Sivigshankar - Do not squeeze in fuel into the tank. Please ensure the fuel level is just below the level where the cone ends in the tank.

Finally ....... the helmet shop guy gave me a cool LS2 Crown helmet with a tinge of Orange Graphics on it. He said, "Nothing suits better than this one for your Duke Sir", was amazed.

Bought a pair of DSG Gloves, but one thing i forgot was the Bike Cover .
Any suggestions on where to get decent quality covers in Bangalore for Duke?
And if anyone has already bought , what size suits the best?

Buddy even i bought my LS2 crown today here at Chopra's delhi.No doubt that this is the best match for Duke(In looks) and I even feel that in some time if you ask for this helmet the store owner might ask you that do you own a Duke

Actually i wouldn't but the mods might for posting it in wrong thread.I got it for 2.7k.(changed to plain visor)

Have been riding my duke for around a week... First day ride was awesome... Filled the tank to full - fuel leaks!!! Done some 100 k on the day 1. Coolant leak spotted but fixed without doing anything.
Day 2 did a 30 k ride ... On both the days raced the bike well n hard but below 7.5-8k rpm mark. Usually in the band 5-7.5 k.

Day3,4 rest , from day5 till date (day 11) using ma duke for office commuting...

On day6 the fuel low message was indicated at around just 225k so filled 2.5L normal shell for 200 bucks... And now at around 310k fuel indicator shows low - so inspite of the unreliable avg mileage indicator I would say 90k/2.5L is the possible mileage given...

Filled again for 300 bucks yesterday. After that done around 60 kms... but the indicator dropped to 2 bars now... (above the low indicator level)... Guess it would make another 40 - 50 kms before dropping to the bunk again...
(i could say avg - 34 - 36 kpl, leaving out the first full tank fill resulting in leak)

For the ride, I maintain the ride at around 5-7.5k, at the max 8k rpm band(when puzzled in the useless chennai traffic signals) with an approx shift speed as below:
1 gear - upto 20k@ 5k rpm
2nd gear - upto 35k @5k
3rd - 45- 50 @ 5-6k
4th - 55- 75 @ 6-7.5 k
5th - 60 - 85 @ 6-7.5k
6th - 65 - 105 @ 6-8k max

First 2 days faced problem in finding neutral but now set, a gentle tap from 2nd gear lands on N but yet not possible from gear 1.

The engine feels really stressed in the first 2 gears... If tried to maintain below 5k rpm. However in heavy traffic, 2&3 gears would suffice.

Sometimes it's really hard to even cruise at 80 kph due to heavy wind blast... Need some solution.

The worst problem would be... False gear shifts may occur if not well concentrated upon shifting anywhere between 3-5 gears... I mean u would close the throttle shift and release throttle to find u r in the same gear - this is not the bikes fault though, needs some getting used to...

Due to the riding posture... It's giving less confidence to bend in curves however the grips n suspension are excellent...

The ride is grunty but yet feels at times there are some loose parts making noise... Could not pin point the spots!!! And also when cruising at high speeds... In case of a distant signal - red when u close throttle and engage clutch when u downshift a noise is heard something similar to spinning a washer on a bolt... Can't explain it... But sounds techno

And now... 370kms done... Avg kpl shown 33 :/

Comments feedback suggestion advice n discussion are welcome ... Duke nuke'em

Did good bends in a couple of free fly-overs ... and man... ear to ear grin guarenteed

350, 650 (I clearly asked him if he is confusing with N 650. he said no, KTM 650)

I doubt it. PBK SVC will cater to both. Pulsars will be going to normal SVC. Tough days ahead for P 220 Fi owners

but dude do they actually ride it from Bhiwandi? That sucks coz u don't know how they ride it..

Guys make sure u see every bit of bike in the showroom itself.

I live in HSR layout.
And here goes the details for the benefit of Bengaluru Dukers!

"Hi Creative" sticker shop near Sachin's Autoshop, Koramangala. Ask for Hafees and mention about his first Duke customer And btw, price is 200 bucks vonly
His number: 9916909422 (I have not tried the number myself, this was taken from his assistant)

And try to get the work done by himself rather than his assistants. He does it best there.



Are you planning to replace the oil twice during run-in then? Whichever brand you use, stick to the proper ratings.

I have confirmed with the showroom Manager - he said I can Pick up the bike from the Bhiwandi Warehouse and rider it to the Showroom Myself - will be accompanied by another guy from the dealership who will be riding along on another bike - to pay the octroi and complete the paperwork at the checkpoint - only thing is i will have to ride to Bhiwandi to collect the Bike - but IMHO its OK as long as i Know iam the only person riding the bike right from the warehouse.

Guys today got my Duke after a wait of xactly 15 days.I will post an entire initial view after some time.Really thankful to all the Xbhpians who helped me in making this decision.

And can anybody pls give me the link or tell me how to multi quote on this forum

Thanks to you!

Here s My duke!

Thanks to you!

Here s My duke!

Thanks to you!

Here s My duke!

Have completed around 1180 kms. 1st service also done at 980kms.

Sometimes, on little hard acceleration in second gear, around 30-35kmph speed the gear shifts to neutral. Happened 2 times. Don't know whats the reason. Is there something to worry?

Other than that the bike is holding very good. Enjoying the ride everywhere.