KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[joe_marvy]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Even I had it.. Did the guy tighten the chain?

Thanks Ajay, the chain was never touched for adjustment, done 2000+ KMS. I have never taken the bike to SVC except for first service.

Is there anything that i should know(Care) about the bike while riding in rain or after riding ?

Nothing special, just make sure you don't run into potholes filled with water. Also, make sure to lube your chain in short duration during rainy season. Reduce your lean angles and ride slow.


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[vivek7593]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Thanks Doga for pitching in, I'm glad you make a comment for my concern. Your comment is a shocker on my b'day, I'll take that as a wish. But to be honest I didn't expect the same, I came from RX. Each word of yours is related to RX. It has the same fun and reliability factor.

KTM was something new and I know it's not reliable as Jap's but hoped I would have trouble free ownership, I think I need to keep my expectations low. But plz be noted that I not looking only for problems cropping up. I lived this enough before. :beer:



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Dont worry ...
Atleast spares are priced reasonably
And always think of your bike as better half .. Take care of her and she'll take care of you
I was in same dilemma 2 yrs ago as you are in when i bought ns !
I made it go through worst cases and conditions .. Still it survived and i guess would go on for another 3-4 years if timely care is taken !
That being said i find ktm to be better in terms of build quality over ns and rs...
Even though they almost share similar components mechanically ..

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[sparky]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

The dukes have this characteristic 'coughing' while decelerating or right after downshifting. I have them too. Had asked the KTM engineer many times and never got a very satisfactory response. Everything was explained as part of the aging process of the bike. The loss in pickup, the ride becoming harsher, the gradual onset of vibs, the harsher shifting. everything. Eventually you end up learning one thing. Stop bothering and just riding. I understand that you being a new owner would fret about every little thing, I did too, but trust me after 1.5-2 years or so, you'd not bat a eyelid(yes, even if your fork is leaking oil) over these 'niggles' and would thank your God if the bike doesn't require svc visit in a month.
The KTMs are great bikes. Too much fun. but reliable/predictable , they are not.

The gradual deterioration of ride quality, could this be due to fuel quality being generally bad and air pollution which takes a toll on these high spec bikes?

[Satellite.kid]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

The gradual deterioration of ride quality, could this be due to fuel quality being generally bad and air pollution which takes a toll on these high spec bikes?

What high spec motorcycles are you talking about? A KTM 200!

All motorcycles sold in India (domestic/international) are subjected to similar fuel and atmospheric conditions; but say, for example, a Ninja 300 (a higher spec bike) doesn't suffer from any such deterioration owing to bad fuel or air pollution. The simple thing is, KTM's aren't as well built (or built to last comparatively). Thanks to Bajaj manufacturing capabilities.

PS: Bad fuel is a different thing, it would affect all motorcycles irrespective of their engine size... probably the small capacity Indian bikes are exception to this rule..

[KayKashyap]

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Does the KTM get too many complaints regarding RC or Do they care very much about their customers??

Since i purchased my bike last month i have got 2-3 calls from KTM showroom asking me how is the bike,any issues,etc.

but whatever it is,that's nice of them.

[vivek7593]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Does the KTM get too many complaints regarding RC or Do they care very much about their customers??

Since i purchased my bike last month i have got 2-3 calls from KTM showroom asking me how is the bike,any issues,etc.

but whatever it is,that's nice of them.

Enjoy while it lasts !
There will be a time when they won't even bother to look at your problems !

What high spec motorcycles are you talking about? A KTM 200!

All motorcycles sold in India (domestic/international) are subjected to similar fuel and atmospheric conditions; but say, for example, a Ninja 300 (a higher spec bike) doesn't suffer from any such deterioration owing to bad fuel or air pollution. The simple thing is, KTM's aren't as well built (or built to last comparatively). Thanks to Bajaj manufacturing capabilities.

Bad fuel affects to a extent on fi system !
Even my trusty splendour would start giving problem if i use bad fuel !
It boils down on how much adulterated it is !
And KTMs have higher compression ratio than normal !
So yes higher compression engine needs good octane fuel !
Similar fuel ? No brother the quality of fuel here and outside india has vast difference conditions maybe same but not fuel !

Well it's Universal truth that Germans and Japanese are hands the best in build quality of they're vehicles ..

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[Satellite.kid]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

...
Bad fuel affects to a extent on fi system !
Even my trusty splendour would start giving problem if i use bad fuel !
It boils down on how much adulterated it is !
And KTMs have higher compression ratio than normal !
So yes higher compression engine needs good octane fuel !
Similar fuel ? No brother the quality of fuel here and outside india has vast difference conditions maybe same but not fuel !

Well it's Universal truth that Germans and Japanese are hands the best in build quality of they're vehicles ..

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Clearly you didn't understand my post. Your first three sentences more or less mean the same thing that I have said.. in a different way.

Secondly, read my sentence about "similar fuel"... I didn't compare fuel quality of our country with another country. I said that all motorcycles sold here, domestic and international, are subjected to similar fuel and atmospheric conditions. And that is why I eventually gave the example of a Ninja 300.

[rcboy]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

so guys I need a new throttle. Body and a good clutch/brake lever ho find the stock ones flimsy to much play

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[joe_marvy]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

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Is your Lumia 800 keyboard or Tapatalk having issues? I couldn't understand your question.

[KayKashyap]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

lol,, anybody here have experience of riding in rain with pillion in rc???

[Ajay Vishwanath]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[MENTION=69220]KayKashyap[/MENTION]

Leave alone rain, I don't even get pillion.. haha
People think a thousand times before crawling on.. and 90% of people won't even come on..

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[MENTION=69220]KayKashyap[/MENTION]

Leave alone rain, I don't even get pillion.. haha
People think a thousand times before crawling on.. and 90% of people won't even come on..

[joe_marvy]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Yes, 99% of my riding is alone. KTM bikes are not meant for doubles at least RC. Rain + Pillion combo is a big NO for me.

Today took my bike to the SVC for the sound from chain. To my bad the sound didn't come :banghead: But the mech himself explained the sound and said it's common because of O-ring chain. I didn't buy his answer and left


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[rcboy]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Ladies(if any) and gentle men im getting. My ecu remapping done as I type this im sitting with udit who's working on my ecu he is from ud motor x

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[Doga]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

The gradual deterioration of ride quality, could this be due to fuel quality being generally bad and air pollution which takes a toll on these high spec bikes?

Sparky, bad fuel won't explain the premature death of the chain sprocket, the gradual fading of the front break bite, the loss of bass in the exhaust note, the increase in vibs. Or the fact that some bolts give way and edges shear off when you try to unscrew. These all point to quality which is not stellar. It may be acceptable at best. Look I am not saying the dukes are of pathetic quality. But when the initial ownership euphoria, thanks to the charming character of the bike, subsides ,the feeling of frustration starts to creep in and then , later, you learn to make peace and accept that it for what it is. A crazy fun bike with a bit of temperamental issues. In a way everyone should buy a KTM and keep for at least 3 years. It prepares you for the rigors of married life

[KayKashyap]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

even i don't ride with pillion most of the times, and in rain maybe never,but i wanted to know what the pillion will feel after getting his/her back showered [emoji14].


when i rode my bike in rain,the mud was sprayed upto tail lamp. :S :/