Re: KTM 200 Duke

I too get not less than 35-38 kmpl on mixed riding conditions (about 40℅ in city). My Duke is just 5 months old though.

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Hey now am confused which of these two is the right level of the front axle? mine seems to be bit deeper than the one in @kundalus ' Am I wrong is this this normal? or Have i been riding it wrong all these times.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I have already told you how to get the front fork/wheel alignment right, check a few pages back on the 390 thread or workshop manual. Stop looking at the axle (how in or out it is), that's not how its checked or adjusted.
Here are the posts:



And how do you think the forks on other bikes are ? They are all similar setups for conventional handlebars. On the Rc though the clip on's are mounted on the edges of the upper triple clamp.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Sorry to barge in but, needed help in picking up a socket set for my Duke 200. Will Taparia 1/4 do ?

KTM Duke 200 - pillion complaining

Hello,

I bought my KTM Duke 200 few weeks ago. However, when the pillion sits they are always complaining about the scarcity of the space.

Is there anything that could be done for this to replace the stock triangular seat.

It's really a shame when they spent so much time doing such fantastic things with the bike they couldn't spend few hours on the back seat?

I am pretty happy with the bike only the back seat is a problem. Is there anything that could be done perhaps?

Thanks so much!

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hi Guys, I had my 2nd Paid service done this Thursday and guess what the bill came to 76.00 rs which was charged for O-ring and oil filter. Since, i had AMC with the svc which resulted in no labor charge for paid service and I had already bought the engine oil from amazon and brake pads from svc earlier.

Engine Oil (7100 T 20w50), air filter & fuel filter was cleaned and oil filter was changed. They did the basic things as battery voltage check, didn't bother to oil the footpegs even after pointing out that pillion footpeg was stuck.

I told them that brake pad had uneven wear but they still continued with changing the brake pads only and asked me to ride for another 500 kms to check. Their logic was that - "Sometimes when one brake pad wears early, it keeps on wearing and the pressure is continuously sent to the same piston/brake pad". New brake pads dont have that kind of bite, i feel they need time to set in. Attaching the pics of the old brake pads, one of them is relatively new -



They tightened the steering nut and now the handle feels stable even though i steel feel a bit of a notch or unevenness on some angles.

I will be writing an e-mail to KTM and inform them that instead of taking preventive measures they continue to rely on corrective measures after something goes wrong.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Can I buy motul 7100 20W-50 from Amazon and give it to svc while servicing will they allow it.
How many bottles should I give them ?

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Yes, you can take engine oil to svc as long as its the correct grade i.e. - 20w50. You need 1.4 ltrs, so you can get 2 ltrs and take the remaining 600 ml with you for using at the next service.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Cool , because there is good discount on Amazon for the Motul 7100 20W50 that's why I can buy two bottles and keep and use it during next service

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Thanks a lot kundalus. The FE is really acceptable then, and the service cost too should not hurt that much.

Hello bro, thanks for your feedback. Are you from Kolkata by any chance?


Just have few more queries.

1. Is the radiator of the bike too prone to getting damaged by small stones hitting it? Is it necessary to get a radiator guard? I never had to worry about this with my R15.

2. Is it mandatory to use petrol of a specific grade, or i can use normal fuel?

3. How is the engine oil consumption compared to that of the Japanese bikes?

Thanks & Regards!

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I own a d200 that's 2 yrs old and has completed 25500 km. To answer your questions:

1. The radiator on the duke is one of the 'strongest' and well protected. The front mud flap on the mudguard doesn't allow any muck or stones to be thrown at the radiator and the radiator fins don't get bent easily even with a powerful jet of water during water wash. I've ridden the bike in the wet in slush and mud and the radiator always remained clean (just the odd bug that gets stuck and roasted)
No need for any fancy radiator guards.

2. You can use regular petrol. That's what almost everybody uses and it's just fine. Don't even bother paying extra for fuels like 'speed' or 'xtra premium' (unless they are specifically rated at higher octane). Instead you can use an additive like adon p or system g (both of which a few friends and myself use and happy with it)

3. There is no oil consumption (negligible if any)

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Did anyone if you guys get front mudflaps ? I don't get any for my duke I got the machine on Jan 2016.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

The front mudflap that is bolted on to the front mudguard has been provided since 2014. My d200 purchased in mid oct 2014 has it.
The mud flap and the rear view mirrors come in a separate box and are bolted on during delivery (no extra charges).
You might want to confront your dealer if you did not get it.

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Oh ! There are just two or three holes in the end of the mudguard no flap or anything.

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3 holes and that's were the mud flap bolts on to. ask them why it wasn't fixed on your bike, either they genuinely forgot or used/sold it to another customer.