KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[Mahesh Sandana]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Well my pure intention to go for Benelli is its unique and brand. When I took test drive I was so impressed about this bike performance, without having proper research I went ahead paid the 25k as booking amount told by Benelli staff. After when I joined this forum after reading the entire conversations of this group I got to know so many issues about this bike.
When I took the test drive they told me that they are providing finance service as well from Yes bank @ 6℅ after paying the booking amount they are saying now its 12℅ which is too bad

[Vishal_G]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

A quick question, why are you choosing between a naked street and a fully faired super sport type. Is it due to price?

On topic, i would suggest you to go for a test drive. I own a duke 200, and I faced some issues but they are rare issues otherwise bike's so much fun and cheap to own.

Benelli is just too costly to maintain.

[Mahesh Sandana]

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Hi Guys, I need your help in comparison of bikes between KTM RC 200 and Benelli TNT 25. Well I already booked the Benelli machine but thinking to cancel it as I have heard lot of issues from owners initial stage itself. So now I'm thinking of KTM RC 200 will this machine is better than Benelli. Based on your valuable suggestions i will take decision guys

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

How about the MRF REVFC1 ?

It's one of the best front tire your money can buy. Go for it.

[num65ku11]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Hi,

My front Tyre is almost worn out so its time to change. Any new tyre in the market which is both pocket friendly and performs well?
How about the MRF REVFC1 ?

Thanks in advance.:-)

Cheers.

[Ajay Vishwanath]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Will try that Thanks.

When should i replace the brake pads? Mine has run ~8k kms

I just replaced mine at about 29K kms.. (bonus : there is no more squealing from the front brake)

my rear is almost good as new - I guess I won't need to change it for life

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

When should i replace the brake pads? Mine has run ~8k kms

Whenever they are worn out. i.e. safe wear limit is 1mm of pad material left, anything lower is not recommended. Keep an eye and change them as needed.
Mine has covered 25k km and the rear is still on the one that came with the bike 2 years ago. The front would have ideally worn out at 20k km but they were replaced twice earlier due to a disc rotor change under warranty. It comes down to usage.. i've seen a couple of bike with totally worn out pads at 8k km.

[jRay]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

To start with get the brake fluid bled and replaced, followed by a good scrub of the pads on sandpaper and clean the disc rotor with soapy water.
If that doesn't fix it, get the master cylinder and caliper serviced (ideally remove pistons clean and put back with new seals).

Will try that Thanks.

When should i replace the brake pads? Mine has run ~8k kms

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Sometimes it feels like the front brake on my rc200 has lost quite a lot of stopping power and most of the time it behaves as it should. What might be the problem?

To start with get the brake fluid bled and replaced, followed by a good scrub of the pads on sandpaper and clean the disc rotor with soapy water.
If that doesn't fix it, get the master cylinder and caliper serviced (ideally remove pistons clean and put back with new seals).

[jRay]

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Sometimes it feels like the front brake on my rc200 has lost quite a lot of stopping power and most of the time it behaves as it should. What might be the problem?

[phat_17]

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Which tail bag are you using here?

Oxford 18Liters

[chip94]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Isn't that too low at the front ? The recommended is 29 iirc (at-least on the duke).
On my D200, i keep it at F-29 R-32(michelins seem happier with 32, when am on the saddle) considering I weigh 90kg.

F-26, R-30 seems perfect for me.

[Mail2vasant]

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Which tail bag are you using here?

[phat_17]

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[PULKRY0]

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Lol. I drove at a constant 70-75 for about 100 kms before my first service to yadgiri Gutta and back. So I didn't want to screw the engine by crossing 7k rpm so I maintained it at 6k. I hope you understand my situation. ��

If you have done your first servicing then Keep riding freely without worrying about the rpm much, just don't constantly redline it. Even i was worried about my bike so i know how it feels. But when you forget about the rpm its more pleasurable to ride. Trust me . You won't realize how fast the bike changes its character.