KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[Ajay Vishwanath]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

How does the wet grip of michelin's compare to mrf's? I didn't get a chance to ride in rain yet.

didn't find much difference, but on track like I said, the tyres held in the cold!! so, they should be definitely better than the MRFs..

I think Ktm is upgrading colour scheme of rc 200. Just saw this on ktm India website. It is similar to rc125


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wow... I kinda actually like the white theme.. but anyways..

OK will download the manual and read it.it's a nice feature to toggle the red light according to owns need.BTW I just hit reserve and the odo was 280.is it a good range.I did full tank.also is the mileage expected to increase after 1st service?

I get about 240.. 4 whole KMs before hitting reserve!?! wow... I am getting about 34 now.. but you seem to get 40!!! Not sure.. but keep an eye out.. the fuel level is derpy.. atleast in my case, it is derpy..

[xplod566]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

didn't find much difference, but on track like I said, the tyres held in the cold!! so, they should be definitely better than the MRFs..



wow... I kinda actually like the white theme.. but anyways..



I get about 240.. 4 whole KMs before hitting reserve!?! wow... I am getting about 34 now.. but you seem to get 40!!! Not sure.. but keep an eye out.. the fuel level is derpy.. atleast in my case, it is derpy..

May be my bike is new and I am in run in period.I am riding sanely may be thats why.also didn't cross above 6k rpm

[PULKRY0]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Hi, I have been following xbhp for a very long time. But I have joined only recently.
I didn't have a bike so i was just being a spectator and just have been following some threads. But now I am willing to own the rc 200.
So please can anybody tell me anything about the new 2016 rc 200? I don't remember the old specification but according to their website, I assume they have increased the front disc diameter to 300mm. And can anybody confirm if the rear already has single piston floating caliper?

[Ishaan.humble]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Hi, I have been following xbhp for a very long time. But I have joined only recently.
I didn't have a bike so i was just being a spectator and just have been following some threads. But now I am willing to own the rc 200.
So please can anybody tell me anything about the new 2016 rc 200? I don't remember the old specification but according to their website, I assume they have increased the front disc diameter to 300mm. And can anybody confirm if the rear already has single piston floating caliper?

Yeah the brake dia has increased to 300mm also the disc is thicker. The rear brake remains the same. The other difference is that there is no headlight on off switch.

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[joe_marvy]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

i dont see why you cant attack corners on the mrf. you need to learn counter-steering to be able to really 'attack' corners.. otherwise you could end up crashing (and blame the tires )
as i said before, [MENTION=70615]Ajay Vishwanath[/MENTION] attacks corners with ease on his rc on the stock mrf's. you just need practice and the right technique.

Hey [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION], no MRFs at least the rear are pretty bad on corners or wet (even spilled water from tankers we see daily). I think Ajay tried the MRFs in track, but road use counter steering will give you great lean angle and you can really fell the rear slipping. Sorry I don't down my knees on corners in street, but even in 30 degree lean angle this thing slips like hell. Front, I think MRFs out performs most of the tires for its price.

Wet grip gives you 0 confidence. You'llost likely feel like riding or walking on a rope or wire...

This bike is dedicated to corner, but tires do mo justice. I saw lot of positive from Duke 390 thread, now this is confusing to decide. Pirellis not available in size, at least I haven't seen any, Metz too costly...

As s1d said MRFs are prone to puncture. So far three on my rear and none in front... On small puncture I just left it like that till I receive my puncture kit...

[PULKRY0]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Yeah the brake dia has increased to 300mm also the disc is thicker. The rear brake remains the same. The other difference is that there is no headlight on off switch.

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Thanks Ishaan.humble.
Now I am just waiting to see the new bike in the forum. But not so sure about the new colour scheme. Is the bike already available in the showrooms?

[xplod566]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Hey [MENTION=16602]s1d[/MENTION], no MRFs at least the rear are pretty bad on corners or wet (even spilled water from tankers we see daily). I think Ajay tried the MRFs in track, but road use counter steering will give you great lean angle and you can really fell the rear slipping. Sorry I don't down my knees on corners in street, but even in 30 degree lean angle this thing slips like hell. Front, I think MRFs out performs most of the tires for its price.

Wet grip gives you 0 confidence. You'llost likely feel like riding or walking on a rope or wire...

This bike is dedicated to corner, but tires do mo justice. I saw lot of positive from Duke 390 thread, now this is confusing to decide. Pirellis not available in size, at least I haven't seen any, Metz too costly...

As s1d said MRFs are prone to puncture. So far three on my rear and none in front... On small puncture I just left it like that till I receive my puncture kit...

You can also look for the Pirelli diablo rosso 2 which comes stock with mojo.I never did any track day but I can say those tyres have an exceptional grip (as good as Metz) both on dry,art,gravel.I was blown away by its grip level.also if you buy from mahindra dealership you can get it at 11.5k which is half the price of the tyres .

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Hey @s1d, no MRFs at least the rear are pretty bad on corners or wet (even spilled water from tankers we see daily). I think Ajay tried the MRFs in track, but road use counter steering will give you great lean angle and you can really fell the rear slipping. Sorry I don't down my knees on corners in street, but even in 30 degree lean angle this thing slips like hell. Front, I think MRFs out performs most of the tires for its price.

Wet grip gives you 0 confidence. You'llost likely feel like riding or walking on a rope or wire...

It all mostly comes down to experience and practice.. a lot of people blame the tires but in most cases they need to blame themselves.
I've never had the rear on the mrf slip even when i lean over in normal dry conditions.. its only in the wet they tend to dance especially on hard braking. But riding normally (say even at speeds of 80-90) in heavy rains they held up decently (to avoid a lock up, tap the rear in short bursts and gently squeeze the front). I would put it this way.. rather than the tires lacking its the abs that is sorely missed especially in the wet.

i see a lot of people slow down in the corner rather than finish braking before entering the corner. When you start opening the throttle as you enter the corner, you gain more traction but if you are decelerating you end up with what i would say a weak rear and inevitably crash by going off-course or losing the rear.
And try not to compare it with bigger bikes, a 390 for example lays down much more torque/power than a 200 at the twist of the throttle, and this gives it an advantage of better traction.. the metzeler's are a bonus to keep the rear planted.

The rear michelin has performed well for me; with nil punctures, nicks and good grip with the added feel of a more comfortable ride.
As you mentioned, the front mrf is a no brainer !

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May be my bike is new and I am in run in period.I am riding sanely may be thats why.also didn't cross above 6k rpm

relax, ajay has an rc which has a slightly smaller tank capacity and he is most of the time gunning the throttle
i understand you ride around 60kmph at lower rpms and your mileage figures are perfectly normal.
On the duke, for the fuel guage to show up correctly the bike needs to be upright and driven for around a km. And as soon as it shows the last two bars, you will have approx 2.5 litres. The fool proof of measuring FE is by the tankful method which I have explained earlier.
The first service myth is overhyped.. only a part of it is true in some cases.
So keep calm and ride on !

[xplod566]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

It all mostly comes down to experience and practice.. a lot of people blame the tires but in most cases they need to blame themselves.
I've never had the rear on the mrf slip even when i lean over in normal dry conditions.. its only in the wet they tend to dance especially on hard braking. But riding normally (say even at speeds of 80-90) in heavy rains they held up decently (to avoid a lock up, tap the rear in short bursts and gently squeeze the front). I would put it this way.. rather than the tires lacking its the abs that is sorely missed especially in the wet.

i see a lot of people slow down in the corner rather than finish braking before entering the corner. When you start opening the throttle as you enter the corner, you gain more traction but if you are decelerating you end up with what i would say a weak rear and inevitably crash by going off-course or losing the rear.
And try not to compare it with bigger bikes, a 390 for example lays down much more torque/power than a 200 at the twist of the throttle, and this gives it an advantage of better traction.. the metzeler's are a bonus to keep the rear planted.

The rear michelin has performed well for me; with nil punctures, nicks and good grip with the added feel of a more comfortable ride.
As you mentioned, the front mrf is a no brainer !

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relax, ajay has an rc which has a slightly smaller tank capacity and he is most of the time gunning the throttle[emoji14]i understand you ride around 60kmph at lower rpms and your mileage figures are perfectly normal.
On the duke, for the fuel guage to show up correctly the bike needs to be upright and driven for around a km. And as soon as it shows the last two bars, you will have approx 2.5 litres. The fool proof of measuring FE is by the tankful method which I have explained earlier.
The first service myth is overhyped.. only a part of it is true in some cases.
So keep calm and ride on !

Sure s1d.but is it 2.5 litres coz i remember reading somewhere that its 1.5 litres ?

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Sure s1d.but is it 2.5 litres coz i remember reading somewhere that its 1.5 liters ?

it is 2.5 approx.. next time as soon as you hit the last two bars, go do a tankful and see how many liters it takes.
And on the last two bar's I've done 65+ km a couple of times and still had fuel left before i refueled.

[joe_marvy]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

You can also look for the Pirelli diablo rosso 2 which comes stock with mojo.I never did any track day but I can say those tyres have an exceptional grip (as good as Metz) both on dry,art,gravel.I was blown away by its grip level.also if you buy from mahindra dealership you can get it at 11.5k which is half the price of the tyres

The rear michelin has performed well for me; with nil punctures, nicks and good grip with the added feel of a more comfortable ride.
As you mentioned, the front mrf is a no brainer !

I read somewhere, I think team-bhp about Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres launching for wheel size of KTM.

Prices are (Front) - 4500 approx & (Rear) - 5500 approx (sorry forgot the actual figure).

Sounds too good, but I don't think Pirelli's costing so close to Michelin.

[xplod566]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

I read somewhere, I think team-bhp about Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres launching for wheel size of KTM.

Prices are (Front) - 4500 approx & (Rear) - 5500 approx (sorry forgot the actual figure).

Sounds too good, but I don't think Pirelli's costing so close to Michelin.

I think thats the price if you buy from mahindra.
BTW r mojo and KTM having the same wheelbase.if so diablo is a direct fit

[sanjaysangar1990]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

I think thats the price if you buy from mahindra.
BTW r mojo and KTM having the same wheelbase.if so diablo is a direct fit

Why would somone look at the wheelbase for tyre change. Who is interested in wheel base for tyre change.

AFAIK, mojo has the following tyres by default
1. 110/70
2. 150/60

Straight fit to the KTM twins.

Cheers,
Sanjay

[xplod566]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Why would somone look at the wheelbase for tyre change. Who is interested in wheel base for tyre change.

AFAIK, mojo has the following tyres by default
1. 110/70
2. 150/60

Straight fit to the KTM twins.

Cheers,
Sanjay

Sorry not wheel base, typos.u got my point
Its a direct fit.you can try those tyres since those are direct fit.will give you insane grip

[s1d]

Re: KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

I read somewhere, I think team-bhp about Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres launching for wheel size of KTM.

Prices are (Front) - 4500 approx & (Rear) - 5500 approx (sorry forgot the actual figure).

Sounds too good, but I don't think Pirelli's costing so close to Michelin.

If it's too good to be true it probably isn't

talking about the mrf's earlier, we seem to have forgotten the elusive mrf revz c1's (against the revz c's that the 200's are shod with)

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