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2017 KTM Duke 200 – All You Want to Know

2019 KTM Duke 200

The new 2017 KTM Duke 200 looks like a stripped down version of the 1290 Super Duke R.

KTM India has increased the prices of its new Duke and RC series by up to Rs 5,797 depending on the model. The new prices will be applicable post GST and will be valid from July 1, 2017. The new Duke 200 is now pricier by Rs 4,063, and is now priced at Rs 147,563 (ex-showroom, Delhi). As a reminder, the 2017 KTM Duke 200 was launched in India in February at Rs 143,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Along with the Duke 200, KTM had also introduced the new Duke 390, which was revealed publically at last year’s EICMA.

Taking about 2017 Duke 200, the naked bike gets subtle changes and is powered by the same engine that is now BSIV compliant. Updates to the naked streetfighter include new brake lever, integrated passenger grab rail, new ignition key location, new instrument cluster, new sub-frame and redesigned pillion seat. As for the power, it continues using the same 199.5cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine from the preceding model, which has been calibrated to comply with the BS IV emission. Mated to a six-speed transmission, the engine makes top power of 25bhp along with peak torque of 19.2Nm. Read- New KTM Duke 390 – Price, Specs & Other Details

In terms of looks, the new KTM Duke 200 remains largely unchanged with superficial changes bestowed upon the bike. New design elements like the refreshed body graphics and orange rims reinforce the sporty character. In terms of equipment, the bike borrows most of the equipment from the new Duke 390. The naked streetfighter comes with new brake lever, new master cylinder and reworked pillion seat with integrated grab rails. Stopping power is derived from disc brakes and ABS adds further dint to it. Suspension mechanism comprises WP upside-down front forks and monoshock rear unit.

 2017 KTM Duke 200 Price in India

The 2017 Duke 200 was launched at an introductory price of Rs 143,500 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Now, the company has increased the price of the model by Rs 4,063. It is now priced at Rs 147,563 (ex-Delhi). The model rivals against the likes of Yamaha FZ250, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar NS200.

2017 KTM Duke 200 Specifications

Specifications 2017 Duke 200
Engine 199.5cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Power 25bhp
Torque 19.2Nm
Transmission 6-speed

2017 KTM Duke 200 Mileage

Mileage Around 35kmpl

2017 KTM Duke 200 Colours

– Black
– White
– Orange

2017 KTM Duke 200 Engine & Transmission

The naked motorcycle is powered by the same 199.5cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine that also powers the previous model. This engine churns out a maximum power output of 25bhp and a peak torque of 19.2Nm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed gearbox. It is to be noted that the engine is compliant with the BSIV emission norms.

Claimed to offer top speed of 150kmph, the new Duke 200 is armed with the side-mounted exhaust and Ride-by-Wire technology. As for the suspension set up, it uses WP upside-down forks at front and monoshock absorbers at rear. For retarding power, the bike gets disc brakes with anti-lock-braking system (ABS).

2017 KTM Duke 200 Design

As mentioned in the beginning, the bike looks like a scaled-down version of the 1290 Super Duke R and is retains the single-piece frame from the outgoing model.  In front, the LED headlamp unit has been replaced with the halogen lamps. Along with the split headlamps, the bike also sports high-mounted blinkers, restyled fuel tank, smaller rear section, exposed trellis sub-frame and larger tank shrouds with contrasting colours. The new body graphics and orange rims make the bike appear sportier.

In addition, the bike also gets LCD instrument cluster, colour TFT unit with GPS data and support for smartphone, Metzeler tyres, clear lens indicator, LED tail-lamps, split seat, black-coloured rear view mirrors. It also features key slots on the front edge of the tank, integrated grab rails for pillion and reworked pillion seat. While it gets new brake lever, the rotor, calliper mounting and calliper have been retained. The new master cylinder and lever aide improved braking performance.

2017 KTM Duke 200 Dimensions 

Dimensionally, the 2017 Duke 200 measures 2,050mm in length, 760mm in width and 810mm in height. The wheelbase of the motorcycle is around 1,040mm and ground clearance measuring 165mm makes it suitable for manoeuvring through the rough Indian terrains.

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