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  • #76
    [[Help/Suggest]] Used KTM Duke 200 (first batch) Worth buying or not?

    Hi all!

    There is a used KTM Duke 200 for sale and I am interested in it.

    The thing is, it is the Feb'12 model, the first batch of Duke 200.

    I have learned that there were some problems with the chain in the first batch of Duke 200. Also, can somebody tell me about the problems fixed in the second batch so that I can know about the problems NOT fixed in this one :P

    Is it worth buying? Can the chain problem be fixed, if its there? How much will be the cost and are there any other major flaw(s)?

    The quoted price is 1.15 lakh. I have offered 80k.. will go to check the bike today... :P

    How much is it worth? Feb 2012 Orange colour KTM Duke 200?

    Thank you for the help!
    -Valkyrie

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    • #77
      Re: [[Help/Suggest]] Used KTM Duke 200 (first batch) Worth buying or not?

      Originally posted by valkyrieX7 View Post
      Hi all!

      There is a used KTM Duke 200 for sale and I am interested in it.

      Thank you for the help!

      Query Approved and Merged

      No point starting thread for a bike when one already exists of yours. Thanks.

      I don't know about the first batch of bikes being defective or anything like that. But considering he must have bought it for around 1.25. I think if you can get it for around a lakh, provided bike is in good condition, it would be a good deal.
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      • #78
        Re: [[Help/Suggest]] Used KTM Duke 200 (first batch) Worth buying or not?

        Originally posted by The Monk View Post
        Query Approved and Merged

        No point starting thread for a bike when one already exists of yours. Thanks.

        I don't know about the first batch of bikes being defective or anything like that. But considering he must have bought it for around 1.25. I think if you can get it for around a lakh, provided bike is in good condition, it would be a good deal.
        Sorry for that!
        Actually I thought I had already requested to the mods to close the thread then I should not post any further..
        anyways thanks for the correction and suggestion .

        I have cancelled that deal after a look at the bike.
        The bike had evidence of being used for stunts, like scratched tail light, broken reg. no. plate light... the rear grab rails were removed, the handlebar had evident scratch..
        the guy was not accepting that it was used for stunts... then he accepted... anyways, I ain't gonna buy that... its in pretty bad shape.....

        I had one more question in my mind.

        How much should I pay for a Red Honda CBR250R (non ABS) Nov. 2012 Model with lots of scratches on the silencer guard (he tells me its because of shoes of the pillion , no signs of a fall though), 8,800kms done?
        I have quoted 1,00,000, he is at 1,15,000..

        Thanks again!!!
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        • #79
          Re: [[Help/Suggest]] Used KTM Duke 200 (first batch) Worth buying or not?

          How are the scratches? IMHO shoes can't easily scratch the silencer guard. I guess the bike had a fall and the guy replaced the broken parts but didn't replace the silencer guard. Can you post a picture of the scratches?
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          • #80
            Re: [[Help/Suggest]] Used KTM Duke 200 (first batch) Worth buying or not?

            Originally posted by Cleaner View Post
            How are the scratches? IMHO shoes can't easily scratch the silencer guard. I guess the bike had a fall and the guy replaced the broken parts but didn't replace the silencer guard. Can you post a picture of the scratches?
            My stupid bad... didn't click any photo.. :banghead:

            The scratches have no dents...... and if he replaced the costly parts then how much does a silencer guard cost...

            But, a suspicion rises in my mind as he told me that the silencer guard is prone to get scratched by shoes impact and that every time he goes for a service he has to get it repainted....costs around 200 bugs... :what: :what:

            I don't think that's possible...
            He may be saying that to justify the scratches.... but something can be fishy.....

            I will try to contact him and click a snap of the scratches...

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            • #81
              Re: [[Help/Suggest]] Used KTM Duke 200 (first batch) Worth buying or not?

              I have seen bikes which has been in brutal accidents with just scratches on the silencer. No dents, other parts like fairings, throttle lever, grip, headlight assembly were totaled. Again, shoes can't scratch the silence guard unless the pillion wears hobnailed WWII era combat boots. He may not have replaced the silencer guard because of non availability of parts or maybe he could not find just the guard without the silencer. Since it's non ABS version, I guess he had a few crashes on it Anyway seems fishy to me, proceed with caution.
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              • #82
                Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

                Right. Noted. Will proceed with caution..... thanks for the heads up!

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                • #83
                  Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

                  Originally posted by valkyrieX7 View Post
                  Right. Noted. Will proceed with caution..... thanks for the heads up!

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                  The Silencer guard gets scratched v easily in traffic and parking lots. It's a scratch magnet. 700 Bucks to replace. I repainted mine once then changed it during the 2 years I had my cbr 250r non abs


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                  • #84
                    Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

                    Thank you!

                    So he may be true....

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                    • #85
                      Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

                      Ok... I boight my ride today...
                      Dint buy the red non ABS version i was discussing, but bought a Perl Heron Blue C-ABS Honda CBR250R! !!!!!!
                      Thank u to all for your guidance.....

                      Will write a proper post with pics when I reach home!

                      Seriously, this bike is Awesomeeeee!!!!
                      Rode 60kms by now..

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                      • #86
                        Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

                        Ok here is the first pic:

                        Click image for larger version Name: 20130614_063612.jpg Views: 1 Size: 99.1 KB ID: 1848065

                        Will post a new thread with review and experience after some time with the bike....
                        Thanks to all for suggesting me to the right direction!!!!!!!!!
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                        • #87
                          Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

                          Originally posted by valkyrieX7 View Post
                          Ok here is the first pic:



                          Will post a new thread with review and experience after some time with the bike....
                          Thanks to all for suggesting me to the right direction!!!!!!!!!
                          good choice i would say went through few posts and when i though of replying i see this post of yours.
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                          • #88
                            Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

                            Thank you ron..

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