@vidy- I had put a diy steel mesh radiator guard.what happened after some time is all fine mud got filtered and deposited on radiator.I noticed this while on a ride to malshej ghats, Fan was turning on even at speeds of 80-100 kmph on highway.sensing something is wrong? I had a look at radiator and all of it was covered.quickly removed the stelmesh, poured a bottle of water over radiator, and drove off.no problems yet.If you WANT to keep the mesh, you should clean the radiator.

Ahh ! That would alert those who have got a DIY radiator guard.Can anybody using the R&G radiator guard let us know if you too face the same thing.Thanks ynike99.Just wanted to share what I had earlier posted on FB

You will see the High Coolant Temperature warning on the digital meter in the below scenario.These would also be some of the reasons for engine heating up...

1.If it is a new bike and has clocked less than 5000 KM.
- It is normal for any Duke with less than 5000 KM on the odo to heat up quicker in stop and go traffic.Pullover to the side of the road and wait for 15 minuets for the bike to cool down.15 minuets is not a typo.
2.The radiator fan is not working at all.
- You need to get it replaced as soon as possible and is covered under warranty.
3.The radiator fins or fan is clogged with mud,dirt and bugs or there is something stuck close to the fan hindering its movement.
- Wash your bike and clean the radiator fins with a soft shoe brush or tooth brush.
4.Coolant level is at or below the MIN mark.
-Get the coolant topped up as soon as possible.
5.After market radiator mesh like guard or electrical modifications done to the wiring causing low voltage to pass to the radiator fan.

Hey guyz ...
i am Aditya ... new to the xBhp .....
I am going to book ktm duke in the first week for next month ...
And i've been amazed by the valuable feedbacks given by all of you
I just had a query ....
Does duke have Auto-cancellation of side indicators ? I mean does the side indicators stop blinking after you take the turn ??

And i thank you all for helping me chose my baby duke
By all of your feedbacks i decided to buy it ....

Have fun and ride safe

Nope. You have to press it

THank you for your fast response ...

Ride safe brother ^^

Hey guys anybody here found any reasonably price paddock stands for the DUKE? I found this ad posted on Quikr.com

Paddock Stand/Rear swingarm lift for sports motorcycles - Mumbai: Spare Parts - Accessories in Mumbai at Quikr Mumbai

maybe if we all order together in bulk we could get a discount???

Suggestions Please

Hello Dukers,

I am planning to go for DUKE 200 after a long confusion.
Have few curious questions, if someone can help me on it.

1. What is the easy cruising speed for this bike.
2. Did someone record the RPM vs Speed in actuals.
3. How is the bike stability on high speeds say >= 120 and braking.
4. What fuel should we use? only xtra premium's & Speed or normal will still do.

I drive 25 kms a day one way on NH to office daily.

I do some touring as well, say can we cruise on 100 or 110 kmph comfortably for about 200 kms in single stretch ? what would be the engine rpm at that point of time and do engine feel stressed that time.

Someone stole a bit of coolant

I had a terrible experience today.

The premises I park at during my working hours, actually holds a lot of four wheelers and their drivers throughout the day.

My Duke due to its brightness and flamboyant nature is already an attractive bike, but it has also attracted a lot of unwanted attention.

When I came back home from workplace, I found that the radiator cap is loosely tightened and the coolant level is a tad lower than minimum

I think Coolant is going to be an issue with me for this bike.

Dont worry. Nobody would steal the coolant from your bike. The loosened cap is surely an issue till the bike becomes common. THough I havnt experienced it till date.
But I have had experienced lots of other things like engaged gears, bike in a different stance than where I left it, Rear foot pegs open, RVMs manhandled . Since I cant control these events, I dont care now.

Hmm,

I am afraid, this bike is never going to be common like -say a Pulsar 220 or a R15.............especially, after 200NS- at a lower price with wide seats,smoothness and being value for money by Indian standards......Duke would remain an enthusiast's bike.

So, I have to content by tightening the coolant cap as much as possible with my hand .......a sad thing,at least there shud have been some screw enabled cover for this.This is just like a water bottle cap.


Any way, I love my bike...........very very much, to me it is like a Lamborghini -mean, knuckle in the face, unforgiving and loud in every sense- A TOUGH ONE.

Here are two pictures depicting its A CLASS APART appeal


Washed in heavy rains during my journey back from Work.


Angry streetfighter is not just a show........but a real go - this is what I call a REAL MEATY rear Section tyre.

My neighborhood is used to seeing a couple of Kinetic Hyosung Comet 250s......they often relate my bike to that V-twin 250cc

This one has a huge appeal and most people who had cast their eyes on this bike, from office goers to grocers has termed it as a real race bike

3 days back i had parked it outside a showroom and noticed a guy knocking the fuel tank and saying " its plastic , its plastic " ... such uneducated fools ...
wanted to punch him on his face ...

Guys, i would like to know the optimum speed at which i can ride the Duke in each gear, i was recently riding the bike @50-55kmph on 6th gear, is it bad? (lugging is the right term i guess)

No Its not bad. You can go as low as till 40 kmph! below that lugging will start.

Nice to Meet you Bro, But its 13k Around. on oddo its still around 1k

Wonderfully Executed!

You Bought a KTM! Good Man!!!


Hello Everyone, I am Nitin, Nice to meet you all, I am kind of being less active on this thread, but I will try to contribute to it.

A Pic of me with my Bike

Sorry i could not find the details of the paddock stand, i am interested
NO as rightly pointed out its not lugging at all, you will feel the lugging as engine loosing its steam and rpm getting bit irregular etc.
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