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**emothic** · 10-08-2013, 03:54 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by nitin_sports View Post

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

What about BMC

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**ravjotsingh** · 10-08-2013, 07:31 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by nitin_sports View Post

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

I bought the pair through dealer in Chandigarh @ 9k. Plus diy fitting. the local relay was about 300.

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Originally posted by ravjotsingh View Post

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.

UPDATE: NGK has launched its iridium plugs for Duke 200. It will be available in Chandigarh near 25th Oct. If anyone is interested then we can collectively buy from NGK at discounted price. The price will be approx 600.

**timuseravan** · 10-09-2013, 04:56 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by DukeDey View Post

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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Duke 200 seems good for me. But I am worried that coming from C500, it may not be enough power for me. Also just 50k extra is getting me a much better bike.

Anyway I planning another TD this weekend. Hoping to convince the showroom guys for a longer rider.

**chinmayakar** · 10-09-2013, 06:54 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Duke is lot more powerful than you think. It can eat a C500 in a drag, climb ghats with ease, take corners like a pro. All this with saddle fully loaded. Only drawback here is small fuel tank.

**DukeDey** · 10-09-2013, 08:30 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by timuseravan View Post

Duke 200 seems good for me. But I am worried that coming from C500, it may not be enough power for me. Also just 50k extra is getting me a much better bike.

Anyway I planning another TD this weekend. Hoping to convince the showroom guys for a longer rider.

Don't worry about that. You might have missed it. The duke 200's performance would be a good jump for you even if you come from a non existing classic 750. That should do it, I guess.

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**Flying Duke** · 10-10-2013, 01:45 AM

Pirelli Sport Demon on the Duke 200

hi, i just got new Pirelli Sport Demon for my Duke 200 and since then i have been facing a weird problem. Every time i speed up and then slow down to ~30-35 kmph the chain starts straining. i am not sure why this should happen. My Duke is 17K done and the previous tyres were low profile tyres. i have just spent 5.5k on the new tyres and dont intend to change them.

Pls help.

**katoom** · 10-10-2013, 10:35 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Guys, have a problem.

Started up my bike today morning and the headlights are staying on even when i switch it off. High beam switch is also not working, light stays on when key is at ignition position. I'm hoping this is just some water issue and not some major electrical fault, as the bike was washed in the morning. Any suggestions?

**samschenker** · 10-10-2013, 10:51 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by katoom View Post

Guys, have a problem.

Started up my bike today morning and the headlights are staying on even when i switch it off. High beam switch is also not working, light stays on when key is at ignition position. I'm hoping this is just some water issue and not some major electrical fault, as the bike was washed in the morning. Any suggestions?

Noticed similar problems after heavy rains (bike was parked in the open), the problem was due to water entering the pass light switch. Using some WD40 will help in my case just using the pass switch a few times continuously solved the problem.

**DukeDey** · 10-10-2013, 12:12 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by katoom View Post

Guys, have a problem.

Started up my bike today morning and the headlights are staying on even when i switch it off. High beam switch is also not working, light stays on when key is at ignition position. I'm hoping this is just some water issue and not some major electrical fault, as the bike was washed in the morning. Any suggestions?

When it happened to me the complete wiring had to be replaced. The svc people tried changing the switches, the bulb, the socket, in short tried doing a lot to fix the issue but it took them around 2hrs to finally give up and replace the wiring. Thankfully the bike was still under warranty. And the issue never came back.

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**dishayu** · 10-10-2013, 02:17 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by timuseravan View Post

Duke 200 seems good for me. But I am worried that coming from C500, it may not be enough power for me. Also just 50k extra is getting me a much better bike.

Anyway I planning another TD this weekend. Hoping to convince the showroom guys for a longer rider.

C500 = 27 bhp, 190 kg
Duke 200 = 25 bhp,128 kg

If C500 had enough power for you, the 200 Duke most certainly will. Although, if 50k is not much of a constraint for you, getting a 390 is the wiser decision irrespective.

**timuseravan** · 10-10-2013, 03:13 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by dishayu View Post

C500 = 27 bhp, 190 kg
Duke 200 = 25 bhp,128 kg

If C500 had enough power for you, the 200 Duke most certainly will. Although, if 50k is not much of a constraint for you, getting a 390 is the wiser decision irrespective.

I was actually thinking
C500 42Nm 190kg
D200 19.2 Nm 128kg
The more power of D200 is simply due to higher revving engine. The C500 pulls just insanely at any speeds.

But per chinmayakar and DukeDey, D200 is good enough. Although DukeDey is himself going for for the 390

[MENTION=63586]DukeDey[/MENTION], would you mind telling me the reason for upgrading to 390?

**dishayu** · 10-10-2013, 03:29 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by timuseravan View Post

I was actually thinking
C500 42Nm 190kg
D200 19.2 Nm 128kg
The more power of D200 is simply due to higher revving engine. The C500 pulls just insanely at any speeds.

But per chinmayakar and DukeDey, D200 is good enough. Although DukeDey is himself going for for the 390

@DukeDey, would you mind telling me the reason for upgrading to 390?

Well, "powerful" is the wrong word for that then

As for the 200 vs 390 debate, if you can afford it, get the 390. It does almost everything better than 200 in a very similar manner.

**chinmayakar** · 10-10-2013, 03:32 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by dishayu View Post

Well, "powerful" is the wrong word for that then

As for the 200 vs 390 debate, if you can afford it, get the 390. It does almost everything better than 200 in a very similar manner.

Yes, 390 is faster and quicker than the 200. However, in terms of feel, character, aggression both are very different. While 200 revvs insanely fast, 390 picks up revvs at a less furious pace.

In either case, both are fun in their own way and should reward you with a good riding experience.

**dishayu** · 10-10-2013, 06:23 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post

Yes, 390 is faster and quicker than the 200. However, in terms of feel, character, aggression both are very different. While 200 revvs insanely fast, 390 picks up revvs at a less furious pace.

In either case, both are fun in their own way and should reward you with a good riding experience.

Yup, I have the same observation as you. I personally wouldn't recommend a 200 owner to upgrade to a 390, but for a new buyer, I think 390 is a better buy (a personal opinion again).

**DukeDey** · 10-10-2013, 06:59 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by timuseravan View Post

I was actually thinking
C500 42Nm 190kg
D200 19.2 Nm 128kg
The more power of D200 is simply due to higher revving engine. The C500 pulls just insanely at any speeds.

But per chinmayakar and DukeDey, D200 is good enough. Although DukeDey is himself going for for the 390

@DukeDey, would you mind telling me the reason for upgrading to 390?

The Duke 200 pulls even more insanely at any speeds compared to a c500. The only reason I am going for the 390 is because it can do much higher speeds on the highway. This does not mean I am going to ride very fast but the bike would be much more relaxed doing highway speeds. Also we are getting abs for extra money so the this purchase was a no-brainer.

But before you plonk in the extra 50k know that if you plan to ride more in the city then the 200 would be a better bike. A 200 would be able to pull cleanly from 30kmph even in 6th gear but the 390 would struggle even in 3rd cog. The 200's gearing is much more suited for city rides where you need to be fast and gear changes should not bother you much. The 200 would keep asking for upshifts but even if you don't, not an issue. Unlike other bikes in which we need to go down a gear or two to tackle a speed breaker this won't be an issue with the 200, but, certainly a very big issue with the 390 where speed breakers can be taken only in 1st without loading the engine too much.

The tires for which you were worried are cheap for the 200, heats less, offers better fuel economy by a big margin and would still give you a very wide grin inside that lid of yours. Now its your decision what exactly are you looking for. Not everytime extra money can get you a better product. In this case both bikes have different character. ABS is certainly a plus point but even without one the duke 200 is a very potent machine. I would again advice you to take a test ride of the 200 before you take a final decision. The small motor might surprise you after all.

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