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**samschenker** · 03-12-2012, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

A "khat" kind of noise does show up when going over a speed breaker or a cut in the road. Had taken it to ther service center to have it checked. They could not reproduce the issue. Neither could I. I will try to notice the sound again after I finish work (at 2:30 am)

No bush was placed for the foot rest - just an extra washer.

Its not exactly 'khat' noise, something like hitting the plastic kind of sound. Will check for the loose connectors below the console like NV mentioned next time in the ASC.

**rjswaroop2004** · 03-12-2012, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

Congrats Rafa!

Important: A price hike is around the corner. Bookings are going to stop soon. Back log cleared. Some promotions in the media and then the Duke is going to cost more - say by 20/30K

Hey shubz...

Does it mean that i have to pay extra???

I am still waiting for my bike... booked it like 20 days back... on 24th feb :S

Dint get any infor on when ill get it ... booked it in chennai ... If tey raise the price ... i m sure to cancel it :| :S

**Shubz** · 03-12-2012, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by samschenker View Post

Its not exactly 'khat' noise, something like hitting the plastic kind of sound. Will check for the loose connectors below the console like NV mentioned next time in the ASC.

The loose connectors were fastened by another Duke owner and the sound still persists.

rjswaroop2004 if you have already booked, then you will not have to pay anything more than what the current price is.

They will first stop bookings. Clear the backlog - Re-open bookings with the new price tag. Exactly the way they did for Mahindra XUV 500.

**shane#1** · 03-12-2012, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by m@v View Post

Has anyone booked or bought it from probiking showroom in Noida(Sect 18).

How was the overall experience.The guy is quoting me delivery within march.

There was a lady there who was telling me the same thing but the cost of the bike was slightly expensive (Rs.1000) than Delhi. They said they were to receive the second lot of bikes in the first week of March, when i had gone for the test ride in the last week of Feb

**rjswaroop2004** · 03-12-2012, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

The loose connectors were fastened by another Duke owner and the sound still persists.

rjswaroop2004 if you have already booked, then you will not have to pay anything more than what the current price is.

They will first stop bookings. Clear the backlog - Re-open bookings with the new price tag. Exactly the way they did for Mahindra XUV 500.

Aaah... that was relieving ... thanks!...

Called up the ktm showroom folks yesterday to check where i stand in the waiting list ... but the only reply he gave was "sir, we have already told you there is a max waiting period of 90 days and that is it!!!"... Well, that made me mad :| :| :|

**samschenker** · 03-12-2012, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by Shubz View Post

The loose connectors were fastened by another Duke owner and the sound still persists.

Thats bad, the sound is really annoying.

**Shubz** · 03-12-2012, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by rjswaroop2004 View Post

Aaah... that was relieving ... thanks!...

Called up the ktm showroom folks yesterday to check where i stand in the waiting list ... but the only reply he gave was "sir, we have already told you there is a max waiting period of 90 days and that is it!!!"... Well, that made me mad :| :| :|

lol - we know how it feels. For each time we had called (after booking) - This was the exact thing we had to hear. may be they were trained to say it. But don't worry - you will not have to wait until 90 days. You will be really surprised.

Originally posted by samschenker View Post

Thats bad, the sound is really annoying.

It is indeed annoying. Bad part is - I was not able to reproduce the same when at the svc center nor were they able to!

**sahil_killer** · 03-13-2012, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by yogeshgehlot View Post

thks dude.
please if you could provide us the break of Rs5554 (cost by item wise)

Thks
Yogesh

Tank cap sticker costs - 1820
Tank pad - 1450
crash pad - 2182

All these are including the vat....

I still dint get the crash pad fixed cos the mech said he needed the front stand for the bike and he dint have it,he told me he ll put it during the first service...which should be about 3 days from now.

**sahil_killer** · 03-13-2012, 01:10 AM

Had a few doubts or rather questions...
Pple who have got their first service done ,what engine oil did u use?if poss plz let us know which brand,oil grade and the cost.Also if the oil is not bajaj then what is the difference that you felt after the oil change.

**Biker@rpm** · 03-13-2012, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by krish2778 View Post

Congrats..:-)

congrats..
she is totally orange...

**Biker@rpm** · 03-13-2012, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by Abhishek2255

Couple of pictures of my First love :P
We have completed around 700kms now.

Duke looks cool...!!!

**Biker@rpm** · 03-13-2012, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by inder.cool View Post

Completed around 680kms on my Duke 200 aka "The Barracuda" and just loving the whole new experience this bike gives over my previous bike

An upgrade for me from a Karizma to the Duke has been just phenomenal, got to know/experience many new things on the new tech bikes such as the Duke.

As NV already pointed out there are many onlookers of the Duke, And at many places the owner must be standing near the bike to prevent it from the people.
During the first 200-250 kms the engine felt a little bit suppressed but now after a fair bit of running, its free and happily revving.
Pretty smooth acceleration, at times its progressive and at times it gives instant boost().
Handling is just SUPERB, just flows into the corner and the fatter and grippy tyres give so much confidence that one just flows into it.
Considering its light weight, its so much fun to ride in the city.
At times engine heats up while in traffic, but not a big problem/issue with that. Just the after effects
The seating position of the bike is made for the city, but for me a jump from a Karizma(which is like sitting on a sofa now ) to this is creating some problems as the knees and toes hurt. But, I would get used to its seating position and this should not be problem in the coming few months.
The Suspension set up on the bike from WP Suspension is leaps and bounds ahead of any Indian manufactured suspensions. Front USD forks just add to the stability of the bike and gives so much confidence to the rider.
Currently have ridden only till 6k rpm and there are pretty satisfying results. In 6th gear and at 6k rpm the bike does a comfortable 82-84 km/h.
I personally love the exhaust note, love when it roars
Apart from 1 or 2 niggles here and there, the bike is just superb.

hi inder, cool

nice review. i just clear 960kms.. waiting for 1st service to be done.
i took my baby for a weekend trip cleared 600kms. felt few problem. like changing from 5 to 6th at times slips .. and reserve isn't showing approximate value . she does off's while in 1st gear @ times.

did u experience any of these while in ur drive.

**arunsuresh** · 03-13-2012, 09:53 AM

Paid the full amount yesterday at KTM Bangalore... the delivery is just around the corner. But the buggers forgot to collect my photo for registration... Now i have to go there again and give them the photos so they can start the registration procedure... Unnecessary delay !!

**devil_rider** · 03-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Chandu!! View Post

Bro i Too Need to Buy a Helmet btw Where u Exactly Stat @ Mumbai? We Can Go Together ?

i stay in Wadala. I'll PM u when i'll be going there..

**inder.cool** · 03-13-2012, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by sahil_killer View Post

crash pad - 2182

All these are including the vat....

Can you post a pic of the crash pad. Also can you mention is it just for front or front and rear both?

Originally posted by Biker@rpm View Post

felt few problem. like changing from 5 to 6th at times slips .. and reserve isn't showing approximate value . she does off's while in 1st gear @ times.

Hi,
1) I never got problem of shifting from 5th to 6th..it has always been smooth.
2) When there's a low fuel indicator then the console shows how much kms can be covered.
3) My bike shuts down mostly when in 2nd and not in 1st..

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