tappet settings every 10K ? I am touching 17K never did it and the service guy told me that it requires that setting around 25K or more. Please check.

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    Originally posted by Aditya_007 View Post
    Actually I was more inclined towards 200ns only, but some said that as a beginner I will feel NS very heavy. Is it so?
    And yes I will learn riding on any of these 2 only. I feel that NS will be easy to learn on then duke. But its weights is what I am concerned on?
    I have even heard that its even tall?
    NS is heavy compared to duke. NS is more of a calm bike and duke is not ( for me it's good , Personal choice ). There is no similarity in power delivery of these two bikes, you have to test ride to check what suits you. You will be spoiled by the mass centralization of duke which I would say makes the bike feel feather weight and with many horses beneath combined with good braking, you will have grin every-time you ride.
    Last edited by faster; 02-07-2016, 06:41 PM.

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  • Aditya_007
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
    Yes Bajaj sometimes does like this.but wait until the FI comes .I also suspect it night come with abs.
    Well if it comes with abs, then its a deal done for me. Or else it will be the DUKE

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  • xplod566
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by Aditya_007 View Post
    OK thanks xplod. Just hope that Ns Fi launches soon. Then will take the test ride of both duke and ns. Until then will learn on someone else's bike.

    I personally feel that it was stupid move by bajaj to stop production of Ns and promote As. Some of my friends who were willing to buy Ns were left with no option than As. They are not happy with those looks.
    Yes Bajaj sometimes does like this.but wait until the FI comes .I also suspect it night come with abs.

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  • Aditya_007
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
    NS anyday.what a brilliant bike it is.engine is so hearted!its like your personal space
    OK thanks xplod. Just hope that Ns Fi launches soon. Then will take the test ride of both duke and ns. Until then will learn on someone else's bike.

    I personally feel that it was stupid move by bajaj to stop production of Ns and promote As. Some of my friends who were willing to buy Ns were left with no option than As. They are not happy with those looks.

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  • xplod566
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    NS anyday.what a brilliant bike it is.engine is so hearted!its like your personal space

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  • Aditya_007
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by xplod566 View Post
    Well NS is a good beginners bike.its weight is there but not that much . it's just a bit heavy from front side. NS had a decent initial punch to make you feel the lower.post 7000 ROM its a rocket it is not that tall.
    I will try to learn on someone else's bike first then go for any the two.
    So what's you final say Ns or Duke?

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  • xplod566
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    Re: Pulsar 200NS Vs Duke 200

    Originally posted by Aditya_007 View Post
    Actually I was more inclined towards 200ns only, but some said that as a beginner I will feel NS very heavy. Is it so?
    And yes I will learn riding on any of these 2 only. I feel that NS will be easy to learn on then duke. But its weights is what I am concerned on?
    I have even heard that its even tall?
    Well NS is a good beginners bike.its weight is there but not that much . it's just a bit heavy from front side. NS had a decent initial punch to make you feel the lower.post 7000 ROM its a rocket it is not that tall.

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