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  • #241
    Visited the showroom last evening at Kanjurmarg, Mumbai. My observations:
    - Looks: Bike looks compact and neat, Full marks !
    - Plastic quality and instrument cluster: Is very good but for some areas where there are small protrusions
    - Engine noise: Sounds like a winner, smooth and seems very rev - happy
    - Exhaust note: Sounds like 100 wala crackers, dint like it a bit
    - Suspension: Rear is too spongy, reminded me of the "impulse" - Personally not a fan of soft suspension
    - Price: 1.33 OTR Mumbai. Definitely worth it !

    But the guy at the showroom said the waiting period is 90 days and even if you book the bike now, the final amount payable would be whatever it is worth after 90 days. Why is it so ? It is very disappointing
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    • #242
      Bangalore Bookings

      I called up Bangalores Indiranagar Probiking flolks they said bookings start only on Feb 1st and they do not accept post dated cheques...but he never mentioned anything about the waiting period and he even highlighted tat some ppl who had approached on Jan 24th with full cash will be given priority.... unfortunately i wasnt there that time....i think i v to wait for a pretty long time for this devil to me mine...
      Pls comment if you dint hear the same answer from them...

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      • #243
        I saw a guy riding the Duke yesterday evening here in Ahmedabad. Now that i am reading this thread, the bookings will start later on... but maybe these guys are giving test rides!
        One thing for sure, the riding stance is very relaxed akin to that of ZMA. Should be a very fun bike to ride!
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        • #244
          Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
          * I wish to learn a bit drifting, and feel the duke 200 may be apt for that. Guys with some experience in drifting please share your thoughts on this. Also, is there a place / institute/ person whom i could get in touch learn the same, in and around Bangalore?
          Is possible but to what extent not sure

          Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
          * Could the alloy wheel be a deterrent for off-roading? Have seen some of the alloys develop cracks when subjected to some moderately harsh terrain.
          Yes and no. I do a lot of offroading but never faced any issues but developed a bend in the rim while a big pothole inside the city.So a risk is always there

          Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post
          * what level of customization is possible with this bike? the ride posture from the pics seem to be a bit on the sporty side. Would it allow me to use an after market handlebar to make the posture lean towards upright? I mean cable lengths etc.
          The riding posture is very upright

          Originally posted by nasirkaka View Post

          * does it have the hazard light feature?
          No
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          • #245
            @MG In the first impression thread you had mentioned the production version rev limiter cut-off will be modified, any updates?

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            • #246
              Originally posted by samschenker View Post
              @MG In the first impression thread you had mentioned the production version rev limiter cut-off will be modified, any updates?
              Yes 11,200 for 5th gear and 11,500 for sixth gear but I haven't ridden the bike after that and this I got to know from showroom
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              • #247
                Lots of folks will be wanting to ride this offroads and maybe even take it to ladakh.
                Given the height and the angle of the exhaust do you think it will survive the water crossings and slush?
                Of course that is if you get around the 10ltr tank capacity.

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                • #248
                  Originally posted by MG View Post
                  11,500 for sixth gear
                  Whaat?
                  I'm wondering what're the gear ratios for all 6 of them
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                  • #249
                    @MG

                    when can we expect a full review of the bike, as the only thing I am concerned about is mileage of the bike. Anything below 25 and I will have to buy cbr.

                    One more question, ktm offers these varieties of after market sprockets. So if we consider that the mileage of the bike is 20-25 (driven hard) with the default sprocket. Will it be possible to gain some numbers in the mileage (more than 25) using the after market ones.

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                    • #250
                      Originally posted by MG View Post
                      Yes 11,200 for 5th gear and 11,500 for sixth gear but I haven't ridden the bike after that and this I got to know from showroom
                      That sounds like lot of fun
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                      • #251
                        What is KTM ---

                        KTM Sportmotorcycle AG is an Austrian motorcycle, bicycle and moped manufacturer. The company was founded in 1934 by engineer Hans Trunkenpolz [1] in Mattighofen. It started out as a metal working shop and was named Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. In 1954 KTM began producing motorcycles.
                        KTM is most commonly known for its off road motorcycles though in recent years it has expanded into street motorcycle production.

                        More info-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KTM
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                        • #252
                          Originally posted by soulonaroll View Post
                          Lots of folks will be wanting to ride this offroads and maybe even take it to ladakh.
                          Given the height and the angle of the exhaust do you think it will survive the water crossings and slush?
                          Of course that is if you get around the 10ltr tank capacity.
                          That's a major concern. The exhaust is located at a very uncomfortable location. It can get damaged while doing serious offroading, right?
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                          • #253
                            Originally posted by einZiel View Post
                            @MG

                            when can we expect a full review of the bike, as the only thing I am concerned about is mileage of the bike. Anything below 25 and I will have to buy cbr.

                            One more question, ktm offers these varieties of after market sprockets. So if we consider that the mileage of the bike is 20-25 (driven hard) with the default sprocket. Will it be possible to gain some numbers in the mileage (more than 25) using the after market ones.
                            I don't think it should be below 25. That would really put it in some different category...

                            KTM powerparts section is currently not available: PowerParts KTM

                            As for Duke's sprockets, they are 14/43 in the .520 chain category. Try rear sprockets from Karizma, P200, etc. Yes, from whatever I perceive from the ride reports and numbers, you should gain in terms of highway & city mileage, if these sprockets fit your bike.
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                            • #254
                              Duke's Top Speed is revealed

                              It's now between 157 to 160 KPH.

                              That makes it faster than R15 and P220. Using smaller sprocket the top speed can be pulled near to CBR250. Thanks Bajaj for upping the top speed.
                              HURRAY!!!!

                              Source: MG. (I can read between lines)
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                              • #255
                                Originally posted by lockhrt999 View Post
                                Duke's Top Speed is revealed

                                It's now between 157 to 160 KPH.
                                I guess KTM Duke 200 is restricted to 135kmph in the stock condition
                                game for anything on wheels

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