KTM DUKE 200 - Review
Engine
Design
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Displacement
199.5 cm³
Bore
72 mm
Stroke
49 mm
Power in KW
19 kW
Starter
Electric starter
Lubrication
Wet sump
Transmission
6-speed
Primary drive
22:72
Secondary gear ratio
14:42
Cooling
Liquid cooled
Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated
EMS
Bosch EMS
Chassis
Frame design
Tubular space frame made from steel tubes, powder-coated
Front suspension
WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension
WP monoshock
Suspension travel (front)
150 mm
Suspension travel (rear)
150 mm
Front brake
Four-piston radial fixed calliper
Rear brake
Single-piston floating calliper
Front brake disc diameter
300 mm
Rear brake disc diameter
230 mm
Chain
X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4"
Steering head angle
65 °
Wheelbase
1367 ± 15 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Seat height
800 mm
Tank capacity (approx.)
11 l
Weight READY TO RACE (without fuel)
129.5 kg
Brakes
Riding fast means you also need brakes to match. With a 4-pot radially mounted calliper biting on the generously proportioned 300mm diameter front disc, safe, precise and powerful braking is right there when you need it.
Frame
19 kW (26 hp) of power and a dry weight of only 129.5 kg guarantee fast-paced riding fun with the new 200 Duke. The first-class chassis, with lightweight tubular space frame in the proven KTM design, turns it into a real carver through the bends. Weight grouped close to the centre of gravity maximises manoeuvrability and precision. Telescopic fork
The 200 Duke's high-quality upside-down fork from WP Suspension has the same 43 mm outer tube diameter as the RC8 R – in other words: real racing equipment that guarantees highest levels of stability and precision.
Wheels and tyres
Equally lightweight and finely crafted as they are robust, the 200 Duke’s 17 inch cast light alloy wheels carry a 110 mm tyre at the front and an impressive 150 mm at the rear. The tyres combine tremendous grip in both wet and dry conditions, as well as providing supreme durability.
Swingarm
The KTM 200 Duke's lightweight, high-quality, pin-jointed swingarm is designed and produced according to the same principle as that on the690 Duke. The light alloy swingarm with directly-linked WP shock absorber excels with extreme torsional stiffness and outstanding tracking stability.
Dashboard
The 2015 200 Duke has everything that distinguishes a true KTM: from the high-quality chassis components to the multi-function cockpit, which even keeps you up to date with fuel consumption and remaining range. The extensive KTM PowerParts range gives you the option of adding your own individual style. Ergonomics
The 200 Duke is also a genuine motorcycle in terms of dimensions, providing plenty of space and freedom of movement. The compact riding position supports relaxed touring as well as committed cornering. Large contact surfaces ensure optimum control and perfect feedback.
Engine
The state-of-the-art, liquid-cooled, DOHC single cylinder, with four valves and electronic fuel injection, delivers its 19 kW (26hp) peak power effortlessly. Thanks to its balancer shaft, the engine is characterised by the highest levels of smoothness, even at low revs. Injection
The intricate engine design, state-of-the-art injection electronics and the close-ratio, six-speed transmission not only help the 200 Duke to achieve impressive performance, but also moderate fuel consumption. Thanks to the regulated catalytic converter, it produces only minimal emissions.
Fuel tank
The shapely 11-litre fuel tank on the 200 Duke not only provides the rider with perfect knee contact, but also with a range of more than 300 kilometres, even when ridden hard, thanks to the economical engine.