Last month Bajaj launched updated RC200 and RC390. The next in KTM line-up is the Duke 200 and Duke 390. Of the two, it is the Duke 390 which is a completely new bike, whereas the Duke 200 is the same generation bike, with noticeable updates.
Both bikes were officially launched in India today. Deliveries will commence from March 2017. Price of the new KTM Duke 200 starts from INR 1.43 lakh, that of new KTM Duke 250 starts from INR 1.73 lakh, and that of KTM Duke 390 starts from INR 2.25 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi.
Speaking about design changes, upfront it gets a bifurcated headlamp with LEDs, a new instrument console with more features like top speed clocker, 0-60 timer, etc. Side gets revised fuel tank design with sharp extensions emerging towards the headlamp. Also on offer is a revised exhaust system and a new rear sub-frame. Below are the points worth knowing about the upcoming Duke 390.
– New trellis frame that features a bolt-on rear subframe
– Larger fuel tank of 13.4 litres (old had 11 liters)
– Side-mounted exhaust system
– Wheelbase reduced by 10 mm to 1,357 mm
– Ground clearance increased by 15 mm to 185 mm
– Seat height increased by 30 mm to 830 mm
– Dry weight increased by 10 kg to 149 kg
– Power 44 hp (same as before)
– Torque 37 Nm (2 Nm increased)
– Ride-by-wire, LED DRL, LED headlight, LED taillight
– Colour TFT instrument panel
– KTM MY RIDE for smartphone tethering
– Ride modes
– New Brembo braking system via Bosch 9MB two-channel ABS
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Like the internationally sold 2017 Duke 200, the India-spec Duke 200 does not get styling similar to that of the Duke 390. Apart from new colour schemes, it is the same old Duke 200 which was previously on sold in India.
New Duke 200 will continue to be powered by a 200 cc single cylinder FI engine generating 25 PS and 19.2 Nm. The engine has been updated to meet BSIV emission norms. Some of the features include, upside down forks in the front, mono shock at the rear, 110/70 R17 MRF rubber in the front, 150/60 R17 MRF tyre at the rear, no ABS, no slipper clutch, etc.
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