Re: 2017 Duke 250

Okie [emoji1303]

Iam a 30 Year family boy[emoji16] which colour will be the best fit for me i use the bike regularly for the office approx 40 kms drive.
I feel the colour options are little fancy for my age.

Re: 2017 Duke 250

It purely depends on your finances and if you're interested in spending that extra and go for the extra CCs offered. Both bikes have dual channel ABS, same design, and with the Duke's peppiness as an excellent streetfighter, I don't see a reason why to spend that extra on a D250. I'd strongly side with 200 as a frugal and lovely city blaster and those touring and 300 KMs are a piece of cake for the motorcycle.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Your posts are making me mad to buy the Duke 200 immediately [emoji24][emoji24], But dont know when this lock down ends.
And do u think that extra 35K for the Duke 250 is worth over the 200? For my riding style.
As i said iam a 99% city rider and with the left over 1% for the tours that too short ones of maximum 300 kms[emoji12].

Re: 2017 Duke 250

The Duke 200 is one of the best city bikes with enough torque to play with and the SR Gearbox makes it even better in city. You can tour, it depends on your ability, but with the MY2020 design, and good seat comfort, it's better in every way than the old design.

Smoother because it's new. Haha..

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Can the duke200 handles well in the traffic??
I think it has got the shorter gear ratios.
Can we tour on the D200 comfortably??
And why the D200 is smoother than its elder brother? [emoji12]

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Almost all the naked series have the same form factor, and the Duke 200 and 250 don't differ by a huge margin, especially when it comes to handling dynamics. The one place the D250 shines is comparatively a little bit more top speed, and low end torque than the 200. The Duke 200 also has superb low end torque and makes city driving an absolute breeze and trust me the vibes are almost nil on the newer 200, exceptionally smooth from the vibey nature of the old series. Frugal, up-to-date design and decent power makes it a great all rounder motorcycle. A cheap KTM to own and maintain.

Cheers!
VJ

2017 Duke 250

Honda hornet?? And suzuki Gsx???[emoji15][emoji15]

Why would i consider those bikes since i ride a Fz version 2 which is also a 150cc & also a good reliable bike from yamaha.I want to upgrade for a higher cc fun bike so my primary choice is D200 but my mind says why not take a D250.
Since my travelling is mostly in the city traffic wanted to know which one is more suitable for my driving style.

D250 or D200 Bs6 which one among these more refined seen some videos on the you tube were the reviewers said that the D200 is smoother and refined than the D250.

Any Body who has test ridden both D200 & D250 Bs6 varients???

How is the power difference between D200 & D250??

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Yes you're right about the initial niggles, but I would say that most of the issues have been sorted now. Duke 250 is fairly reliable now, it should last you a long time with timely maintenance and care. Maintenance cost would be little more compared to other manufacturers, but nothing out of the ordinary. I have 2013 model duke, I have done around 75k on it and it's going strong.
So if you're looking for a fun bike, then you can't go wrong with duke 250.
I would suggest you to take a test ride see how you feel and then decide [emoji106].

Re: 2017 Duke 250

Hi Boss,Go for Duke 200 ,its cheaper,better mileage,spares and service slightly less expensive compared to 250 and since u drive mostly at city(40km/day) it should suit you well.Take a test drive of Hero Xtreme 200s( faired version) , Susuki Gsx 150 s ( Faired version) and Honda hornet 160..all the 3 bikes are also great esp in the long run.

2017 Duke 250

Hello buddies iam going to upgrade my Fz version 2 in the coming months here comes the confusion, Duke 200 or Duke 250 which is the best option for me.
My riding includes 95% in the city and ocassionaly i go for the high way drives that too just 200-300 kms thats it.
Which will be the best option for me?
Hows the refinement levels in the 200 and 250?
My height is 5 feet and 9 inches.
Iam not a tourer my daily commute is 40 kms inside the city.
I hope you guys will clear my confusion[emoji846]

Re: 2017 Duke 250

All i want to say to bike lovers is Stay Home Stay Safe,Keep Distance,Use Masks,Clean u r self up properly and sprud the mussage.

Re: 2020 Duke 250

You're riding and enjoying that's all that matters for now. People who give "free advices" are aplenty, especially, why this, why that, that was better, this could have suited you. But, not all can fathom what "you" as a biker desires deep down, it can be costly, it can be a budget or just about any cheap motorcycle, but it all comes down to how satisfied with what one has. What I am extremely happy about is to know that you are fully geared up, which is where the true essence of it all lies. If it's not D250, probably something ever better, some day.

Good luck!

Cheers!
VJ

Re: 2020 Duke 250

Hope for the best. I am sure you'll soon get your Duke 250 buddy.

Re: 2020 Duke 250

So many thoughts are there in my mind during this lockdown.
Past 1 week I am drooling over Duke 250 and scolding myself to have not a one yet. So many conversations with my girlfriend that I want this bike no matter what.

Why?
I currently own a Discover 135S 2008, still going strong. I ride it quite frequently (upto 300km) with proper gears, gloves and my MT helmet and often heard people saying Why you just don't buy a good bike instead of spending money on bike clothing and I am like... huh. I can afford only the clothing whereas as a bike will cost 10x or even 20x for the price.

BUT my last ride was kindoff .. I was just not satisfied. Bike simply refused to go beyond 100 kmph and had some vibrations which were not there before. It felt like exhausted, like a old retired man. (Note- I service it myself with top notch care and fully synthetic oil)
Now I have an urge to buy its replacement and finds Duke 250 to check my list.
It looks good, it is powerful and can cruise around 100, ABS, and again looks good.
I also know that this bike is somewhat overpriced but I am gonna keep it for next 10 years so budget here doesn't matter.
The other thing in my list is CGT 650 but practically that heavy 650twin is not a replacement.

After all this excitement and urge I realize The only thing I don't have is Money to buy a Duke 250. Dreams shattered here.
Someday for sure
Till then I am (have to be) happy with my Discover.

Re: 2017 Duke 250

To keep it extremely simple. The bike is a decent one to say the least. Reliability purely depends on the how well the bike is taken care of, secondly, it also depends on luck. KTMs are for the most part not fill it shut it type, reliable machines, meaning by default, they last a while with good upkeep and even low if taken for granted and ripped through. For some, some parts have lasted exceedingly well, for some a premature death and for most it's a decent life. Read your owners manual, for tips and tricks on basic upkeep, and you will get to know to what to and when to.

All bikes do require upkeep and time to keep them running for such long time. If you plan to keep it for a long time, as you've said, and are willing to put the time and effort, not only KTM any bike will be a faithful partner.

Cheers!
VJ