I have a Duke 390, this is my first street bike. I love it, handles well on street and freeway. This bike is not too expensive and yes I agree all bikes should come with abs.
I own this Bike and Completed my first service....I refered ur 1st impression video idk how many times. To all of the guys who thinking to buy this beast....go ahead it is amazing "A bike should always obey to the commands, that will improve the relationship b/w the owner and the bike" and that's what this bike does the best.
Okay to put things straight, I own a duke 250 and yes, I am a beginner It takes a little bit of getting used to but once you know how to drive it, its a monster on the streets Filtering is easy and the bike is quite flickable Now the reason why I bought the 250 instead of the 200 is for the simple fact that the 200 is quite out dated in terms of looks and although there are many riders, most of the people you find on the 200 are usually squids and I wanted my first bike to stand out from the crowd instead of being called the death machine Now the 250 is extremely good in terms of the looks and the build quality is much better than the older Duke twins If you have 2 lakhs in your pocket, just go ahead without thinking for a moment If you're on a tighter budget, get the FZ25 or the Dominar for street and Highways respectively The first service cost of the Duke 250 is 1400 rs Now if you're any shorter than 5'7, you'll be tip toeing on the bike in traffic which is not advisable, get the FZ25 instead And the bike is comparatively heavier as well at 161 kg(wet), which shouldn't be much of a problem if you get used to the bike So hope my review helps Cheers guys✌
Hi bro, between Ktm duke 250 and Suzuki Gixxer SF250: Which one is more durable for long terms use? Secondly, repairs and maintenance costs are they more or less the same for both, or that of Ktm is more costly? Waiting for your helpful reply, as i intend to buy one of them. Thanks bro.
Considering the fact that the 250 is made in India and comes without ABS and with mrf tyres, the pricing is definitely on the higher side which is sad because the first generation bikes were spot on with their price. Looks like KTM is now intending to take advantage of their fan base.. Really hoping that TVS prices the Akula wisely so that it kicks KTM's ass.
You hit the nail on the head - the first generation bikes were priced just right. However, now that they have established themselves in the market, they are milking it to the core.
The Savant Life which is really sad.. Considering the fact that Bajaj has a near equal stake in KTM, you would expect that they would have a say in the pricing of the bikes.. And to to still see that bike going for more than 2 lakhs on road is ridiculous.. That is more than/ equal to mahindra mojo which is better than the 250 by leaps and bounds.. Of course we can argue that the bikes belong to different segments but considering value for money both mojo and fz25 are a far better deal..
Well - from a business standpoint Bajaj wouldn't really have a problem with the KTM bikes being priced higher. Because the ones who aren't able to buy it will most likely settle for a RS200, NS200 or one of the Pulsars - so it's a win-win for Bajaj.
Loved the way you presented everything! Going for a dominar 400 after watching this. Have a Pulsar 180 and a new rider, so I'd consider that as an upgrade. Thoughts? Views? 😅
Hi Brother, I am keshav i want to purchase bike in 2020 march or april month. My riding will be majorly in street (office or market work) and less for offroading and okay okay for highway. I am confused between Dominar 400 or Duke 250. Kindly suggest which one should i purchase????? you can give me option outside of above 2 options. And currently i am driving honda activa. Thanks in advance
Between those two, I would recommend getting the Duke 250 based on your needs. It's light, zippy and a great upgrade for someone moving from an Activa. Take a test ride before you decide to buy one though.
My Brother Had a Duke 200 he always used to say the seats were not comfortable.... How are the seats on the 250...?? Comfortable or rock hard See my brother rides a lot....so he would love to own a better one ....he once said about 2 bikes 1. Dominar 400 (A new one Full "UN-modified") 2. Duke 250 ( Second hand so he can modify it ) (Well that's what he told me once) So what would u suggest....... Thanks Please help me his birthday is 2 months away.... Please help me Salt Bae
Hi! I have been riding a vespa S 125 for the past 3 years or so and I'm looking to get my first motorcycle. As you might have guessed m not yet too comfortable with the gear shifts. I wanna upgrade to a motorcycle coz vespa feels too weak these days when I have a clear road ahead and I wanna go fast. I had decided on KTM 200 but 250 looks so much better. What would you recommend? I intend to practice on my bro's pulsar 150 for a while before I actually get my KTM.
hey bro,i was just looking at riding jackets,knee and elbow guards and riding gloves but there are too many options,it would be helpfull if u gave ur thoughts on the best products available in market and ur personal choice among them(which u use),u can make a video of it if u want to.fan of your work.thanks.
Dukes, FZs are naked street bikes whereas RC390 or the R15 or the Honda CBR250 are faired bikes. Faired bikes are genrally supposed to be for racing purposes and have a doom and fairing in the front which make them more aerodynamic. Hope that clears it up.
I have FZ 250 and it vibrates at 5000 rpm once we cross 5000 rpm it stops vibration. I wanted to know after my first bike which one i should get now.. for long rides.. is fz 250 preferrable for long rides.
nice video ,, I wanted to know one thing, now I'm owning pulsar200ns is it worth upgrading to duke250? duke 250 is better in performance then duke200? and in which showroom in Bangalore it's 2.05lks on road??Cox I have called up few showrooms in Bangalore for price they said its 2.17lks,please tel me in which showroom it's 2.05lks.. I am from Bangalore that's y asking.. thanks in advance!
Thanks man - I don't have that kind of time coz my job keeps me fairly busy. However, there's some interesting stuff coming up on the channel - so stay tuned.
Your Yamaha FZ 25 review was on a bike with faulty mechanicals. Could you do re review of the bike? With the quality issues plaguing the bike plus a pathetic after sales service from Yamaha, is it worth the money even though the FZ is a pretty barebones machine(hence the low price)? Is it easily repairable by a local experienced bike mecanic if parts are readily available for purchase? By after sales service, I mean the pathetic People at the dealers and the ever declining level of quality in Yamaha bikes (read R15).
so my wish has been granted with this video. thank you savant for once again an awesome informative video like you always do. keep them videos coming 😛😛😎
Hii bro mera height he 5.5 inch .... Kya main Duke 250 me comfortable rahunga..... Mere height k hisab se mujhe konsi bike Lena chahiye... Duke 200 ya Duke 250 Plz help me........
hi dude i had seen tge entire vdo... but i like the main portion is the way you recording the vdo... the camera had been fixed in the window.. and i had seen through your sunglass.... although its a great vdo keepitup
hey bruh, need help. really confused about duke 200 , rc200 , duke 250. my budget is 1.80 so d200 is the way to go but really love rc200 which will cost 20k extra if that then why not d250 !!!!! . reliablility i what i am looking for and atleast 30kmpl as i am student. should i settle for d200 or... ? i really love the looks of rc200.
Hahaha - you seem to want it all, don't you? I think Duke200 is your best bet but if you really like an RC200 that much and spring the extra 20k - go for it.
The Savant Life are ktm bikes reliable ??? if rc200, will fairing quality be a issue?? previously i used ns200 and CBR 250, bajaj services horrible . honda, is so so. always wanted a ktm but i want something reliable and peace in mind. i live in kolkata so its hot out here,so heating is also a talking point and any advice ?
Farman Sd i think u should try fz 25... the performance is almost same as d250 according to powerdrift... so why pay 60k more unless u r a hardcore ktm fan? dominar is also an option...
Hey! Considering the fact that the dominar is less expensive as compared to the duke 250 and more powerful... I also find the dominar to be bit a plane Jane bike but, is it worth picking the dominar over the duke?
I have a Duke 390, this is my first street bike. I love it, handles well on street and freeway. This bike is not too expensive and yes I agree all bikes should come with abs.
Yep - I think anything above 250 CC should come with ABS at least as an option.
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Haha - I think I might have to go with Savant Bae now ;)
The Savant Life Keep up the good work brother! 👍🏼
Sharp eye kudos
Crazy MOFO Yea bro show us some moves!
Thank you my friend... I am a new rider and decided to go for the 250. Appreciate your video!
Coolness - enjoy your new ride.
Dude, what did I just see in the laptop 2:07 😂😂😂🧐🧐😅😅😅
I own this Bike and Completed my first service....I refered ur 1st impression video idk how many times. To all of the guys who thinking to buy this beast....go ahead it is amazing "A bike should always obey to the commands, that will improve the relationship b/w the owner and the bike" and that's what this bike does the best.
Awesome to hear man - congratulations on the new ride 👍
Okay to put things straight, I own a duke 250 and yes, I am a beginner
It takes a little bit of getting used to but once you know how to drive it, its a monster on the streets
Filtering is easy and the bike is quite flickable
Now the reason why I bought the 250 instead of the 200 is for the simple fact that the 200 is quite out dated in terms of looks and although there are many riders, most of the people you find on the 200 are usually squids and I wanted my first bike to stand out from the crowd instead of being called the death machine
Now the 250 is extremely good in terms of the looks and the build quality is much better than the older Duke twins
If you have 2 lakhs in your pocket, just go ahead without thinking for a moment
If you're on a tighter budget, get the FZ25 or the Dominar for street and Highways respectively
The first service cost of the Duke 250 is 1400 rs
Now if you're any shorter than 5'7, you'll be tip toeing on the bike in traffic which is not advisable, get the FZ25 instead
And the bike is comparatively heavier as well at 161 kg(wet), which shouldn't be much of a problem if you get used to the bike
So hope my review helps
Cheers guys✌
Great points overall.
Bro I'm 5.6 but I want it badly can i manage it?
Hi bro, between Ktm duke 250 and Suzuki Gixxer SF250:
Which one is more durable for long terms use?
Secondly, repairs and maintenance costs are they more or less the same for both, or that of Ktm is more costly?
Waiting for your helpful reply, as i intend to buy one of them. Thanks bro.
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now orange or white?✌
Considering the fact that the 250 is made in India and comes without ABS and with mrf tyres, the pricing is definitely on the higher side which is sad because the first generation bikes were spot on with their price. Looks like KTM is now intending to take advantage of their fan base.. Really hoping that TVS prices the Akula wisely so that it kicks KTM's ass.
You hit the nail on the head - the first generation bikes were priced just right. However, now that they have established themselves in the market, they are milking it to the core.
The Savant Life which is really sad.. Considering the fact that Bajaj has a near equal stake in KTM, you would expect that they would have a say in the pricing of the bikes.. And to to still see that bike going for more than 2 lakhs on road is ridiculous.. That is more than/ equal to mahindra mojo which is better than the 250 by leaps and bounds.. Of course we can argue that the bikes belong to different segments but considering value for money both mojo and fz25 are a far better deal..
Well - from a business standpoint Bajaj wouldn't really have a problem with the KTM bikes being priced higher. Because the ones who aren't able to buy it will most likely settle for a RS200, NS200 or one of the Pulsars - so it's a win-win for Bajaj.
The Savant Life Yeah... That pretty much sums it up
Even the top speed is too low
I've booked one, arriving this July. thank you, for your valuable review
Super - congratulations to you.
Hey... whys your laptop on a stack of books?!?
Nice nd informative discussions..Really strikes the need nd thinking of today's generations.. 👍👍carry on bro!!
Thanks man 👍
Bro I bought a new duke 200 yesterday. Give me some advice or tips about riding on the running period before first service.
Loved the way you presented everything! Going for a dominar 400 after watching this. Have a Pulsar 180 and a new rider, so I'd consider that as an upgrade. Thoughts? Views? 😅
Oh absolutely - it is one heck of an upgrade too. Congratulations in advance 😉
The Savant Life Thank you! PS: I love the way you describe things around! Cheers mate 🍻
Your communication skills are so much on point. Could you give some tips or make a video about it. It would help a lot 👍
Thanks Chinmay - please watch my latest "Q&A" video around the 15 minute mark. I address this particular topic.
Hi bro! I'm getting my Duke 390 this weekend. I rode 110cc bike previously. What safety suggestions would you give?
Wear proper gear and ride very conservatively for a couple of weeks to make sure you get used to the power of the bike.
You accents are pretty good bruh!
What about now.. ?? The ABS is out an update on this video would help
Very good and to the point information!
Hi Brother,
I am keshav i want to purchase bike in 2020 march or april month. My riding will be majorly in street (office or market work) and less for offroading and okay okay for highway. I am confused between Dominar 400 or Duke 250.
Kindly suggest which one should i purchase????? you can give me option outside of above 2 options.
And currently i am driving honda activa.
Thanks in advance
Between those two, I would recommend getting the Duke 250 based on your needs. It's light, zippy and a great upgrade for someone moving from an Activa. Take a test ride before you decide to buy one though.
@@TheSavantLife Thank you 👍🏻☺️
Ohhhhhho Savant Bro...... U r getting Famous now.... Goood Job Brooo. We can Find Dedication and Hard work of yours...!!!!
Sweet - thanks a bunch man!
My Brother Had a Duke 200 he always used to say the seats were not comfortable.... How are the seats on the 250...?? Comfortable or rock hard
See my brother rides a lot....so he would love to own a better one ....he once said about 2 bikes
1. Dominar 400 (A new one Full "UN-modified")
2. Duke 250 ( Second hand so he can modify it )
(Well that's what he told me once)
So what would u suggest....... Thanks
Please help me his birthday is 2 months away....
Please help me Salt Bae
Mate I have CBR 150R.. bt I'm a ktm fan,
do u think ktm 250 is the best choice or should go for ktm 200?
Both of them are good - if budget is a constraint go for the 200.
Hi! I have been riding a vespa S 125 for the past 3 years or so and I'm looking to get my first motorcycle. As you might have guessed m not yet too comfortable with the gear shifts. I wanna upgrade to a motorcycle coz vespa feels too weak these days when I have a clear road ahead and I wanna go fast. I had decided on KTM 200 but 250 looks so much better. What would you recommend? I intend to practice on my bro's pulsar 150 for a while before I actually get my KTM.
hey bro,i was just looking at riding jackets,knee and elbow guards and riding gloves but there are too many options,it would be helpfull if u gave ur thoughts on the best products available in market and ur personal choice among them(which u use),u can make a video of it if u want to.fan of your work.thanks.
I would've loved to man but that's an area that I'm not too knowledgeable about right now - maybe in the future.
Considering mostly for touring and a good punchy feel machine.
RE HIMALAYAN - DUKE 250 - DOMINAR.
which one ? 😮😅
Go for the Dominar
just explain the difference between a naked and a fully faired bike?I'm really confused.
Dukes, FZs are naked street bikes whereas RC390 or the R15 or the Honda CBR250 are faired bikes. Faired bikes are genrally supposed to be for racing purposes and have a doom and fairing in the front which make them more aerodynamic. Hope that clears it up.
that is something that I already know .. do u think that a fully faired bike would do good in splitting through traffic lanes ..
Sudhir Gupta if u don't ride the bikes how will you actually get to know the feel and real differences. That can't be explained lol
i am planning to buy a duke but I'm confused which bike should I go for duke 200 or 250
I've made a review of the Duke200 as well and then decide
thank you very much for this video the savant life. my mind is opened now for thinking about the ktm duke 250
Cheers
I have FZ 250 and it vibrates at 5000 rpm once we cross 5000 rpm it stops vibration. I wanted to know after my first bike which one i should get now.. for long rides.. is fz 250 preferrable for long rides.
I have made a review of the FZ25 and also compared it to the Duke250 - you might want to check out those videos on my channel.
nice video ,,
I wanted to know one thing, now I'm owning pulsar200ns is it worth upgrading to duke250?
duke 250 is better in performance then duke200?
and in which showroom in Bangalore it's 2.05lks on road??Cox I have called up few showrooms in Bangalore for price they said its 2.17lks,please tel me in which showroom it's 2.05lks..
I am from Bangalore that's y asking..
thanks in advance!
Maybe the prices have gone up even more after the budget. Also if you already have a 200NS, I don't think it is really worth upgrading to the Duke250.
The Savant Life bro will bikes get cheaper after gst
Nope - I don't think so.
The Savant Life bro should i buy r15 v2 or ns200 please tell
INVINCIBLE ONE just buy Ns will not regret
Bro, i m havng Royal Enfield Thunderbird350 and iam thinking of buying a duke. Should i go for Duke 200 or Duke 250????
great video ! . make this kind of video for all sports bike available in india from pulsar 150 to all the way top .
Thanks man - I don't have that kind of time coz my job keeps me fairly busy. However, there's some interesting stuff coming up on the channel - so stay tuned.
Is this bike good enough for touring over long distance?
It's not an ideal tourer but you should be able to do distances of up to 250-300 kms with ease.
Is ktm reliable machine? because i have seen lots of problem videos.
rad video man
Cheers mate
Your Yamaha FZ 25 review was on a bike with faulty mechanicals. Could you do re review of the bike? With the quality issues plaguing the bike plus a pathetic after sales service from Yamaha, is it worth the money even though the FZ is a pretty barebones machine(hence the low price)? Is it easily repairable by a local experienced bike mecanic if parts are readily available for purchase? By after sales service, I mean the pathetic People at the dealers and the ever declining level of quality in Yamaha bikes (read R15).
5.1 feet person can ride 250 Duke because I am going to buy so I have a question is it comfortable for 5.1
It got a tall seat hight.... Dino vault is 5'6 and he still can't put both his legs down
good informative video..
as always !! 🙌
Thanks bud 👍
so my wish has been granted with this video. thank you savant for once again an awesome informative video like you always do. keep them videos coming 😛😛😎
Thanks man - a lot of people were interested in the Duke250, so thought this video would be useful to them for sure.
Is there any size difference between Duke 200 and 250
BRO my budget is about 2 lacs which bike should i prefer any bike would work for me i am a experienced rider i have been riding bike for about 6 years
Go for the Duke250 or the Yamaha FZ25
Which one bick should I go for Duke 200 or 250
Very informative video bro u r right KTM is a monsters kid 200 and 250 must get abs
you look like salt bae😁
Cheers mate 😉
It's a shame that the 2017 Duke 250 doesn't have ABS and came with MRF tyres..the older 2015 Duke 250 came with ABS & Rosso II tyres..
In 2015 - in which country?
My friend, what accent do u speak, how can I learn it?
good .. and clear . nice job man
Thanks mate
good one mate 👍👍
& im waiting for ma 250Duke
Sweet - congratulations man!
Off Topic.... is ns 200 good for a beginner??
Yep - it is a pretty good bike
Helloo... im nt so experienced so.. shld i go fr 200 or 250.. whats ur view
Hii bro mera height he 5.5 inch ....
Kya main Duke 250 me comfortable rahunga.....
Mere height k hisab se mujhe konsi bike Lena chahiye...
Duke 200 ya Duke 250
Plz help me........
konsa liya 😎
hi dude i had seen tge entire vdo... but i like the main portion is the way you recording the vdo... the camera had been fixed in the window.. and i had seen through your sunglass.... although its a great vdo keepitup
Thanks man - the camera is not even fixed to the window. I just place it there.
After watching this video, I really got answer that should I buy this bike or not.
Super
hey bruh, need help. really confused about duke 200 , rc200 , duke 250. my budget is 1.80 so d200 is the way to go but really love rc200 which will cost 20k extra if that then why not d250 !!!!! . reliablility i what i am looking for and atleast 30kmpl as i am student. should i settle for d200 or... ? i really love the looks of rc200.
Hahaha - you seem to want it all, don't you? I think Duke200 is your best bet but if you really like an RC200 that much and spring the extra 20k - go for it.
The Savant Life are ktm bikes reliable ??? if rc200, will fairing quality be a issue?? previously i used ns200 and CBR 250, bajaj services horrible . honda, is so so. always wanted a ktm but i want something reliable and peace in mind. i live in kolkata so its hot out here,so heating is also a talking point and any advice ?
Go for the KTM RC200 - quality is certainly not an issue.
issues well addressed ........your English command and verbal pronunciation though......dope
confused between Yamaha fz25 and duke 250... budget also matters because huge price difference between the two.... can u help with it savant life
Reddy bvbharath than go with Dominar 😂😂
Reddy bvbharath than go with Dominar 😂😂
Between the two, if the budget is a concern, I would definitely recommend you to go with a FZ25.
which colour is better orange or white
I liked the white
I like your presentation skills too.. amazing
Rc 200 or duke250? What's ur opinion bro?
250 ABS
please try to do on ktm rc 200 2017 model also
question is the bike is still heating in traffc overheat issue?
Not really - it's quite decent.
nice video bro.but why there is no skf seals on the 390
0:22 I remember Techical Guruji 😂😂
For Duke 250 5.4 height boy should ride the or not should it be perfect for him
What you think of KTM RC 200 new model
Sir if I am a bit fat so will this bike suit me
Or should I go for rc200
Oh it'll suit you, don't worry about that.
bro ...2 lakhs budget .. which one is best bike ..u r opinion ?
Farman Sd i think u should try fz 25... the performance is almost same as d250 according to powerdrift... so why pay 60k more unless u r a hardcore ktm fan? dominar is also an option...
oh .. k k .. how is dominar bro .. overall it's good ?? I think some issues in gear box ???
i have nt ridden dominar bro... i think better u test ride everything and decide yourself and also check wether it s reliable in long run..
K k .. bro .. thank u for u r support
bro, fazer 250 (faired version of fz25) has been spotted testing in india... may be launched in 2 or 3 months
HIGHWAY TAILS here...nice review bro...
bro,shall I go for duke 200 or wait for R15 V3
Wait for the R15 V3 if you can
Bro please don't compare Duke with fz....it has a hell and heaven difference
He isn't comparing bro he is just telling about Amer and Gareeb ppl lol🤣
brother I really like your videos,, you are very neat,, 👍you deserve thumbs up for that.
Wait for bmw g310 r or go for Duke 250
Bro please pleaseeeeeeeeeee do the salt bae move for us with that sunglass.
Hahaha - maybe in my next one. Stay tuned 😉
can u help me with its Battery capacity..if its 6ah or what?
Best bike under 2laks and 1.5laks purpose is to go to college and long ride once in a blue moon
what is the maximum mileage that i can get in 250??
Probably around 30-35 if you ride it really conservatively but what's the joy in that ;)
I am 5.4ft. Can I ride this?
Is there any sort of radiator cover/grill available for KTM Duke 390 2017 in the market? Pls help
No idea - you'll have to check in your local market
Hey! Considering the fact that the dominar is less expensive as compared to the duke 250 and more powerful... I also find the dominar to be bit a plane Jane bike but, is it worth picking the dominar over the duke?
It's a personal choice then - plain jane value for money bike versus a pocket rocket.
is the stock exhaust on the duke 250 good or we need to change it?
It's pretty good
Can Duke 250 survive off-road
And I am confused about 2 biks 200 & 250😲
Can you do totorial how to throw salt on a bike 😁
Hahahaha - that would be a hoot 😆
If I buy a Duke 250 and if the KTM launches duke 250 with ABS in future. Will I be able fit it to my bike by KTM service centre?
I don't think that would be possible - check with the showroom guys although I doubt if you will get a definitive answer.
ha great question
no bhai... you cant
You can not retro fit an abs on a bike. It goes through extensive R&D. It is very crucial part of a bike.
Yes. But it would take time since this process would take too much modifications
thanks for this video bro
Why not doing Q and A video?
Very busy with work - but I have shot the video. It's in the editing stage now - will be out in about a week.
Please make a same video on fz 25
Its coming in abs in April
Your english is very good.
Thanks
Review the Dominar please!
I plan to - stay tuned.
bro can you give the review of honda hornet 160r from mumbai.
Yep - the Honda Hornet is the next bike I will be reviewing. Give me a couple of weeks.
The Savant Life ill be waiting thankyou.
does it vibrate?
The vibrations aren't all that bad
what is heating issue in duke 250
and the stator is always has a prob..?
That content cop bgm 😂😂😂
What's the mileage??
bro ...any option for put ABS in duke 250
No man, you can't fit ABS to the Duke 250.
Thank you bro .. ....
anyone has any info why the 250 and 390 in India didn't get the skf fork seals?
No idea