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I want to buy a bike by the end of this month. Help me choose between KTM 200 Duke and 390 Duke?
02 January 2023 06:47
The 390 Duke is a lightweight motorcycle which is easy to handle. Also, it comes with standard ABS and Metzeler tyres. Even if you are a new rider, 390 Duke will serve you well with a comfortable seating position and all digital instrument console. The bike is also good to go on high speeds without much vibrations. But yes, you may have to face some heating and cleaning issues with the 390 Duke. Also, the pillion seat is not so comfortable.
Coming to KTM 200 Duke, the bike has got a quick acceleration, good handling, good seating position and fully digital instrument console. The pricing is of course very favourable point for the KTM 200 Duke. But the bike doesn't come with ABS. Also you will have to undergo heating issues along with frequent fuel refills due to the small capacity of the fuel tank.
Should I wait for BMW G310R or buy the KTM 390 Duke instead?
02 January 2023 06:47
You should buy the KTM 390 Duke if you are not a strong BMW fan as the upcoming G310R would not be as performance filled as the current generation of 390 Duke. You can even wait as even the 390 Duke is ready for an update in the coming future. You can decide between both the bikes after you go through the pros and cons of the both the newcomers. The new Duke is expected to be more powerful and better looking, inspired from the Super Duke styling.
Is KTM 125 Duke is available for Tamil Nadu?
02 January 2023 06:46
KTM Duke is currently available in 200 and 390 variants only. The 125 cc Duke is available in selected markets where license restricts certain age group of people from driving big engine bikes. The KTM 200 Duke is the smallest KTM motorcycle with a high performance 199.5 cc engine producing 24.6 BHP and 19.2 Nm of torque. It is a lightweight street machine with superb acceleration. The 200 Duke comes with a price tag of INR 1,43,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).
My height is 5.7. Is it comfortable for me to ride the KTM RC 200? And is the light weight alloy wheel of RC safe?
02 January 2023 06:46
You would not be that comfortable in riding the KTM RC200 but it won't be even difficult for you to adapt to the seat height and handling of the motorcycle in the traffic. The lightweight alloy wheels on KTM bikes are made up of excellent metallic compounds but are actually not made to resist the potholes and sudden high speed jerks. The suspension on the other hand again has limited travel and riding the bike on rough roads can increase the chances of accident due to some stone bouncing off.
What is the top speed for KTM 690 Duke?
02 January 2023 06:46
The KTM 690 Duke comes with a top speed of 194 kmph. The motorcycle is good enough to return a mileage of 20-25 kmpl while its single cylinder engine produces 72 BHP and 70 Nm of torque. The bike comes with exclusive 320 mm Brembo 4-piston calipers front disc while the rear is a 240 mm Brembo 1-caliper disc brake. It comes with a 14 liter fuel tank and gets switchable ABS with optional supermoto mode. The six speed gearbox on the motorcycle comes with slipper clutch.
Can I fit handle bar raisers to the the new KTM RC390?
02 January 2023 06:46
If you have shifted from a commuter bike to a sporty bike then you might be experiencing pain and stretch in the wrists. And may be that's why you have come up with this question. But don't worry the pain will ease away within few weeks as you will get used to aggressive riding posture. Avoid tight gripping of the bike. And if this doesn't help the you can go for handle bar raisers. You would need adapters machined with a taper and a few bolt holes to fit them along the bars.
Can I buy KTM RC390 on loan in Dubai?
02 January 2023 06:46
Yes, the KTM RC390 is available at four dealers in Dubai as shown by the official website. You can get in touch with the one who suits best to your location or is easily accessible. Accordingly, you can check with them the options available for loan or on EMI. There are many financing options available so, you would easily be able to figure out one for you.
When would the KTM 690 Duke launch in India?
02 January 2023 06:45
KTM 690 Duke and Duke R will not launch in India as KTM is working on a twin-cylinder middleweight street bike, which is most probably the replacement for the 690 series. Not just that, the same will be helpful in making the overall KTM series more refined and competition with other like Triumph Street Triple and others would be more justified. Both the bikes use a single cylinder 690 cc engine while the new comer is expected to carry a twin cylinder 750 cc motor.
Is KTM Avatar available in Bangalore?
02 January 2023 06:45
KTM Avatar is only a concept bike by the company on which most other KTM bikes are based. Moreover, the body of this concept bike resembles with KTM Duke 200 to a great extent. So, you can even get a customized bike based on this concept by the company. You can even look for any other Duke bikes based on this concept.
Is KTM RC 390 better in terms of braking than the Yamaha YZF-R3?
02 January 2023 06:45
Yes, KTM RC 390 is considered to be better than YAMAHA YZF-R3 in terms of braking. This is because KTM RC 390 is equipped with ABS system which enhances the safety features of the bike. Moreover, KTM RC 390 is cheaper than YAMAHA YZF-R3 which is again an added-on point.
Is KTM RC 200 better than Hyosung GT250R or not?
02 January 2023 06:45
KTM RC 200 is better than HYOSUNG GT250R in terms of its performance. Although HYOSUNG GT250R has two cylinder engine but it is not as refined as the KTM RC 200. Moreover, HYOSUNG GT250R is heavier and much more expensive than KTM RC 200. Therefore, go for KTM RC 200 if you are deciding between the two.
Which one should I buy: KTM 390 Duke or Royal Enfield Himalayan?
02 January 2023 06:44
Yes, you have the correct answer already. KTM 390 Duke is a much better option than Royal Enfield Himalayan. This is due to the presence of enhanced safety features such as ABS in KTM 390 Duke. Moreover, KTM 390 duke has much better performance as well as it is lighter in weight as compared to RE.
So, it would be a more better choice to go for KTM 390 Duke.
How much weight can KTM RC 200 carry?
02 January 2023 06:44
KTM RC200 can easily accommodate two full sized adults who may weigh anything between 120 to 180 kg. The bike has no such problem with this weight and when it comes to performance, more the weight on the bike, the less likely is it to respond quickly. The engine on the RC200 is a 199.5 cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected unit producing 25 HP and 19.2 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox and costs INR 1,69,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).
Is the KTM 250 Duke available in Philippines?
02 January 2023 06:44
The KTM 250 Duke is currently not available in Philippines and despite of being manufactured in India, it is still not on sale in the country itself. KTM plans to bring the 200 series Duke and RC to an end by 2017 and use 125, 250 and 390 series instead. In the year 2017, we can expect KTM 250 Duke in all the markets instead of the 200 Duke and more importantly, they will be equipped with ABS for a safer ride.
It KTM planning to launch ABS models of 200 Duke and RC 200 in India?
02 January 2023 06:44
KTM will have to update its list with ABS as all of the bikes would be equipped with ABS in the coming years. The wait can extend up to around April 2018. The bikes would also be made safe with technologies like CBS, resulting in overall cost increase of the motorcycles. The KTM RC200 and 200 Duke are internationally offered with ABS, thereby making the fact clear that KTM can even bring the ABS versions before the given government deadline.
I am 6 feet tall, which one should I buy – Harley-Davidson Street 750 or KTM RC 390?
02 January 2023 06:44
Both the bikes are excellent performers and define an affordable way of maintaining performance as well as the brand name. KTM RC390 is the most value for money performance bike of India as no other machine at just INR 2,14,000 would bring a 0-100 kmph sprint time of 5.7 seconds. It comes with a single cylinder 373.2 cc engine while on the other hand, no other Harley Davidson or similar capacity bike can be bought for INR 4,69,000. The 750 cc, twin cylinder motor produces 59 Nm of torque and sprints from 0-100 kmph in just 6.15 seconds. The 229 kg cruiser versus the 166 kg supersport machine is a tough decision but the only factor that can help you in choosing one is your budget and preferred riding style. I would suggest you to keep your Classic Chrome with you and then buy the RC390 as it would bring both the cruiser and supersport team to your garage.
I heard there is no on-off button for the headlight, can KTM fix the on-off button for the new RC 390?
02 January 2023 06:44
The auto headlight feature was added from the safety point of view and cannot be switched off, even by the KTM service center. The beam is soft and would not affect the upcoming traffic on normal days. The sound of the 2016 version is the same as the older one whereas the shade is said to be a bit more soft than the white available on the earlier model. You can buy a 2015 KTM RC 390 from the dealership as someone out of all could have the older version available with them for sale.
Which one is the best - Royal Enfield Classic 350 or KTM RC 200 or Bajaj Pulsar RS200?
02 January 2023 06:44
All of three of them are great choice. Your final selection should depend on what you're looking in a motorcycle. If you are looking for performance, handling and riding dynamics, go for the KTM RC. It is leagues ahead of the other two. If you want ABS, fuel economy, and practicality, the RS200 will be the ideal choice. Coming to Royal Enfield, it's a different machine altogether; it is less about speed, mileage and practicality and more about attitude and personality. Test drive all three of them, and choose the one you like the most.
I am 5'4" tall and I am about to get my first bike. I want to buy KTM RC 200. Is it suitable for me?
02 January 2023 06:43
The KTM RC200's seat might be a little high for you, at 820mm. The CBR 250R is an ideal choice. It has a seat height of 780mm, 40 mm less than the KTM RC200. Your feet will easily touch the ground so it'll be easier to handle a CBR250R.
What is the price of KTM 150 Duke in Vadodara?
02 January 2023 06:43
KTM India offers the Duke series in just 200 and 390 models. The 200 Duke carries the most basic Duke layout with Black alloy wheels and skeleton instead of the Orange painted one on the 390. Both the bikes are liquid cooled, fuel injected, carry nearly the same design and riding style. The brakes are again 300 mm on the front of both while 230 mm at the rear, even offering ABS on the 390 Duke. They are lightweight and even you can see that the kerb weight of 200 cc Duke is lighter than many traditional 150 cc bikes. Duke series starts at INR 1,43,000.
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