Re: KTM 200 Duke

Symptoms of faulty fuel pump are blipping wil be a lot Noisy and irritating , spark missing ,power loss , and drop in mileage , engine heats up a lot .

A Tale of Black

Ever since I was a kid I have always wanted to explore the unknown. To see new places and meet new people has always been the best part of life. As i grew up I began to yearn for something more. I wanted to spend miles on the open road. It's never the destination but the journey! My dad, Being extremely strict gave me three options when I told him I wanted a motor bike. They were the Star City, The Platina and the Boxer. The three cheapest bikes in the Indian market at that time. Finally I narrowed my options to the TVS and convinced him (I would eventually go into sales ) to get me the Star Sport. It was a decent bike and it taught me how to manage a bike efficiently. I used it for 8 years and then by the time I started to work I began to feel the need to travel on those long distances which my beloved Star could not carry me. Gone were the days when I could ask my dad for money. I saved up and started my research for the next bike!

My initial option was the Bullet 350. I did a month of research on the bike and found out that it would be too big for me. I'm a measly 5'6 and hover around 60 kgs. Besides I was more of a ''naked bike'' loyalist. I loved the FZ 16 the moment I first laid my eyes on it many years ago. But now that i was finally in a position to purchase one i just knew that it could not satisfy that craving within me. I sat and reviewed many bikes over the next two months. The Avenger, The Fazer, The FZ, The Hunk, The Bullet family, The New Pulsar 200NS and more. I never even considered the Duke. Then on my birthday I happened to be at this resort and I glanced at the white Duke 200 next to me. I hopped on and it felt very comfortable and easy to control. The seat was upright and the riding position was as they say 'meant for me' The next day began my 2 1/2 months of research that decide if I bought it or not. I researched every thing! Right from the Total cost of ownership to the price of the puncture kit. I now knew and understood the Pros and Cons of the KTM 200. I built my finances accordingly and informed my parents about how i was planning to blow more than half a lakh on a bike. They were not to happy but they always knew if I was spending my own money I would have thought over it a hundred times and they gave me the green light. I could not have been happier.

Now I would just like to thank every one here who spent time writing reviews and feedback on the Duke 200 which in turn helped me to take a more informed decision!

Now to find out where to get it from!

As a resident of Bangalore I needed to pick the showroom where I could buy my dream. The research began again (Marketing Research was much liked in college)
I narrowed it down to the KTM showroom in BTM. I went and spoke to them a few times and I received a quote of Rs. 157,000 Approx. I had several questions which were patiently resolved by the sales POC and the technicians there.

I went home and slept on it for a few days and headed back to empty my bank balance! I took a DD and completed the formalities and they told me to collect it the next day. I hardly slept that night. At 6 PM i headed to the showroom and they led me to the basement where my little beast lay. A quick inspection was in order (It had 8 km on the odometer) and I was satisfied. My friend took a few snaps and I hopped on. The rev of the throttle made me realise that I made the right decision!
Thanks guys at KTM BTM!

I rode home with a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. I will talk about my experiences in the saddle on the next post.

Kms ridden so far: 4262
Months: 2 1/2
Number of services: 1
Fuel used: Shell
Additional components purchased: 3M Cloths, 3M wax, 3M Shiner, OKS chain lube
Spartan Helios Jacket, Rockrider Gloves, Special forces standard issue boots, Tactical Shemagh.
Furthest ridden on a single day: 445 Km














The White Suspension bears my birthdate (A coincidence!)

Apologies for the typos and brevity.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I guess there is nothing to worry in it. I also see the same multicolored screen some times in sun light. It is just the low quality plastic on the console, not the LCD.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

My duke is just 1 year and 2 months old, yesterday I saw that silver bezel paint inside headlamp just above the bulb has been faded its look like Matt silver finish so is it possible to change headlamp under warranty. I had clocked just 5200 kms in odo

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Good Day Guys..

This is my first time posting in this forum..
Please assist me if I make any mistake..

I would like to hear your guys input on the problem i'm experiencing at the moments..

I had own this bike (KTM Duke 200) for 6 and half months, normally I used this bike to commute to work..
my travelling distance (two way 84KM approximate) to work is around 42KM..

Normally, I will ride my bike on optimum speed, sometime I do speeding but most of the time I cruise at speed 85km/h to 105km/h..
when i travel at 60kmh to 80/85 kmh i will use forth gear since its at optimum speed for gear 4..
so when my bike reach around 80kmh, i will change to fifth gear.. and continue my speed to 95 or 100 before i change to sixth gear..

most of the time, the gear and speed ratio as I describe above..

But recently this ratio change..
I need to change to fifth gear at speed around 60kmh instead of 80kmh like before..
Engine looks like revving too high for forth gear ap speed 60kmh, thus i need to change to fifth gear to make engine not revving too long..
and then sixth gear at speed around 80kmh..

Then when I reach 100kmh, engine is revving high like its already reaching peak revolutions.. so i control my throttle and speed to 90kmh+- for cruising along the highway..

I bring my bike to local mechanics, he told me dont rev the bike till the red light (gear shift signal) on meter to blink then only change gear.. he say, just change when its appropriate..
but i never rev my throttle until red like start to blink then only change gear.. i change on optimum speed basis..

I have ask around on facebook, they say might be cause by clutch plate burned.. but i'm still unsure of that
I'm having problem to explain this situation to others because i dont have much knowledge about bike engine..


I'm hoping you guys could help to tell me the actual problem so that when i bring my bike to mechanics i just tell him to check for something2..
instead of telling him a story like above, which i'm sure he dont quite understand..

Thanks guys..

Re: KTM 200 Duke

[MENTION=73527]Anwar JR[/MENTION] bro.
What oil are you using?
Does the bike feel less powerful than before? If so then change the clutch plates.
Does the bike feel rough like its pulling a lot of weight? Then change engine oil and air filter. Also fuel filter while you're at it.
And please don't take the bike to local mechanics. They don't know how an electronically controlled fi bike functions. Take it to ktm instead.
Also, what fuel are you using? Problem can be petrol related as these are high compression bikes with fuel pumps and injectors and need clean additives free petrol. Try system G cleaner and see if that makes a diffrence.

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Im using ELF, engine oil..
Does the problem im having cause by clutch plates?
Im using Caltex oil for my bike..
Bro, what is system G cleaner?

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Which is it bro Caltex or ELF? Either way it doesn't matter, just shift to recommended grade of engine oil from Motul oils and stick to it for best performance (Motul 7100 for your bike). If Motul is not available at your location then just tell me what oils are available and I'll tell you which one to use for best results as per the climate in your area and your usage.
The problem you're having MAY or MAY NOT be related to clutch plates bro, only way to tell is if your bike is struggling with its pick-up and not speed. If your clutch plates are gone then your bike will still be able to get to speed but it will no longer be able to pull as it did before. if this is happening then your clutch plates are gone.

Iftex system G is a liquid available at any BP or HP petrol bunk. it cleans out your tank and prevents blockages in the bikes fuel lines.

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ELF is for engine oil, while caltex for my bike oil..
Can i use any motul engine oil, or its must be a specific? full synthetic maybe?
from your explanation, i think my clutch plates is causing the problem..
i will check further with service centre and share results later..

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What is 'bike oil' ?? The duke and any other 4 stroke for that matter requires only engine oil !
And it would be better, if you let us know what the rpms are for those speeds you mentioned. The duke 200, normally hits 100kmph @ 7500 rpm
Again normally, if you want the bike to be 'relaxed' then you should be shifting to 5th gear at around 60kmph, and 6th at 75kmph.
this is how i shift in 'relaxed' mode (which 80% of the time in city): 2nd @ 10kmph , 3rd @ 28kmph, 4th @ 50, 5th @ 60 , 6th @ 75kmph
the duke200 is a high revving machine, touching 100 at a high 7500rpm. so it is bound to feel 'racy' all the time.
Btw, how many kms has the bike done ? And hopefully the chain is in good condition. Get it checked at a ASC.. and use a 10w50 engine oil (motul 7100 recommended by ktm)
Never get the bike attended to at local mechs (its always a risk if they are not familiar with such a bike). I know a person who had his timing meddled with at a local mech and it messed up stuff and ended up sounding like an old water pump/motor, had to be towed to the asc to get it fixed. lucky the damage was minimal.

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Use Motul 300v fully synthetic or Motul 7100 fully synthetic. They are both recommended for the bike.
Yes do let us know what the problem turns out to be.

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Sorry because i didnt provide details explanation about the oils..
I thought our friend was asking for petrol and engine oil..
Engine oil i'm using was ELF..
While petrol, I used Caltex.. Was using Shell before, but change to Caltex long time ago..
What is KMS stands for? My bike mileage (ODO) had reach 14200+-KM. And I already did my third service (EO change) at 11000KM.. Next EO change would be at 16000KM..

About the relaxed riding.. It was different for me before this.. recently the ratio is similar to what you describe above..
But before this, i still remember im able to ride my bike around 80kmph at fifth gear with the bike rev is not too high (below 7500rpm) and riding in relax condition..it was like that before..
Usually engine will start to sounds like its revving too high when i reach 7500rpm and above.. It was like that before this.. Thats why i dont understand why i was force to change to fifth gear when my speed was only at 60++kmph..
I believe my chain and spocket condition is still good, I did apply chain lube once in a while..


Balgi, whats the difference between 300v and 7100?
What'a the usage interval for above oils? Is it 5000KM?

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Ok, the relaxed riding speed of the ktm 200 is the same as described by [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION].
As to why your bikes speed/rpm changed, now I am sure that it is your clutch plates (based on your last post to me).
Motul 300v is a fully synthetic oil of slightly higher ester grade and so lasts just a bit longer than 7100. But 7100 is a bit cheaper and therefore easier on the pocket. Performance of the 300v is also a bit better but for the duke 390. For the duke 200 it makes no difference which one you use. Also 300v comes in two variants i.e 15w40 and 10w40. You only need 10w40.
Both oils last 5000kms easy. KMS means KiloMetreS.

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I see, if that's the case maybe i'm wrong about my bike relax riding.. But I'm going to check it at SC to confirm everything is working fine.. I dont want ended up too late to fix it, and have to dig my pocket for parts replacement or etc..
I will look around for motul 7100 for my next EO change..
LoL.. KMS is kilometres.. Thanks!!

I need to find time to bring bike for clutch plates checkup, probably next Monday..
I will share with you guys later..

Btw, is there any apps available if i want to view and reply this forum on android smart phone?

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Yes there is an app. Its called "tapatalk" I am using it right now to reply to you.
You can surf all threads and reply to quoted posts all in one place and on the move. Its great app and its android compatible.