2024 KTM 250 Duke First Impressions | MotorInc First S01E20
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มิ.ย. 2024
- The 2024 KTM 250 Duke receives the chassis from the new 390 Duke and a brand-new engine that increases performance but without losing the 250's uniquely un-KTM nature. Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing India's best all-rounder on MotorInc First!
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MotorInc First is a discussion between experts Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi (Shubhabrata Marmar), co-founders of MotorInc on new vehicles. Each episode will discuss one vehicle in great detail, covering the experience of driving or riding it, as well as what it means for the industry.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Nicest Duke
01:00 Flavours of Madness
03:37 Chassis Updates
04:30 Brand New Engine
06:35 Still Friendly to Ride
07:24 Refinement & Vibration
08:05 Lots Of Headroom
09:30 Handling & Ride Quality
12:00 Brakes & Tyres
12:32 Track Bike For New Riders
15:48 Heat Issues
17:20 Problems and Issues
18:54 LCD Dash
20:00 Nice Quickshifter
21:19 Price Goes Up
23:06 What's Left
23:56 Design
24:45 Quick Summary
27:35 Engine Problems Recently
31:55 KTM Quality Reputation
32:58 vs TVS Apache RTR 310
34:00 vs Triumph Speed 400
37:54 vs Honda CB300R
39:31 Closing Comments
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I am still surprised how two guys sitting in a studio without any vehicle present physically and doing first impression is more engaging then others doing it with the physical bike and riding on road ❤️
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I think we can visualize the bike as we have seen many first ride review before this podcast.
That's because these stalwarts together have about half a century of riding experience and not just one kinda bike but generations of bikes. They Ride, They Test, Analyze and then talk fearlessly.. thats what sets them apart. ..
I guess we already know what the bike looks like. We want important questions answered on how it rides like. That's why we come here
Because no annoying music
I think Bajaj gained much more expertise with their KTM partnership than what TVS got with their BMW one.
It certainly appears to be the case, Sarath!
Because bajaj bought half of ktm. It wasnt a normal partnership like bmw, triumph or HD
Aaand they launched nothing under the Bajaj name
@@Vikrum_the NS200, RS200 and Dominar 400 all used tech they got from the KTM partnership
@@muhammadfaheem3746 ancient models, no updation
A 40 minute conversation on MotorInc is worth more than a 100 vlog videos 💯 Loved how you guys acknowledged our requests and gave us an overview of the comparison of similar bikes.
Question : Does TVS not giving Shumi an RTR for testing indicate that they are low on confidence? Or is it just a logistics issue? Because the TRUE colours of a product are often revealed on MotorInc
Thanks Gaureesh!
As a shy owner of the CB300R, my chest swells with pride seeing that the machine managed to find at least a mention in one of the comparisons. That alone is an achievement in my books after so many years of the machine being in production.
But as Shumia said, it'd be great to see these two have a detailed sit-down about the bike and break down the pros and cons of the bike and what Honda got right and wrong with its OG 'unicorn', that is the CB300R.
Planning to buy one any thoughts ??
Bro .. cb is soo peppy ... the acc i test rode it 2 to 3 days ago.. the bigwing guy was soo good but on a heavier build .. he was sitting as Pelion.. with him too the bike just wooshh away ...
U don't need anyone's validation to like your motorcycle
😅The problem is when shumi explain about how he enjoys KTM BIKES WOULD like to own one thats the way he details it like food vloggers explain about the food that they are having he explaines each and every minute flavours ❤thats what makes this video magical .
Thank you 🙏🏻
Karthikeya my brother your summary will get 8 out of 10 😊
Shumi is the face of Indian motorcycle patriotism. He always calls the Japanese out over their treatment of our riders and market 😂
What a Sunday morning it is .... As always its beautiful hearing you both just uplift the mood. Thank you for most beautiful discussion in youtube ❤
Have an awesome Sunday! And, thanks!
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Karthi sir summarised it 10/10 for me
1) I noticed him being more firm on his opinion and made it exactly clear what his taste and expectation of motorcycle riding experience ought to be..which felt much better than some of the old reviews where I personally felt he was ready to give up when an opposing or different opinion is suggested
2)I would also like to thank shumi sir for comparing all competitors in different departments like performance to finish quality etc and what kind of expectations to be set towards each of them.
3)I have to appreciate how diffrence in opinion is communicated well while acknowledging each other as in most workplaces I had been,ego played bigtime between makes it unbearable for anyone involved
Thanks so much Avinash! Appreciate the feedback.
Brother , the reason because , they are not hybrid type , they are single type combustion engines, were they don’t need to be win win reviews or compromising conclusion to stop tears of existing owners 💪🏽
What I meant in firm opinion is that for most of us watchers,reviews paint an idea of what to expect for the money we pay,which most of us had to earn.so when a reviewer is firm on their opinion,it helps the viewer much better as we are taking the information at mercy of reviewer...,which if they cant stick to when introduced to different facts and ideas...how could we possibly trust their opinions for our purchase?
In case of this video I felt the reviewers agree on performance charecter but disagree on their personal taste in a different use case senario,which I think 99%of us won't be doing so its rather an intresting information , than one affecting our purchase or something much as important...😊
{If there was a big disparity in setting performance expectations by the reviewers...it might get tough for us viewers}
Broo the second point 😂 when did they compare? He said we haven't ridden the bikes.
@@maybevcouldbe that's what u think brother?i felt except RTR/honda,there was nothing much left out...even then, they still tried best to give picture(figuratively)I Suppose
Loved this Episode. Man it"s Fun and Informative at the same time. Especially I loved their Arguement🤣🤣.
For me my Favourite Motorinc Videos go by this order
1. Motorinc Garage Video on Shumi's KTM 390 Duke.
2. Motorinc First on KTM 250 Duke
3. This Connect on Tyres........ and so goes the list.
I have two request for videos
1. More Motorinc Garage videos especially on Shumi's Multi, Tuono and Karthikeya's Busa.
2. A Technical segment like Simplified in PD.
Thanks Sid! Suggestions noted and we're happy to say that it's being worked on!
Ohh yes, we definitely need more motorinc garage videos ❤
Techinal Segments are really needed, I loved the Simplified series!!
Yeah the Simplified series did by Shumi was Amazing.
I clean by bike on sunday mornings after waking up and during the cleaning i always listen to one of the motor inc discussions. Listening to motorinc is slowly becoming a lifestyle for me. And the long discussions actually works well for me.
Oh man! Thanks so much for sharing that with us!
It seemed like you two were having a lot more fun chatting about in this ep. More interactions that allowed us to see the sort of friendly banter that you guys have. Really nice video. It's always nice to see two very experienced riders talk about bikes that should (I think) normally feel underpowered to them, like they're kids just having watched Dhoom movies or something.
Thanks ADV8!
@@motorinc it makes the viewers feel closer and a part of the experience
I like the friendly banter too. It makes for fun viewing. From a distance only though. Haha.
Thank you guys for the video.. I love my Duke 250 of 2021. The calm nature saved me when I was transitioning from my Gixxer SF. Right now its like she reads my mind on the road and we are in sync all the time. The newer ones are even better it seems and Bravo to KTM for that..
39:30- Yes like Shumi said, we want both of their thoughts about HONDA Bikes spread over both their normal & bigwing showrooms..
Please have a conversation, video, podcast anything..
& Not only for Honda, for every other bike manufacturing company too..
We want to know your thoughts on where the manufacturers stand & how they fair as of 2024...
Yes exactly.
Suggested noted Swagat! Thanks!
Better explained than the Austrian guys... Hell yeah 👍👍
What a comprehensive practical review.
Well done @motorinc 👍
Thank you!
Because Shumi and karthik is blend of Journalism/Motorism/DNA expresses the spontaneous delivery of the Facts . Because as shumi has the badge on his shirt , Speaking truth is the Most Powerful and Easy enough 🤝
Okay, i just found this channel, always been a fan of shumi regarding everything that riding encapsulates, and im so happy that yall are making such detailed videos on motorcycles, unlike our everyday cars, our interaction with motorcycles are far more intricate and a millimeter here or there might make a huge difference in how you experience a motorcycle and only an experienced rider like shumi who lives and breathes motorcycles can do it this well. So, among the sea of motovloggers and big media reviews (which feel so incomprehensive in thier rundown), this will be my only goto channel from now on. I dont even need to be in the market for a machine, how yall break it down in fun enough to watch. So Thank you guys, really appreciate it. TOP CONTENT.
Most comprehensive and beautifully discussed review...awesomely done!!
It always gives a smile when I'm unable to put into words the sense of what the bike gives me but then Shumi comes into play and says this happened because of this, this feels like this because of this and it perfectly matches with what I have experienced when I ride a certain bike is amazing. the little things like the wheelbase is so short and the front tire is right underneath you and it feels quick(this is exactly what I felt when I rode the old Duke 250 but couldn't put it into words for how quick it can steer)
This happens to me with most of the bikes I have ridden and the sense of what it means when Shumi puts it in words. In this aspect I would love to see ur experiences and thoughts on every manufacturer (got curious when u said to leave a comment for Honda).
Glad to have you on the same page, RK!
Hey Shumi and Kartikeya, I am an absolute fan of this format. Never thought that a conversation between two people could be so engaging in a video format. I may be making a bold statement, but MotorInc has created something that could give an existential crisis to podcasts. The knowledge and experience that you both have just makes this format more enjoyable. Be it 30 minutes or over an hour, I am genuinely excited to watch the videos you come up with. And, to build on that point, I would suggest a new format, where you just discuss the best ways to ride a bike (in terms of the best rev range the best gearing, etc). I have always learned how to milk the most out of a bike by riding it time and again, but listening to you makes me feel that if this information is made available, it will help many inexperienced riders enjoy their purchase much more and much faster.
Great suggestion! Thanks Kartik!
Completely agree, I was a complete noob when I bought my first bike and couldn't extract the full performance for so many years. Only after I started watching more info videos on bikes I got know how to extract the full potential of my bike and that moment felt like nirvana. So an episode of educating new riders on how to optimally ride their bikes will be such a treat
My friend had retrofitted his duke250(older model) with the 390s tft it works just fine
A month back I was looking at used standard bullet 500s and had almost finalised on one when I chanced upon a conversation where Karthik was mentioning the niggles with the older models and later one where Shumi was talking about how much better the j series was. Having owned a 2009 TBTS for fifteen years and having put over 2 lakh kms on it I was sold on the idea of the new standard.
Then as luck would have it, as I was finalising on the standard variant of the new standard 350 I saw a short of Shumi promoting the v strom 250 sx. I went for a test drive out of morbid curiosity. I might probably be the only person to say this but it was love at first drive. So now I sit impatiently waiting for the number plates of my suzuki to come so that I can drive it out of the showroom, no fuzz, just a full tank of fuel and nothing added onto it.
Thanks guys, for helping me make a great call. Love you guys.
Oooh! Congratulations Hari! Do let us know how the experience with the VSX goes!
Hi as you adviced that dont buy the bike from 1st batch wait till june. But lets say i have to get bike by the end of this month either 250 duke or vitpilen 250 so should i wait more or is it fine to buy one now
Great video. But I am interested in the unfinished talk about the CB300R. Would you mind reviewing that?
We don't mind. But Honda's been very stingy with their test bikes so far 🤷🏽♂️
@motorinc I was just wondering if by any chance you confused the 300R with the 300F. I personally have the 300F and I'm very happy with it having done almost 22k km in 8.5 months, but I do know that there have been a lot of reviews where they mention it as a dull bike. But almost every review I've seen mentions that the 300R is an absolute pocket rocket. So would be great if you can just clarify that
Hi Shumi! Any recommendations for a newbie 6'4 rider looking for his first bike? I have prebooked the himalayan but the delivery date seems to be around February. Any good alternatives except the Adv390s for a newcomer?
@13:48 you might wanna recheck the variables. From what Shumi is saying, looks like it should be output vs effort, not the other way.
Masterpiece from Mattighofen:
Owner of the last available batch. May 2023 KTM 250 Duke, Ebony Black.
1. Amazing suspension. 10/10 Superb would be an understatement.
2. Excellent ABS.
3. Beautiful exhaust note. Great and very reliable engine and exhaust. Brilliant electronics.
4. Top notch build quality. You see it in person and you will be blown away! (if it's a clean bike)
5. The 250 is such an amazing engine for the duality it offers. It can be super snappy / agile or very relaxed! A gem of an engine. Refined for sure. It is both a cruiser and a sports bike!
6. Great brakes. The front brake is brilliant. 9.5/10 (better pads can help!) AMAZING!
This happens everytime! I'm like Karthikeya, I know that Shumi is right but still wanna be excited for Linear (Shumi Graph) Bikes which can do anything (dynamic)😊 when I demand.
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Yes the color tft of the duke 390 gen 3 will fit in the duke 250 gen 3 seems lessly...
I experienced one of my longest rides in Meghalaya on a Duke 250, and absolutely fell in love with it.
The one little grouse back then was the LCD unit from the Duke 200 (Orange colored). It feels bizarre that even to this day Bajaj and KTN take the call to not give the best Duke the best screen. I would happily pay a premium for the color TFT. It is not a feature why anyone would jump from the 250 to the 390 (since they are quite different in character and capability) but it would make a big difference to the rider who is looking at it every single day!
Whoa @Shumi aka Guruji...
That "Honda" truth was brutal, but bang on...
A lot of coulda woulda shoulda surrounding the Honda products still..
It's like what Singhee Sahab said, they enter the segment unsure what to deliver and whom to compete...
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Really appreciate your effort @motorinc for this review👍, but I would really like you to compare CB300r vs 250 Duke, as they are nearly the same price and specs😅
Once we get a test bike...
Great video love ❤ it but I have a question is MotorInc going to do a review on TVS RTR 310
beautifully explained.. loved it!
I guess Shumi was about to talk about the mileage but then the conversation moved to another topic. So what do you think how much would be the mileage and range with the increased tank capacity??
Anyhow, I feel you guys covered everything especially for the confusion between who should be looking to get a 250 or 390. I have been thinking of upgrading from a Gixxer SF 2015 model for quite sometime, so I am always confused between a 250 and 390 but this video made it very clear for me now. Thank you.
Mileage depends on how you ride it. I get 27 or so from my 2019 250. I know people who get 33. Basically I can’t help revving it, so the mileage suffers.
It is always advisable to get a test ride of both the bikes. They are different in character and the one which resonates with you more, consider that as final.
Planning to buy Duke 250 & was waiting for exactly this video. 😁
It's been a wonderful conversation, all of my questions have been answered especially Shumi's advice don't be in hurry & until 1st batch is cleared.
Thanks a lot.....! ❤
Thanks for waiting! And all the best!
Go For Husqvarna 250. The pillion seat is Comfortable in it.
Thanks @motorinc for this video. Karti's summary gets a 10/10, it was spot on. I think it's the more civilized, gentlemanly one out of the trio till you poke it and when you do so, it will roll up its sleeves and will get to business real quick. I assume the adventure variant is around the corner, which means the present changes would make it an even better option for the price it's asking. Cheers!
sir what could be the best project bike to work on , in your point of view ?
Waiting to see what Husqvarna 250s can do with this chassis and engine. The current Vitpilen is a Gem (Much needed RC250 in disguise IMO) . I am Trying to get the 390's suspension to fit in on the Vitplen TOO XD.
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Svarpilen 250 owner
25,000 km done in 3 years
Brakes upgraded
Lots of weight here and there reduced
Michelin road 5 installed
Vitpilen clipons installed
I too am looking for the new 390’s suspension upgrade.
I also did some digging to get even better stopping performance.
Shall we connect and share notes ?
Neatly done as usual, I don't know why youtube doesn't recommend this on my homepage neither was I able to find the video in the channel nor the subscription part.
Now these are the small requests that I have,
1. What kind of bikes should the new riders look for, I myself haven't owned any bikes but have ridden my brother's pulsar 220f and ns200, my friends re hunter and meteor, tvs raider and splendor of course, but the confusion is what type of rider am I is still a question, I liked all bikes I've ridden, but still it's always a question, so it would be better if u guys can give an idea like buy something ride for somedays figure out change the bike😂
2. How to test ride, like what are the things we have to try while test riding the bike! It is simple but it is the key enabler of buying a bike, so what are all the aspects we should look for?
[ Oh yeah forgot to add, these summary ,keep them coming]
Solved!
Hey Shumi, excellent video again. Yours are probably the only 40 to 60 mins videos I watch on TH-cam, without getting bored.
Could you give your view on the mechanical noise from the engine? I remember Suzuki made Fiero (not TVS) as the smoothest engine at the time. Never experienced something like it till now, if you know what I mean. Thanks!
Hi, what are your thoughts about honda cb 350 and all it's varients like RS, Hness and newly launched BABT?? Planning to get one, would love your thought on these.
Would love to see a detailed comparison between himalayan 450 and adv 390 from you guys 😊
Can do!
@@motorinc But shouldnt we wait for the next gen 390 adv? coz it will be much more like the bigger bros
I like the summary concept in your discussions. 10/10.
Love the discussion.
Thanks HB!
Absolutely loved the comparison part Shumi. Thanks a lot for acknowledging the questions!!
Thanks for being here!
This podcast is so damn perfect that I am crystal clear that this is the bike I am looking for. I recently rented the Pulsar N160 and rode it for almost 400 kms and loved the torque and its city friendliness so much that I was planning to get the N250. But after seeing this podcast, I think this KTM matches more to what I want. My life would be miserable if I got this as it is way above my budget but I believe it will be worth the misery. Will take a test ride sometime next year.
I think you guys should defintely get some time on the cb300r. It is a hoot. It is a very light bike, refined throughout the rev range. Properly quick, darts through traffic. Compact surprise.
Hey Shumi!
Unrelated to the video. Please tell me what are the riding shoes you use? Specifically the ones you showed in the super meteor 650
Finally this video is out, have been waiting for this! Amazing impressions as always, I love how your videos aren't generic.
The Summary deserves a 9/10 but the added points by Shumi made it 10. Also I am planning to get the 250 Duke in Jan 2024, but now after listening to you guys I am a bit scared to buy it as of now.
Don’t be scared! Just be patient.
Duke 250 vs Apache 310rtr would be an interesting comparison
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Proud to be a duke 250 gen 3 owner. Thanks Shumi sir to make me even prouder.
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Which colour did u buy
@@muhammadfaheem3746 the orange and blue colour.....with black rims
Hi MotorInc i had a doubt about if ur bike comes equipped with quickshifter+ and i wanted to change the shifter to gp(reverse) shift will the quickshifter+ still work or tune something?
Just brought a Duke 250 this week..
Whether can we install adjustable foot peg to bring foot position forward
THANKS GUYS!! IT WAS GREAT!!
(capitalization so that Shumi can read the comment.😜)
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Kartikey summarized the bike pretty well, can't really point anything out. Solid Job!👍9/10
(Even the best of us have room for improvement.)
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And we desperately need a discussion on the Honda situation in the CB 350 First.
Great Work Everyone.👍
Ques.1 What is your take on the 250 ADV? Or the whole ADV lineup from KTM?
Can't help but wonder, that something feels off about those. Comments on that.
Hey! Please do see the MotorInc First on the KTM 390 Adventure (might be Ep 01). We did discuss in detail our worries and the opportunity for the KTM Adventure line in that.
Glad you enjoyed this episode Akaal!
take the triumph 400 than a duke 250 its about the same cost and the triumph is just smoother
some people may prefer handling and a modern look than power
Thanks for sharing your perspective!
@@sanjayyethipathi❤
Apples and Oranges, Retro vs Modern, Relaxed Ergonomics vs Sporty.
I can go on and on and on 🤦🏻♂️
@@Shreejansurya98250 is not that sporty.
What about water wading capacity? Frankly i have no experience of under belly exhaust so can it go through 1 foot on water without causing any serious problems? Because in monsoon it's very common to cross some deep water from where i am.
That is a fantastic talk, I have enjoyed it and get know new things about 250 duke.
By the way, Mr. Karthikeya summary is very good and precise. I liked it.
Thank you ML!
A twelve minute review video is getting bore nowadays. But you two guys are delivering a full worth 40 minute video which I can't even skip a bit 😂❤ btw make a video on the Apache RTR 310 please.
Thanks for being with us!
Fantastic review as always!
Thank you!
With KTM, Triumph and others introducing powerful and lightweight bikes. Is it a wise choice to ditch the heavier RE’s for long rides? Do advice please.
Hey Arnab, both kinds of bikes have distinctly different feel and pros/cons. We'd suggest you get a test ride to get a sense of the difference in flavour and see if it suits your taste/preference
Hello Karthikeya and Shumi, love this channel and love your knowledge and wisdom on all things 2-wheelers. I have a question, how can we know/tell the latest batch (the ones whose minor problems were fixed) are the ones available in showroom. Because there is an incentive for the showroom guys to dispose the existing batch and when I ask them they feigned ignorance. Thank you.
Even if long format of a review, I look up to you two guys for any advice on bikes than other short videos, which just feel like promotions of the company directly. Keep up this spirit of the content😁😁😁
Whats better the adventure 250 or duke 250 for occasional touring?
How does this spares with the honda CB300R. Could you guys do a similar video about the CB300R.
I don't have money to buy right now and am still watching anything and everything as much as possible on KTM 250 and watched this episode and what a wholesome view. I hope I will wait for some batches to pass.
Loved the video! Great insights! Can you guys please do the new Honda CB350 next? How is it different from the previous H'ness CB350 and CB350RS? And how does it compare with the RE Classic 350 and such bikes from the segment?
Whats the more comfortable highway cruiser between the d250 and the speed 400 between 100-120kmph? Speeds beyond that are not that important and the primary use for the bike would be daily commute of around 50km on narrow b and village roads with little traffic
Please please please do the ADV 250 (if and when the new iteration comes along).
Karthik Sir's Summary 10/10 Well done. 🙌 🙌
Went ahead and bought a Duke 250 after watching your video! Thank you!
This is the most excited and happy we have seen Shumi Sir. Loved it!!!
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Well done.greqt review ,I was waiting for this review from very long time I have booked one last month but taking delivery last week of this month.cant wait more than this😉😉😉
Time flies while listening to you folks talk about bikes!
Being an RE owner for close to a decade, I finally let it go, because it just didn't make sense anymore in terms of reliability, performance and maintenance.
I have had my eyes on 250 ADV for a year now. This upgrade to the Duke 250 looks great.
Any chance the upgrades will be transferred to 250 ADV as well?
🤯🤯🤯 as always loved it
Hope you would review Aprilia rc457 too
Look forward to seeing you then!
Hey @motorinc I am buying my first bike and my budget is 2.8l.. I am confused between r15m, mt15 and duke250 please suggest best for me.... My age is 22.
Awesome review, karthik did a great summary
How about riding in traffic conditions, do we need to change gears quite often, how is the low end torque of this bike?, Will it feel happy to go at lower speeds in 3rd or 4th gears
Absolutely loved shumi's advice on buying bikes later down the release❤.
Karthik and Shumi great show I would never miss .. pls do one more specific to Himalayan 450 in depth .
the best duo to listen to! We at Kolkata absolutely love your reviews..
Thank you so much KD!
Is the service to be in 7500 Km or 4 months whichever is earlier?
Or can we wait till 7500 Km interval even after 4 months?
I own a 2021 duke250, and completely agree with the linear delivery for a guy that rode the mini pulsar for 10yrs, even d250 is scary, but it does amazing in city rides where I happily tractor on higher gears at lower speed, it is happy above 3500rpm at any gear, and on highways easy 6500rpm shows 80-90kmph.. I do plan to take it to track someday and see how it feels..
Only 1 question - what is the top speed of gen2, I did manage about 142kmph but I am 85kgs and feel a lighter ride can push it to 150 and how different is it in gen3?
Now that Vitpilen 250 is also out. We still gotta wait till May or June for second batch? Or even more?
@5:59 Too subtle shumi( watch out apple)😂😂
Every bike review I see on your channel, I would like to immediately go and take a test ride! The way you narrate, spot on.
My breaks during the ride is a coffee on the road side shop and rerun of any of your reviews 😅
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know!
i have been getting insta adverts for the new duke 250 with the black wheels, then i look up youtube an we already have a whole podcast for the bike from motorinc, i should consider this as a sign👀
Is it good for a adventure bike or a roadster ?
Excellent conversation indeed! This makes the choice pretty easier!
Yes, one thing remained : "mileage". One started to come to that point but the other one intervened. It remained.
Can you please mention it?🤔
Seeing the interaction and teasing that goes between these two is always a pleasure.
You can always see Shumi's face light up when talking about his favourites.
Thank you Cadambank!
Hey, your content is too good to be true , pls do such a review for rtr 310 as well ,then would get the idea which one to go for
what would be your suggestion for first bikes
The value proposition goes to Triumph 400 , but KTM has a different character altogether. Loved the analysis and view points
Thanks VV!
Now that I think about it we have had so many new bikes this year! 2023 has been great that way!
I love their interactions !
Summary is 10/10 brother.
Keep up the good work.
Also I want to know about the engine refinement and durability
Please rate it out of 10.
I like to have a super refined engine with least sound and vibrations
So can I go for the 2nd or 3rd batch???
Every word said is right for Bike quality manufactured in later years. I recall Bulu Biker experience on Interceptor 650cc
Should I update from R15 V3 to Duke 250? Is it a significant upgrade?
(I like to rev my bike till the red line whenever I find an empty road)
I cant get enough of Motor Inc. Kartikeys summary was on point 9/10
The philosophy discussion of motorinc videos are perfect. We feel like we are included into their conversation and the discussion is having in my living room.
Glad to be there with you!
Does the lack of dohc makes any big time change in the gen 3 duke 250?
Been waiting for this video! 🔥🔥
Thanks for staying tuned!
As others have said in this thread and elsewhere, the banter, really the provocativeness of Shumi combined with the ease of Karthi, is what makes their videos work. Every creator provides knowledge. They provide information with an obnoxious aggressive personality that plays well on TH-cam. You need an aggressor and you need a calming agent. That's why people like me from a distance love watching them.