25 hp KTM Duke 200 in USA

wheelbender6 · 09-03-2020, 05:01 PM

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.

culcune · 09-03-2020, 05:11 PM

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.

wheelbender6 · 09-03-2020, 10:04 PM

If you like Orange.

Falkon45 · 09-03-2020, 10:31 PM

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.

wheelbender6 · 09-05-2020, 08:36 PM

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

09-03-2020, 05:01 PM	#1
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	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. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride" Last edited by wheelbender6; 09-03-2020 at 05:03 PM. Reason: spelin
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09-03-2020, 05:11 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	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. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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09-03-2020, 10:04 PM	#3
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	If you like Orange. __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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09-05-2020, 08:36 PM	#5
wheelbender6 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Houston area Posts: 1,902	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 __________________ "Its not WHAT you ride; its THAT you ride"
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09-03-2020, 10:31 PM	#4
Falkon45 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 759	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.
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