KTM DUKE 200 2014 in Clay Cross, Derbyshire for sale
The deed has finally been done, Bajaj has pulled the covers off the Duke 200 at last and let us have a go at it. For a motorcycle which was developed and built at Chakan, near Pune, it’s almost ironical that we get to see the Duke 200 last. And now that I’m done complaining about that, let’s move on to the bike itself. I can’t say I was pleasantly surprised to see how KTM the Duke looks in the flesh, I’m not just talking about the orange paint job, because like everyone else I’ve followed pictures on the web and even got to see one at the recent Tokyo Motor Show. The smashed in headlamp, the short seat, the high rear fender sitting on top of a monoshock, the upside down front forks and the tank decals – they all look fantastically aggressive. But it’s the go that had been the talking point in office ever since the specs were announced. A 200cc, liquid-cooled engine, making 25bhp and pushing around a bike weighing all of 136kg it truly staggering. The central digital console displaying all relevant information with a host of warning lamps peppered around it reads out an ominous ‘Ready to Race’ as you turn the ignition on. Unlike most bikes which have been neutered by emission norms, the Duke manages to pull of a crisp exhaust note out of the short exhaust. Once I finally got going I was taken aback by the way the engine responded to throttle inputs. It’s sharp and there always seems to be a generous helping of power waiting, no matter what the rev counter says. Even the maneuverability of bike stands out despite carrying around a hunk of a rear tyre (150 section, that’s 10mm more than the FZ). Leaning into corners feels natural and easy and you are comfortable scraping pegs in no time. Of course, the straight tall handlebar and the forward seating position helps massively in that respect. Flat out performance is impressive with max speed rated at 134kph. The engine feels the best around 6000-7000rpm with the exhaust singing along before it gets a bit thrashy and viby toward the 10,000rpm redline. It has a good set of discs (front and rear) to cut the momentum back down to. The only downside is the fact that even by the on-board computers estimates, the Duke 200 struggles to do 20kpl when you are taking it easy – flat out it drops to under 15kpl. For a small motorcycle that will be locking horns with the Honda CBR 250 R (our current Bike of the Year) it the Duke does everything well, but I’m not convinced it is as phenomenal as we had all expected it to be. A longer stint with the motorcycle will probably tell a different story once it is launched in January, 2012. Expect prices to undercut the Honda. Low mileage,Lovely ride Price excludes £89 Doc Fee Mileage: 1226 Engine CC: 200 Colour: Orange Reg: 14 Stock Code: 60022550 Lifetime Warranty available on most used bikes (call us to find out if it is included with this one). Nationwide Delivery available 7 days a week. Finance Available. Call us for a quick quote! Part Exchange Welcome. About Us: Welcome to CMC Motorcycles. CMC was established in 1975 when Maurice Feltham took his passion for riding and rebuilding motorcycles one step further by purchasing Staveley Motorcycles, a small dealership at that time dealing with a mix of British and Japanese used bikes and parts. In 1982 Maurice handed over running of the business to his three sons Ross, Mark and Darren who progressed growth of the business now operating at three branches in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire to become one of the largest motorcycle dealerships in the UK. CMC are also Isle of Man TT winners in 1999 and 2000 with David Jefferies and the Yamaha YZFR1 and we are proud to have achieved Motorcycle News Dealer awards for Multi-Outlet Dealer of the Year, winning in 2004, 2006 and most recently 2011. With over 500 new and used machines across our three branches to choose from plus nationwide delivery available, we believe we have a bike for everyone. Buy with confidence with over 36 years in motorcycle trading. If you can, visit us there’s a lot of good stuff to see, talk about, we have a clothing, accessories, parts departments and full workshop facilities. We provide tyres at trade prices, MOTs' and DYNO facilities at CMC Clay Cross. Enjoy a bite and a drink in our 42 seater café at Clay Cross which has been descibed as one of the best motorcycle dealerships in the country,it's well worth a visit. "If it's bikes it's CMC" is our motto, come visit us and find out why. To view one of our bikes our opening hours are as follows: Mon-Fri: 09:00-18:00hrs Sat: 09:00-17:30hrs Sun: 10:00-16:00hrs Warranty: CMC new Yamahas' come with one year warranty for 50cc mopeds and two year warranty for all other new Yamahas 51cc to 1900cc. In addition you will also receive one year RAC recovery, first service labour free and three years MOT. CMC also offers a Lifetime Warranty for free on most all used bikes 126cc plus. Yes, a Lifetime Warranty for free only at CMC MOTORCYCLES - head office at CLAY CROSS, Derbyshire and branches at CANNOCK, NOTTINGHAM, COLESHILL & STOKE. Opening Hours: Mo: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM Tu: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM We: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM Th: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM Fr: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM Sa: 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM Su: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM Why buy from us? * We are family run and have been established since 1975. * We provide a free Lifetime Warranty on most of our used motorcycles 126cc plus. * All our bikes are pre-delivery inspected before sale. * We can arrange delivery anywhere in the UK. * MCN Dealer of the Year three times 2004, 2006 and 2011.
