Is Duke a beginner bike?

Here’s why the KTM Duke 390 is a good beginner bike. One such beast is the KTM Duke 390. This Duke monster is a smart and strong ride. Light, powerful, packed with state-of-the-art technology, it guarantees to give you the thrills, whether you’re an experienced rider or just starting off.

Which is better Duke or KTM?

KTM 200 Duke vs KTM RC 200 Comparison The engine in the 200 Duke makes 25.83 PS and 19.5 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of RC 200 stand at 25 PS and 19.2 Nm respectively. Out of 123 user reviews, RC 200 scores 4.7 whereas the KTM 200 Duke tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 256 user reviews.

Are Duke bikes reliable?

However, KTM has proven reliability as well. They have won the Dakar Rally 14 times (correct me if I am wrong). This race is notorious for being hard on the rider and the vehicles and has a high dropout rate. It would require a high-level of reliability to complete successfully.

Can beginners ride Duke 390?

If you are not new to riding bikes and have experience riding other 200 CC segment bikes and want to own a Duke 390 for yourself as your first bike then Yes you can go for it. But if you are completely new to bikes and have 0 experience with other small segment 150–200 CC bikes then going for Duke 390 is a big NO NO.

Are KTM bikes good?

The motorcycles are known for their temperamental behaviour. KTMs can throw a lot of surprises to the rider due to their very unrefined power delivery. Riding a KTM in the city can be very much challenging because of this fact. The Duke 390 is a very powerful motorcycle.

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Do Duke motorcycles have a high accident rate?

There is no certain percentage or number to define the rate of accidents the Dukes have had. Lately however, most cases of road accidents and on the spot deaths have been reported to be on Dukes. The death toll on Duke is much more than any other motorcycle in India.

Why is the KTM Duke 200 the most hated motorcycle in India?

The death toll on Duke is much more than any other motorcycle in India. Due to the Duke’s performance, youngsters who want to show-off, find it thrilling to push the motorcycle to its limit. While these reasons might be a little off-putting for the KTM lovers, the Duke 200 and 390, is the most sought after and hated motorcycle in India.

Are 50\% of RC and Duke riders dead?

A famed page called Back Benchers admittedly made meme picture using RC 200 as a representational purpose saying that 50\% of Duke and RC riders are dead, promoting the fact that these motorcycles are not safe.

What is the engine capacity of KTM 250 Duke?

KTM 250 Duke is powered by 248.8 cc engine.This Duke 250 engine generates a power of 30 PS @ 9000 rpm and a torque of 24 Nm @ 7500 rpm. The claimed mileage of Duke 250 is 35.66 kmpl. KTM 250 Duke gets Disc brakes in the front and rear. KTM 250 Duke has Tubeless Tyre and Alloy Wheels. Have a question in mind? Bike? Share your experiences with?