Recently, we reported that an updated version of the KTM 200 Duke, the Austro-Indian brand’s first motorcycle in the country, was expected soon with multiple new features. Now, the brand has launched it at Rs 2.07 lakh with upgrades that bring it closer to its bigger brother, the 390 Duke.
- Received a bigger front disc and lighter alloy wheels earlier this year
- Gains ride-by-wire, a bi-directional quickshifter and traction control
- Retains the 199.5cc single-cylinder engine making 25hp and 19.3Nm
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The 200 Duke has essentially remained the same since its second generation was launched in 2020, receiving minor changes since then by way of a TFT display, an updated left switch cube, a new colour, a larger 320mm front disc brake and lighter alloy wheels, the last two straight from its bigger brother, the 390 Duke. KTM clearly wasn’t done for the year, as it has now given the bike a bunch more features. Its expensive price leaves the 200 Duke competing with 200s as well as 250s from other brands, and these upgrades should help soften that blow.
The new upgrades are traction control, ride-by-wire, two ride modes (Street and Rain), a bi-directional quickshifter and last but not least, an up-to-date switch cube for the right side as well. Besides these changes, the motorcycle retains its second-generation styling and other mechanical parts. It has the 199.5cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 25hp at 10,000rpm and 19.3Nm at 8,000rpm, WP Apex-made 43mm USD fork and monoshock suspension units, a tubular trellis frame and, of course, the tyres and wheels, all of which remain unchanged.
While KTM hasn’t specified when bookings and deliveries will start, we expect them to commence in the near future as the bike has started reaching dealerships. With all the upgrades, KTM has increased the price by about Rs 1,500 from the existing version to Rs 2.07 lakh. There are still four colour options available, of which two are new: Liquid Carbon and Slate Grey have replaced Atlantic Blue (launched earlier this year) and Silver Metallic. The KTM 200 Duke is now the second-most expensive 200cc-class motorcycle in India, next only to the Yamaha R2, which starts at Rs 2.30 lakh.
All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.
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