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    Looking for Add-On bike

    Hello Friends,
    I own and rode Pulsar 150 DTSi since 2004, and I love for my daily commuting, hence its going nowhere from my stable, now I am looking for a Add On..

    In past 8 years, I rode the following Bike (All of them for at-least 500Km)
    Karizma
    P150,P180,P200, P220
    Enfield 350
    Apache
    Unicorn
    most of the 100cc from all the manufactures.

    I am 5' 11", about 86 KG (Solid build not Cheese Filled )

    when I started looking for a new Add-on Bike I had the following in My Mind.

    1. Enfield Classic 500
    2. Honda CBR 250R

    then it happened, I saw the KTM Duke 200, and took a test drive, I loved the light weight and nice handling. (and its cheaper then the above 2 )

    My Riding Habits are like..
    1. I love cutting corners
    2. I do love long rides in a relaxed mood cruising at no more than 60-70.
    3. and on open highway, I like to touch the red lines on the meter
    4. I like to drive fast but not stupid.
    5. I don't like to race with anyone on the road but myself (and time sometimes ).

    Now after all the things with the news of Thunderbird 500 on the horizon (I know about 6 months in launch and then about same waiting period) I have removed the CL500 from my list, because I am sure(about 90%) that I will be booking 1..

    so for Now I am stuck between Duke 200 and CBR 250 for now, what are your opinions on this... which one should I go for..


    Please suggest...
    Ride and Let Ride.. :-)
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    • #3
      1. you love cutting cornersduke.
      2. you do love long rides in a relaxed mood cruising at no more than 60-70.duke,cbrboth will do.
      3. and on open highway, you like to touch the red lines on the metercbrit is.
      4. you like to drive fast but not stupid.if with in city then duke,if on highways then cbr.
      5. you don't like to race with anyone on the road but yourself (and time sometimes )my preference in this case will be duke..
      now choose according to your needs,happy motoring.
      Last edited by sayank10; 02-18-2012, 07:44 PM.
      and the question remains why do i race?
      every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

      #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
      #overkill is underrated.
      #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
      #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
      (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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      • #4
        Yes, duke does fulfill most of your requirements..but don't you think it's bit too small for you.?!!
        TVS Apache 200 RTR 4v (2019-Forever)

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        • #5
          @Sayank10 :
          Thanks for your suggestions, I have opted for Duke 200 and have booked it on the last Friday..

          @W4rrior:
          I test drove the bike myself just because of this confusion that maybe its a bit smaller.. but I found it comfortable to enjoy the ride..

          I will update as soon as KTM delivers it to me...
          Ride and Let Ride.. :-)
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          • #6
            if it is going to be your second bike, dump CBR.. its an all purpose great bike but nothing special..


            here would have been my choice -->
            1. R15 -- best cornering and pocket rocket..
            2. KTM - naked, good torque, good handling
            3. Classic 500 - no alternate to bullet

            Chances are if you go for any of the first two, will sell up P150 as there you would be using these only for commuting..

            then you can think of CBR250 as well.. which can not be a second bike.. but a perfect upgrade/replacement for a 150 cc relaxed commuter..

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            • #7
              Originally posted by vbx View Post
              @Sayank10 :
              Thanks for your suggestions, I have opted for Duke 200 and have booked it on the last Friday..

              @W4rrior:
              I test drove the bike myself just because of this confusion that maybe its a bit smaller.. but I found it comfortable to enjoy the ride..

              I will update as soon as KTM delivers it to me...
              good choice .keep us updated.
              and the question remains why do i race?
              every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

              #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
              #overkill is underrated.
              #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
              #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
              (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Nitin_traveller View Post
                if it is going to be your second bike, dump CBR.. its an all purpose great bike but nothing special..
                being all-rounder itself is special.
                and the question remains why do i race?
                every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                #overkill is underrated.
                #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
                (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Nitin_traveller View Post
                  if it is going to be your second bike, dump CBR.. its an all purpose great bike but nothing special..


                  here would have been my choice -->
                  1. R15 -- best cornering and pocket rocket..
                  2. KTM - naked, good torque, good handling
                  3. Classic 500 - no alternate to bullet

                  Chances are if you go for any of the first two, will sell up P150 as there you would be using these only for commuting..

                  then you can think of CBR250 as well.. which can not be a second bike.. but a perfect upgrade/replacement for a 150 cc relaxed commuter..

                  Well I am planning something else for the P150.. it will be my MOD experimenting horse from now on.. I will try some new things on it now... as its totally in stock condition and on a routine of regular servicing after every 2-3 months... I will try to gear it up for some fun.. :-)

                  and The 'DUKE' will soon walk the roads...
                  Last edited by vbx; 02-23-2012, 05:16 PM.
                  Ride and Let Ride.. :-)
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
                    good choice .keep us updated.

                    Sure, Brother.... I am just waiting for the delivery now.. will put up some pics and update as soon as the DUKE arrives...
                    Last edited by vbx; 02-23-2012, 05:15 PM.
                    Ride and Let Ride.. :-)
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by vbx View Post
                      Sure, Brother.... I am just waiting for the delivery now.. will put up some pics and update as soon as the DUKE arrives...
                      congrats! duke is a great bike!! Ride safe. .
                      TVS Apache 200 RTR 4v (2019-Forever)

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by vbx View Post
                        Well I am planning something else for the P150.. it will be my MOD experimenting horse from now on.. I will try some new things on it now... as its totally in stock condition and on a routine of regular servicing after every 2-3 months... I will try to gear it up for some fun.. :-)

                        and The 'DUKE' will soon walk the roads...
                        great
                        congrats for duke..

                        P150, I wouldn't bet my 2 cents on having upgrade on that.. a bike like R15, CBR etc are well sutied for R&D, as their basic structure is very well designed.. I will say, if you want, go for some modes with P150 and if you feel more problems are popping up rather then happiness, don't think again before selling it off..


                        ride on..

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                        • #13
                          I have just been Duke'd :-D

                          I just got the delivery of Duke 200 from the KTM showroom... the ride from Showroom to My office was awesome....

                          I am just simply "Duke'd"


                          The best thing, the Technician told me how to change the limit on Rev limiter

                          wait for the Picture, coming soon, as I am in office right now..
                          Ride and Let Ride.. :-)
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by vbx View Post
                            I just got the delivery of Duke 200 from the KTM showroom... the ride from Showroom to My office was awesome....

                            I am just simply "Duke'd"


                            The best thing, the Technician told me how to change the limit on Rev limiter

                            wait for the Picture, coming soon, as I am in office right now..
                            congrats brother for the new ride.

                            Drive well!! Drive Safe!!

                            Do post the pictures of the beauty
                            The real beauty lies in throttle's twist!!

                            Headlight can be replaced, Head cannot be. Wear a helmet.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by vbx View Post
                              I just got the delivery of Duke 200 from the KTM showroom... the ride from Showroom to My office was awesome....

                              I am just simply "Duke'd"


                              The best thing, the Technician told me how to change the limit on Rev limiter

                              wait for the Picture, coming soon, as I am in office right now..
                              see you on ktm ownership thread.
                              and the question remains why do i race?
                              every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                              #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                              #overkill is underrated.
                              #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                              #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
                              (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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