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  • #16
    Re: is D200 Good for 50 km Office Travel?

    Originally posted by LemonNCheese View Post
    Dear All,
    I took a test drive and quite impreesed with it that it drives like any other bike.
    So Booked a new D200 in White & will get it delivery in first week of November.

    I am also eyeing on the checklist to be followed while Buying new Duke.

    So haapy now....
    Good Choice Where did you book it ? In hadapsar ? I believe They have ready for delivery Duke 200's at Ruby Hall

    I was about to book it but when i saw RC200 I was totally sold and booked that ....
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    • #17
      Re: is D200 Good for 50 km Office Travel?

      Originally posted by BiKeLovER View Post
      Good Choice Where did you book it ? In hadapsar ? I believe They have ready for delivery Duke 200's at Ruby Hall

      I was about to book it but when i saw RC200 I was totally sold and booked that ....
      Yes its the same Showroom near Ruby Hall.

      RC series is fantastic no doubt, but practicality is different.
      Frankly I don't think we have roads for bike like RC200 (atleast the way where I am planning to ride D200 can be called as off-road for RC
      Secondly, Pillion seat is stupid enough. I would really like to see someone sitting at back constantly trying to hold onto something (or perhaps Rider ) to avoid falling off.

      By the way, have you opted for Orange Assist? Anyone found it useful?
      I will be mostly driving my D200 outside the city so probably it is good idea for me to opt for it.

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      • #18
        Re: is D200 Good for 50 km Office Travel?

        Originally posted by LemonNCheese View Post
        Yes its the same Showroom near Ruby Hall.

        RC series is fantastic no doubt, but practicality is different.
        Frankly I don't think we have roads for bike like RC200 (atleast the way where I am planning to ride D200 can be called as off-road for RC
        Secondly, Pillion seat is stupid enough. I would really like to see someone sitting at back constantly trying to hold onto something (or perhaps Rider ) to avoid falling off.

        By the way, have you opted for Orange Assist? Anyone found it useful?
        I will be mostly driving my D200 outside the city so probably it is good idea for me to opt for it.
        You are right !!!! RC is not a practical bike for your commute. I booked it becuase I only ride for 35 ODD Km to and From and on good nagar road / Sangamwadi Bridge

        I just went yesterday and booked it with initial 30K Not sure of Orange Assist they may provide me more details when my Bike is in...

        I may get it by first week of December ....

        Its good you opted for new bike. happy riding .
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        • #19
          Re: is D200 Good for 50 km Office Travel?

          Originally posted by LemonNCheese View Post
          Dear All,
          I took a test drive and quite impreesed with it that it drives like any other bike.
          So Booked a new D200 in White & will get it delivery in first week of November.

          I am also eyeing on the checklist to be followed while Buying new Duke.

          So haapy now....
          My heartiest congratulations for the new bike brother,
          May you have many many happy and safe miles on your bike.
          Post some pics when you bring the beast home.
          Congrats once again.
          I would like to thank my legs for supporting me, my arms for being always by my side and my fingers; I could always count on them.

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          • #20
            Re: is D200 Good for 50 km Office Travel?

            Originally posted by BiKeLovER View Post
            You are right !!!! RC is not a practical bike for your commute. I booked it becuase I only ride for 35 ODD Km to and From and on good nagar road / Sangamwadi Bridge
            I just went yesterday and booked it with initial 30K Not sure of Orange Assist they may provide me more details when my Bike is in...
            I may get it by first week of December ....
            Its good you opted for new bike. happy riding .
            Orange Assist help you within 100km radius around KTM Bund Garden showroom, with middle-of-the-road-break-downs. They even provide petrol if needed.
            I am opting for it as I feel it will prove worthy as there will be no good mechanic in my area.
            Your commuting route is smooth enough for RC, no doubt.
            What did your girlfriend say about the pillion ride

            Originally posted by Ankey View Post
            My heartiest congratulations for the new bike brother,
            May you have many many happy and safe miles on your bike.
            Post some pics when you bring the beast home.
            Congrats once again.
            Thanks a lot Man ! All you guys helped for the decision.
            Sure will share pics once I get it.

            They posted
            Interesting comparisons with a First impression review of RC bikes, makes me feels RC is made only for tracks.
            And with that much weight, Mileage figures will sure dig hole in pockets for daily commuters.

            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/bike-reviews/30213-xbhp-first-impression-ktm-rc-390-rc200.html

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            • #21
              Re: is D200 Good for 50 km Office Travel?

              Originally posted by LemonNCheese View Post
              Orange Assist help you within 100km radius around KTM Bund Garden showroom, with middle-of-the-road-break-downs. They even provide petrol if needed.
              I am opting for it as I feel it will prove worthy as there will be no good mechanic in my area.
              Your commuting route is smooth enough for RC, no doubt.
              What did your girlfriend say about the pillion ride
              I am Married and Caged with two wonderful cars for last 2 years now.(Civic, EON)

              Only criteria my wife had for bike is I should be using it daily and it should not be lying in the parking like my old Buddy Suzuki GS150R now sold..

              I tried and explained her there is a difference between riding a GS and RC she is not convinced and said time will tell the facts..

              Reason today started commuting with my DIO and get used to bikes again till I get my RC....

              What is the cost of Orange Assist.... ?
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              • #22
                Re: is D200 Good for 50 km Office Travel?

                Originally posted by BiKeLovER View Post
                I am Married and Caged with two wonderful cars for last 2 years now.(Civic, EON)

                Only criteria my wife had for bike is I should be using it daily and it should not be lying in the parking like my old Buddy Suzuki GS150R now sold..

                I tried and explained her there is a difference between riding a GS and RC she is not convinced and said time will tell the facts..

                Reason today started commuting with my DIO and get used to bikes again till I get my RC....

                What is the cost of Orange Assist.... ?
                Hahaha, Training Helps!
                In my case, I am quite scared because its my first bike. I am sure I will be idiotic at some usual bike behaviors & feel it as a problem. I will keeps posting something and people will say me its false alarm. LOL
                You sure will be convinced not to ride cars after riding the RC.

                Orange Assist costs around Rs.800/year

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                • #23
                  Re: is D200 Good for 50 km Office Travel?

                  If the Duke is your first bike, then you are damn lucky! Getting to learn biking (on your own bike) with machine like the Duke is amazing. Go easy on the brakes till you get acclamatized to them. Hard braking at high speeds can lock the tyres on the Duke very quickly.
                  The way you ride is the way you are..

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