2017 KTM Duke Series – All You Need to Know

KTM surprised everyone with the 3 product launch of their Duke series in India on February 23. Most of the fans are confused at this moment and decision making for the future motorcycle is quite tough at this stage. Here is a detailed description of everything in the Duke series. You can even know what your specific amount of money can get you from the KTM Duke lineup.

2017 KTM Duke Series – All You Need to Know

# 2017 KTM 200 Duke (INR 1,43,500)

2017 KTM 200 Duke is actually the same motorcycle that was on sale from last few years. The only change that can be seen is the availability of Orange alloy wheels and 3 new shades (Orange, Black and White) with new graphics/stickers. The money you spend on the 200 Duke brings 199.5cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected engine that is good for 25 PS at 10,000 rpm and 19.2 Nm at 8000 rpm.

2017 KTM Duke 200

The image here shows ABS ring but the Indian model doesn’t have ABS

The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox while the motorcycle weighs 148 kg. It comes with 10.2 liter fuel tank capacity. The motorcycle comes with USD forks, WP rear suspension and MRF tyres. The brakes are non-ABS type that measure 300 mm disc for the front and 230 mm disc for the rear wheel. It uses halogen front headlight and same old instrument console as in the 2016 version.

If you are not satisfied with the values offered by 2017 KTM 200 Duke, spending INR 29,500 more can bring you the new 2017 KTM 250 Duke in your garage.

# 2017 KTM 250 Duke (INR 1,73,000)

Apart from the things that we get in the 200 Duke, the new 250 Duke brings few goodies of its own in the country. It is powered by 248.8 cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected engine that is good for 30 PS at 9000 rpm and 24 Nm at 7500 rpm. It uses the same suspension, brakes and instrument console as used on the 200 Duke. It is available in 2 shades, Orange and White. Here is the list of equipment that you can get by spending INR 29,500 over the 200 Duke.

• Bigger, more powerful engine
• Duke 390 look-alike design
• New rear sub-frame and black alloy wheels
• Bigger fuel tank (13.5 liters)
• New halogen headlight with LED daytime running lights
• Side mounted exhaust
• Slipper clutch

2017 KTM Duke 250 Non-ABS

2017 KTM 250 Duke comes with non-ABS type disc brakes at both ends. It uses MRF tyres and the same old instrument console as 200 Duke. If you still feel that something is missing from your dream bike, get ready to spend extra INR 52,730 over the 250 Duke for the 2017 KTM 390 Duke.

# 2017 KTM 390 Duke (INR 2,25,730)

The flagship Indian Duke has got even better with its new update. It now comes with the updated 373.2 cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected engine, producing 43.5 PS at 9000 rpm and 37 Nm at 7000 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The motorcycle gets all those features that are available on the lower spec 250 Duke while even gets an addition of class leading features within itself. It can just be bought in Orange shade as KTM may have kept the White for a later stage. If you spend INR 52,730 above the price of 250 Duke, you will get the following features.

• Bigger, the most powerful KTM engine for India
• New design with split frame and Orange alloy wheels
• Full LED headlight with split design (inspired from 1290 Duke)
• Ride by Wire throttle system
• Colored TFT instrument console with smartphone integration
• Dual Channel Bosch ABS
• Metzeler tyres
• 320 mm front disc brake

2017 KTM Duke 390 ABS

This makes the fact clear that KTM has very nicely placed all the variants and brought a wise gap filling product in the form of 250 Duke. If you are actually clear with the differentiation of features and ready to consider the financial matters, the below given details can be of good use.

# 200 Duke = INR 1,43,000

# 200 Duke + INR 29,500 = 250 Duke (INR 1,73,000)

# 250 Duke + INR 52,730 = 390 Duke (INR 2,25,730)

If you are that brave-heart who wishes to jump directly from 200 Duke to the new 390 Duke, you need to consider that fact that extra INR 82,730 is to be spent on the deal.

# 200 Duke + INR 82,730 = 2017 KTM 390 Duke

When a buyer in considering to move into the performance segment, it becomes very important for him/her to choose the one which best suits the personality and performance requirements. The new Duke series has evenly got itself to the customers and lack of correct details as well as products on the KTM website has confused a lot of fans. Here are the answers to the frequently asked queries.

– KTM has not equipped the 200 Duke and 250 Duke with ABS for India.

– Both of these bikes are using the same old instrument console and MRF tyres.

– The headlight on the 250 Duke is halogen type.

– 390 Duke is currently launched in Orange shade. The White shade is not for India and may launch at a later stage.

– The images with ABS rings on 200 Duke and 250 Duke are from international spec models.

Hope this has helped solving the problems that are being faced by KTM fans around the country. Apart from these, users can even post their queries related to the Duke series in the comment section here or on Facebook. We would love to answer the queries as soon as possible.,

Key Specs of 2017 KTM Duke 200:

• Displacement – 199.5 cc
• Maximum Power – 25 PS @ 10000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 19.2 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• No. of Cylinders – 1
• No. of Gears – 6
• Seat Height – 810 mm
• Ground Clearance – 165 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 148 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 10.2 litres
• No ABS
• No Slipper Clutch
• 3 Shades – Black, Orange, White

Complete Specifications of Duke 200:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/ktm/duke/duke-200?c=Specs

Key Specs of KTM Duke 250:

• Displacement – 248.8 cc
• Maximum Power – 30 PS @ 9000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 24 NM @ 7500 rpm
• No. of Cylinders – 1
• No. of Gears – 6
• Seat Height – 830 mm
• Ground Clearance – 185 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 161 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.5 litres
• No ABS
• Slipper Clutch
• 2 Shades – Black/White and Orange/White

Complete Specifications of Duke 250:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/ktm/duke/duke-250?c=Specs

Key Specifications of Duke 390:

• Displacement – 373.2 cc
• Maximum Power – 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 37 NM @ 7000 rpm
• No. of Cylinders – 1
• No. of Gears – 6
• Seat Height – 830 mm
• Ground Clearance – 185 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 163 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.5 litres
• BOSCH 2-Channel ABS
• Slipper Clutch
• Shades – Orange | White (Not Confirmed)

Complete Specifications of Duke 390:

http://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/ktm/duke/390-duke?c=Specs