KTM Duke 200 Insurance

KTM in collaboration with Bajaj has changed the performance bike scene in India for good. It has started with Duke 200. An Indian made product with a light weight chassis, premium equipment & an excellent engine have made it the dream of any budget performance motorcycle buyer’s dream.

Design:

Duke 200 is an out & out street naked motorcycle with in your face styling.
It has smashed in headlight combined with wide handlebars, beefy upside down forks & splashes of orange to make it an aggressive design.
Fat tyre at the rear, underbelly exhaust, and mono shock absorber completes the design of the motorcycle.
Bike’s dimensions are 2002 mm x 730 mm x 1274 mm (L x W x H)

Power & Performance:

Duke 200 is powered by a 200cc single cylinder engine. Duke is short geared & combined with its light weight & good power it is a blast to ride in city & highway. In each gear you end up hitting the rev limiter before you know it which makes it feel like a rocket.

Displacement	199.5 cc
Power	25 hp at 10000 RPM
Torque	19.3 Nm at 8000 RPM
Transmission	Manual 6 Speed Gear Box
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)	9.2 seconds
Fuel Economy (kmpl)	35 kmpl

Braking & Handling:

Duke 200 handles like a dream. Its lightweight & trellis frame give you the confidence in whatever you are doing, be it cutting through the city traffic or attacking the corners. Duke 200 rides on MRF Rev-Z 110/70 17’ tyre in front & 150/60 17’ tyre which offer good grip. The tyres are heavily rounded which allows you to steer the bike aggresively.

The seat on Duke 200 is short & hard which gives tall riders less space to work.
Duke 200 gets a 300mm disc brake in front & a single 230mm disc at the rear.
The bike misses out on ABS.

What Insurance cover to opt for:

Duke 200 is a fast machine & a proper insurance cover will ensure you have peace of mind while thrashing it around.

0% depreciation insurance goes a long way in keeping the repair bills down in case of a fall.
Duke 200 being a light bike is prone to theft. That is why it is a good idea to have an insurance that gives you complete cover from theft.

It is mandatory for a two wheeler owner to possess third party insurance policy. Scooter owner has the option to buy this mandatory clause and it proves cheaper as compared to other policies. These types of plans provide coverage for damages to third party vehicle damages and third party property damages due to an accident.

Comprehensive insurance plan is another option for the two wheeler owner. A comprehensive insurance plan provides for coverage to own vehicle damages, third party vehicle damages, third party property damages and personal accident cover. This type of plan involves more cost as compared to other plans.