25 hp KTM Duke 200 in USA
 

KTM has surprised everybody by offering the smaller 200cc Duke in the US. A few dealers have them on the showroom floor already.
-Why does it matter? Because the Duke 200 has 25 HP and an MSRP $3999.
However;
While the MSRP of the Duke 200 is only $1,300 more than the Lifan KP 200, the little Dukes are sold in brick and mortar stores.
-I doubt you can drive a Duke 200 out of the dealer for less than $4,800.
-At times, internet vendors will sell the Lifan KP 200s for less than MSRP. If you can find such a deal, the KP costs a little more than half of the Duke 200 (and the Lifan has over 2/3 of the hp of the KTM).
-We now have many affordable choices in the US for a 25 hp bike; $3999 KTM, $4000ish CSC or a $5000ish RE Himalayan. Its a good problem to have.

Interesting development! I am guessing the 200s are also made in India like their 390 big brother. The Lifan is still an attractive bike to me due to the price.

If you like Orange.

As an owner of a rc390, I'd say, how much do you want to pay? The Duke 200 is a great idea, but the QC issues are still something to worry about. But, essentially, you're paying for more hp and ABS. So the price difference makes sense. And a bigger dealer network to help with the mishaps.

Here is a road test at the link. I did't realize that KTM has produced this bike for 10 years.'
https://www.motorcycle.com/manufactu...irst-ride.html