Re: KTM 200 Duke

Kabeer, pay 80,000Rs max for the bike you ve mentioned above. Or threaten to buy a new one at 140K! Don't be afraid of negotiating/// you ve got the money while he has got a used product to sell...

Better buy a new one as you need to commute 35km/day...unless you find a good <4000km bike for sale for 90K-100K max.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Thanks a TON s1d, all the information you shared is exactly the information i was looking for. This certainly helps me finalize my thoughts. Thanks again!!


Thanks pitbull! yeah this makes sense, worth giving it a thought if i can shell out some-more and buy a new one. I am going to see the bike tomorrow, will try and negotiate, i'll keep your advice handy

Re: KTM 200 Duke

He is right bro. Best to buy a newer machine for that price of 110k

UNLESS YOU ARE A DUKE FREAK , You can consider bikes other than duke200, say a gixxer SF, you can easily ride with pleasure and comfort ( a lot than D200) for a longer distance easily at 70-80kmph speeds. Even better, you can take AS200 which is a bit close to D200 in performance, for the cost of buying a used product (if you don't hate for it's look).

duke 200 hand guards ???

hi friends, finally i narrowed on buying a duke 200 but i want hand guards for my duke and when i asked my dealer he told me that the actual ktm hand guards will cost me around 7000 and that they can replace my duke 200 handle bar with that of duke 390s and when asked if they both feel the same in terms of riding comfort and posture he tod me that they are the same and no worries and that it would be over in 2700Rs along with the hand guards so is it ok to replace the duke 200 handle bar with that of duke 390 for hand guards at low price????? did any one try this cause he told me a lot of duke 200 owners here in hyderabad did.. TIA

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hi guys,
I own a Duke 200 and have clocked 20k kms in it. I have not expereinced any kind of issues with it as discussed in this thread but I had a nasty fall some 1 and half years before it and i had to replace the tyres rims and the chassis .the forks (the mechanic thought was fine) was not changed and after a month of that i startedf experiencing trouble with my handling. And am still having issues while banking the bike to the right, new forks cost around 16k and showroom or local ones they are just ripping me off everytime i take it there. They give these suggestions

1. Local mechanic says to Open both the forks and find the bend that is there in it and use a new front axle
- I am doubtful of this as duke has inverted forks and whether it si right to trust it in some untrained professional
and SVC guys are saying they can only replace it
2. To delibrately damage the forks and make it look like an fall and claim insurance on it and change the forks totally
- I am not sure how feasible this is (local mechanic suggested this)

Any ideas from you lot owners?? anyone faced such troublees with ur forks ? i have been riding my duke like a commuter as i couldnt trust it with this forks .
I am troubled with this for a year now .

Re: KTM 200 Duke

claim insurance and have the forks replaced. they are one of the most expensive parts on the duke.
speak to the service center and ask them to help you claim insurance. you shouldn't have waited for an year !
if they say it wont be under insurance, then tell them to do it under warranty.. cos the forks don't get damaged by someone just looking at them!! Its either an accident(insurance) or manufacturing defects (warranty)
i wouldn't prefer having them repaired.

Re: KTM 200 Duke


Hi,
I was getting 80k for my 18months old and 20k driven well maintained cbr250r in used market and finally sold for the price of 82k.
in used market 1.5yr old duke 200's are available for 75-85k depending on there condition.
I am talking about Delhi.
but in Bangalore side you can get used for the price of 90-100k.
do some more research and you can get this atleast for 90k.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Ok , so is that a possiblity i mean should i wreck my bike for this and take it to SVC or take them into confidence and do damage??
Because when i first found the trouble itself i asked him for a redo for which he said it wont be covered in insurance. So if the bike meets wiht another fall at that time only they can cover in insurance. So am confused as am new to all these stuff

And also warranty still stands ??? My bike was purchased in April 2013 ODO stands at 19576 so does it come under warranty still?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

yeah i think you guys are right, should probably go for a new bike. I tried the AS 200, and you bet! I didn't appreciate the looks too much (like just a personal choice). It isnt bad, but I have ridden the d200 and the nimble handling seems to be have been an addiction since then. I think i have probably become a duke freak, just realized after reading your reply



Bang on! I did some more research and indeed the pricing you mentioned seems valid. I am in Mumbai and the pricing here is a bit on the higher range, but still, after going through all my fellow rider's suggestions i am getting a feeling I should go for a new one. will probably check for finance options
Thanks much! a new search begins, i'll keep you guys posted if I go for a new one

Re: KTM 200 Duke

lol no, am not asking you to wreck the bike. tell them politely that you want the issue fixed, and if it involves replacing the forks, ask them to do it under insurance claim..
looks like the svc has taken you for a ride without fixing/replacing the forks the first time and telling you stories. they should have replaced it under insurance the first time itself or repaired it.
i suggest you shoot an email to [email protected] AND [email protected] explaining the chain of events and response you got from the svc.
unfortunately the bike is out of warranty since its beyond 2 yrs. you have wasted enough time... its time you stood firm and got it fixed.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

A one year old bike won't fetch forks under warranty, they could just eat your head off with many reasons why not to provide warranty, the seals/oil/springs and all such being consumables, and with a record of the bike having been in an accident.

A bike of one or two months old would be a better prospective for warranty claim for forks.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

KTM 200 Duke

After a long time, have done some mods on my bike and first time did some performance modifications.!!
Was lucky enough to get hold of a used IXIL Hyperlow Slip on FFE and a K&N Air Filter for the D200.

The bike is now a Rocket!!! And a loud rocket it is, 99% heads turn to see what bike is making such a sweet noise!

Haven't done any ECU changes as of now, but will in the near future if the performance difference is significant.

Also got the rims painted with Duke 390 Orange.
A quick Pic:

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Thanks will do that! The occasional squealing is something that I hear consistently while I drive slowly as well... Once I'm above 50kmph I don't hear it but when I slow down there is a chance that I may hear that squealing again or I may not. It's not happening when I'm applying brakes, just randomly when the bike is moving.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

For this price, used does not make sense.Also remember, Duke's warranty is limited to first owner only and is not transferable, and in case of any part failure in coming 16k Kms or 9 months, you wont have the warranty to cover it, as the first owner would have had.

Stretch your pocket and get a new one.


Cheers
Akshay

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I think he is quoting too much. 1.10K for 1.3 years old with 14k on ODO is too much. You could easily buy a brand new one by extending your budget a little. New one's gives you complete peace of mind. Don't worry about the cost of service and spares KTMs are easy on pockets. You will not be disappointed with the milage part too, go for it!