Announcement

**SatyamDubey** · 07-01-2013, 07:02 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Xzibit Roll View Post

Had the accident today when a idiot came for a stroll on the highway(old pune Mumbai) and I banged into him. I applied the brakes but still crashed into him. I didn't get any visible damages thanks to my riding gear. The person was drunk I suppose and thank god both of us didn't get bad injuries. It's curious though why he came running from one end of the highway to another ignoring the traffic. Can't take the bike to svc due to palkhis everywhere. Will wait for it to clear out first. Thanks for the help :-)

Sent from my GT-S7562 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

You know what, I am thinking about how good the Metzlers on the 390 are and if I should get a pair and replace the MRFs. They are no way bad, but the Metz supposedly have better wet condition grip. In my case, the brakes locked but as it was raining, it still skid and sort of high sided into that car, I say sort of cause the bike's handle bar caught my rib cage

**Calculus** · 07-01-2013, 07:57 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post

Hey guys need a little help....How do u clean your dukes..??
Its impossible to clean it in rainy season...
cant take it to the SVC for the wash every time obviously.....Do u use any special spray or something..??

I i normally wash it out with normal water and then clean it with a sponge dipped in soap oil...and once again wash it off..
Once it gets dried, clean the chain with kerosene and apply any gear oil as lubricant..

**Xzibit Roll** · 07-01-2013, 11:16 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by SatyamDubey View Post

You know what, I am thinking about how good the Metzlers on the 390 are and if I should get a pair and replace the MRFs. They are no way bad, but the Metz supposedly have better wet condition grip. In my case, the brakes locked but as it was raining, it still skid and sort of high sided into that car, I say sort of cause the bike's handle bar caught my rib cage

it would be better to go for an abs upgrade for the duke. Since it is an upgradable part even 390's abs can be fitted to our bikes (as told by the showroom manager) . SO save that money and go for the abs kit if at all it is made available for our bikes.

**Syed Zakir Ahamed** · 07-02-2013, 11:23 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Dukers,
Check this link :
I know it is not relevant, but it makes us proud to be a part of KTM.

**wallpapers123** · 07-02-2013, 11:24 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by splus View Post

Are you using the rear tire hugger?
In my experience I found the bike to get less dirty WITHOUT the rear tire hugger.

Golden words for me bro!!!
Getting rid of that ugly thing ASAP...!!!

**splus** · 07-02-2013, 03:01 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Syed Zakir Ahamed View Post

Dukers,
Check this link :
I know it is not relevant, but it makes us proud to be a part of KTM.

I definitely prefer the non-patriot edition!
Can't have enough of orange...

But yeah, 1290 SuperDuke looks just stunning. I wonder what power to weight ratio it will have, probably like no other bike ever before...

----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

Originally posted by Xzibit Roll View Post

it would be better to go for an abs upgrade for the duke. Since it is an upgradable part even 390's abs can be fitted to our bikes (as told by the showroom manager) . SO save that money and go for the abs kit if at all it is made available for our bikes.

It would be good if they release Duke 200 with ABS in India as well, best as an option like with CBR.
But still, ABS won't replace much better grip in wet that Metzelers have. If Metz are not much more expensive than MRFs in KTM service they could be a really good option to go for when MRFs get worn out!
That being said - MRFs and Metzelers have almost equal grip in dry, according to KTM's head engineer.

**Xzibit Roll** · 07-02-2013, 04:05 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by splus View Post

I definitely prefer the non-patriot edition!
Can't have enough of orange...

But yeah, 1290 SuperDuke looks just stunning. I wonder what power to weight ratio it will have, probably like no other bike ever before...

----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

It would be good if they release Duke 200 with ABS in India as well, best as an option like with CBR.
But still, ABS won't replace much better grip in wet that Metzelers have. If Metz are not much more expensive than MRFs in KTM service they could be a really good option to go for when MRFs get worn out!
That being said - MRFs and Metzelers have almost equal grip in dry, according to KTM's head engineer.

I absolutely agree :thumbup: with going for metz when revz are worn out, if they are not that expensive. But as I have seen our dukes have all the mounting points for the abs and getting it installed if available as an upgradable kit does not sound bad either. Bajaj has not given any info about the duke 200 abs being launched so can't say anything about that. Also I would say that of all bikes I've ridden duke seems to skid the least even if you deliberately make it

Sent from my GT-S7562 using xBhp Connect mobile app

**splus** · 07-02-2013, 04:30 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Xzibit Roll View Post

I absolutely agree :thumbup: with going for metz when revz are worn out, if they are not that expensive. But as I have seen our dukes have all the mounting points for the abs and getting it installed if available as an upgradable kit does not sound bad either. Bajaj has not given any info about the duke 200 abs being launched so can't say anything about that. Also I would say that of all bikes I've ridden duke seems to skid the least even if you deliberately make it

Sent from my GT-S7562 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Same for me, it's the safest bike I've owned. There were several situations where I'm sure I would have taken a fall, but Duke stayed up. Duke has an amazing balance, it'll even correct your mistakes. And Duke's MRFs are really good, people from other bikes are only now finding out that Duke's MRFs are a really good alternative for their (mostly worse) tires.

Sure, ABS upgrade would be a really good thing if KTM does it! I just hope they make it available for an affordable price, not something crazy. CBR250's difference in price with and without ABS is too much.
There's also the question about electricals - switching the ABS on and off, like in D390. I'm not sure Duke 200's console supports the hidden button to switch ABS off. But even if there's no option to switch it off it would be pretty good because Duke's ABS activates only in extreme situations when it's REALLY needed, unlike CBR's ABS which gets activated much more often. I don't like that soft and slow braking ABS gives (unless you're about to skid), I like the strong brakes Duke has.

**nelson_sanjoy** · 07-03-2013, 01:03 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

A genuine question from a to-be duker (390).

I had seen some duke 200s with windscreens in Bangalore. I am desperately looking out for one but yet haven't found anything in India .The power-parts are not available much even in KTM store except some. I have searched a lot even in US websites but without much headway.
So would like to know if anyone has any solid info on these.

Thanks in Advance
Sanjoy

**Syed Zakir Ahamed** · 07-03-2013, 05:18 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by nelson_sanjoy View Post

A genuine question from a to-be duker (390).

I had seen some duke 200s with windscreens in Bangalore. I am desperately looking out for one but yet haven't found anything in India .The power-parts are not available much even in KTM store except some. I have searched a lot even in US websites but without much headway.
So would like to know if anyone has any solid info on these.

Thanks in Advance
Sanjoy

Then good news for you Bro. During the Launch(Webcast), they spoke abt the Powerparts for D390, in which windscreen is an option in India as well.

**mouli_wander** · 07-03-2013, 07:35 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I had a similar crash last august...the estimate they gave said 32K! :O but at the end costed 6K. Got 4K from the insurance company.
The display popping out happend to me last saturday... somebody put my bike down when it was parked and i was not around! The black part which holds the display and bolted at two places costs about 300 bucks ( without incl taxes).
Grip must cost around 100 bucks ( rough prices, memory aint helping, but must be close). Crash gaurd around 170. rear grab rails around the same. RVM, the whole assembly around 350 (?). Fibre bits near the headlight cost around 250.
All prices are approx. and without taxes.

----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

Originally posted by Xzibit Roll View Post

had my first crash and it's looking bad. The left side foot assembly is bent, the crash guards are scratched, right rear indicator gone, odometer assembly broken (the Meter has popped out) the accelerator side grip has gone, the grab rails are scratched, rear view mirror assembly is bent at an amazingly angle which makes it more useful

the plastic parts near the headlight have also popped open and some alignment problems have also come up. This is what I can see and tell so far, the svc Ppl will have a better idea. So is the damage serious? Does anybody have any idea about how much the repairs are going to cost.

Sent from my GT-S7562 using xBhp Connect mobile app

I had a similar crash last august...the estimate they gave said 32K! :O but at the end costed 6K. Got 4K from the insurance company.
The display popping out happend to me last saturday... somebody put my bike down when it was parked and i was not around! The black part which holds the display and bolted at two places costs about 300 bucks ( without incl taxes).
Grip must cost around 100 bucks ( rough prices, memory aint helping, but must be close). Crash gaurd around 170. rear grab rails around the same. RVM, the whole assembly around 350 (?). Fibre bits near the headlight cost around 250.
All prices are approx. and without taxes.

**Doga** · 07-04-2013, 11:14 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Xzibit Roll View Post

had my first crash and it's looking bad. The left side foot assembly is bent, the crash guards are scratched, right rear indicator gone, odometer assembly broken (the Meter has popped out) the accelerator side grip has gone, the grab rails are scratched, rear view mirror assembly is bent at an amazingly angle which makes it more useful

the plastic parts near the headlight have also popped open and some alignment problems have also come up. This is what I can see and tell so far, the svc Ppl will have a better idea. So is the damage serious? Does anybody have any idea about how much the repairs are going to cost.

Sent from my GT-S7562 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Sorry to hear that mate. I have had my fair share of falls. One of them ended up burning a hole of 11k(rest 20 K was borne by the insurance company). So, yeah I know it hurts.
In fact on taking a fall, one of the first things which I do is inspect the bike for scratches and dents and other damages. After that I check myself for injuries

Be careful next time and always remember that you can meet an accident any given damn day, either becuase your own fault or someone else's. Have learnt it the hard way

Originally posted by Calculus View Post

I i normally wash it out with normal water and then clean it with a sponge dipped in soap oil...and once again wash it off..
Once it gets dried, clean the chain with kerosene and apply any gear oil as lubricant..

I thought he asked about the bike in general ? If he did then he should get hold of a decent car wash shampoo, some MF clothes and if possible a decent wax(though I have a wax but have only used it sparingly till now).
If he did about chain, then buy the Motul chain cleaner(or you can use WD-40 too for cleaning the chain, but Motul is preferable) for cleaning the chain and a good lube(OKS/Motul chain lube).

Originally posted by Xzibit Roll View Post

I absolutely agree :thumbup: with going for metz when revz are worn out, if they are not that expensive. But as I have seen our dukes have all the mounting points for the abs and getting it installed if available as an upgradable kit does not sound bad either. Bajaj has not given any info about the duke 200 abs being launched so can't say anything about that. Also I would say that of all bikes I've ridden duke seems to skid the least even if you deliberately make it

Not sure about ABS(though I think it'll be money well spent, but I'll surely go for the Metz once I have the cash. My tyres are up for change and I had seriously thought of buying one online few weeks back. The rear Metz was around 11K then. May be prices will be lesser if you get it from the svc, now that the 390 is here.
Does the 1st lot of duke 200 have support for ABS. I think it must have ?

Sent from my GT-S7562 using xBhp Connect mobile app

**Sird** · 07-04-2013, 11:20 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

How much does a single or Pair of Indicator Costs ?

**Xzibit Roll** · 07-04-2013, 11:55 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Sird View Post

How much does a single or Pair of Indicator Costs ?

It's on the first page of this thread, all spares with the cost are listed there

Sent from my GT-S7562 using xBhp Connect mobile app

**nelson_sanjoy** · 07-04-2013, 12:48 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Syed Zakir Ahamed View Post

Then good news for you Bro. During the Launch(Webcast), they spoke abt the Powerparts for D390, in which windscreen is an option in India as well.

Thanks Bro but I see one of the windscreen (powerpart) in the Indian website which is a joke. I want something like this
KTM Windshield - Windshields - Travel - PowerParts

----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

Originally posted by Syed Zakir Ahamed View Post

Then good news for you Bro. During the Launch(Webcast), they spoke abt the Powerparts for D390, in which windscreen is an option in India as well.

Thanks Bro but I see one of the windscreen (powerpart) in the Indian website which is a joke. I want something like this
KTM Windshield - Windshields - Travel - PowerParts

Announcement

KTM 200 Duke

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment