I'm not so sure it's "just" lower quality. These bikes get exported all around the world, and KTM can't afford to have a bad name in regard to quality. And in Europe people are used to much higher quality than we are.
The thing is that KTM can't afford to put a 600 cc quality parts on a 200 cc bike.
The bigger and more expensive bike it is - the more expensive and more frequent replacements are. Nothing lasts very long on very powerful bikes.
Duke 200 is still a small bike, but for 200 cc it has a strong pull, so some parts like chain and sprockets will definitely suffer more.

It is as it is - we all know some parts need to be replaced more often. But still - if I compare the prices of for example CBR250 spares and Duke 200 spares - I feel happy I own a Duke. And it's not really that quality of Honda spares is something amazing compared to KTM spares...

you are welcome. I'll keep you updated on how things pan out. Like I mentioned earlier, I've already put in a mail to KTM but they are yet to revert on it. I have not shared the images with them as yet but will do so as and when they ask.

the sprocket is near it's life's end as I have around 9500 Kms on the odo and the sprockets are designed for about 10500-11000 if I am not wrong...

I told you how smooth the Kiirus map makes the duke!! Enjoy!!
I have had the heating problem for some time now. And everytime I went to the svc, I am given the same old boring stupid answers.
The service manager at the Seawoods svc has started to get on my nerves now. This guy would try his best to come up with excuses not to take in your bike, no matter when you call. The svc is always swamped with customers as per him. No matter if it's a weekday or a weekend!!
This one time, I called to check if I can bring my bike as I had an issue , and I was promptly told,as usual, to bring it tomorrow as they had so many bikes to service.
Later that day was on my way to Belapur and decided to pick up a OKS chain spray from the svc. I was shocked to see the mechs lazing around with a lone bike to service.
I asked Rehman and he had not seen anyone bring their bike's in that day and that the day was indeed very lazy.
Not just this, but the this guys also specializes in not heeding to whatever the customer says. To start with the "yes I am listening but I'd anyway say everything is fine because my nut sized brain cannot fathom anything beyond the usual" look. Everytime I go and say that the engine is overheating I hear " Sir fan chal raha hai, engine overheat ho hi nai sakta" When I retort that even after the fan turns on, it takes ages for the temp to come down, I hear " Sir itna time to lagta hi hai".
Add to this his rude tone and you have every reason to hate this guy. Now I am not saying that he's supposed to scratch my behind here, just to be a little receptive.
Pathetic is the word!!
The only saving grace for that svc is the head Mech Rehman! Very good at his work, open to rider inputs and to an extent the infra of the svc which is good.
Some rant this ..........

........15 K ..!! psr ji my sprocket and chain were replaced at 9K on odo. Ideally they should have been at 7.5K. And I do lube my chain regularly and adequately with Motul/OKS(Motul mostly)
Truth is most duke parts need replacement rather early, and the reason given is good acceleration, rider's aggressive style. I have had my clutch plates replaced as well.
I personally don't buy this. If you build a bike to be ridden aggressively, you should ensure the parts are of higher quality.Bajaj seems to have a policy of keeping the initial costs low by keeping the quality of the parts decent, not great, so that they recoup the initial losses later as 'consumables/damages'.

I think the Indian conditions are much more demanding than Europe's.
In Europe, the roads are good, the rainfall is not even 10% of what the ghats here get each year , the petrol is of higher quality and temperatures are comparatively lower.
The Indian conditions require more tolerance.
The duke has inverted forks. This means having to fix a fork seal every monsoon(I have had 2 busted seals , each monsoon )
The fuel quality is suspect many times and adds to fueling woes, given the Fi system bike has.
The roads are pathetic and helps in accelerating regular wear and tear.
The rains make sure rusting is accelerated(The duke fairs very well here, I haven't seen rust anywhere, sav a solitary bolt on the left footpeg).
The soaring temperatures don't help the radiator one bit in summers.
But how would you explain the relatively smaller life of the sprocket and chain ?And clutch plates ?

If you guys are coming to townside this Sunday then i will be getting the new ported head and the mild lift camshaft from Motozone installed on my FZ - X. You are most welcome to check out my ride and also i have some spare sachets of System 23 lying with me which you can try on your respective rides and see if it has any effects.

Cheers,

Sounds like you guys are going to have a fun Sunday?... FZ Duke Motozone... Enjoy!

Curious to hear the experiences about the Pipercross filters. I did some reading, mostly big bikes forums about different air filters, and they mostly say K&N actually gives worse performance and worse protection than stock paper filters, whereas BMC Racing and Pipercross Racing filters give the best performance.
But I suppose Pipercross (foam filter) should give better protection from dust than BMC.

I honestly don't have any major experience with riding a Duke 200. But i still have my doubts about the claims made by Motozone as mentioned by riders on this thread. Guys are you absolutely sure Mr. Vikram mentioned that just by putting a performance air filter one can supersede a KIIRIUS remapped KTM?? As per my experience, Mr. Vikram is not stupid to make such weird claims as to my understanding; logically it is impossible for a stock bike to make more power then a properly mapped one. But then again, i have no clue regarding what kind of performance/mods conversation took place between the rider and the seller nor i have any longterm experience with Duke 200.

Cheers,

Splus,....leaving half a tank of petrol for 2 months changes it's chemical property and it turns into Varnish like material...I suspect that it must have coated inside, throughout the Petrol lines and path, including the Injectors...this definitely will lead to lean AFR and less pressure...so do get the Fuel line, Fuel Pump,Tank and injectors checked and cleaned...

ALL.....How is it possible for a chain and sprocket to wear in short time of 9~10 K ? agreed the acceleration,and gearing is one possibility...but manufacturers are supposed to have components ,good enough to take care of it..enough to last at least 15 K Kms.....If what is shared by members is true, then KTM must be planing on making better margins in consumable spares than in Sales...
Hope I am wrong and owners get their problems sorted out with no repeat of the issues...

Hi Serge!! I have messaged you Joels number.

Regarding Vikrams tall claims, I am starting to lose interest in him. His claims are too good to be true. The reason for Shv feeling he is genuine could be because Vikram has seen Shv indulge in his souped up FZ. Hence, he never took the chance of making any tall claims.

As for me, he must have thought I am a noob, and have no idea regarding hot rodding, hence he made such claims.

Shv, I would love to join you guys for a ride. Do let me know when and where to meet.

According to me the 40T would be perfect. Even if the remap would give me added revs, I wont be using them much. Would still prefer to stay under 10k. I even now for most of my tests and rides always remain under 8k. So the added power + smaller sprocket would mean near equal acceleration and greater top speed. The 42T is the stock sprocket for the newer lot KTMs, I guess chinmayakar's must be 42T and I'm sure you would easily find it with the ASC. Also if you decide to go for 40T, get both the rear sprocket and chain installed, would work best.

I really don't the air filter thing makes any sense. Pipercross use sponge type(or maybe sponge) material for their filters which I have seen deteriorate pretty quick, BMC on the other hand are the usual Air Filter materials.
Here is an extract from their Air Filter for the D200 page - BMC filters are made of a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked with low viscosity oil covered with an epoxy coated alloy mesh to ensure protection from petrol fumes and oxidization due to air humidity. Here is the page for reference - STANDARD BIKE FILTERS FM733/20 | BMC AIR FILTERS.

I personally believe more in facts and figures and personal experience rather than just talk. If Kiirus and Motozone would back up their claims, both top speed limiting and air filter preference, I would gladly believe them.

According to me the 40T would be perfect. Even if the remap would give me added revs, I wont be using them much. Would still prefer to stay under 10k. I even now for most of my tests and rides always remain under 8k. So the added power + smaller sprocket would mean near equal acceleration and greater top speed. The 42T is the stock sprocket for the newer lot KTMs, I guess chinmayakar's must be 42T and I'm sure you would easily find it with the ASC. Also if you decide to go for 40T, get both the rear sprocket and chain installed, would work best.

I really don't the air filter thing makes any sense. Pipercross use sponge type(or maybe sponge) material for their filters which I have seen deteriorate pretty quick, BMC on the other hand are the usual Air Filter materials.
Here is an extract from their Air Filter for the D200 page - BMC filters are made of a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked with low viscosity oil covered with an epoxy coated alloy mesh to ensure protection from petrol fumes and oxidization due to air humidity. Here is the page for reference - STANDARD BIKE FILTERS FM733/20 | BMC AIR FILTERS.

I personally believe more in facts and figures and personal experience rather than just talk. If Kiirus and Motozone would back up their claims, both top speed limiting and air filter preference, I would gladly believe them.

Wait a minute, the fuel pump of Duke that costs 2300 rupees needs to be changed after every 12K KMS? Very maintenance heavy bike I'd say.

Wait a minute, the fuel pump of Duke that costs 2300 rupees needs to be changed after every 12K KMS? Very maintenance heavy bike I'd say.

hi!! I am duke 200 owner....i was looking to install 40T rear sprocket on my duke 200...its a 2012 model so it comes with 43T......kindly tell me where I can get a 40T rear sprocket for the duke 200 in mumbai...also...i would have thought that 39T would give a calmer ride and would perform good too.. can u suggest whether to go for 39T or 40T

Someone might have misinformed you buddy, nowhere in the manual any such routine change is mentioned. @Cleaner clean your inbox, was trying to pm you.

Sent from my GT-I9100

Where did you get that info from?

Its not your FUEL Injector Guys..Its the fuel pump you need to replace which is in the tank..me and my friend had the same problem ..and got it fixed the power feels new like before.another problem and replace with the duke parts is the fuel pump which is to be changed every 12k KMs