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.
<100Kmph ,after 100Kmph i feel it became more aggressive and wind-blast becomes unbearable. 70Kmph is the sweet spot for mileage.

2. Did someone record the RPM vs Speed in actuals.
Will post today evening.

3. How is the bike stability on high speeds say >= 120 and braking.
Stability and braking are top notch, but wind-blast spoils the fun.

4. What fuel should we use? only xtra premium's & Speed or normal will still do.
91 Octane-unleaded. its the norm now.you wont get below than it any where. So no need to fret about xtra premium/speed .


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.

Single stretch of 200Kms @100 ish speeds is doable.I did it once but comfort is subjective. @100Kmph engine rpm is around 7.5k but i'm not sure

Iam sharing my weekend workout in keeping it clean. I have shared this on my R15 thread, the procedure can be the same. Instead of 3m coating this can work wonders as this is tried and tested for the 4th bike in my life. Also, you know the bike every weekend if it requires any repairs or not. That doesnt mean 3m is bad, but this can be another alternative.

@others can use this technique too, thinking of patenting it

Tools used - (Iam putting it through the procedure wise)
1) WD40 - Rs 250 - 400ml
2) Motomax Shampoo - Rs 50 - 100ml
3) Motomax Liquid Polish - Rs 60(odd) -100ml
4) Motomax 2k Rubbing Compound - Rs 50 - 50ml (For scratches only)
5) Motomax Dashboard Polish - Rs 90 - 100ml
6) Oks Chain Spray - Rs 260 - 500ml

Procedure

1) Spray WD-40 on chain, make sure you spray it directly, you will observer that dirt starts dripping as it is a strong degreaser. Make sure the bike is on paddock stand as it requires continuous motion to penetrate deep inside the chain. If you do not have a paddock stand, do not worry. Get hold of a friend who can tilt the bike one side and then you can spray it with ease.

TIP - Its a chain degreaser so use it first before washing so that once the dirt is gone a pressurized spray will remove the left over WD40 also or else when you lube it it will immediately degrease it within seconds.

2) Now the chain is clean, head for washing. I do not have a pressurized pump or motor for washing. A bucket full of water and a clean cloth is enough for me. 1 and half bucket of water, make the bike completely wet, then add the shampoo and wipe it clean. Make sure the cloth has enough foam to remove mud from panels and parts. Make good foam and wipe the panels properly, once done rinse the bike completely.

3) Once the bike has dried, do not keep it under sunlight, make sure you have another dry cloth to wipe it dry. Once dried apply the polish, use a soft sponge which can help in damping the panels. DO not, I Repeat do not apply polish when the bike is wet. Till then you can let the washing cloth dry in sun. Now its buffed up but not wiped with dry cloth so let it be that way, it needs to dry up, no sunlight either.

4) Apply Oks Chain spray till the polish dries. Make sure you perform this step with the use of paddock stand or with the help of a friend. Do not try to do it on your own by tilting the bike one side, your hand might get caught in the sprocket or the wheel, then forget everything, yes even pleasuring your self . Now let the chain spray dry, with the application of chain spray the polish that you have applied in step 3 would have been dried up completely. Now wipe it off with the use of dry and clean cloth. Make sure headlights are covered too.

5) Apply the 2k rubbing compound if you see any minor scratches, apply it in circular pattern and once dried wipe it off.

6) Apply dashboard polish to the head console and those black panels which are surrounding the display unit. Cover mudguard, that fake carbon fiber side panels and mirrors (black rear side)

Difference after washing and lubing-

1) Paint has that glow which shows showroom finish.
2) Smooth gear shifts since the chain is cleaned and lubed in right manner.
3) Chain sprocket kit has longer life (Discover chain sprocket kit changed at 28,000kms and Pulsar - 33,000kms). Our R15 is freaking costly so might as well do it this way.
4) Lubing of minor parts is done too like clutch handle lever, gear levers, brake levers.

WARNING
1) Do not brush or spray water directly on the radiator.
2) Do not apply polish when the bike panels are wet.
3) Do not wipe off polish with a wet cloth, always use new, dry and clean cloth.
4) Always have a friend who can help in lubing and cleaning of chain if you do not posses a paddock stand.
5) Do not dry or wash your bike in directly sunlight, washing okay not for long but a serious no for polishing it in direct sunlight.
6) Radiator cleaning should be done at SVC only, they have the right tools.

All the products are easily available in automobile shops, if not then check in shell petrol pumps they stock MotoMax products. This is affordable for me and gives me the perfect shine, yet there are products in the market which might actually glow in dark types but iam satisfied with the output and cost spent on these products.

Attaching a pic of the products i use, Sorry for the quality since its taken on my cellphone.
If you have any doubts feel free to ask.

All these products last for 6months odd. Total time taking not more than an hour.

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.

@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.

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

Attaching a mud flap to the front fender will reduce the dirt being thrown onto the radiator upto 80% to 90% keeping it clean.

coolant and brake fluids are supposed to last for around 30000kms right ?

at what exact rpm does the rev limiter kick in ? .. i have not used full throttle till now

Guys, I think that this screw can be used to set the idling speed on the Duke. I have not tried it, will probably do it over the weekend, but if anyone can try and confirm it will be great. You may need to adjust the throttle cable slack.

Bro, I had done a simple DIY to avoid mischief mongers tampering with the radiator / rear brake fluid cap. I have put a hose clamp onto the cap and tightened it. Only thing is that the cap may rotate a bit, but will not come off. Of course we cannot avoid ppl who are determined to open it getting a screwdriver and opening it..

Maverick, I have removed the rear tyre hugger, since it did not exactly add up to the Streetfighter appeal of the bike.



Nice Idea bro, I also wud implement something on similar lines.

Maverick, I have removed the rear tyre hugger, since it did not exactly add up to the Streetfighter appeal of the bike.