Re: 2017 Duke 250

The bike comes with UV resistant paint, but id go with Ceramic or 3m PPF. The tank is prone to scratches.

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But the slipper clutch does the rev matching for you. Throttle blipping would reduce wear and tear i suppose..

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Slipper clutch does the rev matching but at the cost of a pitching jerk for every hard downshift. So it is nevertheless best to learn to blip to have smooth transitions during ride. There is noticeable difference

Re: 2017 Duke 250

yeap,i agree...
tried blipping and without blipping..
noticeable difference..

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Hello Guys,

I have installed "Orange Knuckle Guards" to my KTM Duke 250 and removed back "Tyre Huger and Sari Guard". I am sharing these pics because I was curious about this mod and hence considering you guys too

Let me know if you like this

Thanks,

Suraj Jagdale

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Hi Suraj,

If case you have contacts at SVC / Showroom can you get me the part number of the Orange Knuckle handbar guards. Nashik SVC is saying it costs 3k (unbelievable) but others on Whatsapp group got it for 1200 INR. I can ask them to do a price check in SAP infront of me.

You should have removed the tyre hugger post Monsoons

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Hi kashok,

Sorry, but I have no contacts in SVC/showroom. I had been searching these Knuckle Guards for 2 months, I have also tried online but no luck ...!!!!
Luckily, I found them in one of the KTM Service Outlet in Pune (Kothrud)
I wanted to suggest you that just wait for sometime and purchase in one of the Authorized KTM Service Outlet, Don't Purchase Elsewhere ...!!!
It will cost you somewhat around 1158 Rs. (Fitting 250 Rs. so I have done it myself)

Currently I don't have the part number with me but quote you in sometime ...!!!

Cheers,
Suraj

Re: 2017 Duke 250

How is it after a ride in the rain?

Asking because even with the tire hugger on, there's more mud on the bike than on the roads itself after even a short ride.

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Same. Tyre hugger is of literally no use.

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Re: 2017 Duke 250

You have to ride slow that's it ...
Else mud particals sprinkles on back sheet ...

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Slow / fast, i feel it makes no difference..

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Chain adjusting can be done local bike shops or is it better to do it in SVC?

Re: 2017 Duke 250

U can do it yourself. Just follow manual

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Re: 2017 Duke 250

guys...need to ask for some opinion or whatever ideas that you may give me.
just two days ago,i noticed there's an oil leak from the top part of the engine,i then send back to the dealer for them to fix it for me.
they did not replace the gasket seal,but they're using some sort of gasket sealant/liquid seal to seal it. Drove it for a day,and noticed there's still leak.
went back to them and they said they will order the gasket kit from KTM and replace it for me.
My issue is before i send in the bike to them,there's no whirring sound coming from the engine/somewhere around it.
-now when im traveling at low speed,EG: 20-40kmph,it does not have that sound
-when the speed is approaching 60kmph all the way to the top speed,the whirring sound will start to occur
-the sound sounded like when the front fender is being pressed on the tyre while it's rolling (if u get what i mean),that kind of whirring sound
-it may be there previously or it doesnt exist until i send in the bike,i asked the dealer about this and they told me that because this bike is a single cylinder bike and i'm aware of it,the sound came from the camshaft..(i dont think so,if its the camshaft it should be tickin/knocking noise isn't it?
-and the chain was loose previously and they adjusted it for me
-now the funny thing is,i was able to hit 130/40kmph full throttle,now seems like it's maxing out at 110kmph and not willing to go further,and the RPM is only at 7.5k..
-is it because the chain was adjusted too tight?

My bike is only 3/4 weeks old and clock in 1.3k KM only..
now it's having all those issue which normally will occur after at least 2/3 years...

Sorry for the long post,appreciate some input from you guys.. i'm from malaysia by the way.

Re: 2017 Duke 250

The chain noise bit is a common issue. It started after the chain was adjusted for me as well. Can't help but feel some wear and tear is happening, but when i told this to the guys servicing the bike, all i got was a headnod and nothing else. Not entirely sure, but some tinkering with the tightness of the chain might help.

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Hey ,

I am also facing the same issue , a ringing kind a sound from the left side . Its just been 1 week after the first service and I took the bike again to the service center to rectify this . They said some bolt is loose and also tightened the chain .

The sound is still there and its not giving the same riding satisfaction as before . The service guys said there is no serious sound and infact they are not hearing anything .

Still not sure what is causing this . As you said the sound becomes more evident at higher speeds .

Regrads,
S