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  • #16
    Re: Ktm Duke 390/200 or CBR 250R

    Originally posted by faiz0210 View Post
    Hey Guys, I have been following this forum for a while now. I am planning to buy a new bike this month itself.

    I am very much confused with my choices right now.

    My budget is some where between 1.5L to 2L(Max).

    The options which I have is KTM DUKE 390, KTM DUKE 200 and CBR 250R

    My height is 5.7" and weigh some where around 60Kg(fairly slim).

    Currently I own a CBZ Extreme which I bought 7 years back in Bangalore and did so many trips in and around karanataka, kerala and Tamil Nadu.

    Right now I am staying in Delhi , general purpose of the bike would be for commuting between office and home and occasional trips in/outside Delhi.

    1) KTM DUKE 390: The reviews of Duke 390 made it my obvious choice but considering the amount of traffic in Delhi, I just don't think that I will be able enjoy this bike or even justify my purchase, but you don't often get such bike for just 2L in India and this has made me further confused. I did a test ride in Lajpat Nagar but there was lots of traffic and I was not even able to take the bike in 4th gear which I feel will be very common in my daily commute.

    2) KTM DUKE 200: Read the reviews and I find this bike more suitable for my needs, but when I compare this with DUKE 390, it makes me feel like I am over paying for a 200cc bike, since I can get a DUKE 390 for just 50k extra. Look wise they both look almost the same, So that's not an issue but added features like ABS does make a difference (may not be required in my case but still).

    3) CBR 250R: I haven't got the chance to ride this bike as of yet, but I do like full faired bikes and I like the look of this bike. Read reviews and everything, I know it is a cruiser and may not be very comfortable in stop and go traffic of Delhi but just putting this also as an option.

    Please provide with your opinions, I seriously need some help with this.

    Also if there is anything more you would like to know from me, please do ask.
    U will get the answer in your own quotes....if u want to take duke 200 it is better to get the duke 390 with abs.totally best in the city and good for the highway. U will find it very difficult to hold high speed on the highway(wind blast is too much after 120kmph)... In this case the Honda cbr250 help you......

    Sent from my C2004 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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    • #17
      Re: Ktm Duke 390/200 or CBR 250R

      After getting confused between cbr250 and duke 200. I have finally booked myself a duke 390

      and now I am confused with the color, should I go ahead with black or white?
      Last edited by faiz0210; 06-30-2014, 09:23 PM.

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      • #18
        Suggest a good helmet ?
        I am getting the bike today (black color)

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        • #19
          Re: Ktm Duke 390/200 or CBR 250R

          Originally posted by faiz0210 View Post
          Suggest a good helmet ?
          I am getting the bike today (black color)
          Studds shifter cost is around rs 2000.perfect in budget at least and good parts.

          Sent from my C2004 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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