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  • #16
    Originally posted by abhijitkn View Post
    Just one clarification, Dakar Rally was won on KTM 450 Rally bike & those are tuned for that purpose
    Agreed. But RE couldn't tune any of their bikes well enough to even compete at the Dakar!
    Advice is a form of nostalgia.
    Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

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    • #17
      The point I mentioned because I felt Dakar Rally Championship is not valid in this comparison. Oh & yes, RE don't have to compete in Dakar, they have their own legacy.
      Regards,
      Abhijit

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      • #18
        Originally posted by abhijitkn View Post
        The point I mentioned because I felt Dakar Rally Championship is not valid in this comparison. Oh & yes, RE don't have to compete in Dakar, they have their own legacy.
        You can't rely on legacy alone for sales. The HM Ambassador also has a legacy and charm and all that crappy stuff but no sales .

        P.S.: Triumph also has a legacy. Take a look at their bikes.
        Last edited by antz.bin; 01-30-2012, 01:12 PM.
        Advice is a form of nostalgia.
        Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

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        • #19
          aRun@bH go the CL500 way! T500 is not going to be available for a year at least. With the new pulsar 200 around the corner, it would be the wait and watch game. Wonder how happy KTM is going to be with the pulsar 200 launch!
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          • #20
            Originally posted by abhijitkn View Post
            The point I mentioned because I felt Dakar Rally Championship is not valid in this comparison. Oh & yes, RE don't have to compete in Dakar, they have their own legacy.
            If a manufacturer excels at something all their products are certain to have that influence. So, there is no reason why Duke 200 should be different, after all it's KTM and should be "ready to race".
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            • #21
              Originally posted by vrugonnab View Post
              If a manufacturer excels at something all their products are certain to have that influence. So, there is no reason why Duke 200 should be different, after all it's KTM and should be "ready to race".
              +1

              Yes, the heart and technology will remain same with lesser power. And Duke 200 is ready to race, you would not even need a run in period. You can buy it today and take it for race tomorrow.
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              • #22
                I don't have any concerns over the capability/quality of KTM. The only point I made was KTM Duke 200 didn't win Dakar championships, all were 400/600 cc rally versions.
                Regards,
                Abhijit

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                • #23
                  Thank You for the response BHPians.

                  For now I am game for the CL500 but with the Pulsar 200 NS's killer specs, it will be an interesting battle between the KTM 200 and Pulsar NS, provided Pulsar NS is priced aggressively. With the Pulsar NS and KTM 200 strategically positioned in the market, the R15 and the upcoming CBR150 will be rather sandwitched and although the R15 is a very good motorcycle but I feel its sales will definitely be affected.

                  At the same time kudos to Bajaj for the very desirable Pulsar 200 NS and KTM 200. It only shows how Mr.Rajiv Bajaj is serious about the desi market. Hats off Mr.Bajaj !!
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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by Da1AnOnlyHermit View Post
                    aRun@bH go the CL500 way! T500 is not going to be available for a year at least. With the new pulsar 200 around the corner, it would be the wait and watch game. Wonder how happy KTM is going to be with the pulsar 200 launch!
                    I don't feel that the KTM Duke and Pulsar NS will eat into each other's sales. Even if it does, Bajaj will anyway be the king. But I am more concerned about the R15's market as it is at a cost disadvantage now if the Pulsar NS is actually priced below a lakh as speculated. Where will that leave the Karizma ZMR? Only time will tell.

                    Coming back to the CL500 versus T500 topic, I am going ahead with the CL500 DS. The T500 is surely going to be over my budget so there is no point in waiting for the same. So for now, its C5 all the way.
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                    • #25
                      Hi all
                      See I would like to suggest for CL500 as this will be more powerful the KTM.
                      Jai Ho

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by karan1070 View Post
                        Hi all
                        See I would like to suggest for CL500 as this will be more powerful the KTM.
                        Thanks for the suggestion karan1070. I am also willing to experience the Royal Enfield experience and be a part of the rare breed of wanderers.
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                        • #27
                          CL500 as a Bullet is Bullet & there are no alternatives to RE Bikes
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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                            CL500 as a Bullet is Bullet & there are no alternatives to RE Bikes
                            I totally agree with you, my friend. The CL500 is as good as it gets.
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                            • #29
                              Can somebody please comment on the CBR250R's touring capabilities? Is it comfortable for a person over 6-feet with a pillion and some luggage?
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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by aRun@bH View Post
                                Can somebody please comment on the CBR250R's touring capabilities? Is it comfortable for a person over 6-feet with a pillion and some luggage?
                                After reading this thread completely and having already booked RE CL500 Desert Storm model, all I can say is that we are sailing in the same ship ... I am totally confused between RE C5, T5, KTM Duke 200 and P200NS. Despite hating faired bikes, I am also considering CBR250R now
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