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  • kunalsanghi
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Hi all,

    I have had my D250 for almost 2 years now and 25k kms.

    Need some advice on the next set of tyres to go for - although there is only minor wear and tear on my current stock tyres, I do sometimes feel a loss of grip especially during tight corners.

    I am looking for something with more grip as I frequently go to the himalayas.

    Thanks,
    Kunal

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by SyBtRoN View Post
    Which colour should i go for white or orange?
    Go for white, it looks different from the crowd-bangers, gives it a fresh look, personally.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • SyBtRoN
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Which colour should i go for white or orange?

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  • SyBtRoN
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post
    On my 390 i think its quite good. You will get all the feedback but will also soak up a lot of bumps.

    Compared to my previous r15 v1, I think it offers better comfort and equal feedback if not more. Feels like its a sophisticated unit. But if you want soggy, feedback free suspension that insulates you from road completely, this is not it.
    I booked duke 250.

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  • VaibhavPisal
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by SyBtRoN View Post
    How are duke 250 suspension soft or hard? How is it on our classic India roads?
    On my 390 i think its quite good. You will get all the feedback but will also soak up a lot of bumps.

    Compared to my previous r15 v1, I think it offers better comfort and equal feedback if not more. Feels like its a sophisticated unit. But if you want soggy, feedback free suspension that insulates you from road completely, this is not it.

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by SyBtRoN View Post
    How are duke 250 suspension soft or hard? How is it on our classic India roads?
    The Dukes all have a similarly sprung setup. They are more or less the same when it comes to the feedback, though the newer ones soak bumps slightly well.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • SyBtRoN
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    How are duke 250 suspension soft or hard? How is it on our classic India roads?

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by Viswar4 View Post
    Hi,
    Is it confirmed the abs is switchable?
    As Bhpian pointed out, the D250 gets a dual-channel. The front rotor size is300 mm and not 320 mm and it would be best to visit the showroom to see in actual, if the ABS is switchable or not.

    Cheers!
    VJ
    Last edited by B7ACKTHORN; 03-12-2019, 06:08 PM.

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  • kiran2508
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by ayrus View Post
    Is it still the same brakes or it gets the brakes of the 390?
    Originally posted by Viswar4 View Post
    Is it confirmed the abs is switchable?
    It gets ABS on the same existing brake setup, still featuring 300mm front discs and 230mm rear discs,
    ABS is fully switchable with this exact setup matching the older 2013-2016 D390 and 2014-2016 RC390 (with a hidden button under the SET button).

    Either both wheels off or on, no SuperMoto mode where only rear can be switched off.

    "Simply disengage the ABS to go full beast-mode!"
    Click image for larger version Name: D250.jpg Views: 1 Size: 28.2 KB ID: 1965702

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  • Viswar4
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
    Surprise surprise Now launched with Dual-channel ABS which is switchable!
    For only a nominal price hike of ₹14,000 ex-showroom price of ₹1.94L! I'd say that's a steal deal

    https://www.cartoq.com/ktm-duke-250-abs-launched/
    Hi,
    Is it confirmed the abs is switchable?

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  • ayrus
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
    Surprise surprise Now launched with Dual-channel ABS which is switchable!
    For only a nominal price hike of ₹14,000 ex-showroom price of ₹1.94L! I'd say that's a steal deal

    https://www.cartoq.com/ktm-duke-250-abs-launched/
    Is it still the same brakes or it gets the brakes of the 390?

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  • kiran2508
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by Viswar4 View Post
    Any news on the abs version of duke 250?
    Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
    My bets are with the single-channel to keep prices in check.
    Surprise surprise Now launched with Dual-channel ABS which is switchable!
    For only a nominal price hike of ₹14,000 ex-showroom price of ₹1.94L! I'd say that's a steal deal

    KTM Duke 250 ABS launched in India
    https://www.cartoq.com/ktm-duke-250-abs-launched/
    With the new safety norms ready to be implemented from April 1, 2019 all the two wheeler brands in the country are in a hurry to equip their 125-cc and higher capacity engine motorcycles with ABS as standard. KTM Duke 250 is the latest bike in the list to be launched with ABS. KTM has offered a dual-channel ABS unit in the Duke 250.

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  • VaibhavPisal
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by Akash.Yadav View Post
    With the price of CB300R out at 2.41L, KTM-Bajaj has plenty of scope to add Dual Channel ABS and some more to D250 to still market it as a bargain compared to the Honda.
    With a bigger tank, very wide coverage and lower spare parts cost, D250/D390 still come out as more VFM bike in Indian market only beaten by cousin Dominar.
    Honda is much lighter, has higher displacement so likely will offer much more usable power over d250. I think honda is priced expensive but not much. I got a 390 but would ve been confused if honda was launched earlier. A lot of reasons for that would be simplicity.

    I do wish ktm launched a simpler version of d390, keep everything from d250, just add single channel abs. Price it 20k lower than top spec model with colour tft. That would be killer. I might trade in my 390 for that few years down the line.

    Originally posted by Jackharrisw View Post
    Talking about quality, is the quality of KTM's really that bad? I have no first hand experience with KTM. Currently I ride a 2012 model 200NS and it's quite reliable(Engine not opened till now) with ODO around 81,000 km. I just think that, when a 200NS is this much reliable, why a KTM can't have the same reliability and quality, which is supposed to be more premium than Bajaj. As you can see, usually I hold on to my vehicles much longer and don't change them often. I love 2017 Duke 390, but so many posts about quality and reliability is holding me back. Please post your experience's friends.
    Duke 200 is said to be quite reliable and also fuel efficient.

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  • B7ACKTHORN
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by Xothana View Post
    Suggestions & solutions if any of my problems below relating to my D250.
    * The throttle kept idle at mid-high rev range when riding, i am sure it doesn't relate to engine temperature.
    * I check the accelerator cable but it's not the problem, somehow it stuck on the mid-high rev range when suddenly building up speed in traffic. If it happens, i just rev very hard 4-5 times then it comes back to normal.
    Pls help guys
    Your idle stepper motor is getting jammed or faulty. A faulty idle stepper motor would mean, the motor works intermittently which in turn would cause erratic RPMs. Get it checked.

    Cheers!
    VJ

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  • kiran2508
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    Re: 2017 Duke 250

    Originally posted by Xothana View Post
    * The throttle kept idle at mid-high rev range when riding, i am sure it doesn't relate to engine temperature.
    * I check the accelerator cable but it's not the problem, somehow it stuck on the mid-high rev range when suddenly building up speed in traffic.
    From the description looks to a faulty Throttle position sensor(TPS) issue and/or throttle cable getting stuck near the throttle body area. Check for the resistance variation from the TPS by varying throttle to start with.

    Also, does the revs vary when you turn the handle bar from left side to right side? If the cable is getting dragged in anyway?

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