KTM 200 Duke ..taken the plunge

Brittas · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 May 2014 Karma :

I am picking up an ex demo KTM 200 Duke with loads of bolt on extras..better chain sprkts, hand guards,Akra..exhaust,crash bobbins etc.
I have had loads of bikes. I restrict myself to smaller capacity because I need to keep my license and can't be trusted lol.
I only really commute on bikes these days. I wanted something for city commuting. Don't do scooters or dull looking commuter bikes.
This bike really seems to fit the bill. Not too bad performance(for 200cc) 100mpg possible.
I am very concerned about the made in India part..I am expecting a love hate relationship with this bike. Only time will tell.
Does anyone know if the engines are made in india too?
Bike really looks cool. Looking forward to picking it up.
https://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s350/adrunknun/200DukedemoRH.jpg
https://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s350/adrunknun/20140512_133123.jpg

Conzar · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2012 Karma :

KTM in long eaton?
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Brittas · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 May 2014 Karma :

Yep. 300 miles on it so 300 miles of non breaking in lol.

Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

Do you know if they changed the sprocket size when they replaced the standard ones? Seem to remember one of the criticisms was that they could do with a few teeth smaller on the rear sprocket so the don't feel maxed out in a NSL.
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Brittas · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 May 2014 Karma :

Not sure but my daily commute is 30 zones 1 mile of 40, 250 yrds of bypass. 70 is the top speed I ever can use to be honest.
I would even consider larger rear sprk for traffic light GP. The 125 gets slated for build quality here.(UK) The 200 dosnt seem to have issues in india . To me its basically same parts put together in same factory.
Time will tell...should have got DRZ 400 SM again to be honest but not many good ones around.

Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

They are all supposedly checked at the KTM factory in Austria before delivery. Maybe that doesn't apply to the 125s.
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Brittas · Derestricted Danger Joined: 15 May 2014 Karma :

Done 70 miles so far did a quick fuel top up(£4) 100mpg. That was A road max 53 mph (running in) and some town.
Lovely little bike for town commuting well impressed. If it dosn't fall apart should be a good buy.

_Iain_ · Banned Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Karma :

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Obviously not following the best run in process by warming it up and hammering the shit out of it with regular oil changes.

Irn-Bru · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Karma :

It's ok if it was an ex demo bike it's had the shit ragged out of it plenty of times Laughing

Minus the oil changes Shocked

map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Nice looking and unusual for a commuter.
For that I'm normally thinking storage and topbox for work stuff.

I'd suggest you arrange some security for that though.
It has 'nick me and after raping me leave me burning in a field' written all over it.

Enjoy Thumbs Up

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