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what is the cost of PP film from 3M?The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome. -
The 3M treatment that I am talking of is not a PP Film. It is some treatment done to all the painted and fiber surfaces. Not Teflon but maybe the 3M counterpart. It seals the paint and gloss giving a long lasting shine; also makes it easy to clean and wash.Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post
Thanks for the cover info. Am investigating a HM cover that is originally used for the Impulse. Will post an update once I lay my hands on one.Originally posted by ASSASSIN07 View PostNever argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.Comment
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what is the cost of that 3M treatment?Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View PostThe best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.Comment
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You can have a word with Venkat sir.. he has a portfolio of 32 3M products under his belt...Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View PostRIP MarcoComment
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oops, just 5.5 litres? How much fuel can you fill after you get .... ??? the fuel warning light on the console?Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View PostComment
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Nice review there..Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View PostA very small review after 269 kilometers of riding.
- Crowd magnet. A Duke owner will have difficult time in keeping people from trying to mount the bike.
- Extremely light and flick-able. Easy to ride in most situations. People riding sports bikes all this while will take some time to get used to the open bar/wide bar position.
- Gear shifts are smooth and there are no false neutrals. Clutch is light too.
- Radiator fan can radiate a lot of heat on your legs.
- Chain slaps against the swingarm. This seems like a common complaint. I have heard that the Bengaluru Duke owners got some bush installed that prevented the slap.
- Lights are bright and good for night riding.
- Suspension is not as soft as previously thought. Just right for our roads.
- Engine has a lot of character. Pulls well in any gear and is rev happy too.
- Exhaust has a distinctive sound. It is subjective; some like it, some dont.
- Engine seems happy upside of 5K RPM. Above 5K, the engine goes really smooth; exhaust becomes silent too.
- Brakes are simply wonderful. I haven't used the rear one since the front itself is very responsive and communicative.
- Instrument cluster gets difficult to read sometimes.
- Some noise from the front headlamp cluster was reported on some Dukes. That was attributed to cables and was fixed. Did not notice this on my Duke.
- Ridiculously easy to keep ahead of the traffic even with the rev limit.
- Now for the figure that people have been waiting for, the all important Fuel Efficiency. A tankful to tankful saw her doing 252 KM in 5.5 Litres exact. That works out to 45.82 Km/Lit. Outstanding!!
Now for the updates to my Duke:
- Got a Keiti Carbon tankpad
- Removed the front number plate mount and the plate too
- Removed the rear hugger and the saree guard (of course)
- Removed the pillion footrests since I ride alone all the time. Looks brilliantly awesome.
I have been reaching out for the KTM's keys over the other vehicles in my garage and that itself speaks out of the fun to ride factor associated with this bike.
Watch this space for more!!
Will be putting up mine too soon
I'm not facing much of a problem in office or at home regarding it being the 'magent' thing...but many ppl do crowd up near the bike to check itOriginally posted by ASSASSIN07 View PostNicely put up. Keiti Carbon tankpad looks good.
What about that 3M coating? Did you get it? I called up the area sales manager & he says their isn't any product for bike. But Indra told me that 3M showroom has it in Viman Nagar!
& i guess everyone is finding it difficult to keep people from mounting the duke. My friendly neighborhood guy called up his cousins to see the bike & they were happily dancing on it without my knowledge
. Worst part is that i had it covered, but they cared less!
Also, I will need some guidance in buying riding gears. This would be the first time I will shop for it so you guy's experience would really help! But, most of the time i'm near the bike only 
So, those usual questions start off..
Anyways, whenever u r free to get the riding gear just let us know..
Its already here at KTM showroom, it retails at 15,000.Originally posted by santhosh443 View Post
no such limitation as to how much fuel you can put. And preferably do a tank full everytime.Originally posted by shark80 View PostComment
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Hi everyone. The India KTM Duke 200 owners group is up on Facebook. Please search for and add yourself to the group. You need to provide:
1. Name
2. Email
3. Date of delivery
4. Xbhp name / handle
Once you are approved you can participate in the owner specific discussions, group buys etc.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207278682706779/Kriss : 15.06.1981 - 11.10.2009
You will not be forgotten...RIPComment
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Dude that's why we need to have a good alarm system on the bike. Waiting for the KTM alarm system to come.Originally posted by ASSASSIN07 View PostNicely put up. Keiti Carbon tankpad looks good.
What about that 3M coating? Did you get it? I called up the area sales manager & he says their isn't any product for bike. But Indra told me that 3M showroom has it in Viman Nagar!
& i guess everyone is finding it difficult to keep people from mounting the duke. My friendly neighborhood guy called up his cousins to see the bike & they were happily dancing on it without my knowledge. Worst part is that i had it covered, but they cared less!
Also, I will need some guidance in buying riding gears. This would be the first time I will shop for it so you guy's experience would really help!The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.Comment
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It was quoted at Rs. 1299 + Taxes.Originally posted by devil_rider View Post
Sure. can you PM me his number?Originally posted by vkuchhal View Post
No fuel warning light. I filled in a tankful a few kilometers after the delivery and filled in a tankful yesterday again after 251 KM of riding. The quantity that went in was 5.5 liters exact.Originally posted by shark80 View Post
Thanks InderOriginally posted by inder.cool View PostNice review there..
Will be putting up mine too soon
that is a magnet...hahahaOriginally posted by inder.cool View PostI'm not facing much of a problem in office or at home regarding it being the 'magent' thing...but many ppl do crowd up near the bike to check it But, most of the time i'm near the bike only So, those usual questions start off..Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.Comment
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Sure we do. We can have an electric shock system which gives high voltage shocks to non ownersOriginally posted by devil_rider View Post. This would be a Classical Conditioning case and they wont do the act again . (Sorry for OT)
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haha..... i wish we had something like that.Originally posted by ASSASSIN07 View PostSure we do. We can have an electric shock system which gives high voltage shocks to non owners. This would be a Classical Conditioning case and they wont do the act again . (Sorry for OT)The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.Comment
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That's an okay price for what we are getting, isn't it?Originally posted by niranjanvaidya View Post
The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.Comment
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so true man.....Originally posted by inder.cool View PostThat's the 'exclusivity' cost of this bikeThe best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.Comment
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Folks & dukes! This is a fantastic thread - good reviews/videos and quality checks!!
Any idea how the wait list is clearing in Bangalore? couldn't go to the showroom in the weekend!Comment
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