Changes the KTM Duke 200 needs!
KTM is an Austrian bike manufacturer which is known for the raw and sporty nature of its bikes. Actually, we don’t need an introduction as we got it in the year 2012. The Duke 200 introduced the KTM brand which kickstarted its Indian journey. As of now, we have multiple KTM bikes on offer which are true to their original KTM DNA. The brand also sells the Duke 200 in its second-generation avatar which is quite fierce but not so techy. Here we have listed Upgrades that KTM Duke 200 needs!
Instrument cluster
The Duke 200 does get an all-digital instrument cluster that shows different telematics like gear position indicator, time, tachometer, range, twin trip meters, real-time mileage, average speed, and more. However, it is the same unit which KTM introduced in the first gen Duke 200. An TFT display similar to the Duke 390 is expected at this price point.
KTM Duke 200 -LED headlamps
The bike gets arrow-shaped LED DRLs which go with the menacing nature of the Duke. The look of the bike is on the aggressive side with sharp creases on the front fascia, tank and rear cowl. However, the only thing that plays a spoilsport is its headlamp. KTM still offers the bike with a yellow light halogen unit. An all-LED headlamp would have easily increased the buyer’s appeal by justifying its price.
Large rear-view mirror
The rear-view mirrors of the Duke 200 do not offer a good view of what’s behind. The overall size is only on the smaller side that hampers your rear view. It is an important safety element in a bike so it should get large rear-view mirrors.
KTM Duke 200 – Reduction of seat height
From the updated BS6 Duke 200 you get a seating height of 822mm. This could be a possible hassle for short riders. Considering the performance this bike offers, controlling this bike is not an amateur’s job. So, the seating height should be accessible for the mass market Indian audience. For reference, its major rival – the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has a seat height of 800mm.
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