KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

[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.

[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.

[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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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.

[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)

[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..

[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.

[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..?

[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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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.

That is one way... Check the viscosity of the oil, if it becomes thick, black and burnt, time to change...else its good to go for some more time..

[phat_17]

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Another successful long trip with Ru-Cee

[xplod566]

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

+1 for my Duke 200.It Doesnt need tightening every 1000Kms. . I did it only twice and currently 6500Kms on ODO.The second time i did wasn't actually necessary.

[vivek7593]

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+1 for my Duke 200.It Doesnt need tightening every 1000Kms. . I did it only twice and currently 6500Kms on ODO.The second time i did wasn't actually necessary.

I own ns200 but using D200 sprocket and chain set..chain needs to be slightly adjusted after every 5k lubing after 500kms and cleaning at 1000kms..
I tend to rip alot and have slightly heavy throttle hand [emoji39]

[Omkar Sakpal]

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Hello Bikers.
Finally my Rc 200 has arrived and I'm so glad to see so many motorcycle enthusiasts around.
It is really great for me to be a part of this forum.
So ridden 450 kms and the Rc runs like a charm.
I'm so happy❤️😁

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Another successful long trip with Ru-Cee

Which is the tail bag you're using?
Please mention the link.

[phat_17]

KTM RC 200 Owners Experience Thread

Hello Bikers.
Finally my Rc 200 has arrived and I'm so glad to see so many motorcycle enthusiasts around.
It is really great for me to be a part of this forum.
So ridden 450 kms and the Rc runs like a charm.
I'm so happy❤️[emoji16]

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Which is the tail bag you're using?
Please mention the link.

Oxford Tankbag 18L