Re: KTM 200 Duke

True, happend with me battery low shown in display, then battery died. installed a new batttery after a month again died with some code error. then when checked again found there was over voltage of current passing on the battery which made the battery dead. it was the rr unit which was the fault making the Voltage change battery should not exceed more than 14 when reving but it was around 17 the current was sent on the battery.
regards
chirag

Re: KTM 200 Duke

The launch wouldn't be any radical, apart from the cosmetic changes that are offered, even still you never know, how the final variant of MY2017 Duke 200 or 250 would look like. If you can wait a couple of months to make a decision, that'd be a good idea to consider.

Well, these things are prone to happen, when the bike isn't periodically washed. What happened in your case is the mud or the crud that settled beneath your bend pipe, without proper cleaning gets cooked due to the heat generated at the bend pipe and has permanently changed the color of the silencer bend pipe. You can remove them, using metal polish and try your luck, it would bring down the scars to a reasonable level, but 100% is hard to placate.

Well, you're right. The voltage that the manual suggests is 1.35 to 15, if the voltage is either less or above this, then we definitely have a problem with the reg/rectifier unit or RR unit. Do get them checked at the SVC and keep us posted.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Yeah, I should've cleaned it properly in the first place. Guess I'll try to go ahead and remove the grit. Thanks a lot [emoji5]

Re: Duke 200 Exhaust pipe looks bad.

Happens.. normal.
It's more of the coating/finishing that is wearing off with maybe a bit of surface rust.. Try and wash/clean it with a cloth/toothbrush and soapy water(vim dish wash) when the exhaust is cold. Do not scrape it with objects such as a screwdriver
Beyond that, it's impossible to get back the original golden brown finish. If you use a metal polish like 'brasso' or 'autosol' , it will clean it up better, but will also lose that brown color and become a slight shiny/chrome finish. You can get brasso at any hardware store, and give it a try on a small spot where it's not easily visible to the eye.
And work on the exhaust when its cold!

Re: Duke 200 Exhaust pipe looks bad.

I'll give it a try this weekend and post the result. Thanks a lot man.. [emoji4]

Re: Duke 200 Exhaust pipe looks bad.

forgot to mention, you can use a scotch brite pad (green one that's used for cleaning dishes) with soapy water.
Use brasso (you get it in both a liquid and paste) on a soft cloth and rub it on for a minute(requires some elbow grease) on the small part of the exhaust header pipe. if you like the chromy/shiny finish that comes out as a result of using brasso/autosol, then you could go ahead and do it along the entire header pipe.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

I think there is not going to be a change mate i was about to book a 200 they said no change sir so planning for a 390 which is updated for 2017[emoji7]

Re: KTM 200 Duke

It will be the same i think the guys in chennai said that to me

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Unless you have an emergency or do not want to risk spending a few extra 1000 (assuming the new 200 might cost a wee bit more)
The ktm's have improved in terms of 'quality' and bits added to the bikes. So the new one might have some more bits like the new frame/headlight/console. The engine remains the same.
Wait it out.. if the new 200 comes out well n good, otherwise you can still buy the current 200!

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Bike is fine as of now i rode to work yesterday around 35KM no error showed.
No time to go for ASC might take it on Saturday and Monday.
Will keep you guys posted about the progress.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Hello all,

I have this weird problem where when I ride at a bit high speed around 50 and then do sudden brakes the bike stops even though I am holding clutch. I have to start it again and then it works fine. If I don't press clutch and let the speed come down and down shift gears it works okay. The bike is fairly new just 800 kms done so far.

Further this only happens sometimes. For most of the times it works okay but when I am in mood for aggressive driving this happens occasionally. My 1st service is already done and I have this issue even before 1st service.

Any ideas what could be wrong? Has anybody else faced this issue as well? It's not urgent but good to know so I can get it fixed the next time I do service.

Thanks so much!

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Heard that 200 2017 will be launched on feb 2...not sure though.. and yes.. no major changes.....so lets wait..

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Guess what, the bike din't start today. Din't use the bike yesterday the before day used it for 35KM.
It's responding in the same way like before day with error code JG_1.7.7.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

Probably a bad stator coil or rr unit. that's why i asked you to check the voltages with the battery in bike. A simple multi-meter is all that's required.
You could also check the resistance value across the stator pins (For how to - refer last few pages from workshop manual or this post http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...ml#post1136758)
running your battery flat a few times could possibly kill it and you end up with replacing both the battery and the stator/rr unit.

Re: KTM 200 Duke

My experience with my Duke 200 has been always upbeat.
Before I took the delivery I went on a reading spree to know all I can about it. Learnt that Pillion seat is small and uncomfy (Don't care much, reason to ride solo), Rev happy engine which pretty much asks to be revved. When I actually took delivery I was eager to check the riding stance as I had only ridden a RC 200 (400kms trip, luvd it despite the riding position) never a Duke. Very much happy with the position, upright and comfy. Initially the transmission wasn't as smooth as I expected it to be. And I had crossed 7.5K RPM limit once or twice before the first service. But trust me once you go past the 80Kmph mark you won't feel like riding any slower. It almost feels as if the bike grins every time you go past 80Kmph. The brakes made the back wheel get locked twice before the first service but haven't noticed it happening after that. I was always a progressive braker. Now I get good feedback from the front brake and back break is just OKAY!
The Headlamp is bright enough for night rides, no complaints over there.
Always on HeadLight can be a bit of a nuisance when people keep explaining me to switch it off. I feel like "Bhai, rehen de, nahi hoga *sigh*".
The front seat is hard as mentioned by others but not too hard. The foot rest makes my leg bend lot more than usual and can be painful after you ride 150kms+ on a trip (felt it only once despite going on many other longer trips).
The way the legs get locked behind the tank is very good.
Even after first service it is always a difficult task for me to leave the bike cold on neutral. Sometimes pushing it a lil helps to switch to neutral. But I suggest you to switch to neutral and then clutch it before you stop it totally.
The lower gears aren't really short, they just have hard vibrations associated with them. But you can skip to the 3rd gear even when you are running slow and the bike handles it very well.
Saree guard, as clumsy as it looks, will help you in rainy times. Without the saree guard the portion beneath the rear seat will go all muddy and would need a regular wash.
Bike gives 25Kmpl for short commutes in traffic, 35Kmpl when you go 50-70 in traffic and 45Kmpl with 6th gear and 70-85.
Suspension is not too hard, small bumps are felt undiminished and large bumps are surprisingly absorbed quite well.
Beware of the gunning pull it has while hard throttling.
Tank size could be increased, 10.5 Litres (1.5 Litres in reserve) is very less.


Suggestions:
1)Do not remove the cover over the console panel, it's a scratch magnet.
2)Brake progressively or the wheels will lock up.
3)Clean the forks regularly to avoid any fork seal breakage.
4)Lube the chain at least every 500Kms.
5)Always wear protective gear coz your life is very precious.

Happy riding, Cheerio.