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  • #4441
    Originally posted by been there View Post
    To all the dukes and duchesses

    I see plenty of KTMs around where I work but they don't zip past others like you would imagine they would. And some actually get overtaken by splendors, and the el cheapo discovers etc. Is there a problem with it's acceleration at low speeds? or is it just the owner's driving styles.

    PS: I have never seen a Ninja getting overtaken, not even by another Ninja!! So the doubt about the performance of this motorcycle!!

    It is very easy 2 drive a splendor at ful speed,but a Duke is a Motorbike tht not need 2 show off.Learn 2 Drive Slow.....before u get all u Bike can give u .......
    Last edited by francois.manali; 08-10-2012, 04:02 PM.

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    • #4442
      Originally posted by been there View Post
      To all the dukes and duchesses

      I see plenty of KTMs around where I work but they don't zip past others like you would imagine they would. And some actually get overtaken by splendors, and the el cheapo discovers etc. Is there a problem with it's acceleration at low speeds? or is it just the owner's driving styles.

      PS: I have never seen a Ninja getting overtaken, not even by another Ninja!! So the doubt about the performance of this motorcycle!!
      take a test ride, you will know..

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      • #4443
        Originally posted by been there View Post
        To all the dukes and duchesses

        I see plenty of KTMs around where I work but they don't zip past others like you would imagine they would. And some actually get overtaken by splendors, and the el cheapo discovers etc. Is there a problem with it's acceleration at low speeds? or is it just the owner's driving styles.

        PS: I have never seen a Ninja getting overtaken, not even by another Ninja!! So the doubt about the performance of this motorcycle!!
        When you're on a Duke you don't feel the need to show off, you KNOW that you can accelerate faster than anything else.

        And probably most Duke owners are also more civilized, not a "show off just to prove themselves" type of people...

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        • #4444
          Originally posted by been there View Post
          To all the dukes and duchesses

          I see plenty of KTMs around where I work but they don't zip past others like you would imagine they would. And some actually get overtaken by splendors, and the el cheapo discovers etc. Is there a problem with it's acceleration at low speeds? or is it just the owner's driving styles.

          PS: I have never seen a Ninja getting overtaken, not even by another Ninja!! So the doubt about the performance of this motorcycle!!
          Lets put it this way, Duke owners ride responsibly . The acceleration of the Duke is phenomenal ! Its how you see it.There are always a 100 bikes ahead of you on the road.There is nothing specific to a Ninja being overtaken, pepole might just want to slow down to admire the bike

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          • #4445
            Originally posted by been there View Post
            To all the dukes and duchesses

            I see plenty of KTMs around where I work but they don't zip past others like you would imagine they would. And some actually get overtaken by splendors, and the el cheapo discovers etc. Is there a problem with it's acceleration at low speeds? or is it just the owner's driving styles.

            PS: I have never seen a Ninja getting overtaken, not even by another Ninja!! So the doubt about the performance of this motorcycle!!
            This is common for high-performance cars as well: It is partly the owner driving slower to attract more attention from passers-by, and partly to avoid attention from law enforcement, as the police are more likely to pull over a fancy (and expensive) vehicle for various infractions simply because it stands out more in the flow of traffic.
            ATGATT: All The Gear, All The Time!

            Current bike: Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere

            Put the phone away, put your helmet on, and ride!

            Scooters are like fat girls: fun to ride, but embarrassing if your friends see you with one.

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            • #4446
              Originally posted by been there View Post
              To all the dukes and duchesses

              I see plenty of KTMs around where I work but they don't zip past others like you would imagine they would. And some actually get overtaken by splendors, and the el cheapo discovers etc. Is there a problem with it's acceleration at low speeds? or is it just the owner's driving styles.

              PS: I have never seen a Ninja getting overtaken, not even by another Ninja!! So the doubt about the performance of this motorcycle!!
              it may be cheap to you but it is serving someone's purpose,so next time don't hurt any owner's feeling.
              who knows may be the guy is doing lot more thing with his cheap discover than a guy riding rather showing-off his premium duke.
              and the question remains why do i race?
              every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

              #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
              #overkill is underrated.
              #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
              #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
              (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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              • #4447
                Originally posted by extremerocker00
                Its not that other bikes like splendor etc. are better at acceleration than the duke. In road conditions, duke would overtake those usual bikes. However, at the same time, on highway, it wont be as much of a killer as been exaggeratedly projected by many. They have gotten a bit too carried away by the sentiment after they bought the Duke 200. and hence the massive exaggerations.
                There are other bikes for the purpose for a high speed and a solid highway ride.
                True that on the bold line. BTW...just out of curiosity, what bike do you ride?
                Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

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                • #4448
                  Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post
                  True that on the bold line. BTW...just out of curiosity, what bike do you ride?
                  This question has been answered by me not so long ago. I used to ride Ninja 250R until recently and have sold it off. Will buy a naked bike (not sure which one as I am awaiting some options to choose from) next.

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                  • #4449
                    Plenty of replies in such as short time. Looks like the dukes are passionate about their possessions.

                    Originally posted by vidy View Post
                    take a test ride, you will know..
                    My body frame is lean and so I am a little bit uncomfortable sitting on larger motorcycles.

                    Originally posted by splus View Post
                    And probably most Duke owners are also more civilized, not a "show off just to prove themselves" type of people...
                    Originally posted by Bplus View Post
                    Lets put it this way, Duke owners ride responsibly . The acceleration of the Duke is phenomenal ! Its how you see it.There are always a 100 bikes ahead of you on the road.There is nothing specific to a Ninja being overtaken, pepole might just want to slow down to admire the bike
                    Originally posted by The Mountain View Post
                    This is common for high-performance cars as well: It is partly the owner driving slower to attract more attention from passers-by, and partly to avoid attention from law enforcement, as the police are more likely to pull over a fancy (and expensive) vehicle for various infractions simply because it stands out more in the flow of traffic.
                    Good to know.

                    Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
                    it may be cheap to you but it is serving someone's purpose,so next time don't hurt any owner's feeling.
                    who knows may be the guy is doing lot more thing with his cheap discover than a guy riding rather showing-off his premium duke.
                    I am slightly prejudiced about the road manners of some motorcycles users. I think I tend to stereotype people based on their motorcycles. It's probably a phobia, so I might see a doctor soon.
                    CB Twister Yellow

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                    • #4450
                      Originally posted by been there View Post
                      I am slightly prejudiced about the road manners of some motorcycles users. I think I tend to stereotype people based on their motorcycles. It's probably a phobia, so I might see a doctor soon.
                      phobia really??
                      better change your perspective.i am sure that you are not really an avid biker. if you need doctor i am always there.
                      and the question remains why do i race?
                      every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                      #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                      #overkill is underrated.
                      #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                      #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
                      (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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                      • #4451
                        Originally posted by been there View Post
                        .

                        My body frame is lean and so I am a little bit uncomfortable sitting on larger motorcycles.
                        Its not at all a big bike.looks might deceive you in some angles and it weighs only 126kg kerb.
                        Actually, Few reasons that made me go for duke are its low weight and easier handling because i had a knee ligament (ACL) reconstruction months back. A test ride can clear your doubts.

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                        • #4452
                          Originally posted by extremerocker00 View Post
                          This question has been answered by me not so long ago. I used to ride Ninja 250R until recently and have sold it off. Will buy a naked bike (not sure which one as I am awaiting some options to choose from) next.
                          I must say sir. You do seem to contribute a lot to the KTM 200 ownership thread.

                          As a silent reader of this form its fun to see someone Troll away to glory.

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                          • #4453
                            Originally posted by voodoo_god13 View Post
                            I must say sir. You do seem to contribute a lot to the KTM 200 ownership thread.

                            As a silent reader of this form its fun to see someone Troll away to glory.
                            +++ 1 , never seen someone form extreme opnion without any phyisical experience with the bike or without having any technical degree or work experience to back it posting again and again and Kudos to all Duke owners here who are either ignoring it or taking joy in the senseless fun

                            Originally posted by vidy View Post
                            Its not at all a big bike.looks might deceive you in some angles and it weighs only 126kg kerb.
                            Actually, Few reasons that made me go for duke are its low weight and easier handling because i had a knee ligament (ACL) reconstruction months back. A test ride can clear your doubts.
                            +1 again as this does help in street and did help me in deciding for this bike as well among cbr, r15 and till i didnot take a test ride pulsar 200ns/

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                            • #4454
                              Originally posted by maverick1 View Post
                              +++ 1 , never seen someone form extreme opnion without any phyisical experience with the bike or without having any technical degree or work experience to back it posting again and again and Kudos to all Duke owners here who are either ignoring it or taking joy in the senseless fun


                              +1 again as this does help in street and did help me in deciding for this bike as well among cbr, r15 and till i didnot take a test ride pulsar 200ns/
                              Well Trolls do what they do best. Effectively ruin an informative thread with useless dribble. Unfortunately for people who want useful information they have to search through multiple posts of useless dribble before finding something worth reading.

                              But hey extreme rocker. Keep up the extreme trolling. don't mind us poor folk who come to xbhp every day to get some useful knowledge out of it.

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                              • #4455
                                Originally posted by voodoo_god13 View Post
                                Well Trolls do what they do best. Effectively ruin an informative thread with useless dribble. Unfortunately for people who want useful information they have to search through multiple posts of useless dribble before finding something worth reading.

                                But hey extreme rocker. Keep up the extreme trolling. don't mind us poor folk who come to xbhp every day to get some useful knowledge out of it.
                                haa haa haa, mate you seems to have superb sense of humor , jokes apart what you say is true sometimes we have to shift through so many useless posts which are present for only reasons known to the "'enlightened men''that we lesser mortals are clueless about their usability. so many times i look for useful posts by Mountain, bplus, vidy, anupam on wheels to name some of the helpful members cause the post moves back so fast in pages due to the above mentioned reason

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