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**ABikerAtHeart** · 03-30-2012, 12:03 AM

60kmph or 7500rpm or what?

Heard alotta guys talking about the 6th gear reaching 93kmph @7.5krpm.

Also, if people are limiting to the 7.5k rpm and not the 60kmph speed limit then are there chances of busting the rings.

aargee, shubz?

**tecteam** · 03-30-2012, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post

Welcome to xBhp tecteam. Have you got the duke ? I was supposed to get it today, went and had to return back empty handed as my Duke didn't get registered today. Hoping will get it by tomorrow.

Met with Fellow xBhipian Rishi at the showroom today

He took delivery of his Duke. Hoping to catch up with all the Chennai Dukers soon for a weekend run sometime soon.

Yea I got my Duke about 15 days ago.I am having a lot of fun with it.I am sure you are going to hear '' machi ange paru da bike seemayaa iruku'',''Saar silencer yenga saar'' on the road quite often

.Do you know some good sticker shop in chennai ,I am also considering http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/KTM/200_Duke/2012.aspx

**ASSASSIN07** · 03-30-2012, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by ABikerAtHeart View Post

60kmph or 7500rpm or what?

Heard alotta guys talking about the 6th gear reaching 93kmph @7.5krpm.

Also, if people are limiting to the 7.5k rpm and not the 60kmph speed limit then are there chances of busting the rings.

aargee, shubz?

Run-In limitations are always on rpm & never on speedometer. Engine doesn't know in which gear it is! Its the part of transmission to channel the power from engine to rear Tyre through chain.

**spiralbrain** · 03-30-2012, 01:12 AM

Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post

The major thing I noticed is the Cooling down of the Engine. I know the engine heats up a lot unlike other bikes, however I thought once the radiator kicks in the heat should dissipate.

After riding it for like 20 kms the Temperature indicator is One bar below the "H" box. The radiator fan runs, yet the temperature doesn't seem to go down. The engine is not getting cooled. Is anyone else facing this issue. I am scared to drive this for a longer duration. The maximum time the engine was ON fully was about 15 mins and I didn't red line it much .. still, the engine is not cooling down.. Is the cool down process slow ? Would appreciate your experiences on this. If this is not normal, have to take it back to the ASC.

A new engine is prone to heating because of more friction. It runs cooler as the bike runs in. Wait for about 200-300 Kms it will change.

**ABikerAtHeart** · 03-30-2012, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by ASSASSIN07 View Post

Run-In limitations are always on rpm & never on speedometer. Engine doesn't know in which gear it is! Its the part of transmission to channel the power from engine to rear Tyre through chain.

And what about the mileage being lower during run-in and higher post 1st service,generally?

Also, the above isnt the case with Duke. During run-in people were getting 50+ and post 1st service it became 30ish. Why?
Please explain.

**ABikerAtHeart** · 03-30-2012, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by spiralbrain View Post

A new engine is prone to heating because of more friction. It runs cooler as the bike runs in. Wait for about 200-300 Kms it ill change.

Bang on target. Till 150kms the radiator fan always used to run even after I'd shut down the engine.. The odo read 200+ now the fan seldom starts.

**m@v** · 03-30-2012, 01:24 AM

Query regarding full and final payment

Guys i will be getting my duke soon, but see the problem is that showroom guy has asked me to make the final payment(DD in my case) one day prior to the delivery so that it can be cleared.

Is this absolutely fine to pay him complete in advance.What kind of assurance or receipt or document should i get from him?

**starscream1188** · 03-30-2012, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by sivigshankar View Post

Got the Duke at 17.30 today. Odo reading was 12.1 only. Rode the bike to get the number plate stickerting, to the temple for pooja, to show it to my relatives and then to work. All in all covered about another 50 kms.

Saw a minor scratch in the front wheel alloy near the tire. Will a small scratch be covered under warranty ? I don't think it's a problem, still they should have handled the bike properly. Saw this once I came back home.

The first thing I noticed is the Power and the itch to rev it hard. The temptation is irresistable. Don't know how I am going to manage a 1000 km run in under 60kmph and 7500rpm

The major thing I noticed is the Cooling down of the Engine. I know the engine heats up a lot unlike other bikes, however I thought once the radiator kicks in the heat should dissipate.

After riding it for like 20 kms the Temperature indicator is One bar below the "H" box. The radiator fan runs, yet the temperature doesn't seem to go down. The engine is not getting cooled. Is anyone else facing this issue. I am scared to drive this for a longer duration. The maximum time the engine was ON fully was about 15 mins and I didn't red line it much .. still, the engine is not cooling down.. Is the cool down process slow ? Would appreciate your experiences on this. If this is not normal, have to take it back to the ASC.

The bike is a city commuter for sure... it can easily navigate the traffice with ease..I am amazed by the control in this bike... All in all an amazing bike and I love it..

Now to christen it.. FireBlade "The Blade"

.. does this suit the Duke ?

XtraPremium from IndianOil ..first time I am filling up a tank full of XtraPremium

Sure Rishi.. that'll be great...

I got an LS2 Crown Model # FF351-7 Size XL from a shop in GP Road for INR 2500. The other shops quote 2800, if you bargain I guess he should go down to a couple of hundreds less than 2500. Pictures in the below link:
The Duke and it's accomplices... | Facebook

Does anyone know where to get DSG stuff in Chennai. Wasn't able to figure it out in the Riding gear thread. Have to ask Aargee

Avinash right... He mentioned he has a P220.. what's his ID here...

Dude nothing to worry! Yes the engine heats up a lot initially and u never see the fan running! But say after 300 kms its perfectly fine nothing to worry!

**ASSASSIN07** · 03-30-2012, 01:29 AM

Originally posted by ABikerAtHeart View Post

And what about the mileage being lower during run-in and higher post 1st service,generally?

Also, the above isnt the case with Duke. During run-in people were getting 50+ and post 1st service it became 30ish. Why?
Please explain.

You know after the 1st service, the rev limit goes up from 7500 to 9000 or 10000 (not sure). As a result, the rider would rev the bike harder & it will consume more fuel! Hence low FE.
In case, you wont rev hard (drive the same way as before service), because of lesser friction in the engine after the 1st service, more heat from the fuel is transferred to usable power. Hence you get better FE.
So -> it depends on your riding style! I hope i am able to communicate my thoughts

**starscream1188** · 03-30-2012, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by m@v View Post

Guys i will be getting my duke soon, but see the problem is that showroom guy has asked me to make the final payment(DD in my case) one day prior to the delivery so that it can be cleared.

Is this absolutely fine to pay him complete in advance.What kind of assurance or receipt or document should i get from him?

That's exactly what we did here in blore! Paid a week in advance! got a receipt for the payment! The bike was ready in less than a week!

**m@v** · 03-30-2012, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by starscream1188 View Post

That's exactly what we did here in blore! Paid a week in advance! got a receipt for the payment! The bike was ready in less than a week!

Thanks buddy looks like i will be paying the said amount tomoro.

**Shubz** · 03-30-2012, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by ABikerAtHeart View Post

60kmph or 7500rpm or what?

Heard alotta guys talking about the 6th gear reaching 93kmph @7.5krpm.

Also, if people are limiting to the 7.5k rpm and not the 60kmph speed limit then are there chances of busting the rings.

aargee, shubz?

You are right. it quite easily reaches 90+ at 7.5K RPM.

Regarding busting of rings - yes and No

Yes - if that 90+ is tried too very often.
No - If its an occasional event.

But more chances of yes - if it is sudden accelerating, full throttle, ripping the engines gut out etc

**darkside_of_d_sun** · 03-30-2012, 02:08 AM

How much the Duke does at 5000 rpm at 6th gear?

**sivigshankar** · 03-30-2012, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by tecteam View Post

Yea I got my Duke about 15 days ago.I am having a lot of fun with it.I am sure you are going to hear '' machi ange paru da bike seemayaa iruku'',''Saar silencer yenga saar'' on the road quite often

.Do you know some good sticker shop in chennai ,I am also considering http://www.rg-racing.com/browseBike/KTM/200_Duke/2012.aspx

Yep .. People raced up while I am stuck in traffic and asked me the following and in the same order:

Which model or bike is this ? - Explanation to be given precisely and most of them won't understand KTM or Duke..so I said Bajaj. Easier and simple
What's the Cost: Once this is answered.. a blank or a surprised stare will follow... which I reply with a smile
Whats the Mileage: Best question to answer ... if I say 35 they are okay.. if I quote lesser than that then they will be staring at me as if I committed a sin by buying such a costly bike that doesn't give me Mileage

6 guys or so asked me the exact same questions in the same order.. 1 guy asked about the silencer.. some others asked about the CC and all.. apart from that this is going to be a crowd puller for quite some time

The worst part is to curb the instinct to show off the Bike's capabilities after answering the questions... They will look at you with expectant eyes that you'll do a wheelie or some stuff to impress them.. Man, people are funny out here

SRKMS at Wellington Plaza is by far the best sticker shop in Chennai / GP Road.. as Rishi mentioned the corner building on GP road that meets Mount Road.. The quality of the work they do is amazing... been going to them from 2000 I guess..

Originally posted by starscream1188 View Post

That's exactly what we did here in blore! Paid a week in advance! got a receipt for the payment! The bike was ready in less than a week!

They'll give you a payment receipt.. I paid full cash and they wrote a cash received receipt on the letter head as there was a power outage... This is normal Starscream..

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

You are right. it quite easily reaches 90+ at 7.5K RPM........etc

Thanks Shubz..

**joshzma225** · 03-30-2012, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by ABikerAtHeart View Post

And what about the mileage being lower during run-in and higher post 1st service,generally?

I get about 45kmpl as of now while in running in. Will check if it drops after the first service...

Originally posted by ABikerAtHeart View Post

Also, the above isnt the case with Duke. During run-in people were getting 50+ and post 1st service it became 30ish. Why?
Please explain.

EXPLANATION=REdLINING TIME!!! It's quite evident that when the run-in is complete everyone goes over the usual running in RPM and this means faster riding, more petrol, less mileage...

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