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  • #3361
    Originally posted by Newrider88 View Post
    it should be probiking or KTM
    I recommend dedicated KTM service centres...............

    At Bajaj, they would service this like a Pulsar 135 LS.......would you want it that way ?
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    • #3362
      Originally posted by Newrider88 View Post
      Can we get it (duke) serviced at normal bajaj showroom or it should be probiking or KTM ?
      The bike can only be serviced at dedicated service centers (where Ninja's are also serviced). Others are neither authorized, nor do they have tools & capabilities to do it!
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      • #3363
        Originally posted by MACH50 View Post
        Great bike indeed..................turns out to be good at everything.
        So the Europeans rode Indian Enfields and the Indian rode the European Duke.
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        Originally posted by Doga View Post
        I was told it'd be atleast 6-7 lacs OTR
        It's a single cylinder so 6-7 lacs is not quite possible. In that price range you get Ninja 650, CBR600RR (expected price is 6 lacs), Ducati Monster 795 - all V-Twins

        Originally posted by askyashu View Post

        Thank You soo much for this.
        would surely check on these..

        Its just so damn hard to wait till 8th for the bike..
        We have all gone through this bro... at least you are getting it relatively quick.

        I booked my bike on 26th January (My Birthday) and got it on 17th March

        Originally posted by Newrider88 View Post
        Can we get it (duke) serviced at normal bajaj showroom or it should be probiking or KTM ?
        Bajaj has trained its probiking mechs for KTM and Ninja. So i would advice to go for a probiking svc
        Last edited by devil_rider; 06-29-2012, 10:06 AM.
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        • #3364
          Originally posted by devil_rider View Post
          It's a single cylinder so 6-7 lacs is not quite possible. In that price range you get Ninja 650, CBR600RR (expected price is 6 lacs), Ducati Monster 795 - all V-Twins
          Just FYI the CBR600RR is an I-4, not a twin, and the Ninja is a parallel twin, not a v.
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          • #3365
            Originally posted by devil_rider View Post
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            It's a single cylinder so 6-7 lacs is not quite possible. In that price range you get Ninja 650, CBR600RR (expected price is 6 lacs), Ducati Monster 795 - all V-Twins

            In US the single cylinder CBR 250 and twin cylinder Ninja 250 are retailed at the same price. So a cylinder advantage does not necessarily command a higher price. The monster does come at almost 7 OTR at the moment, but that's an introductory special price which Ducati decided on given the great reception the bike received. The Ninja 650, though good as it is, does not offer a huge leap in power over the KTM, and hey does not quite have the oomph factor which the KTM has.
            And the CBR600RR ? Well it's totally different than the others in that, it's a proven track tool, a thoroughbred sports bike, while the others are tourers/streetfighters/stylestatements .The power output is close to 100 bhp man. Honda would always price it at a huge premium(think about the CBR 150R). 6 lacs expected? impossible is what I say
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            • #3366
              @^^ If you check UK websites of both Kawasaki and KTM, you will realize that the 690 Duke is more expensive than the 2012 Ninja 650.
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              • #3367
                Originally posted by The Mountain View Post
                Just FYI the CBR600RR is an I-4, not a twin, and the Ninja is a parallel twin, not a v.
                Thanks for that Mountain...

                Originally posted by Doga View Post
                In US the single cylinder CBR 250 and twin cylinder Ninja 250 are retailed at the same price. So a cylinder advantage does not necessarily command a higher price. The monster does come at almost 7 OTR at the moment, but that's an introductory special price which Ducati decided on given the great reception the bike received. The Ninja 650, though good as it is, does not offer a huge leap in power over the KTM, and hey does not quite have the oomph factor which the KTM has.
                And the CBR600RR ? Well it's totally different than the others in that, it's a proven track tool, a thoroughbred sports bike, while the others are tourers/streetfighters/stylestatements .The power output is close to 100 bhp man. Honda would always price it at a huge premium(think about the CBR 150R). 6 lacs expected? impossible is what I say
                I am not comparing the bikes dude.. I am just saying that in the price bracket of 6-7 lacs these are the bikes available.

                In India there is a huge price difference in CBR250 and Ninja 250. One of the factor is also because of difference in engine. (single/twin).

                I read the expected price of CBR600RR on the internet.

                Let's see what the official price will be.

                EDIT: These are expected prices so I guess we all can have different expectations of prices, can't we?
                Last edited by devil_rider; 06-29-2012, 12:41 PM.
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                • #3368
                  I have been following this thread for quite some time now. I do not know if this has been discussed or not. But is there any kind of finance / EMI option available for the KTM Duke ?

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                  • #3369
                    Originally posted by sunilyo View Post
                    I have been following this thread for quite some time now. I do not know if this has been discussed or not. But is there any kind of finance / EMI option available for the KTM Duke ?
                    Bajaj Finance is available. There are people from Bajaj Finance you can meet up at the probiking stores.
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                    • #3370
                      Originally posted by sunilyo View Post
                      I have been following this thread for quite some time now. I do not know if this has been discussed or not. But is there any kind of finance / EMI option available for the KTM Duke ?
                      Bro, Yes all bikes have EMi options available!! Which city/state are you from?? approx 40% down payment and 60% loan, i have heard even 20% down payment is allowed in HDFC bike loan for saving account holder!!

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                      • #3371
                        Taking Payeng's post from 200NS thread ..

                        Originally posted by payeng View Post
                        The 200 Duke due to its short gearing has neck jerking acceleration. The 200NS has a smooth, positive and relentless pull right upto its redline. But no neck jerking pull. The 200NS accelerates linearly in the manner R15, Ninja250R accelerates.

                        In terms of character there is absolutely no similarity between the 200 Duke and the 200NS.

                        The 200 Duke is an out and out City Street Scorcher. But it's maniac character also limits its crusing ability. Over 100 kmph the 200 Duke doesn't feel relaxed and is not as refined as the 200NS.

                        Surprisingly the 200NS is way smoother than the 200Duke after crossing 7000 rpm. The 200NS is a more versatile bike, it is good as a city bike, can cruise comfortably till its redline and surprisingly is a better handler than the 200 Duke..!!

                        Having said that the 200NS can't beat the 200 Duke in sheer performance.
                        Questions here are -
                        ? Is bike not smooth above 7000 rpm? I can't ask you to relate it with 200 NS as probably not many have ridden it at that level. Just comment about general smoothness.
                        ? What is Duke's top end? MG claims 200 NS's top end as 146. Considering +6kmph speedo error too, NS seems to be faster than Duke (136 kmph?).
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                        • #3372
                          Originally posted by The Zmaniac View Post
                          Taking Payeng's post from 200NS thread ..



                          Questions here are -
                          ? Is bike not smooth above 7000 rpm? I can't ask you to relate it with 200 NS as probably not many have ridden it at that level. Just comment about general smoothness.
                          ? What is Duke's top end? MG claims 200 NS's top end as 146. Considering +6kmph speedo error too, NS seems to be faster than Duke (136 kmph?).
                          The Duke may seem harsh above 7000 rpm owing to it's loud exhaust and high-revving engine.. Yeah..but I can say that its a bit chaotic at higher rpms.. Some like it that way

                          Duke's top end is around 136 kmph.. I feel it'll be the same for NS200 too.. IMHO, It's all about how fast you get there.. If the Duke was tuned to have a higher top speed like 150ish.. then, I'm sure we would've missed the insane acceleration in the low and mid range..

                          I also have my own doubts on Payeng's statement about 200NS being a better handler than Duke.. How???
                          Last edited by ViperSting; 06-29-2012, 01:19 PM.

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                          • #3373
                            Originally posted by The Zmaniac View Post
                            Questions here are -
                            ? Is bike not smooth above 7000 rpm? I can't ask you to relate it with 200 NS as probably not many have ridden it at that level. Just comment about general smoothness.
                            The machines which have stonking low and mid range feels a bit buzzy at higher revs. Nothing wrong in that.

                            Originally posted by The Zmaniac View Post
                            ? What is Duke's top end? MG claims 200 NS's top end as 146. Considering +6kmph speedo error too, NS seems to be faster than Duke (136 kmph?).
                            Duke is quicker & faster than NS! Duke's speedo is almost 100% accurate whereas NS is calibrated with 10% error. Top speeds will be almost same
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                            • #3374
                              Originally posted by ViperSting View Post
                              The Duke may seem harsh above 7000 rpm owing to it's loud exhaust and high-revving engine.. Yeah..but I can say that its a bit chaotic at higher rpms.. Some like it that way

                              Duke's top end is around 136 kmph.. I feel it'll be the same for NS200 too.. IMHO, It's all about how fast you get there.. If the Duke was tuned to have a higher top speed like 150ish.. then, I'm sure we would've missed the insane acceleration in the low and mid range..

                              I also have my own doubts on Payeng's statement about 200NS being a better handler than Duke.. How???
                              Originally posted by MG View Post
                              The machines which have stonking low and mid range feels a bit buzzy at higher revs. Nothing wrong in that.


                              Duke is quicker & faster than NS! Duke's speedo is almost 100% accurate whereas NS is calibrated with 10% error. Top speeds will be almost same
                              Thanks for that instant clarification. Increases the confusion about which one to choose even further I will leave selection on time.

                              @ViperSting

                              200NS handling may be better than owning to its perimeter frame which is seen in R15, a leader in handling segment. However, I am not a corner junkie, so don't bother much here. Sorry to discuss 200 NS here in Duke thread.

                              I will ride Duke 200 again to believe it
                              Last edited by The Zmaniac; 06-29-2012, 01:31 PM.
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                              • #3375
                                Originally posted by The Zmaniac View Post
                                Thanks for that instant clarification. Increases the confusion about which one to choose even further I will leave selection on time.
                                Unless you test ride(a proper test ride) of both and understand what suits you better i terms of engine characteristic you won't be able to take a decision.

                                On the handling part NS feels more composed than Duke as Duke having a hint of supermoto character feels little wild even while cornering
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