KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[Ajay Vishwanath]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Well i don't know what other people feel,but i love my RC,man is she cool!!!!
There are few niggles,but i can live through it.the best part is the look on people's face when i vrooooom past them


Guys a question,how often should i lube the chain and anything else that i should do manually from time to time? sorry for a rookie question.

+1.. I love the bike no matter the niggles.. she's meant to be loved..

for your question.. the answer is in the first page.. please go through the first page of this thread. almost all the questions are answered. if you still do not find an answer, please do not hesitate to ask..

RC 200 is totally worth the money if you love ktm and the rush it produces, not the comfort of your butt.
PS- test rode a rs.
Lack of ABS is a thumbdown though, atleast it should be PROVIDED when we purchase a bike at premium.

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yep, I wish they'd have given a ABS option..

the reason that they say why they didn't include abs : "cost of the bike goes up"
what I hear : "Our profits will come down"

[KayKashyap]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

+1.. I love the bike no matter the niggles.. she's meant to be loved..

for your question.. the answer is in the first page.. please go through the first page of this thread. almost all the questions are answered. if you still do not find an answer, please do not hesitate to ask..

Sorry & thanks!!

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+1.. I love the bike no matter the niggles.. she's meant to be loved..

for your question.. the answer is in the first page.. please go through the first page of this thread. almost all the questions are answered. if you still do not find an answer, please do not hesitate to ask..

Sorry & thanks!!

[SiddharthMund]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys any recommendations on first service??
Is 700km good enough or shall wait for 1000km?? BDW had changed engine oil after 30km with Bajaj SS grade mineral oil....

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[s1d]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys any recommendations on first service??
Is 700km good enough or shall wait for 1000km?? BDW had changed engine oil after 30km with Bajaj SS grade mineral oil....

Wait till its close to 1000km.. and start using the motul 7100 engine oil.
the only stuff done during first service is engine oil n oil filter change, and get the chain cleaned and adjusted if necessary. Do not fiddle with anything else unnecessarily.

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Guys any recommendations on first service??
Is 700km good enough or shall wait for 1000km?? BDW had changed engine oil after 30km with Bajaj SS grade mineral oil....

Wait till its close to 1000km.. and start using the motul 7100 engine oil.
the only stuff done during first service is engine oil n oil filter change, and get the chain cleaned and adjusted if necessary. Do not fiddle with anything else unnecessarily.

[Ajay Vishwanath]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION] directly 7100?? Isn't 7100 a fully synthetic?? I think he should use 5100 semi synthetic first and then go to fully synthetic in second service..

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[s1d]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

@s1d directly 7100?? Isn't 7100 a fully synthetic?? I think he should use 5100 semi synthetic first and then go to fully synthetic in second service..

Not necessary..The 7100 is a very good oil.. the best bang for our buck with good drain intervals (will last 4-5k km, and I am skeptical about the current 7500km service interval..especially for the oil)
I've been running 7100 since day 1 @ 6km on the odo.. Just remember to not baby the bike too much even during run -in.. I'd say do speeds of 70-80's with constant variation of rpm for a good run in, and get over with the run in as quickly as possible.
And AFAIK, the svc around here by default use 7100 from the first service. If it's a ktm+bajaj service center, then they might have the dtsi oil too..which i would say should be your last option..it simply doesn't feel cut out for the job on the ktms.

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@s1d directly 7100?? Isn't 7100 a fully synthetic?? I think he should use 5100 semi synthetic first and then go to fully synthetic in second service..

Not necessary..The 7100 is a very good oil.. the best bang for our buck with good drain intervals (will last 4-5k km, and I am skeptical about the current 7500km service interval..especially for the oil)
I've been running 7100 since day 1 @ 6km on the odo.. Just remember to not baby the bike too much even during run -in.. I'd say do speeds of 70-80's with constant variation of rpm for a good run in, and get over with the run in as quickly as possible.
And AFAIK, the svc around here by default use 7100 from the first service. If it's a ktm+bajaj service center, then they might have the dtsi oil too..which i would say should be your last option..it simply doesn't feel cut out for the job on the ktms.

[joe_marvy]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys, in recent times I'm noticing a small "tak" 'tak" sound while rolling the bike around in parking. I guess the sound is coming from the front sprocket. Is the bearing giving up or chain slack? Chain is lubricated every 400-500 KMS.

Also, while decelerating or engine braking a very mild misfire kind of burble noise is heard, is this common? If not what needs to be checked. I use Shell Super petrol from day one, but on a recent trip I had no other option so filled RS.200 worth of petrol from an Indian Oil pump located in a village. But this sound was also noticed before this recent fill, but after the trip the sound got bit louder.

[SiddharthMund]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys, in recent times I'm noticing a small "tak" 'tak" sound while rolling the bike around in parking. I guess the sound is coming from the front sprocket. Is the bearing giving up or chain slack? Chain is lubricated every 400-500 KMS.

Also, while decelerating or engine braking a very mild misfire kind of burble noise is heard, is this common? If not what needs to be checked. I use Shell Super petrol from day one, but on a recent trip I had no other option so filled RS.200 worth of petrol from an Indian Oil pump located in a village. But this sound was also noticed before this recent fill, but after the trip the sound got bit louder.

I too use Shell petrol... And faced the same problem as well... Today evening I got my beast after 1st svc... Now she doesn't have any sound whatsoever... She is a boon...awesome response... Vibrations reduced completely after getting the bike from SVC

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[Ishaan.humble]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Also, while decelerating or engine braking a very mild misfire kind of burble noise is heard, is this common? If not what needs to be checked. I use Shell Super petrol from day one, but on a recent trip I had no other option so filled RS.200 worth of petrol from an Indian Oil pump located in a village. But this sound was also noticed before this recent fill, but after the trip the sound got bit louder.

Check the grease in the sprocket, it might be washed out due washing or rains.
Also those misfire burbles are pretty common, doesnt matter which fuel you fill, nothing to worry here.

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[joe_marvy]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Check the grease in the sprocket, it might be washed out due washing or rains.

Thanks Ishan, but I just lubricated the chain yesterday. I will check the sprocket again. Do you want me to check grease in sprocket bearing or the teeth?

[archanmishra]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Check the grease in the sprocket, it might be washed out due washing or rains.
Also those misfire burbles are pretty common, doesnt matter which fuel you fill, nothing to worry here.

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Interesting to hear that misfire burbles are common in 200 s too I get them on RCA 390 too

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[Doga]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys, in recent times I'm noticing a small "tak" 'tak" sound while rolling the bike around in parking. I guess the sound is coming from the front sprocket. Is the bearing giving up or chain slack? Chain is lubricated every 400-500 KMS.

Also, while decelerating or engine braking a very mild misfire kind of burble noise is heard, is this common? If not what needs to be checked. I use Shell Super petrol from day one, but on a recent trip I had no other option so filled RS.200 worth of petrol from an Indian Oil pump located in a village. But this sound was also noticed before this recent fill, but after the trip the sound got bit louder.

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.

[joe_marvy]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Too much fun. but reliable/predictable , they are not.

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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[Ajay Vishwanath]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Guys, in recent times I'm noticing a small "tak" 'tak" sound while rolling the bike around in parking. I guess the sound is coming from the front sprocket. Is the bearing giving up or chain slack? Chain is lubricated every 400-500 KMS.

Also, while decelerating or engine braking a very mild misfire kind of burble noise is heard, is this common? If not what needs to be checked. I use Shell Super petrol from day one, but on a recent trip I had no other option so filled RS.200 worth of petrol from an Indian Oil pump located in a village. But this sound was also noticed before this recent fill, but after the trip the sound got bit louder.

Even I had it.. Did the guy tighten the chain? if so, it's tad a bit too tight, loosen it a bit.. solved mine that way.. the sound reduced extremely immediately and now there's none..

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Guys, in recent times I'm noticing a small "tak" 'tak" sound while rolling the bike around in parking. I guess the sound is coming from the front sprocket. Is the bearing giving up or chain slack? Chain is lubricated every 400-500 KMS.

Also, while decelerating or engine braking a very mild misfire kind of burble noise is heard, is this common? If not what needs to be checked. I use Shell Super petrol from day one, but on a recent trip I had no other option so filled RS.200 worth of petrol from an Indian Oil pump located in a village. But this sound was also noticed before this recent fill, but after the trip the sound got bit louder.

Even I had it.. Did the guy tighten the chain? if so, it's tad a bit too tight, loosen it a bit.. solved mine that way.. the sound reduced extremely immediately and now there's none..

[KayKashyap]

re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Oh Happy Birthday Joe!! RIDE SAFE.

Yesterday i rode my bike in rain and have to say,it was pleasant experience, never felt nervous or insecure,the MRF's were pretty good ,so was the braking!!!

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

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Oh Happy Birthday Joe!! RIDE SAFE.

Yesterday i rode my bike in rain and have to say,it was pleasant experience, never felt nervous or insecure,the MRF's were pretty good ,so was the braking!!!

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