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KTM Duke 200 – Best Things That You Should Know About

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KTM, the Austrian bike brand entered the Indian motorcycle sector with the Duke 200. The latest iteration of the bike has many positive sides that still make it the best-selling KTM bike in India.

The following sections will enunciate why one should buy a KTM Duke 200 and not one of its rivals.

Here goes – 

KTM bikes in India are periodically updated in terms of their appearance. This year, the Duke 200 got an overhaul. The 2022 iteration of the Duke 200 was launched last month. And it looks amazing.

The bike retains its menacing looks where the sharp lines harmoniously merge with the body panels. The bike is equipped with the same digital instrument cluster unit found in the Duke 125 and Duke 250. The headlamp unit has been revised along with the overall design of the LED DRLs. The Duke 200 shares the fuel tank design, seat layout and front look with its Duke siblings. The 2022 version of the Duke 200 also received updates regarding the available color schemes. The latest color scheme retains the electronic orange paint option. The ceramic white paint option, however, is replaced with Dark silver metallic.

The engine on the latest version of the bike remains the same. The mechanical specifications of the motor are as follows – 

The engine is a 200 CC, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, BS6-compliant unit. The power and torque mapping has been kept untouched. The peak power and torque output of the engine are 25PS and 19.3 Nm respectively. The peak power and peak torque of the motor are available to the rider when the tachometer surpasses 6000 rpm!

In terms of motorcycle parts, the bike comes loaded from the factory. To put things into perspective, the front wheel of the bike is paired with a 43 MM upside-down fork suspension. The rear wheel is paired with a monoshock suspension unit. Both suspensions are from WP (Apex). The latest version of the bike retains the Trellis subframe; however, it has been tweaked a bit.

To learn more about the bike, the reader is requested to take a test ride at the nearest KTM dealership.

Read: Top 5 Highlights About The Best Travelling Bike KTM Duke 125

Checklist That You Should Consider While Buying KTM Duke 390

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Taking long bike rides is a relaxing activity. But one has to ensure that the bike they have chosen for the ride ticks all the right boxes.

If one has been on the hunt for such a bike then they should check out the KTM Duke 390.

Why?

Well, due to the following reasons –

  • KTM updated the Duke 390. The latest iteration of the motorcycle is equipped with an all-LED headlamp unit. The centre console has a colour TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity.
  • The bike has a single-cylinder, fuel-injected, BS6-compliant, liquid-cooled, rev-happy motor. Its cylinder has a total displacement of 373 CC. The engine is paired with a peak power mapping set for 42.9 BHP which unlocks at the ungodly 9,000 RPM! The peak torque mapping for the motor is set for 37 Nm. The peak torque is unlocked when the tachometer surpasses the 7,000 RPM mark! The power and torque figures are enough to label the bike as one of the best bikes for long rides!
  • KTM also equipped the bike with a slipper clutch. A slipper clutch, unlike a regular clutch, allows aggressive downshifts without locking up the rear wheel.
  • KTM also went ahead and paired the bike with a track-tuned 6-speed gearbox. The gear ratios have been precisely set to ensure linear power delivery from the engine to the rear wheel. The tack-tuned transmission is also advanced enough to work in tandem with KTM’s Quickshifter+ onboard technology!
  • The bike also comes equipped with a 320mm front disc brake. The rear disc brake is a 230mm unit. Both the rear and the front brake callipers are from ByBre. KTM also offers the bike with dual-channel ABS as part of the standard package.

For more details, taking a test ride of the bike is strongly advised.

Must read: Things You Must Need To Know About The KTM RC 125

Top Reasons Why You Should Buy KTM Duke 200

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Summary – The KTM 200 Duke is a great bike in the 200 CC segment. Why? Read on to learn more –

The Duke range of bikes is quite popular in India. KTM recently subjected its products to the much-needed BS6 emission norms.

The prices of the bikes were also updated. According to the official price list, the KTM Duke 200 is available at a starting price of Rs. 2, 21,190. The number of variants available is one. The colour options available are two.

There are lots of other reasons why the Duke 200 remains a best seller from KTM. Some of those reasons are as follows – 

Looks

The bike comes with an inverted triangle-shaped headlamp cowl. It houses an LED DRL that accompanies a headlamp unit with a halogen bulb. The fuel tank on the latest iteration of the bike has an increased fuel-carrying capacity of 13.5-litres. The fuel tank has a new design. The tank shrouds are sharp but subtle at the same time. The tail section is a bit tweaked as well. It is sleeker than before. The seats are redesigned as well as they are now split into two separate sections.

Product Packaging

The bike comes with a similar product packaging to its BS-4 iteration. The bike still carries the orange-backlit LCD instrument cluster. The layout of the display has been tweaked a bit to keep it fresh. The bike comes with dual-channel ABS as factory standard equipment.

The Engine

The bike now comes with a split Trellis frame. It makes the bike agile in the corners and well-balanced at low speeds. The engine is a 199 CC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. It still has the ready-to-race eagerness but overall, it has been tuned to be more rider-friendly and fuel-efficient. The power output of the engine is 24.7 bhp. The torque output is 19.3Nm. Compared to its rivals, the Duke 200 offers best-in-class performance on tracks as well as on roads.

Verdict

Similar to other KTM bikes in India, the 200 Duke is a great bike by all means. It has the power, the looks and the pedigree of a performance bike. Hence, buying this motorcycle is a winning move!

Must Read:

Five Best Things About The KTM 390 Duke That You Must Know

KTM Duke 125 – Highlights That You Need to Know

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KTM has enthusiastically introduced the KTM Duke 125 in the crowded 125cc commuter motorbike market. The model is gaining more and more buzz with each passing day, and hence we bring you the must-known highlights of KTM Duke 125.

Design And Characteristics

KTM has chosen a simpler structure, unlike the worldwide-spec motorbikes, to keep prices down. To do this, the company has decided to use the bodywork from the current-generation 200 Duke. 

However, the bike has different artwork to set it apart. It has a lot of information (meters) on it, such as gear indication, range readout, clock, fuel consumption and so on. 

These additional features provide an unusual treasure of data to the KTM bikes in India, including warning lights, speedometer, dual trip meters, and coolant temperature. None of the 125cc motorcycles in the nation has these attributes. Only a few bikes in the 150-160cc category feature sophisticated instrument panels.

Power

The KTM Duke 125 is powered by a DOHC liquid-cooled engine of 124.77cc with a single cylinder. It’s mated to a six-speed gearbox and produces 14.5 horsepower at 9250rpm. 

The bike is built on the same foundation as Duke 200 and has not spared any expense. That means you’ll have a WP-sourced trellis frame, rear mono-shock, and upend front forks. The fuel capacity of the bike is 10.2 litres with a price of INR 1.18 lakhs. 

Conclusion

Bajaj Auto Finance provides a huge range of finance options on the KTM bikes in India. You can visit their website to avail of two-wheeler loans and reduce your financial burden. 

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Know The Latest KTM bike price in India – 2021