Re: KTM 200 Duke


I have installed OSRAM HID 4300K H4 35 W lamp and using it for 8 months now. No elecrical issues so far. I bought the HID kit for cars and used one if the two lamps. I had to buy the relay from local market as i was thinking to sell the remaining kit with relay. The local relay is working fine till now.

You will have to cut the lamp rubber casing to fit the lamp and then seal the rubber with some sealant so that dust does not enter the headlight assembly. Light is better thatn the stock light, not 100 % perfect focus but its 95%. Worth the upgrade. Dont but the 5000 k or 6000k as these are not street legal. An advantage to 4300K is it looks like halogen and less risk of challan.

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Avoid installing air filter other than K&N original, secondly its useful if you install high flow exhaust with it.
Please let me know the NGK Iridium spark plug model. even i want to install it.

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It's a total waste of 550 bucks. Trust me guys, a very very slight improvement of FE over stock. In carbed bikes the throttle response improves very little and in FI ones, the ECU takes care of it anyway.

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1. Iridium gives better and sharp spark in every shot and that too with lesser load on coil.
2. Secondly Iridium sparks last till the life of bike.
3. Better starting and less load on battery.
4. Iridium tip is much smaller and thus gives perfect sharp spark. As all shot are perfect there is no misfire or incomplete combustion that can cause carbon deposit.


I contacted NGk India in Aug and this is what the guy said:"We are launching LKAR8A-9 Spark Plug for Bajaj KTM 200 Plug from Sep-2013 in India. You will find the same in your area.".

The Iridium model should be LKAR8A-9I, could not find in local market till date.

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Its not a normal too, only SVC will have it. Or try the local bike mechanics.

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There is no damping adjustment on duke 200.
If you are talking about preload then u need a tool that looks like a hook to adjust the shock. Duke toolkit does not have this. If u know someone with an apache, you can try the toolkit from that. Not 100% sure it will fit.

I see that u are from Bangalore, if you could please tell me when and how did you arrange the track time, I would be very happy. I am also interested in taking my bike to the track.

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Yes, I mean the preload, of course. I'm a heavy guy... Default setting is not a problem for the street but I would definitely need a harder setting.

I'm going to the track (Kari) with apex racing.

http://facebook.com/apexracingindia

Hmm, if it can't be self-adjusted, i'd just take it to the service center. Thanks.

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[QUOTE=dishayu;997856]Yes, I mean the preload, of course. I'm a heavy guy... Default setting is not a problem for the street but I would definitely need a harder setting.

I'm going to the track (Kari) with apex racing.

http://facebook.com/apexracingindia

Thanks for the link. I sent a mail to them enquiring if they have any slots left.

Hopefully i too get to be on the track.

I do not have a fb profile, so i keep missing things like this.

Check out the tvs Apache toolkit it has the tool to adjuat shocks, just not 100% sure if it fits duke.

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Yup, i'll check out with someone who has an Apache, thanks.
btw, they still have slots left...



Lemme know how it finally goes for you. Maybe we can tag along.

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I am considering buying the Duke 200. I could take only a short test ride as the showroom does not allow the bike on road. The acceleration is great but I could not test high speeds. The riding position is quite good. Can owners answer some questions I had:

• Is it stable and vibration-free at 100kmph cruising?
• I am bit concerned about the only 19.2 Nm torque – is it sufficient at higher gears and steep slopes?
• Apart from that how is it maintenance wise? Is regular 5000km servicing enough? Currently I have Classic 500 and I don’t want to face the same niggling problems as the bullet.

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I have done a long trip on my duke 200 .. Above 100kmph the bike is great .. lots of power still left . You may experience powerloss at 138kmph because of the rev limiter . The bike is great for higher speeds . Regarding maintenance , you have lube the chain every 500kms . Services cost you from 1.8 - 3k .. The engine oil itself will cost around 1.5k . Go for this bike :thumbup:

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It is absolutely vibe free cruising at 100kmph and also feels very stable. Coming from a bull, wind blasts should not be an issue for you.

Don't worry about the torque, although it won't have the locomotive like pull of the c5 in higher gears but it has plenty of juice provided its in the right gear. Gradients are not an issue. Also the fact that it is geared very low helps it pull cleanly from any gear. It does an easy 30kmph in 6th cog without much complain.

Service wise, if you take good care of the bike, clean and lube the chain every 500kms then you are good to go till 5k without any complaints. The service needs depend a lot on the rider.

In the end you'll be very happy with the bike in terms of less maintenance, very good brakes and handling. Frantic acceleration. Expect similar top speed, may be a little more but its not about the top end here, its the way it reaches there. You'll be amazed to see the way the bike hits the rev limiter even in the 6th.

The fit and finish is ages ahead of the RE's. Its a good bike go ahead with the buy.

Ride safe!

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Thanks emothic and DukeDey
I am leaning towards this bike. The other bike I am looking at is Duke 390. I can manage the additional 50k but the 24k tyre change per year will be a bit too much for me.

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You can for MRF Rev z and others etc .. Metlezers are best but there good alternatives too

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I have booked my 390 3months back. Would be getting it soon. Apart from the aesthetics and similar ergonomics it is a completely different bike.

The power is insane but comes higher up the rev-range but that does not mean you'll be slower of the line compared to the 200. The meat of the power is after 6k rpm but lower than that there is plenty of usable power. It would need more gear changes in the city rides, expect more heat and efficiency between 20-27kmpl depending on the way you ride. It is a significantly more bike compared to a 200 and has some big bike characteristics to it like the clutch is hard, the way the gear shifts etc.

The tires are excellent and definitely command a premium but the 24k price has not been confirmed nor the 11k price. They have been quoted by workshop mechanics and service heads, these guys often have a habit of blabbering without knowing much.

The 390 and 200 are both very capable but also very different at the same time. You would be able to know what suits you better only after riding both of them. You might not need too much power the 390 has to offer and this would also save you some greens in the form of less initial cost and ownership cost(read fuel efficiency and tires).
Rest assured, both of them can go around in circles around the bulls.

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Hi guys, from past few days my duke's rear fender (no plate holder) is making a lot of sound over pothholes and road undulation and it is iritating me a lot. Its not that i am going over pothholes at speed, but still it makes a lot of sound. Is anyone else facing this issue...?



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Awesome.. price please.. and where di you source them from? Osram dealer?