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**Tobbera** · 11-04-2013, 03:53 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Here is a sneak peek of the new alarm and immobilizer system for the Duke. Have ordered a limited set of PCB's to be able to evaluate it properly. RFID is about to be added for ability to enable and disable immobilizer.

**abhijeet080808** · 11-04-2013, 08:08 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

If you are making one with a simple immobilizer with low idle current draw, count me in!

**Tobbera** · 11-04-2013, 10:36 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post

If you are making one with a simple immobilizer with low idle current draw, count me in!

The current draw is going to be monitored and tweaked when the prototype is in order, which should be done in a week. Will keep this thread updated on the progress.

**abhijeet080808** · 11-04-2013, 12:40 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Tobbera View Post

The current draw is going to be monitored and tweaked when the prototype is in order, which should be done in a week. Will keep this thread updated on the progress.

Regarding the RFID card, how are you planning to place the RFID reader, since the read distance is really less. I guess, the whole circuit placed under the rear seat will not be able to read the RFID card that may be placed along with the keyring near the ignition lock.

**Tobbera** · 11-05-2013, 02:51 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by abhijeet080808 View Post

Regarding the RFID card, how are you planning to place the RFID reader, since the read distance is really less. I guess, the whole circuit placed under the rear seat will not be able to read the RFID card that may be placed along with the keyring near the ignition lock.

The RFID reader is going under the passenger seat along with the alarm module. You just swipe your RFID tag over the seat to disarm the alarm before you put your keys into the ignition.

**dishayu** · 11-05-2013, 03:00 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by dishayu View Post

Just rode down from Bangalore to Mangalore. Fuel economy in the first leg : 21.33 kpl. Tankful to tankful method. Although I barely ever dipped below 120kph on the entire strech.

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Finished my ride yesterday... Small update on the fuel consumption figures after each full-tank stop for anyone who might be interested...
Stock bike, 100kg rider + backpack on the rear seat + regular fuel (non premium BP/shell) + almost no crouching during 130 kph highway runs.

Liters	KM	Fuel Econ	Riding Conditions
9.66	206	21.33	flat, smooth highway, 100% throttle for almost the entire time
5.85	215	36.75	180km slow to moderate speeds on broken ghat roads/narrow roads and about 30 km city riding
5.34	184	34.46	150km moderate-high speed narrow highway ride + about 30 km city riding
7.40	200	27.03	130km spirited riding on twisty and smooth (and amazing) ghat roads, 70km full throttle highway ride
8.98	208	23.16	flat, smooth highway, 100% throttle for almost the entire time
37.23	1013	27.21	<--- TOTAL/OVERALL

**Doga** · 11-05-2013, 10:25 PM

My Luck

A eventful day yesterday. Was in office when got a call from a friend. The poor chap had just met an accident on the LBS marg at Vikhroli, thanks to the many huge potholes which yawn on the BMC claims of pothole less roads. Helped him with the hospital formalities and then later with his MRI scan. He'll take quite some time to recover. During all of this I rode mostly on the eastern expressway at triple digit speeds because I had to juggle between tending to him and work. Stayed with him till 1:30 am at the hospital. On my way back, ripped the bike since the expressway was deserted. While on the airoli bridge, I thought I was experiencing the rear sliding, a strange feeling of the rear having lost grip and fishtailing all the time. Thinking it's all in my head and a tyre cannot have that sudden a grip loss, I rode on. But it got severe and I stopped at the thane-belapur road finally to take a look.
The rear axle nut and the chain tightness adjuster were not there and the axle had started to slip out.

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I was stunned!! Then it struck me. I had tightened the chain in the morning, but had forgotten to tighten the axle nut. I was riding with that loosened nut throughout the day at triple digit speeds. May be God decided to give me some more time.
I could have ended on the bed next to my friend the same day or worse still at the morgue

PS :So there I was, stranded at the thane Belapur road, since I do not carry the tool kit with me. I was praying for a duker to arrive from somewhere, obviously with his kit , but that didn't happen. A Bulleteer tried helping but he too didn't have his kit with him. Finally I could push the axle back in place somehow and ride home at 10-20 kmph.

**Calculus** · 11-06-2013, 11:48 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by broken87 View Post

Redline & enjoy the burst of acceleration in lower gears than focussing on minute vibrations. Vibrations will only be reduced with time I believe.

Took my bike for a 500km run this weekend and got accustomed to the bike's response in all the gears at varied RPMs.... Have a doubt though.... At all gears, the bike was smooth at <5k RPM and >7K RPM... when it was in this range 5k-7k rpm .. i could feel a little bit of ruggedness which always stayed in that range and disappeared when the i increased or decreased the RPM range... It would be great if anyone who has experienced it could throw some light on this...

**siddharthsure** · 11-06-2013, 02:35 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Anyone from here came to sriharikotta or pulicat lake yesterday??? Saw a guy in orange duke fully geared.

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**Big bore** · 11-07-2013, 07:00 PM

Re: My Luck

Originally posted by Doga View Post

A eventful day yesterday. Was in office when got a call from a friend. The poor chap had just met an accident on the LBS marg at Vikhroli, thanks to the many huge potholes which yawn on the BMC claims of pothole less roads. Helped him with the hospital formalities and then later with his MRI scan. He'll take quite some time to recover. During all of this I rode mostly on the eastern expressway at triple digit speeds because I had to juggle between tending to him and work. Stayed with him till 1:30 am at the hospital. On my way back, ripped the bike since the expressway was deserted. While on the airoli bridge, I thought I was experiencing the rear sliding, a strange feeling of the rear having lost grip and fishtailing all the time. Thinking it's all in my head and a tyre cannot have that sudden a grip loss, I rode on. But it got severe and I stopped at the thane-belapur road finally to take a look.
The rear axle nut and the chain tightness adjuster were not there and the axle had started to slip out.

.

I was stunned!! Then it struck me. I had tightened the chain in the morning, but had forgotten to tighten the axle nut. I was riding with that loosened nut throughout the day at triple digit speeds. May be God decided to give me some more time.
I could have ended on the bed next to my friend the same day or worse still at the morgue

PS :So there I was, stranded at the thane Belapur road, since I do not carry the tool kit with me. I was praying for a duker to arrive from somewhere, obviously with his kit , but that didn't happen. A Bulleteer tried helping but he too didn't have his kit with him. Finally I could push the axle back in place somehow and ride home at 10-20 kmph.

That was scary doga :O. You we're plain lucky and ya eastern express is tasty to ride at night :P

**wallpapers123** · 11-08-2013, 12:12 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Does sprocket change affect the warranty..?? And is under gearing(increasing rear sprocket or decreasing front sprocket ) feasible for an already under-geared duke??
Went today on the highway ballistic fast 10.5K RPM in all the gears all the way to 130.!!

But then a greedy me thought ..man it would be awesome if that acceleration was a bit more powerful..!!

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**Sanchit Arora** · 11-08-2013, 01:00 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post

Does sprocket change affect the warranty..?? And is under gearing(increasing rear sprocket or decreasing front sprocket ) feasible for an already under-geared duke??
Went today on the highway ballistic fast 10.5K RPM in all the gears all the way to 130.!!

But then a greedy me thought ..man it would be awesome if that acceleration was a bit more powerful..!!

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Acceleration is powerful enough, increasing the acceleration would decrease the top-end.

As discussed in the weekly g2g last night, I'm already on a hunt for a smaller rear sprocket, would give a little tall gearing and hope it increases the top end too.

Just for a bit of relaxed highway rides..

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**wallpapers123** · 11-08-2013, 01:30 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by Sanchit Arora View Post

Acceleration is powerful enough, increasing the acceleration would decrease the top-end.

but i want to try with more acceleration by compromising the top end since 100kph+ is barely reached in everyday rides..

**Sanchit Arora** · 11-08-2013, 11:40 AM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Originally posted by wallpapers123 View Post

but i want to try with more acceleration by compromising the top end since 100kph+ is barely reached in everyday rides..

Then go for the rear sprocket of the 390, I think it's 45.. Should give you mad acceleration, but gearing will be too short, i mean too short to enjoy the madness.. Still you can try if that's what you're looking for...

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**sparxblood** · 11-08-2013, 03:53 PM

Re: KTM 200 Duke

AFAIK the rear sprocket of 390 won't fit on the 200..

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