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That exposed rear swing arm is something that I don’t care for that you didn’t notice. I would pay an extra $100-200 to get one with a plate covering the inside part of the swing arm
It is cheap coz an Indian Company Bajaj Automobiles is the one making evevrything for it.... Except for the engine!! Google Bajaj's pulsar range while u are at it!
I rode a Duke 200 a couple of weeks ago. It was a courtesy bike while my normal ride was getting serviced. It was a fun bike. The twitchy throttle response and very low gearing made it feel surprisingly torquey and responsive.
@QUICK-STAR Not overly from memory. My main lasting memory is that it definitely felt like a sibling of the Duke 390. Albeit not as potent at the top end.
I'm a first time rider (1 month riding experience) and I'm loving it. Maybe i'll grow out of it skill-wise but I can say that right now I really enjoy riding with it.
Best looking motorcycle of all time. I just got it and love it as my fist motorcycle with clutch. I have driven a semi manual one for 15 years. This duke 200cc really changed the riding experience. Love it ❤
I'm 6'1 and 175 pounds and travel 70-75 MPH comfortably with my Duke 200. Once you get past the break in point the bike really comes alive. Sure, it's no rocket but it moves pretty well for how small it is. Definitely not a highway cruiser but you can keep up with traffic when necessary.
Glad to hear you say that. I've been riding since the 80's and I have decided to get a smaller displacement motorcycle to commute and cut up on out in the country. My last motorcycle was a Yamaha FZ1, so this is going to be a huge change of pace. I have however rebuilt and rode several old Honda twins my favorite one was a 1973 CB200T. I would absolutely Max that thing out and it was so much fun, especially in short twisty roads. My son had a ninja 250 that we got for super cheap then we bought a used engine off eBay, this was the Early 2000's, and we wound up with an excellent condition ninja 250 for less than a thousand bucks. Anyway, we would take our little bikes out to the piedmont forest and the Twisties out there and we would drive like absolute maniacs. I couldn't ride my FZ1 like that or I would be dead 😂😂. Anyway, just reminiscing about it because I'm 99% sure that I'm going to grab one of these things after seeing the reviews. I have a 10 mile stretch on a highway and the limit is 60 mph, and it sounds like the duke 200 can do that. The other cool thing about these smaller bikes is any performance upgrades that you do is noticeable. I'm going to try and get mine pepped up and kicking ass for what it is. I'll make sure to break it in good before I start giving it the beans, but it's a blast running a small bike to the limits IMO. Thanks for the comment brother, I have seen a few people with comments like yours so I think it's just what I'm looking for. Later
So I just scored this bike for a forth bike in the garage and my wife’s first motorcycle . As of today you can get the 2020s for...drum roll...$2799. No really, several dealers here in Florida have them advertised! So, Chase’s review and experience are all under KTM’s break in mode limiting the bike to 7500 rpm till 600 miles. Trust me, the bike makes beans well above that and becomes a different bike above 8k rpm. He’s right, if you limit it to 7500 it’s not much stronger than a Grom. Wring it out past that and she comes alive! Another cool fact is the 200 has the same swing arm, fork, wheels/tires, and brake calipers as the 390! That means the lower power/weight of the 200 create a real corner carver that has the brakes of a GP bike. This little gem is the best deal in dealerships right now, hurry.
I bought one , I'm 38 , 172lbs. , 5 10. It's perfect amd plenty of speed for me. If your am imature rider and only need speed instead of enjoying rides then this ain't for you. I do plan on moving up in power . Will use this bike to hone my skills.
@@bikash7007 my 11hp 5gear 125cc could go 110kmh whilst my friends 15hp 6gear 125cc did 130kmh. i imagine the 200cc can go a tad faster than that, maybe around 140-150kmh
I'm considering this for my first bike here in NYC. Within the five boroughs, the speed limit rarely goes above 50 mph, and not many folks push it beyond 60, if we're lucky enough to not have traffic. I think this bike would work in a lot of urban centers where traffic congestion just won't let you go fast practically.
I got the Duke 200 for my 15yo daughters first motorcycle. It fits her well and has been a great learner bike. I will take it out every once in a while and it's still a blast to ride in town.
is it better with out this transport lock? Id like to pick up a 2023 as my local dealer has great deals on KTM right now... However the highway was underwhelming to say the least... can it do 70 with out reeming it out after the transport lock is off?
@@_BlueCollarGamer it can hit 70 downhill but the engine is begging for mercy the whole time. 60 feels like a decent top speed without taching out the motor
@@_BlueCollarGamerI got to 85 on mine. I cruise in 75 on the freeway all the time. I never had that transport thing pop up. I guarantee that's what messing with his speed because he should get to 65 no problem
Duke 200 is roughly half the price here in Indian market around roughly $2400 and Duke 390 and RC390 around 4800-5000$ Yamaha have neglected indian market, R3 2020 and MT03 2020 were never launched. Yamaha R3 ABS 2017 was available here for 6500$ and Ninja 400 way above 7000$ making both Yamaha and Kawasaki out of the range for a lot people. It was really hard to swallow the Indian pricing considering you can literally get same amount of power on the Duke for half the price, I mean it's crazy. Keep up the good Work Chase, love your first ride impressions, camera angles and B Roll
As in ALL of my first rides I am ONLY talking about the US market. Ill work on making sure thats VERY clear moving forward. Seems like it causes a load of confusion.
Do you recommend this bike for commuting 10 miles to work on the streets? Was going to get a Honda Grom to cruise to work but then came across this bike!
@@captainthruster9484Its a bigger grom, its a single cylinder and powerful enough to actually be used on normal american roads without worrying about getting ran over by a teenager in a squatted truck. Not apples to oranges. The comparison was valid.
Just bought a 2022. Removed the exhaust and straight piped it. Sounds so much better and increase in horsepower very noticble. I love this bike.. worth the 4000 price tag.
Man i love the chase shots and seeing you ride the bike. Amazing production quality with camera car. I'm not even interested in some of these bikes but i watch just to see the motion shots
Great review but I believe you are very wrong about the highway capability. Remembering it’s 200 cc, it performs remarkably well on the highway. In my opinion.
To be honest the european KTM Duke 125 (A1 License / 15hp) is a lot more equipped with full color relatively big screen, with other rider electronics. That duke 200 is based on the very old version of the duke 125 with a newer headlamp
Ktm has partnered with a company in india known as bajaj auto........they helped in making the ktm duke 200 and recently ktm headquarters decided to take the 200 to usa.....these bikes are coming in from ktm's manafacturing plant in India....here we also get a quickshifter in the duke 390.....
@@rionpereira5407 Yupp bajaj auto owns 49% of KTM AG and produces all the small bikes up to the 390. Here in India we also get the same 390 with bi qs and TFT whatnot. But the 125 with the 390 styling doesn't exist since there is no separate stater license.
Watch out dude. I bought an RC390 a while ago as a "runabout" to my RSV4. I eventually traded the RC for a 690 Duke and then the 690 and RSV4 for a 1290 Super Duke. KTM will suck you in.
@@supnstuff3105- it happens quick. The 690 was savage tho. Wheelies from 12 mph to 45mph. The goldilocks bike for growth. The superduke wants to kill me, but if I respect it, it's a better highway bike.
@@JoePrettner yep duke 125 and 250 are available in Nepal and India, IDK about other places. Plus the sidelights (blinkers) are a bit diff here. It's slimmer rather than the one shown in the video.
Correction: The 200 is an overbored 125. The 390 is based on the 200 in that they took the design, increased the stroke and bore, used a forged piston and added another oil pump to scavenge oil from the crankcase. The 250 engine is a sleeved down 390. These are the 4 engines made in India.
PS: This is the first year in which they put that 200 engine in the 250/390 frame. Before this, it had the old frame shared by the 125, 200 and 390. This 200 is about 35 pounds heavier than the first one that came out in 2012.
My bike in India was a 200 DUke but here the least I could get from KTM was a 390 and even that is not enough for the roads and the speed requirements here. In India, this was a perfect bike in terms of fuel mileage (fuel costs ridiculously more there) and the speed because we have lots of city and traffic. BTW you can change the meter to miles per hour. it is hidden, unlike the duke 390 tft screen. Thank you for the video though Chase.
I got a Duke 250 and I love it. I’m a shorter guy at 5”9 so it’s perfect. I do wish I went with the 390 but this bike is solid. It’s fast enough on the interstate but it doesn’t have a windshield so the wind pushes you off but other than that it’s a great handling bike with quickness. And it looks fantastic in the orange.
I've been riding a 2013 Duke 200 for a year now. The best thing about it is the fuel efficiency. 2.5-3.0L/100km ! But I gotta say, I bought it because it was what I could afford and had ABS. If you live in US or EU, probably there are better options for you.
The normal rpm limit is 11k and the top speed is 140 kmph. The transport lock is messing with things . Its not a bad bike for the price however the 390 is mich more worth it especially considering global usability . The duke 200 however dominates indian markets along with 2 yamaha variants .
I bought a 250 a couple of days ago and I love it. Besides the hard seat it feels great. I’m 5”9 so it’s perfect for me and affordable. I had it up to 90 with no real struggles so the 250 can do the interstate. It’s a fun bike. I will trade it in a couple years for a 390.
This is the type of bike you use to get around the city where you cal be going trough every single gear and still be under the speed limit (or not too far above). Its the real hoon bike, i need a 390 one day
I got a brand new KTM duke 200 just like this and the bike is perfect for city speeds up to 55 mph but on the interstate,nah man it's not meant for that and he isn't lying in this video about it feeling very uncomfortable getting on the interstate especially when it caps out at about 60 mph and struggling and cars around you are rolling.
I don't know if you've been doing this lately (I may have just not been watching first-rides...), but that circle-graph-thing on the cinematic intro of the bike makes me totally understand it right off the bat.
Just so you know if a bike comes out of an indian plant it is guaranteed to have less HP & more Torque at lower Rpm, we keep the torque band low so as to keep the vehicle traffic moving and easy to work with at lower RPM, and also you are riding an entry level bike which is also supposed to deliver decent efficiency of 30km/l (although it is substantially low according to us) so you can't expect the kick in the pants feel from an entry level bike.
I had recently purchased one 2 months ago as my first bike and I do like it for city riding and I wouldn't take it down the express way. It's fine with going 65mph but anything over you really have to push it. As long as your not trying to race anyone it's fine just don't expect it to be a firebreathing dragon
I have a KTM RC200 and yes there is a lock. You can't use the bike to its full potential until the first service. After first service, the lock is removed and on my RC200 which has the same engine as duke 200, the top speed is 138kmph
The transport lock is definitely messing with your speed. I get up to 65 with no issues. I can cruise 75 with no problems, but after 80 that's it. It's pushing the limits.
I bought the same bike yesterday, although I could buy Honda cb400 vtec 3. Because ktm was more and more light than cb400, have electric injection and abs. Sure, sound and power not so pretty as cb400, but cb400 has 4 carburator, 4 litter of oil, 4 cylinder and it means that coast of using more in 4 time than ktm.
Love the channel but idk why he’s making it a point to say idk if you’ll be able to ride the highway, or wow I’m in 6th gear already… IT’S 200CC OBVIOUSLY, your gona get 85mph in a full tuck! The KTM Duke 200 and more specifically 390 are the best entry level bikes ever made, in the history of motorcycling.
This bike is supposed to make around 26hp at 10,000rpm, which should be enough to go highway speeds just fine after the bike breaks in As long as you're not touring across the country on it, it should do 70mph (113 km/h) just fine after the transport lock goes away and the break in fluids are swapped
Gear indicator and even a fuel gauge should be standard on these small displacement bikes. Most customers for these bikes will be first time riders and anything to take away stress is a plus I believe.
After 1st service ktm unlock rpm to 13k Then they will switch mineral oil to fully synthetic oil Can reach 135kmph and then its hit rpm limiter Ride it after 1st service
Fancy that, I never thought that I would ever see Chase in my world ( okay, there is the Honda grom ) . I do ride a Chinese 200CC that costs about $1500 less than that Duke and yes for 200CC 125Kph is a typical max. They are good for commuting in some parts of Africa like for me in Kampala, they make for a good filtering experience.
Chase thinks everyone rides for performance. I'm downsizing after 7 years of riding to this. I just need something that goes 60mph and gets good mileage while looking fantastic doing it.
After 1000 miles of riding one, it's a fun bike. I've had speed as high as 78mph. It revs high and is geared low which makes it feel pretty adequate for any roads that travel up to 70mph. Average fuel economy has been around 90mpg. So about 180 miles on 2 gallons of gas. It has a 3 gallon or so fuel tank so not like you will run out of gas in a short time. Featherweight light and agile. It's almost 32" seat height so you get used to riding one foot down fairly quickly. I take it on the highway, run 70mph for about 5 miles, and hop off to roads that are 45mph. The bike is perfect if you want something super easy to ride at practical speeds.
690 Duke has been discontinued in the US since the 790 was released two years ago. How is nobody commenting this? Sales guys at the beginning were wrong. Not surprised.
The speed would be probably higher for a smaller person..my female friend weights 50kg (110lb) can get around 140kmh 87.5mph topspeed with this bike.. usually she cruise at 110-120kmh (69-75mph) . Which is pretty good for the price and the 200cc..
I’d love one of these, but I just HATE orange! I like KTM but I don’t wanna ride around looking like a traffic cone! It’s so disappointing. If the frame was all black, I could at least wrap the body…
The light comes on earlier than it should you'd be better off listening to the motor . Although it's obvious you don't want to damage a test ride model, this happens in the svartpilen videos too.
My dad is actually the new owner of an 890, and he says it has more usable in-town power than his old Yamaha fz-1. It has less horsepower and torque than a 1000+ cc bike, but because the power is down so low in the rpms it absolutely shreds normal streets. I own an mt-03 as a first bike, and just doing a little test on dads 890 scared the life out of me. Unbelievably powerful.
I adjusted my rpm on my Duke 200. So now it caps at 11500. It's the transport lock. It's great to finally have a Duke 200 review in English and in the states
@@BSABD315 you have to go through the process to reset it. You hold down the mode button then set the rpm level you need and press set. Mine is the same everytime I cut it on unless I make an adjustment
@@Spac3dOut like setting a clock lol that easy to increase the max rpm you can set is it the 11500 you set? i dont have the bike im debating on buying a new duke 200 for 3k or a used 2018 bmw 310r having a tough time deciding i wish the 200 duke came with the same screen as the duke 390 that nice lcd then it would be a no brainer
@@BSABD315 It was and still is my first bike. It's a great starter and perfect for learning. I was able to start riding instantly. The screen does light up at night and I've never had an issue with glare during the day. It has very low CC but that's a benefit and downfall depending on how you look at it. Benefit: Easy to learn, light weight, looks great, small, cheap, simple tech and ABS Downfall: Cheap, a little cautious at highway speeds with strong winds, low power (have to change gears often, which did help me learn more), boring tech
You should definitely do this bike's ride review once more after completing the break-in period. also the shift light comes in 7500 RPM in this bike but you dont necessarily have to shift , you can rev it till 10500 RPM and the limiter kicks in but you will be completely fine
I bought one. Picked it up today, and I love it. I’m a light guy(140 lbs), and it’s got plenty of power for me at least still in the break in, I like backroad twisties though. I feel like an exhaust and tune will open it up big time though
How do you still feel about the bike so far? I have 800 miles on mine and it's been pretty fun. I use it for a 35 mile commute for work and it's so cheap to run.
I'm 5-3, seat hight will always be an issue for me and I think I'm interested in the 200, and I have some experience in riding. I would just take the 200 to work everyday.
I own one, I would say once its broken in it feels a lot like a cbr300r or a ninja 300, it has a lot of punch for a 200. I think if you find one used for like 3k its a great deal. They have a lot better fuel range than most bikes so you don't have to fill up every trip. Which gets annoying if your use to small bikes. I also feel like they have enough power in a urban setting to have fun without going way over the speed limit in seconds.
This bike is going to tank in the American market. You know it, I know it, its just not gonna sell well. I see a ton of leftover models getting heavy discounts next year. People have been getting duke 390's across the country for low 4k OTD as it is. Its hard to justify not spending a couple hundred bucks for a 390 instead right now. The upcoming 490 (whenever they decide to release it) is gonna be an interesting bike. 499cc, 270 degree crank parallel twin based off the 790/890 motor but inside of a 390 sized frame with estimated 60hp. If its priced right the MT07 has some real competition coming
Hello from Bulgaria Chase! I love your videos and am watching them regularly. I am around 6' 1" tall and am a beginner rider and am wondering if I will feel comfortable on the Duke 200. Are you able to provide some feedback since you are also a bit taller yourself? Thanks in advance and keep rolling those vids! All the best!
To bad you didn’t test it after it was broken in that little bike is capable of 87 mph top speed and pretty much has decent torque totally capable for light highway use
Info time Ktm and Bajaj partnership and the result is duke 125 200 250 390 And RC 125 200 250 390 also... Bajaj sells ns 200 rs 200 160 dominar 400 250 ... All comes with same engine just different tuning
Haha a good way to convert Kph to Mph is to just know that 100 kph is roughly equal to 60 miles an hour so if you break it into 4s you can gauge how fast you are going so 25 kph = 15 mph, 50 kph = 30 mph, 75 kph = 45 mph, and 100 kph = 60 mph. Useless bit of knowledge but you never know when it will be helpful. You could also just remember that 30 mph is 50 khp and 60 mph is 100 kph.
he did the vitpilen, dunno if you saw that. i'd assume the swartpile is the same. handlebars give it better handling, nobby tires give it worse handling
Hi Chase! Missed your first rides. I first got hooked a couple of years back on your Ninja 650 first ride. We have a lot of 100-250cc bikes here and if it helps, the Duke 200 is one of the more flickable bikes and has better handling. If I remember correctly, the final gear ratio is nearing 3 on the Duke 200. And as you said, the Duke 200 needs to rev high. We have small racetracks here and the Duke 200 is a fun bike to ride there. For long rides, other bikes even the old ninja 250r would be more fun. If you have access, try to go on a go cart race track if they allow small displacement bikes in there and try the Duke out again. Wishing you the best! Ride safe!
This bike was made in india and also to suit Indian roads......I've always hated the top speed of this bike.....but it was meant more for commuting and as for power it is focused mainly on pick up speeds.......maybe the gear ratio is what makes it get totalled on the highway.... Edit: like i said earlier this bike was made for city riding which explains the low speeds but good braking, the dual channel abs, and it just won't work on american highways......ktm will have to up their level with that.....i reckon after those restrictions you lot will love the bike like we do.....but i doubt it'll be good it'll american highways....
Duke 200 can do a max speed of about 134 km/hr which is roughly 90+ miles/hr so your average American highway speed of 70 mph is easily available and also the bikes have something called a break in period so as to allow all the coolants as well as oils to circulate and open up the engine so initially till the first 2 services the bike is locked at 8k rpm I think that is the problem, ride it till 1000 km and you won't have any problem
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Interesting. First 200CC in the US? Ignoring the Grom and the PCX
In Israel it was bumped from 200cc to 250cc (250 doesn't have a tft screen like the 390) , same frame as the Duke 125. I don't know how insurance works in the US, but in Israel you'd pay like $1000 usd a year for a motorcycle up to 250cc, which is the lowest insurance tier. Beyond 250ccs we're talking about $1400-1500 usd a year (You'd pay $1400 for both a shitty CBR300 and a Hayabusa). That's why people would get a Duke 250 instead of a Ninja 300, they'd rather not pay those extra $500 a year.
@@Bongface. Same with his review of the 790 Duke. Chase did the entire review while commenting about the engine, but the dash was in break in mode. It'll let you rev it all the way out, but the shift warnings come on very early. It confused me too when I first got my 790.
A couple of more observations. I like that you have video from a chase vehicle. I'm thinking about buying one of these. I have a GS 1200 and a 690 Enduro and I'm just looking for a good looking city hopper. So, there is another demographic for this bike. 👍
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That exposed rear swing arm is something that I don’t care for that you didn’t notice. I would pay an extra $100-200 to get one with a plate covering the inside part of the swing arm
125cc is also available in india
Shocked? 😂🤣
It is cheap coz an Indian Company Bajaj Automobiles is the one making evevrything for it.... Except for the engine!!
Google Bajaj's pulsar range while u are at it!
This noob don't know how to ride 200cc
It's only 200cc...what did you expect?
Finally, an English review 😂
DUDE I KNOW RIGHT?!?!?!
Exactly!
Dude everything you could want is in english try find something in spanish
Facundo Galeano that’s just not true 😂
All Indians man
I rode a Duke 200 a couple of weeks ago. It was a courtesy bike while my normal ride was getting serviced. It was a fun bike. The twitchy throttle response and very low gearing made it feel surprisingly torquey and responsive.
@QUICK-STAR Not overly from memory. My main lasting memory is that it definitely felt like a sibling of the Duke 390. Albeit not as potent at the top end.
@@paulwilliam55 Albeit !
I'm a first time rider (1 month riding experience) and I'm loving it. Maybe i'll grow out of it skill-wise but I can say that right now I really enjoy riding with it.
Is it worth 9k
@@jackgonez8463 nope
@@jackgonez8463You can get them brand spankin new for $4,700.
Best looking motorcycle of all time. I just got it and love it as my fist motorcycle with clutch. I have driven a semi manual one for 15 years. This duke 200cc really changed the riding experience. Love it ❤
I'm 6'1 and 175 pounds and travel 70-75 MPH comfortably with my Duke 200. Once you get past the break in point the bike really comes alive. Sure, it's no rocket but it moves pretty well for how small it is. Definitely not a highway cruiser but you can keep up with traffic when necessary.
Glad to hear you say that. I've been riding since the 80's and I have decided to get a smaller displacement motorcycle to commute and cut up on out in the country. My last motorcycle was a Yamaha FZ1, so this is going to be a huge change of pace. I have however rebuilt and rode several old Honda twins my favorite one was a 1973 CB200T. I would absolutely Max that thing out and it was so much fun, especially in short twisty roads. My son had a ninja 250 that we got for super cheap then we bought a used engine off eBay, this was the Early 2000's, and we wound up with an excellent condition ninja 250 for less than a thousand bucks. Anyway, we would take our little bikes out to the piedmont forest and the Twisties out there and we would drive like absolute maniacs. I couldn't ride my FZ1 like that or I would be dead 😂😂. Anyway, just reminiscing about it because I'm 99% sure that I'm going to grab one of these things after seeing the reviews. I have a 10 mile stretch on a highway and the limit is 60 mph, and it sounds like the duke 200 can do that. The other cool thing about these smaller bikes is any performance upgrades that you do is noticeable. I'm going to try and get mine pepped up and kicking ass for what it is. I'll make sure to break it in good before I start giving it the beans, but it's a blast running a small bike to the limits IMO. Thanks for the comment brother, I have seen a few people with comments like yours so I think it's just what I'm looking for. Later
@Nurzrachit I would recommend a cfmoto 300nk or 300ss. Or 450ss if you can find one. They have a contract with KTM for some of their engines
How many miles did the break in period take?
@@jacobcarr11 600 miles.
So I just scored this bike for a forth bike in the garage and my wife’s first motorcycle . As of today you can get the 2020s for...drum roll...$2799. No really, several dealers here in Florida have them advertised! So, Chase’s review and experience are all under KTM’s break in mode limiting the bike to 7500 rpm till 600 miles. Trust me, the bike makes beans well above that and becomes a different bike above 8k rpm. He’s right, if you limit it to 7500 it’s not much stronger than a Grom. Wring it out past that and she comes alive! Another cool fact is the 200 has the same swing arm, fork, wheels/tires, and brake calipers as the 390! That means the lower power/weight of the 200 create a real corner carver that has the brakes of a GP bike. This little gem is the best deal in dealerships right now, hurry.
I bought one , I'm 38 , 172lbs. , 5 10. It's perfect amd plenty of speed for me. If your am imature rider and only need speed instead of enjoying rides then this ain't for you. I do plan on moving up in power . Will use this bike to hone my skills.
Thats the transport lock. Duke 200 has a topspeed of 130km/h.
The 125 also i think
@@williambjark6819 nope
@@williambjark6819 117 KMPH
@@bikash7007 my 11hp 5gear 125cc could go 110kmh whilst my friends 15hp 6gear 125cc did 130kmh. i imagine the 200cc can go a tad faster than that, maybe around 140-150kmh
@@Daniel-dj7fh 137 max
Not more than that.
I'm considering this for my first bike here in NYC. Within the five boroughs, the speed limit rarely goes above 50 mph, and not many folks push it beyond 60, if we're lucky enough to not have traffic. I think this bike would work in a lot of urban centers where traffic congestion just won't let you go fast practically.
Best choice for first bike. You can rev the nuts out of it. It's an awesome fun bike.
That case would be AMAZING for this little guy.
@@chaseontwowheels thanks for the reply and high quality content! Stay safe and healthy.
I got the Duke 200 for my 15yo daughters first motorcycle. It fits her well and has been a great learner bike. I will take it out every once in a while and it's still a blast to ride in town.
is it better with out this transport lock? Id like to pick up a 2023 as my local dealer has great deals on KTM right now... However the highway was underwhelming to say the least... can it do 70 with out reeming it out after the transport lock is off?
@@_BlueCollarGamer it can hit 70 downhill but the engine is begging for mercy the whole time. 60 feels like a decent top speed without taching out the motor
@@mongojerry72i saw a guy hit 87 when its unlocked
@@_BlueCollarGamerI got to 85 on mine. I cruise in 75 on the freeway all the time. I never had that transport thing pop up. I guarantee that's what messing with his speed because he should get to 65 no problem
Duke 200 is roughly half the price here in Indian market around roughly $2400 and Duke 390 and RC390 around 4800-5000$
Yamaha have neglected indian market, R3 2020 and MT03 2020 were never launched. Yamaha R3 ABS 2017 was available here for 6500$ and Ninja 400 way above 7000$ making both Yamaha and Kawasaki out of the range for a lot people. It was really hard to swallow the Indian pricing considering you can literally get same amount of power on the Duke for half the price, I mean it's crazy.
Keep up the good Work Chase, love your first ride impressions, camera angles and B Roll
Just to correct you Chase.. There's actually a Ktm duke 125
As in ALL of my first rides I am ONLY talking about the US market. Ill work on making sure thats VERY clear moving forward. Seems like it causes a load of confusion.
@@chaseontwowheels i dont really know where that's coming from, but i have seen some duke 125's in the US...
@@chaseontwowheels dude 390 also exists
@@toxicwaste1581 and 250
@@srizalshakya9955 last 2 comment ur stupidos... we all just said what type of dukes we have not what this stupido americano testing... dibil
I think that would be a cool bike for a race series. Inexpensive good handling, really put the skills to the test.
I have a 200 Duke and it will do 75-80 easy it has to be that it's in transport lock. Also after the brake-in you can set the shift light to 10-11k.
Do you recommend this bike for commuting 10 miles to work on the streets?
Was going to get a Honda Grom to cruise to work but then came across this bike!
Not me. It was bad enough instantly losing all of the air from my rear tire at 40 MPH. scary as hell and I will never ride as carefree again.
It's like a more powerful Grom that you can legally operate on a highway! :)
No, it's not. This is like saying an R1 and a scrambler are the same
@@captainthruster9484Its a bigger grom, its a single cylinder and powerful enough to actually be used on normal american roads without worrying about getting ran over by a teenager in a squatted truck.
Not apples to oranges. The comparison was valid.
Just bought a 2022. Removed the exhaust and straight piped it. Sounds so much better and increase in horsepower very noticble. I love this bike.. worth the 4000 price tag.
I'm buying one. Is that legal?
General rule of thumb: 60 kmh ≈ 40mph, 100kmh ≈ 60mph
60mph = 100kmh, which would mean 30mph=50kmh. which wouldn't make sence if 40mph being 60kmh.
60 mph is 96 kmh to be precise not 100
@@Daniel-dj7fh Myath *que in stonks meme*
@@WolfyMarcus I dont understand
Wtf is mph
Man i love the chase shots and seeing you ride the bike. Amazing production quality with camera car. I'm not even interested in some of these bikes but i watch just to see the motion shots
Great review but I believe you are very wrong about the highway capability. Remembering it’s 200 cc, it performs remarkably well on the highway. In my opinion.
To be honest the european KTM Duke 125 (A1 License / 15hp) is a lot more equipped with full color relatively big screen, with other rider electronics. That duke 200 is based on the very old version of the duke 125 with a newer headlamp
Ktm has partnered with a company in india known as bajaj auto........they helped in making the ktm duke 200 and recently ktm headquarters decided to take the 200 to usa.....these bikes are coming in from ktm's manafacturing plant in India....here we also get a quickshifter in the duke 390.....
@@rionpereira5407 Yupp bajaj auto owns 49% of KTM AG and produces all the small bikes up to the 390. Here in India we also get the same 390 with bi qs and TFT whatnot. But the 125 with the 390 styling doesn't exist since there is no separate stater license.
@@keshavsakthi546 yea......im from india......i know.......this may sound a bit arrogant while typing but trust me im not trying to be.....loll
Because europeans have to start with a 125 cc, so they need fancy 125 cc 3 year before getting bigger bikes.
@@santiagomoralesgarcia1802 Even the ones above the age of 18?
I learned to ride on a CT-70 and my first car was a ‘92 Miata. So a small, slow motorcycle would be right up my alley 😆
I love the aesthetics. No ugly side mounted exhaust. Very nice.
Badly needs fender tidy up to get rid of stalk on rear.
@@donaldoehl7690 I agree but then again most bikes need a rear end tidy
I just bought one. It’s not bad for putting around. Way cooler than a grom imo
Watch out dude. I bought an RC390 a while ago as a "runabout" to my RSV4. I eventually traded the RC for a 690 Duke and then the 690 and RSV4 for a 1290 Super Duke.
KTM will suck you in.
@@GigachadAKM hate to say it, but I already want to trade up 😂🤷🏻♂️
@@supnstuff3105- it happens quick. The 690 was savage tho. Wheelies from 12 mph to 45mph. The goldilocks bike for growth. The superduke wants to kill me, but if I respect it, it's a better highway bike.
This is a good starter bike.
Edit: Ktm should get the duke 250 rather than the 200 in the us market
In europe you can even get a duke 125
Also a 250cc in some countries
@@JoePrettner yep duke 125 and 250 are available in Nepal and India, IDK about other places. Plus the sidelights (blinkers) are a bit diff here. It's slimmer rather than the one shown in the video.
@@rosan_shrestha 125cc is in Europe too, because the bike is made for the European A1 license
@@brblmao I believe the duke 125 in Europe has the same design of 200-250-390
Here we get the duke 125 with old duke 200 design xD
Excellent.
I just said there is room for 125cc & 150cc Dukes.
250cc ?? 😎
The 200 and the 390 have same frame;
engined is sleeved down in 200.
They even make a 125cc in that frame,
in India.
Correction: The 200 is an overbored 125. The 390 is based on the 200 in that they took the design, increased the stroke and bore, used a forged piston and added another oil pump to scavenge oil from the crankcase. The 250 engine is a sleeved down 390. These are the 4 engines made in India.
PS: This is the first year in which they put that 200 engine in the 250/390 frame. Before this, it had the old frame shared by the 125, 200 and 390. This 200 is about 35 pounds heavier than the first one that came out in 2012.
My bike in India was a 200 DUke but here the least I could get from KTM was a 390 and even that is not enough for the roads and the speed requirements here. In India, this was a perfect bike in terms of fuel mileage (fuel costs ridiculously more there) and the speed because we have lots of city and traffic. BTW you can change the meter to miles per hour. it is hidden, unlike the duke 390 tft screen. Thank you for the video though Chase.
I got a Duke 250 and I love it. I’m a shorter guy at 5”9 so it’s perfect. I do wish I went with the 390 but this bike is solid. It’s fast enough on the interstate but it doesn’t have a windshield so the wind pushes you off but other than that it’s a great handling bike with quickness. And it looks fantastic in the orange.
I've been riding a 2013 Duke 200 for a year now. The best thing about it is the fuel efficiency. 2.5-3.0L/100km ! But I gotta say, I bought it because it was what I could afford and had ABS. If you live in US or EU, probably there are better options for you.
The normal rpm limit is 11k and the top speed is 140 kmph. The transport lock is messing with things . Its not a bad bike for the price however the 390 is mich more worth it especially considering global usability . The duke 200 however dominates indian markets along with 2 yamaha variants .
It would be most helpful if reviewers stated their full height and weight for comparison.
Man Chase you missed a prime pun at :40 "without further a duke" YA MISSED IT MAN YA MISSED IT!!!
OMG Im sad now.
I bought a 250 a couple of days ago and I love it. Besides the hard seat it feels great. I’m 5”9 so it’s perfect for me and affordable. I had it up to 90 with no real struggles so the 250 can do the interstate. It’s a fun bike. I will trade it in a couple years for a 390.
This is the type of bike you use to get around the city where you cal be going trough every single gear and still be under the speed limit (or not too far above). Its the real hoon bike, i need a 390 one day
ktm needs to update their rc390 asap, make it a parallel uff
I got a brand new KTM duke 200 just like this and the bike is perfect for city speeds up to 55 mph but on the interstate,nah man it's not meant for that and he isn't lying in this video about it feeling very uncomfortable getting on the interstate especially when it caps out at about 60 mph and struggling and cars around you are rolling.
I don't know if you've been doing this lately (I may have just not been watching first-rides...), but that circle-graph-thing on the cinematic intro of the bike makes me totally understand it right off the bat.
Just so you know if a bike comes out of an indian plant it is guaranteed to have less HP & more Torque at lower Rpm, we keep the torque band low so as to keep the vehicle traffic moving and easy to work with at lower RPM, and also you are riding an entry level bike which is also supposed to deliver decent efficiency of 30km/l (although it is substantially low according to us) so you can't expect the kick in the pants feel from an entry level bike.
The name doesn't fit. Should be Duke 190.
I had recently purchased one 2 months ago as my first bike and I do like it for city riding and I wouldn't take it down the express way. It's fine with going 65mph but anything over you really have to push it. As long as your not trying to race anyone it's fine just don't expect it to be a firebreathing dragon
I wouldn't consider KTM Duke 200 a smaller bike, all I know is that it would make me happier and get me to biking AGAIN since my last bike was stolen
Duke 200 retails close to $2000 on road here in India. The Duke 390 has been revamped as well here which comes with Quick shifter and Abs as standard.
Would love that price. At $4000 US it's too close to some other options.
I have a KTM RC200 and yes there is a lock. You can't use the bike to its full potential until the first service. After first service, the lock is removed and on my RC200 which has the same engine as duke 200, the top speed is 138kmph
The transport lock is definitely messing with your speed. I get up to 65 with no issues. I can cruise 75 with no problems, but after 80 that's it. It's pushing the limits.
I bought the same bike yesterday, although I could buy Honda cb400 vtec 3. Because ktm was more and more light than cb400, have electric injection and abs. Sure, sound and power not so pretty as cb400, but cb400 has 4 carburator, 4 litter of oil, 4 cylinder and it means that coast of using more in 4 time than ktm.
Camerawork is crispy as hell 🔥
Love the channel but idk why he’s making it a point to say idk if you’ll be able to ride the highway, or wow I’m in 6th gear already… IT’S 200CC OBVIOUSLY, your gona get 85mph in a full tuck! The KTM Duke 200 and more specifically 390 are the best entry level bikes ever made, in the history of motorcycling.
This bike is supposed to make around 26hp at 10,000rpm, which should be enough to go highway speeds just fine after the bike breaks in
As long as you're not touring across the country on it, it should do 70mph (113 km/h) just fine after the transport lock goes away and the break in fluids are swapped
Gear indicator and even a fuel gauge should be standard on these small displacement bikes. Most customers for these bikes will be first time riders and anything to take away stress is a plus I believe.
After 1st service ktm unlock rpm to 13k
Then they will switch mineral oil to fully synthetic oil
Can reach 135kmph and then its hit rpm limiter
Ride it after 1st service
Fancy that, I never thought that I would ever see Chase in my world ( okay, there is the Honda grom ) . I do ride a Chinese 200CC that costs about $1500 less than that Duke and yes for 200CC 125Kph is a typical max. They are good for commuting in some parts of Africa like for me in Kampala, they make for a good filtering experience.
yo im about to get a chinese 200 too I'm looking at the lifan kpr rn
Try it again after breaking it in. Transport lock makes the bike restricted.
There's a Duke 125, 200, 250, 390, 690, 790, 890, 990 and 1290 🤦♂️🤦♂️that's a lot 😬🤣
you forgot the due 250
@@Kamarov2090 thanks, I've just made an edit 🤣there's so many I've lost count
I'm waiting till they produce a duke50 then I'll have the whole set 🤣
That's total stupid about ktm, for every category they should have only one motorcycle. Why the heck would you have abc all the way to z.
@@scrambler9014 I know there really was no need for the 200 given that the 250 all ready exists
if you get a chance, try out for the Duke 390 too, that's packed with a lot of power
Hahaha alot of power is hysterical. That's a good one😂
Chase thinks everyone rides for performance. I'm downsizing after 7 years of riding to this. I just need something that goes 60mph and gets good mileage while looking fantastic doing it.
After 1000 miles of riding one, it's a fun bike. I've had speed as high as 78mph. It revs high and is geared low which makes it feel pretty adequate for any roads that travel up to 70mph. Average fuel economy has been around 90mpg. So about 180 miles on 2 gallons of gas. It has a 3 gallon or so fuel tank so not like you will run out of gas in a short time. Featherweight light and agile. It's almost 32" seat height so you get used to riding one foot down fairly quickly. I take it on the highway, run 70mph for about 5 miles, and hop off to roads that are 45mph. The bike is perfect if you want something super easy to ride at practical speeds.
690 Duke has been discontinued in the US since the 790 was released two years ago. How is nobody commenting this? Sales guys at the beginning were wrong. Not surprised.
The speed would be probably higher for a smaller person..my female friend weights 50kg (110lb) can get around 140kmh 87.5mph topspeed with this bike.. usually she cruise at 110-120kmh (69-75mph) . Which is pretty good for the price and the 200cc..
I’d love one of these, but I just HATE orange!
I like KTM but I don’t wanna ride around looking like a traffic cone! It’s so disappointing.
If the frame was all black, I could at least wrap the body…
The light comes on earlier than it should you'd be better off listening to the motor . Although it's obvious you don't want to damage a test ride model, this happens in the svartpilen videos too.
You should first ride an 890!
isn't it the exact same like the 790, but with abit more displacement?
@@Daniel-dj7fh from what ive gathered it rides a lot more like the 1290r. Apparently the 790 is a completely different experience
My dad is actually the new owner of an 890, and he says it has more usable in-town power than his old Yamaha fz-1. It has less horsepower and torque than a 1000+ cc bike, but because the power is down so low in the rpms it absolutely shreds normal streets. I own an mt-03 as a first bike, and just doing a little test on dads 890 scared the life out of me. Unbelievably powerful.
just got the 2023 model yesterday im a new rider gonna ride it today
lucky duck
How is it
I adjusted my rpm on my Duke 200. So now it caps at 11500. It's the transport lock. It's great to finally have a Duke 200 review in English and in the states
how do you turn it off? or does it turn off byitself at some point?
@@BSABD315 you have to go through the process to reset it. You hold down the mode button then set the rpm level you need and press set. Mine is the same everytime I cut it on unless I make an adjustment
@@Spac3dOut like setting a clock lol that easy to increase the max rpm you can set is it the 11500 you set? i dont have the bike im debating on buying a new duke 200 for 3k or a used 2018 bmw 310r having a tough time deciding i wish the 200 duke came with the same screen as the duke 390 that nice lcd then it would be a no brainer
@@Spac3dOut does the screen light up at night? was the duke 200 ur first ever motorcycle and was it easy to learn?
@@BSABD315 It was and still is my first bike. It's a great starter and perfect for learning. I was able to start riding instantly. The screen does light up at night and I've never had an issue with glare during the day. It has very low CC but that's a benefit and downfall depending on how you look at it. Benefit: Easy to learn, light weight, looks great, small, cheap, simple tech and ABS
Downfall: Cheap, a little cautious at highway speeds with strong winds, low power (have to change gears often, which did help me learn more), boring tech
There is definitely a break in required to feel the kick! Awesome bike! Are there 250’s offered in US?
No, 390 and now 200.
Wow, the US now has 200CC bikes and more so from India! Wow, right now I am totally impressed by the Indian manufacturing skills.
This would've been better than my z125. It will actually meet standard speed limits.
I'm actually debating on getting a Z125 or this.
More towards the Z125 because I have a big bike already and just want something to cruise around on.
That's how everyone feels riding a bike below 200cc. 100-120 km/hr is pushing it.
You should definitely do this bike's ride review once more after completing the break-in period. also the shift light comes in 7500 RPM in this bike but you dont necessarily have to shift , you can rev it till 10500 RPM and the limiter kicks in but you will be completely fine
Change the option there are 2 driving modes and one is for going fast and one is for normal riding
I bought one. Picked it up today, and I love it. I’m a light guy(140 lbs), and it’s got plenty of power for me at least still in the break in, I like backroad twisties though. I feel like an exhaust and tune will open it up big time though
I pick mine up tomorrow. Pretty excited about it.
How do you still feel about the bike so far? I have 800 miles on mine and it's been pretty fun. I use it for a 35 mile commute for work and it's so cheap to run.
@@kmb957 any updates? I'm planning on buying one.
Our duke 200 here in the Philippines still in first gen design.
YOU GOT A CINEMA CAMERA IN THERE BRUH? THE CAMERA WORK LOOKS SO CLEAN!
I'm 5-3, seat hight will always be an issue for me and I think I'm interested in the 200, and I have some experience in riding. I would just take the 200 to work everyday.
Grom is your size .
I own one, I would say once its broken in it feels a lot like a cbr300r or a ninja 300, it has a lot of punch for a 200. I think if you find one used for like 3k its a great deal. They have a lot better fuel range than most bikes so you don't have to fill up every trip. Which gets annoying if your use to small bikes. I also feel like they have enough power in a urban setting to have fun without going way over the speed limit in seconds.
Dude i found a new 2023 for 3… out the door its 44… should i jump on it? They just want another G for freight and dealer prep….
This bike is going to tank in the American market. You know it, I know it, its just not gonna sell well. I see a ton of leftover models getting heavy discounts next year. People have been getting duke 390's across the country for low 4k OTD as it is. Its hard to justify not spending a couple hundred bucks for a 390 instead right now. The upcoming 490 (whenever they decide to release it) is gonna be an interesting bike. 499cc, 270 degree crank parallel twin based off the 790/890 motor but inside of a 390 sized frame with estimated 60hp. If its priced right the MT07 has some real competition coming
Thanks for the review. I wanted to buy a bike for the first time and i think this ones it.
The RPMs are capped at 7500 out of the factory, its better to have it adjusted to 10,000 rpm and have a better feel for the performance.
It is capped at 7500 only for the first 1000 kilometres. After you rode 1000 km the light stops flashing at 7500RPM
Have you considered riding again without the bike in transport mode ?
I have one and I've hit 90MPH
Speedo:90 real life...79
Hello from Bulgaria Chase! I love your videos and am watching them regularly. I am around 6' 1" tall and am a beginner rider and am wondering if I will feel comfortable on the Duke 200. Are you able to provide some feedback since you are also a bit taller yourself? Thanks in advance and keep rolling those vids! All the best!
To bad you didn’t test it after it was broken in that little bike is capable of 87 mph top speed and pretty much has decent torque totally capable for light highway use
Info time
Ktm and Bajaj partnership and the result is duke 125 200 250 390
And RC 125 200 250 390 also...
Bajaj sells ns 200 rs 200 160 dominar 400 250 ... All comes with same engine just different tuning
Haha a good way to convert Kph to Mph is to just know that 100 kph is roughly equal to 60 miles an hour so if you break it into 4s you can gauge how fast you are going so 25 kph = 15 mph, 50 kph = 30 mph, 75 kph = 45 mph, and 100 kph = 60 mph. Useless bit of knowledge but you never know when it will be helpful. You could also just remember that 30 mph is 50 khp and 60 mph is 100 kph.
Please, repeat the ride when the damn thing is broken in! Would like to hear your opinion when it behaves like it should.
Cheers!
You should ride the svartpilen 401
he did the vitpilen, dunno if you saw that. i'd assume the swartpile is the same. handlebars give it better handling, nobby tires give it worse handling
Daniel I know
I love my Duke 390 and this Duke 200 looks like a pretty cool option for beginner riders that can't afford the $5,500 price of the Duke 390.
The 200 3,999 going to be 6+ out the door
The amount of time and effort he puts into his videos really help me boost up my life.
Please do another test after the bike is broken in. Then it should run a lot better on the highway.
In India we have Duke 250s but I bought Duke 200 2020 as my first motorcycle.
Cruising speed 60mph, top speed 75mph
What do you expect from from a 200cc?
tryit without the transport lock the next time, this not make justice to the motorcycle
how does one know if the transport lock is on or off?
Daniel it literally shows on the dash....bruh
@@jeffjaison1425 well i didn't look on the dash ...bruh
Daniel ok....bruh
Daniel 😂
Hi Chase! Missed your first rides. I first got hooked a couple of years back on your Ninja 650 first ride. We have a lot of 100-250cc bikes here and if it helps, the Duke 200 is one of the more flickable bikes and has better handling. If I remember correctly, the final gear ratio is nearing 3 on the Duke 200. And as you said, the Duke 200 needs to rev high. We have small racetracks here and the Duke 200 is a fun bike to ride there. For long rides, other bikes even the old ninja 250r would be more fun.
If you have access, try to go on a go cart race track if they allow small displacement bikes in there and try the Duke out again.
Wishing you the best! Ride safe!
I'd buy this before a grom tbh. This is kinda awesome for beginners for sure.
This bike was made in india and also to suit Indian roads......I've always hated the top speed of this bike.....but it was meant more for commuting and as for power it is focused mainly on pick up speeds.......maybe the gear ratio is what makes it get totalled on the highway....
Edit: like i said earlier this bike was made for city riding which explains the low speeds but good braking, the dual channel abs, and it just won't work on american highways......ktm will have to up their level with that.....i reckon after those restrictions you lot will love the bike like we do.....but i doubt it'll be good it'll american highways....
in the US we have the 200, 390, 790, 890, 890R and the 1290 the 690 is no longer offered.
Duke 200 can do a max speed of about 134 km/hr which is roughly 90+ miles/hr so your average American highway speed of 70 mph is easily available and also the bikes have something called a break in period so as to allow all the coolants as well as oils to circulate and open up the engine so initially till the first 2 services the bike is locked at 8k rpm I think that is the problem, ride it till 1000 km and you won't have any problem
Interesting. First 200CC in the US? Ignoring the Grom and the PCX
In Israel it was bumped from 200cc to 250cc (250 doesn't have a tft screen like the 390) , same frame as the Duke 125.
I don't know how insurance works in the US, but in Israel you'd pay like $1000 usd a year for a motorcycle up to 250cc, which is the lowest insurance tier.
Beyond 250ccs we're talking about $1400-1500 usd a year (You'd pay $1400 for both a shitty CBR300 and a Hayabusa). That's why people would get a Duke 250 instead of a Ninja 300, they'd rather not pay those extra $500 a year.
My 2020 390 won't go above 6k rpm until 650 miles is on the tac. Its programmed for a break in period.
How much will it cost to maintain?
The RPM is locked at 7,500?. I own one (2014 model). The RPM goes till 11,000 and can reach ~135kph (83mph)
Its just for break in. After 650 it opens.
@@Bongface. Same with his review of the 790 Duke. Chase did the entire review while commenting about the engine, but the dash was in break in mode. It'll let you rev it all the way out, but the shift warnings come on very early. It confused me too when I first got my 790.
A couple of more observations. I like that you have video from a chase vehicle. I'm thinking about buying one of these. I have a GS 1200 and a 690 Enduro and I'm just looking for a good looking city hopper. So, there is another demographic for this bike. 👍