KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[thousifkhan24]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Won't that affect performance of the bike? I mean 'Better grip = More traction = Reduced acceleration ?

Nah
I read this way Better grip =more traction=stops better in case of panic breaking=safer drive

[Pratikk]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Won't that affect performance of the bike? I mean 'Better grip = More traction = Reduced acceleration ?

[KayKashyap]

Re: KTM RC 200 2017 Tyre replacement

Hello All XBhpians,

I bought my RC 200 in April 2017 and i've ridden it 12600 kms so far. Mostly i do touring on it (around 300 kms one way). Now Tyre grip is almost shaved and will last up to 2000 kms max. Can anyone suggest me a better option which can last upto 15,000 -20,000 kms? Or i should go with the stock MRF RevZ?

Thanks

you can go with Michelin Pilot street for better grip, even i recently changed my rear tyre to Michelin, will be changing the front one too in few months.

[Pratikk]

KTM RC 200 2017 Tyre replacement

Hello All XBhpians,

I bought my RC 200 in April 2017 and i've ridden it 12600 kms so far. Mostly i do touring on it (around 300 kms one way). Now Tyre grip is almost shaved and will last up to 2000 kms max. Can anyone suggest me a better option which can last upto 15,000 -20,000 kms? Or i should go with the stock MRF RevZ?

Thanks

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

That's great. So, the 220's shaft spline is indeed same for the older 200s if I am not wrong. Well, this cheap mod, probably would extend your sprocket kit life even more and give it a royal burial for the most kms covered on a stock sprocket. Gosh! Let's see.

Throw in some more light as to the interchangeability of the sprockets w.r.t the current Duke models, if you have any.

The front on the D200 (520 pitch 14 teeth) is a direct swap from that of a P220 or a P180 UG4. The part number for the pulsars' sprocket ends with 101048 (i think DV101048) and costs approx Rs.150 MRP. The sprocket itself will have "520 - 14" stamped on it.

And the 390 has a different spline design iirc , so this will not work on the 390 even though it is also a 520 pitch (and 13T i think).

I don't think there a stock alternative for rear considering the massive rear sprocket on the ktm's .. most other bikes in this category come with sub 40T sprockets.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

no burial.. it was infact resurrected!! Ajay and myself went ahead and got us a pair of front sprockets from the p220 and replaced it. Now it's all back in shape and good to go for at-least another 10k km !! The front sprocket cost 140rs! This is a viable option for those who maintain their chain well.. Ajay has clocked 36k km on the stock set while i've done 30k on the stock set before just replacing the front sprocket. That annoying tik tik sound at low speeds is now gone.
More updates on the D200 thread from my end.

That's great. So, the 220's shaft spline is indeed same for the older 200s if I am not wrong. Well, this cheap mod, probably would extend your sprocket kit life even more and give it a royal burial for the most kms covered on a stock sprocket. Gosh! Let's see.

Throw in some more light as to the interchangeability of the sprockets w.r.t the current Duke models, if you have any.

Cheers!
VJ

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Bugger, finally got the tire installed on that poor thingy! Planning for a big ride, eh! What about your chain sprocket, planning it give a royal burial of sorts

no burial.. it was infact resurrected!! Ajay and myself went ahead and got us a pair of front sprockets from the p220 and replaced it. Now it's all back in shape and good to go for at-least another 10k km !! The front sprocket cost 140rs! This is a viable option for those who maintain their chain well.. Ajay has clocked 36k km on the stock set while i've done 30k on the stock set before just replacing the front sprocket. That annoying tik tik sound at low speeds is now gone.
More updates on the D200 thread from my end.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

just picked up the revz-fc1 (front tire) and got it for Rs.2700 with a free valve thrown in (was quoted 2800).. and a tire straight outta the oven (manufactured 44th week of 2017) Enquired about rear, was quoted Rs.3800 for the Revz-c1. Fair prices imo.
this was at an mrf exclusive tire outlet in Hyderabad. so that's the ball park figure for the mrf tires. anything over 3k/4k is a rip off.
So anybody from hyderabad wanting to pick em up, you can find them at the mrf exclusive dealer in yousufguda, near the stadium.. tell him you were referred by Sidharth (i might get a better discount the next time lol)

Bugger, finally got the tire installed on that poor thingy! Planning for a big ride, eh! What about your chain sprocket, planning it give a royal burial of sorts

Cheers!
VJ

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

5200 is expensive I feel, try to get the tyre from MRF store, I think the tyre is some 4K and labour is 200 IIRC.. @s1d can give more inputs, I use Michelins..

just picked up the revz-fc1 (front tire) and got it for Rs.2700 with a free valve thrown in (was quoted 2800).. and a tire straight outta the oven (manufactured 44th week of 2017) Enquired about rear, was quoted Rs.3800 for the Revz-c1. Fair prices imo.
this was at an mrf exclusive tire outlet in Hyderabad. so that's the ball park figure for the mrf tires. anything over 3k/4k is a rip off.
So anybody from hyderabad wanting to pick em up, you can find them at the mrf exclusive dealer in yousufguda, near the stadium.. tell him you were referred by Sidharth (i might get a better discount the next time lol)

[KayKashyap]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Adding to it. Always maintain correct tire pressure, too low or too high can cause excessive uneven wear. After all tires are meant to run on surfaces, don't worry about the crater on Bangalore roads. Just focus on your riding skills, ride slow and steady, you'll increase the life of every single component on your motorcycle, not only your tires.

Cheers!
VJ

I always go smooth on the uneven surface roads.

Between, i found 3 nails inside my previous MRF tyre...

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

whats the average life span of Michelin tyre ? any tips to maintain it in good condition ?

Adding to it. Always maintain correct tire pressure, too low or too high can cause excessive uneven wear. After all tires are meant to run on surfaces, don't worry about the crater on Bangalore roads. Just focus on your riding skills, ride slow and steady, you'll increase the life of every single component on your motorcycle, not only your tires.

Cheers!
VJ

[KayKashyap]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

I am using Michelin for the second time. The first rear tyre lasted for close to 30k km. The tyre had been through crazy off-road sessions and loads of knee-down action as well. Never disappointed. Just be a little careful on wet roads.

Damn that's good to hear, point taken.

[Rollin_StoneR]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

whats the average life span of Michelin tyre ? any tips to maintain it in good condition ?

I am using Michelin for the second time. The first rear tyre lasted for close to 30k km. The tyre had been through crazy off-road sessions and loads of knee-down action as well. Never disappointed. Just be a little careful on wet roads.

[KayKashyap]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

I've not got a single puncture *touch wood* on the Michelin, I ride daily on some of the worst roads in Bengaluru. It's been 12000kms and the tyre looks good for another 12000kms.

This is what i wanted to hear, Now i dont have to be too soft on the tyre.

[Shashank K R]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Thanks for the advice, i can follow everything, except for the rough patches, there's no road in Bangalore without patches/holes/cuts and what not...

I've not got a single puncture *touch wood* on the Michelin, I ride daily on some of the worst roads in Bengaluru. It's been 12000kms and the tyre looks good for another 12000kms.