KTM 200 is Here!

[jrsjr]

My local dealer is now showing inventory on the KTM Duke 200 at $3995.

The EPA database lists power at 18 Kilowatts. That's 24 horsepower in old money.

Here's a stock pic. Vroom! Vroom!

[wheelbender6]

Interesting. I'm surprised that KTM will sell such a small displacement Duke here.
-I will be searching youtube for a shootout with the Lifan KP200M.

[wheelbender6]

Not a road test, but a side by side spec comparison at the link.
The extra 7 hp and 2000 rpm sound worth the extra $1300. for the Duke.
The Duke has almost 1/3 more hp than the Lifan.
https://www.motorcyclevalley.com/compar ... -duke-200/

[jrsjr]

My dealer has the white model that I prefer. Something like this:

[jrsjr]

Not a road test, but a side by side spec comparison at the link.
The extra 7 hp and 2000 rpm sound worth the extra $1300. for the Duke.
The Duke has almost 1/3 more hp than the Lifan.
https://www.motorcyclevalley.com/compar ... -duke-200/

To bring this back viz a viz the Genuine G400C, here is a comparo chart including the Lifan.

2020 Model Year EPA Data
Brand,Manufacturer,Country,Model,Displacement,Power,RPM,MSRP
Genuine,Chongqing Shineray Motorcycle Co,China,G400C,397,26.1 HP,7000,$4599
Lifan,Chongqing Lifan Motorcycle Engine Co,China,KP,198,14.3 HP,8000 $2389 (Amazon)
KTM, Bajaj Auto Ltd,India,Duke,200,24.1 HP,10000,$3995

[wheelbender6]

KTMs are cool, but I would prefer the classic styling and thumper torque of the G400C over the little Duke.

Here is a first ride article on the Duke 200 at the link.
https://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer ... -ride.html