Re: KTM 200 Duke

Mid tyre wear is usually due to bad cornering techniques.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

That looks like engine temperature sensor.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

200 Duke has the provision to install ABS already, I can install the ABS myself, I just need the parts. I can PM the parts number needed if anybody interested. Bajaj is manufacturing the ABS related components already in India and the parts too are available with distributors when I called them to check. ABS can be easily fitted in the one with 300mm disc only, the 280mm one will have to be converted to 300mm for ABS installation.

Re: KTM 200 Duke


I have a problem shifting from 1st to neutral and down shifting from 3rd to 2nd .

Re: KTM 200 Duke

whats the price for the BOSCH ABS ?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

[MENTION=49311]emothic[/MENTION] the ABS system is not available as a "kit", you have to buy the individual parts to install the ABS system. Installing should not be a problem as there is already provision for installing ABS in the D200. Not sure about the price as I did not inquire about the price of every single part but it should be around 25K.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

[MENTION=61791]Cleaner[/MENTION] that's quite an info bro, finally someone stepping forward with a positive development about fitting ABS on duke.
It totally makes sense as 200 is no slouch and ABS will come in handy.
Bajaj is going to put it at SVCs or we will have to source some one who could install it??.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Had a nice rain drenched ride from pune to lonavala and Amby Valley with [MENTION=63459]Sanchit Arora[/MENTION]..
Pics will follow soon..!!
Need to develop my riding skills...:P

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Installation would be easy for a guy with some maintenance experience before, most of it is plug and play but may need some fitment too. I would not advise one to contact Bajaj about it, the ABS kit is not available due to monopoly and they might refuse to sell the parts if a lot of people starts inquiring about them. Bajaj won't install them on bikes I think, you may need to contact someone who's skilled enough to install these. Any mechanic who has done minor repairs on the Duke should be able to handle this. It's just fitting the parts. PM me if more info needed, I knew about it for quite long but since I was not confirmed that those parts available here, I kept my mouth shut.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Why can't Bajaj sell it as an optional kit??
When many of the duke 200 buyers (2013) where told by the dealership that it will be available when the 390 comes out.
Plus it's such an easy task as you pointed out, the 200 is ABS ready and to put it on should be a cake walk for SVCs.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Monopoly my man, if they put ABS in the 200, the price would be increased and the price gap between 200 and 390 would be very less. Also they are trying to push 390 as much as they can. Well, to put it simply, the ABS system is not there for the same reason there is a rev limiter in 200 Duke. Monopoly, with the rev limiter, the D200 is like Usain Bolt wearing high heels

Re: KTM 200 Duke

LOL that's very true. But thanks for info about the ABS, hope some one here makes solid progress with putting the ABS.
I'm trying since my purchase of the 200... 1 month ago.

OT [MENTION=61791]Cleaner[/MENTION] please delete some messages as I'm unable to send you any :P

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hello All,


There is so much of knowledge sharing that has happened in this thread tht it took me almost 2+ weeks to go through main items discussed here not even the entire thread.


So from 2 Stroke to this machine was like a big big jump towards the modern technology bike. So here to cut short the long story wanted a Duke feeling before the 390 hence picked up a 200 and today i m more than happy with it.

So i have already started working my way out with the mods after reading a lot on this thread and also some hands on experience with my 2 strokes. So the moment i had seen the rear sprocket on this bike i knew i can go taller and move the top speed up.

But little did i know then that this bike is one smart bart which will out beat your intelligence no matter what.

So my first try was in search of 41T sprocket since mine was running on the 43T rear sprocket. After a lot of discussion with my mech got to know that this 41T was only avail on Suzuki Supra SS in India but hit a road block there, the chain pitch doesn't match with that of the duke. So my next best option were 40T (From Karizma) and 39T (From Pulsar 200NS)

So tried with the first option of 40T and must say i was pretty impressed with the initial there was not much noticeable drop in the initial. The only difference i saw was the torque pull which was faced by the pillion rider before is now reduced but there is enough torque for daily city ride.

Testing done, The sprocket i tried was 40T from Karizma it has the same chain pitch as Duke 200 (520) so few things i knew already was this is not a carb or any other 4 stroke or a 2stroke engine where you can see results straight up. Here i am trying to outbeat a good intelligent ECU which will out beat your inteligence no matter what you try(unless you remap it). Reason why it is intelligent is this ECU has torque limiter...besides speed, rev limits(confirm it by OME ECU guys) now this is something very tricky to bypass. So a simple thing i did was disconnect the speed sensor which is below the fuel tank on the left hand side which gets its signal from speedo. Once i disconnect this your blinkers and headlights dont work. So the first trial run after the sprocket change gave me the below results.Stock speeds in bracket for comparision. Again this is tested at Blore if the same is tested in Mumbai or Chennai(closer to sea level) you can easily add another 3-5 kmph


Speed sensor connector disconnected
1 - 44(41)
2 - 67(60)
3 - 88(80)
4 - 110(101)
5 - 130(120)
6 - 145(135)


Speed sensor connected
1 - 44(41)
2 - 67(60)
3 - 88(80)
4 - 110(101)
5 - 130(120)
6 - 135(135)
Video below you can see how the speed limiter kicks in at 135(this speed limit is different for different batches) when the speed sensor is connected .. it just wont let you go past 135KPH even when its still running at 8.5k RPM and still has another 1.5k RPM to go..
KTM Duke 200 doing 146KPH( Just Sprocket'ed an nothing much) - YouTube

Again few suggestions i wanted from you guys before i try the 39T was .. i have read on this thread itself where ppl have tried the 39T(not able to recollected the person who tried it) that he was able to hit speeds of 150+ if i am not wrong wanted to know if you disconnected the speed sensor and tried it or was it with stock setting( no sockets disconnected) coz with my speed sensor connected no matter how hard i tried i was not able to go past 135kph.

so my next plan is ECU remap tagged along with may a street spec cam. These make take time coz the whole decision of what timing is best for street use needs a lot of work behind it. Please feel free to give any suggestions which you guys have tried would help each of ur fellow Dukers.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

The first lot of Suzuki GS150R was with 41 teeth rear sprocket. These sprockets are available at Suzuki SCs.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Thanks Punarvasu will have a check on that, but frankly after trying the 40T for my personal liking i feel i may go in for either 39 or 40 ...