Re: 2017 Duke 250

Hi Guys,

I am planning to buy a 2nd hand/used Duke 250. Registration date is in March.

Which things I should look for, any possible main/permanent issues that will make me regret buying it?

I had a RS200. I bought in the same month of launch and I think first batch of the bikes are usually experimental/incomplete(in simple language, has some bugs) which are solved in later batches. So as per my thinking, RS had such annoying issues.

Is there such case with this bike? I know it's been just few months since launch, but maybe some of you feel that there is such thing as first batch issues?

PS: Apologies in advance if this is the wrong thread to post, but I thought owners will be able to point out such things in detailed manner.

Re: 2017 Duke 250

The bike is a looker .It gets a lot of attention here in the southern part of INDIA[emoji7]

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[Skip This part if you dont want to know my backstory]
My Review of the Duke 250-2017
Firstly i want to tell my experience about motorcycles.I've loved motorcycles from my childhood.This is like a dream come true to me.I've lived with a Yamaha R-15 for about an year.I liked it a little bit.Then my cusion bought a duke 200.At that moment I chose.If I buy a motorcycle it should be KTM.

My good experience with the bike so far:
1.It doesn't feel like any KTM.It feels different (A cross breed between a 200 and a 390)
2.It's tamable nature is very friendly
3.Slipper clutch
4.LOOKS(how can one hate this looks)
5.Really better planted motorcycle than the Duke 200
6.For crusing the engine doesn't feel stressed at all
7.Slightly over priced (compared to the completion)which makes this particular model a little bit exclusive
8.Superior Headlamps it's really puts you in ease while driving at Night
9.The clutch work is far more superior than the duke 200
10.The seats(This should've been the first point)
11.Engine refinement is at a whole new level on this model


Cons so far:I have zero regrets buying this sinister (except for a few)
1.Engine tends to heat up so quickly for city rides it's a bummer
2.Could've offered better tires at this price point
3.Should've offered ABS like the European model
4.Exhaust Note is really silent
5.Vibration sneaks in now and then
6.In the frame the welding is visible so it's a let down in overall build quality
7.The plastic at the keyhole feels very very cheap and it's going to break off any time

More photos to come in the future as i ride more.Drive safe.Always wear the gears necessary.
CHEERS 😀

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Are aftermarket Radiator Guard and Skid Plate available for this bike?

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2. Engine stall in cold condition - Freakish problem i face after i got it from the valve tappet correction the first time. Basically, in cold condition (upto 5 bars on the display), the engine starts perfectly, but if i move the vehicle (till around ~4-6k rpm in 1/2/3rd gear) and press the clutch, while going off the throttle (imagine arriving at a busy cross road), the engine stalls... Takes around 5-10 seconds to start again. Almost got run over by a bus because of that. This problem does not exist in warm condition. Does anybody else have this problem?

I really hope someone can help me out on this... The service station guy can't understand the technical details much & KTM refuses to properly reply with the issue at hand... What should I do?

Thanks in advance.


Hi,

Even i am hearing some tik tik sound from the engine .Initially i thought it was from the chain . The service guys adjusted the chain and also made some finer maintenance to some loose nuts . But its still there and as you said its very annoying and taking away all the fun in riding .

How did you found out it was coming from the valve tappet? Because now i am feeling that the sound could be due to the valves . Did it take so much time to get it repaired?

Thanks and regards,
S

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Welcome. Have taken your third picture and made as poster child in the first page of this thread. Ride safe!

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Thanks mate [emoji7]
You too ride safe always

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Re: 2017 Duke 250

Yes. Some quality issues. Nothing Major yet.

Have heard that the console fogs up in the rains.

The chain noise.

Some vibration that loosens some nuts..

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Engine tappet noise is an unmistakable sound you can hear from an engine. Its a very metallic sound that feels like two metal pieces are hitting each other at a high pitch. Like chin-chin-chin-chin-chin or tin-tin-tin-tin-tin. Its noise is proportional with engine rpm. As engine rpm increases, the sound and the frequency of the chin-chin/tin-tin increases.

In mine its very loud. And they couldn't fix it after opening 2 times. I'm living with it now, I'll personally stand next to them & make them open the engine during my 2nd service. There's a place called Auto Service in Bengaluru who allow you to be next to the vehicle during repairs.

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Hi Guys,


Yesterday, got a pre-owned Duke 250 for 1.4 lacs. The bike still looks like its brand new and literally has no scratches. Its 4 months old and has run 2800KM so far. Havent ridden it much(5~7KM) The performance feels great so far. Below are few things I noticed:


- Vibration at 4k - The vibration is noticeable for me. This vibration also causing noise from the fairing in left side.
- The Instrument Cluster has water droplets - Little or more, but it is fogged up ever since we received it.
- Gets muddy very easily. Need to find a solution for this.
- Bike feels comfortable so far.
- Chain had no lubrication whatsoever when we received it and it was making noise. As soon as we sprayed it, the noise was gone.
- The build quality feels great except for the plastic cover near keyhole area. Its just super low quality and feels out of place.
- The marking near keyhole was gone. It is also easily scratchable with fingernails.


My Questions:
1. What can we do to get rid of this issue of mud spray all over the bike? Its even comes on the pillion seat.
2. Should we get it serviced as soon as it completes 150 days(5 months) or wait for 7.5k km?
3. Can the Instrument Cluster be stopped by something?
4. The bike easily attracts the dust - specially the tank. Any solution to avoid it?


The overall feel of the bike is superb as compared to my previous RS200 and hoping that it is worthy bike for my need i.e. Touring. Will be going on a 400km weekend ride next week.

Also would like to note that this thread helped us a lot in making the buying decision. Keep it up guys!

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Yes agree with you on the quality especially the keyhole area felt super cheap and out of place.while down shifting i hear a loud thack.Which pains me.It's a brand new bike.Some vibrations.I feel The brakes are not adequate to stop this machine what do you say ??

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I haven't yet tested bike much on high speed, but on low speed brakes felt just OK.

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The worst thing I did is bought the bike in rainy season, and my area is basically like offroading on a daily basis so now I am hearing squeaking sounds from front and also I think I am hearing the sounds of rear mud guard hitting the tyre. Anyone experienced this?

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Yep, Squeaky brakes since day 1.

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Also, I think the sound is coming from chain hitting up its guard. It's really annoying