KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[Deathwing]

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Is 6000 KMS good for regular oil change? My running is low, 9k odo, for a 1.5 years old. I rip a lot and the last oil change was @ 6k. Please advice.

Oil change depends on how u ride. If ur constantly ripping the bike, check the color n Smell of the oil, discolored ,burnt oil is not good for ur bike.

[Ajay Vishwanath]

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Is 6000 KMS good for regular oil change? My running is low, 9k odo, for a 1.5 years old. I rip a lot and the last oil change was @ 6k. Please advice.

Wow man.. 6K kms is good enough.. The official recommendation is 7500kms.. Avoid ripping a lot for the life of the bike engine/chain/etc..

Do you really tighten the chain at 6000 km interval . doesn't it get loose within 1000 kms.i am amazed by your chain tightening interval as I heard that any bike chain needs tightening once in 1000-2000 km.

5K, 6K yes.. Linear acceleration does the job for me.. +1 to what [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] said, little loose coz it tightens up when you sit.. I got my suspension at 8.. Comfortable enough for me... So there you go.. Also, if you keep it lubed and clean every 500kms, yes why not..?

[joe_marvy]

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Is 6000 KMS good for regular oil change? My running is low, 9k odo, for a 1.5 years old. I rip a lot and the last oil change was @ 6k. Please advice.

[phat_17]

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tightening the chain depends on how you use the bike. Hence you should always check the slack of it. An Inch of Slack is acceptable..

[s1d]

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Do you really tighten the chain at 6000 km interval . doesn't it get loose within 1000 kms.i am amazed by your chain tightening interval as I heard that any bike chain needs tightening once in 1000-2000 km.

even my d200 goes in for a chain adjustment (that too only if necessary) during its regular service which is around 4000km for me.
some mechanics tend to keep the chain a bit on the tighter side (Which causes a slight buzz on the foot pegs at lower speeds). i have it set with a wee bit more play than recommended (you know the chain 'tightens' up when one sits on the bike,and i am a bit on the heavier side plus throw in the occasional pillion).
I think most people would benefit from adjusting the suspension pre-load by 2 points up (i.e. 5) from the stock setting (i.e.3)

[Divya Sharan]

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You people seem to be very sedate rider doing highway runs most of the time or your bikes have better chain.my hornet's chain gets Loose within 700 kms ,I ride below 5k rpm in city traffic,lubricating chain every 300 kms or in two weeks.

Linear acceleration + riding below 6K RPM is my mantra on my bike.
Rest my maintenance schedule for the chain is pretty much like everyone else here.

[Motomonster]

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Same with my humble ZMR.
it needs tightening only after 5k+ km.

Pardon for butting in, but my CBR250 requires chain tightening every 5-6k kms only. Currently it's been 6500 kms and the chain slack is within limits.

You people seem to be very sedate rider doing highway runs most of the time or your bikes have better chain.my hornet's chain gets Loose within 700 kms ,I ride below 5k rpm in city traffic,lubricating chain every 300 kms or in two weeks.

[Divya Sharan]

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Do you really tighten the chain at 6000 km interval . doesn't it get loose within 1000 kms.i am amazed by your chain tightening interval as I heard that any bike chain needs tightening once in 1000-2000 km.

Pardon for butting in, but my CBR250 requires chain tightening every 5-6k kms only. Currently it's been 6500 kms and the chain slack is within limits.

Same with my humble ZMR.
it needs tightening only after 5k+ km.

[leech]

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Pardon for butting in, but my CBR250 requires chain tightening every 5-6k kms only. Currently it's been 6500 kms and the chain slack is within limits.

[Motomonster]

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Congratulations... Welcome to the KTM family...

My signature bro..

There's no right "time" it would depend on wear & tear.. Like [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] said, ours are still on stock and we are running them for over 22-23K kms... I'm now 24K KMs...

The thing with these chains are regular lubing... I lube mine every 500kms.. And every 1000 kms, I use kerosene and clean the while chain... If you don't rip a lot, it will come a long time.. I do rip a bit.. [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] doesn't rip at all... But its debatable... I tighten the chain every service only.. (6000 Kms) that too little tightening only.. KTMs are great just that they are not your average Honda/Yamaha commuters and are a little bit more attention seekers and need simple maintenance.. And they will love you back..

Do you really tighten the chain at 6000 km interval . doesn't it get loose within 1000 kms.i am amazed by your chain tightening interval as I heard that any bike chain needs tightening once in 1000-2000 km.

[KayKashyap]

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Found the Hulk...

Beauty and the Beast

[phat_17]

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Found the Hulk...

[Ajay Vishwanath]

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I got mine delivered yesterday.
:-D

Congratulations... Welcome to the KTM family...

PDI for Rc 200 please getting the bike in 2 hours

My signature bro..

Hey guys i was wondering when is the right time to change the clutch sprocket set? My bike has 20k on the odo and the ktm mechanic says its still in good condition!

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There's no right "time" it would depend on wear & tear.. Like [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] said, ours are still on stock and we are running them for over 22-23K kms... I'm now 24K KMs...

The thing with these chains are regular lubing... I lube mine every 500kms.. And every 1000 kms, I use kerosene and clean the while chain... If you don't rip a lot, it will come a long time.. I do rip a bit.. [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] doesn't rip at all... But its debatable... I tighten the chain every service only.. (6000 Kms) that too little tightening only.. KTMs are great just that they are not your average Honda/Yamaha commuters and are a little bit more attention seekers and need simple maintenance.. And they will love you back..

[Ishaan.humble]

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These are parts that need to be replaced based on their wear limits not at set km intervals. It all depends on how you ride the bike and maintenance(chain). for someone who neglects maintenance's, runs a tight chain, pops wheelies and accelerates hard at every opportunity these parts might give up at around 10-12k.

Mine has done 21k and fellow member Ajay's has crossed 22k iirc.. and we are still on the stock clutch plates and chain-sprocket.. and mine looks like it will last at-least another 5-7k km.

I am pretty regular with chain maintenance and generally ride smoothly so i think i am good to go for quite some time!

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[s1d]

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Hey guys i was wondering when is the right time to change the clutch sprocket set? My bike has 20k on the odo and the ktm mechanic says its still in good condition!

These are parts that need to be replaced based on their wear limits not at set km intervals. It all depends on how you ride the bike and maintenance(chain). for someone who neglects maintenance's, runs a tight chain, pops wheelies and accelerates hard at every opportunity these parts might give up at around 10-12k.

Mine has done 21k and fellow member Ajay's has crossed 22k iirc.. and we are still on the stock clutch plates and chain-sprocket.. and mine looks like it will last at-least another 5-7k km.