I have upgraded the stock bulbs.

Used Philips Xtreme Vision 55/60 instead OEM Osram for headlamp and for the Pilot, I have fitted it with a Philips Ultinon w5w 6700K.



Thats sophistication now !!!

Better now??...in terms of illumination etc. How much it costed? Simply remove and install or some things to keep in mind??

I'm not "believing whatever is written on the internet". I did solid research on it. All 3 of my vehicles have been run in using the same method, not a single problem till date and all of them feel very revvy, more so that vehicles which have been given a softer treatment, which i like. Besides, i can't sue the company on seizure even if i run in using the owners manual method. And as i have said, the more knowledgeable people are evenly split on which method is better but i don't expect you to concede that at all. We can both show evidence in support and against both methods, and as i said, it's up to the owner to decide which one makes more logical sense to him.

I don't see why that's not possible.

Happy & Safe Diwali To all the Rider Bros Cheers..

was thinking of getting extreme vision
how is the illumination now ?
better than stock ?

and regarding the pilot lamp can we get that in 3000 k also ?
and cost of the setup please ?


and @ankitvile
changing bulbs are just plug and play !
ive changed my bulb to HALONIX silver tip one and the illumination is same as stock
so want to change the bulb to a better one

Modern engines can take up a lot of abuse,so they might not die if you go mad with right hand.But it will be better for the engine to run in properly.Its owners choice to choose the method he loves,and face the consequences.

Guys need your advice, as im planning to upgrade from p200. i was thinking about 200ns, then i thought why not stretch my budget for duke. as i am already enough pissed with the build quality of p200, i want to know from you guys about the build quality of the bike.
and yaa Happy Diwali to all of u

Well, I just can say one thing, It's European mate... It's European... So no need to worry about the build quality
If u really understand the tech behind it, U have no reason not to buy this beast.
If u want me to give one, just one proof of that quality, Just go & check out the ducati web-site, see the tech on the frame they use, check the Duke's back, & U'll have no further queries on this again.

thnx for your assuring reply buddy its just that i want peace of mind now(and of course what the bike actually offers)
i know the tech behind the machine but what im worried about is the general build quality of the whole machine like paint chipping off parts falling off etc etc...

Before you talk those things, understand what abusing the engine really is. I can clearly see that you didn't even read the link i posted and just popped in to blindly defend your belief.
1. I never said that one method was better than the other.
2. I never said go mad with the throttle.
It's a methodical way which includes revving the engine hard as well. Revving the engine to higher rpm doesn't count as abuse. The engine is meant to do that. Running in is primarily to get a good ring seal and as i have mentioned several times now, the best way to get a ring seal is a highly debated matter. Manufacturers tend to recommend the low revving method because if they don't, the more stupid customers will go mad with the throttle and end up hurting the engine and maybe even themselves.

And the author of the article you linked me to, is a JOURNALIST. Meaning most (if not all) of his knowledge is 2nd hand. Any random guy could browse the internet for a day and come up with a theoretical article like that. Motoman is a mechanic, who works on/tunes engines on a daily basis. So, if i had to pick one of them on basis of their credentials, you know which one would it be.

Don't be fooled by fanboys. The build quality isn't legendary but it's not a bad either. I'd say it's more or less at par with other Indian bikes. It has it's small issues (can't fuel to brim, chain slapping, console rattling on rough roads, vibrations, engine roughness, paint chipping off the monoshock etc) like every other bike does but it's not something that should have a big effect your buying decision.

Anytime mate. Well paint chipping, parts falling, & all..., they can happen to any Bike in this world for some reason or the other. We tend to incline on the belief that the love we offer to our ride, the care, is returned equally . Though being manufactured here in India, which in turn cuts the cost by a lot, doesn't mean the tech & quality behind it may be similar as others. Indian manufacturers are growing good, But these are really ahead of em in many ways. But over all, can't get any better than Duke here at this range of power & price. Want more than that, go up the table, it'll offer u so much more .

When will the 350 duke be unveiled? Any genuine links or news?

KTM 390 Duke ABS 2013 - Highlights


Its up and official
DUke 390 is launched
may launch in india in 2013 , not sure though

I know what abusing the engine is.And I have read the motoman's technique.The main reason I posted against your statement is cause no one should go mad with the throttle and end up hurting the engine.You too said so.No offence buddy.Still my article makes more sense to me,so I will stick to it.

If the buzz is to be believed, it's coming to India as soon as february 2013. I'm very keen to upgrade.

And i know this is offtopic territory now, but here's an official teaser video posted by KTM