2017 KTM Duke 250 - First Ride and Review. Is it worth the upgrade?
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The KTM Duke 250 is here and it sit comfortably placed between the Duke 200 and the monstrous Duke 390. Does it have its rightful place under the sun and does it pack in enough punch with its looks and performance to make it worth your time? Watch the video to find out.
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Anyone else having OCD feeling he should have parked it back in reverse .like if you agree
Ha ha ha - that's something that I hadn't thought of at all 😁
generally squids don't vlog, you might be first
FIRST 😁
Mohit Bhoge Squids exclusively vlog.BTW aren't we all Squids? So lets not have holyer than thou attitude, coz bruh! In words of a huge squid , it's fun to be a degenerate hooligans! \m/
The bike is so nible and agile that it makes you to ride it like a squid 😄
The bike is so nimble and agile it makes you squid 😂😄
Don't be a dick
am i d only one who loved his voice😍😄?
Ha ha - cheers
Neil Oswin Voice sounds more punchier when he is with Helmet... :)
Neil Oswin fake accent m8
Neil Oswin I'm cringing hearing it.
Kevin Arnold hw can u b so sure!
bro there was a z1000 by your side!
Yep - I saw that :)
The Savant Life does the bike heat up a lot and earlier pls inform as m plannin to buy this...also hows da pickup and is it comfy enough.
hey.. man I just clicked it by fluke & then your voice blew me away.. I really like this video.. so urban & raw..
sudden throttle😑
From what I see, I can tell that you are a biker by heart and not just another commuter biker dude trying to be.. Your point of view and categorisation is something that's lacking in most Indian bike reviewers not to mention the charisma and enthusiasm that you have.. I hope more people recognise this.. keep it up Bhai ..
Thanks a lot man - that's great to hear. Here's to keeping it going ✌
what is that driving?
Thank God he completed the video
Pavan Kumar ikr!?? My heart was almost pounding everytime he accelerated! XD take care brother. Drive safe. Really good video!! All the best with the future!
Pavan Kumar 😁😁😁
after 20 days of experience it feels same no change at oll 😊
its a gud bike of this segment moreover i have achived lot of fan following by ths bike 😜😍
Good for you man - have fun ✌
hey bro by d way m a huge ktm fan I just kept on sneaking ktm videos when ever m free... and you have done a pretty good job. and I must mention one thing that you're English is superb .....
Thanks yo - appreciate it
my name is hitesh and my nick name is lucky and actually on school time I was having a girlfriend named arti so on that time I got a phone so I have putted that time lucky arti........;-)
i am amazed at your reviewing skills. the little gullies that you ride through are typical of city bikers racing circuit. so dont give up your differentiators despite what others say! at this rate you are going places...good luck mate
Thanks bud - glad you get the point. The idea is to review bikes in real city conditions and not on fancy race tracks.
Getting mine day after tomorrow. This makes me happy! cheers mate.
Awesome - enjoy the little pocket rocket.
Brother, you're not to be seen. Where are you?
bro zara sidhi bike chalao ....log apki videos ko dekh kar inspire hote hai .....agar tum aaisi bike chaloge aur dusro pe blame karoge k wo sidhi bike nhi chalate..........bullshit bro ......plzz dont mind
The Savant Life Why were you holding the clutch down every time you dropped the throttle down?
Also, curious to know how you were able to test the Slipper clutch that way?
The best youtube indian voice . .Savant your voice and communication skills are the only reason I watch your video's. Absolutely fantastic
Love the video and the review. Thanks mate. You could use a better microphone though, at least during the sit down review and discussion and maybe add subtitles or something to make the experience even better. Good luck and cheers!
Thanks for the feedback. Will probably get a better setup for the sit down reviews in the near future.
u my man deserve more subs ...
awesome videos mahn..keep up with ur good work
Thanks braah
According to you which is much fun to ride and head turning in rc200 and duke250 for new riders
The RC200 is definitely more of a head turner - which one is more fun to ride depends on your own personal preference.
Great review brother ! Perfect Bengaluru review and swearing ! :D You just showed and explained what i needed to know about the bike thanks ! :)
Ha ha thanks bro - glad that you found it useful. It's a pretty sweet bike.
Rc 200 or duke 250 is better
as commented earlier... brilliant presentation..! awesome voice quality..! good job
Man i really loved the review.. i don't know why haven't i watched it before .. your good 😊
you are quite smooth with your language...good going man i like your videos
Thanks man
you just earned a subscriber..ur amazing men!!keep it up!
Thanks men ;)
Hey I am new to this channel really liked your videos so far, just wanted to ask you when did the duke 250 start to heat and what do you think about the brakes of the bike.
Thanks - the Duke 250 actually did not heat very much at all. The brakes of the bike are decent but could have been much better.
And one request... Can you make a video about squids? Like a clear picture as to who qualify as squids :P
This is India bro. Any mF who sees a guy riding a bike a bit Manically is titled as a Squid.
nice review!! could you make a video on the mic setup that you have going?im sure the audio isn't being recorded onto a secondary device,but onto the gopro itself.Thanks in advance!!
I've wanted to but haven't found the time. Basically I use a GoPro mic adapter and an external mic that I bought from Ali Express to get crystal clear audio. Also, in the editing software, you'll have to select the audio track and combine both the channels - hope that was helpful.
thanks a lot!!
Sir I'm confused to buy between Honda CBR 250 and duke 250 can you suggest one
The one and only duke
nice review and riding...few questions..the duke has upright stance, so can it be used for touring?
also if maintained well, can’t the duke last longer say 5-6 years? and lastly does it vibrate at any particular rpm?
It can be used for touring and yes, if you maintain it right you can easily get half a decade or more out of it.
The Savant Life thanks... Have they fixed the oil mixing with coolant issue in the 2018 model? What bout r3? How will the r3 be for touring?
According to you which color looks best among orange and white ? also considering long term ...which color will be more appealing even after few 2-3 years.?
According to me the black and orange - it's classic KTM and also might be better in the long run.
Great work man.
I want to buy a bike for touring purpose. Long rides.
Will Duke250 fit in that slot ?
It could - it's not an out and out tourer. If a tourer is what you want, wait for a bit as KTM might be launching the Adventure 390 sometime this year.
awesome review man appreciate it...👍✌️
For your kind info the pulsar 200ns has a guaranteed top speed of over 145kph, 136 is not the top speed of the ns, try it out if u think I'm wrong. And even the Yamaha R15 beats the Duke 200/250 for top speed, kinda stupid, but it's true
A foolish kTm wants to fool us without ABS
Hi, I am planning to buy a bike during Feb 2018. Should I wait for BMWg310R or go ahead and purchase KTM250. I have never ride KTM but only Yamaha FZ. So will I have difficulty in riding KTM Bike ?
Hi savant life , I am a fan of Ur channel since long time and I just want to ask between Bajaj Pulsar 180 bsiv , Suzuki Gixxer bsiv (naked) , Yamaha fz s fi which one would you recommend for delight city commuting and occasional highway riding with a pocket friendly maintenance , better top end performance , hassle free ownership experience , durability and reliability your help is much needed
Yo bro Come on.. Z1000 was standing next to your bike and you call z800 the beast ??? Thats like ignoring to limit.
Naah man - the Z1000 was right next to me. But the Z800 was locked inside a cage in a dark corner - so it really looked like a beast if you know what I mean 😉
The Savant Life Anyways Bro... Thanks for the review. I really Loved it. Keep going. Cheers.
which gloves are you wearing and how much do they cost?
Scoyco - don't know if you'll get the same ones. They cost about a grand.
Which one is better to buy whether 250 or 200
Are the brakes on duke 250 having strong bite and enough braking power as it gets the same brake unit from duke 200,,, while the 250 is both heavier and powerful
dhak dhak karne laga jab tu garrage tak haaye pahuncha.....crazy man😉
I'm 5.6" so much struggle could I have when I've to stop the bike? cause I'm gonna buy it in between April 2nd to 3rd week
You might have to struggle a bit until you get the hand of it
Hello sir plz explain duke 250 While driveing which gair sheeft & when km. Exe:-1 gair how much speed use driving then 2 3 4 5 6 gair how much speed
cool review! really helpful as well!
Thanks man
Duke 250 or mojo 300? Which is good for starters?
You deserve atleast 6-8 times more subscribers. So many shitty vloggers have 2 lacs+ subcribers whereas your reviews are so upto mark.
Do you do cricket commentary?
Hi for daily city commute is duke 250 better than 390.
Duke 250 or dominar 400 which is best buy and features
What do you felt without ABS in 250 duke ?
Any heat issue when you stopped in traffic ?
Bro ..I am big fan of your reviews..planned to buy Duke 250 after seeing your review but now very much in love with ninja 300 ..but I couldn't find any review of yours..can you pls pls pls...do a detailed review of that beauty pls..love from Tamil Nadu ..and tq ...
Are you wearing just the frames of the spectacle, or what kind of lens do you have on them? no reflection at all !
Ha ha - it's just the frames
What about milage broo..?? Is there any heating problem..??
It's evident that you have done your homework. Good presentation. keep it up.
Thanks bud
Savant gone mad with 250...haha crazy riding bro...btwy great thoughts. 👍
Ha ha - wait till the Duke 390 video drops today. You will see the real crazy come out ;)
bro...which bike should I go for...Duke 250/dominor/Fz25. I am a beginner .so..first bike and for everyday ride to office....! nice review btw!!
Either a Duke 250 or an FZ 25 - decide on the basis of your budget and personal preference.
bro your accent is awesome. Did u live abroad ?
Thanks man - traveled quite a bit but I've always lived in India. Watch my 'Super Squid...' video and you'll find me talking in Kannada ;)
how do that parking has so much of ktm bikes and are they all yours or of many people
bro..did it heat up ..did u feel any heat after or during the ride?
Not at all. The D390 heated up a little but not this baby.
Bro I've booked the Duke 250.. How does the exhaust sound? On a scale from poor, normal ,amazing, how does the bike sound? How is the braking ?
The exhaust is normal and the braking is sub-par but apart from that it's a pretty good bike.
How is the exhaust note compared to bikes like CBR 250r, Benelli TNT 25,FZ25,Dominar 400, Mahindra Mojo?
Holy sh?!t i hope you put on certified fullface coz if you crash, squid end up in the dinner plate
which bike is the best among these, ns 200 (2017 model), r15s, apache rtr 200 4v or fz25, i am a bit confused please help, which one shall i go for
That's a very wide list - watch detailed reviews of all those bikes and take a test ride if possible. That'll help you in making up your mind.
Hi bro! I'm planning to get duke250 .. But the thing is I have some neck issues ...so I need some bike that has very good ride comfort and suspension ..I'm in a sales job so I drive almost 50km daily mostly outside the city.. I currently own a thunderbird 350 2005model which I'm planning to sell.. So my question is Will the duke250 satisfy my needs??
Thanks for the review. I love the Duke 250 but im 5.2 feet and am not sure if me riding this bike would look good. can the height of the bike be lowered (both the suspensions and seat height)?.
Yes - 5'2 would be a little too short for this bike. And no, I don't think you can lower the seat height of this bike.
King Carter hey dude ,5 cms means 50 mm ,that,ll bring the height to 770 mm( the same as activa) . If 5 cms r possible then definiately he ,ll be able to ride the duke 250. The only concern being ,the change in handling nd dynamics of the bike
orange or white ! which looks gud ?😋
ABSENCE OF (ABS) IN DUKE 250 , WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
I am using pulsar 220f if I upgrade to rs 200 whether I feel more power
Bmw g310r or duke 250??
Which bike I buy please review?
Your voice is so cool. I have no idea about Bikes but i need to learn from your talking skill.
dude you are an expert in commenting and have a good accent too, Aah no doubt about your knowledge. just 2 of your habits annoy me. I have seen your 390 review as well, you accelerate just like that and hold clutch lever while not accelerating, which would give serious troubles to the bikes in future. I don't mind it as it just a review but I would like to share this with you for your good. hope you don't take this in an offensive way. I am from Chennai and I am gonna hit the roads with 390 very soon. I would someday like to meet you as I regularly come to Bangalore on road trips on my bike. Earlier I had a Himalayan which didn't live up to expectations so I sacrificed it for the sake to buy D390. Cheers for the review!
Thanks man - valid points all and feedback is well taken. The roads are really good on that Bangalore-Chennai route - hopefully we'll catch up sometime in the future. Cheers!
Bro
I am 5'5" and have never owned a duke... Always wanted one...
But i am confused... How does this compare to the CBR250?
I have been riding an RE classic 350 from the past 2 years...
what is the max mileage that i could get in 250 ? i need more mileage..so...should i go for duke 200 or 250 ?
Go for the 200 then
I have bought the new duke 250 ... I find the handle little stiff and engine not so smooth .. what is the reason can u please tell
It's probably because it's still new. Give it some time to settle in and it should be fine.
nice review bro
Thanks mate!
Very good video sir... please make a review on duke 390..
Have already made one - check it out here th-cam.com/video/6lCfWEfUgko/w-d-xo.html
Bro iam a govt employee my office is at 10kms away. Iam a daily traveller to my office which one i would choose 200 or 250.
What do u think about the build quality?
Pretty damn solid
hey, I am confused between the gixxer and the r15 v2.Which one shall I go with?
Ok - I'm making a review about the Gixxer soon. Stay tuned, you might find it useful.
can we lower the seat height by 20 mm ??
Nope
Shivam Sharma yes. You cam lower it by 50mm. I've asked at the ktm showroom
@@RavindraRaj71 how
I rode activa for 6 years...upgrading to a bike..should i buy this??plz note m 26 and i am not someone who push the bike unnecessarily
me yub offcourse you should go for it.. u will find this bike very fascinating and it has better millege around 30kmpl - 35 kmpl
Awesome presentation!👍 Good language! keep going mate! if possible, try to do a review of yamaha fz25 2017! love from Bangalore❤🤘
Thanks bud - have already done a review of the FZ25. Check it out here - th-cam.com/video/Xar1X6_awRw/w-d-xo.html
Can a 5.4 guy ride duke 250 ???
I think not as i am 169cm and find it cumbersome to maneuver in traffic
Does this have heating issues while riding in traffic?
What is the price of this bike
On road and ex showroom both please tell me bro...
What i want to know that can it tour..,not just highways....but can it manage ladakh?
Hello bro
When I visit Ktm showroom this bike test drive it’s very vibrating
Any suggestion??
what's your view on the Mahindra mojo vs this bike? as a daily and an occasional hoon machine
I should add that I already own and daily a Duke 200
If you already have a Duke200 there's no point going for a D250. Instead you should look at the Mojo - it's definitely a different kind of a bike.
Will 250 get ABS in near future? Nice video btw 🙂
Thanks - I don't think you're going to get ABS on the 250 anytime soon
is it good for touring????900 km
my dream was to own the 2017 duke 390.. but jus dk hw'll it go in these streets and and will i b able to handle the pwer..
If you haven't been riding for long, I'd suggest starting with the Duke 250
Is there any heating?
hy. please tell me. i want to buy this bike to ride 160 kms every 12 days. i mean a single 160kms at one go. so will it be worthit to buy duke 250.
and whats the real mileage that 250 has
Yep - it's a pretty decent bike. I didn't get to test the mileage but you should get around 25-30 kmpl.
very impressive
hey (the savant life ) can a short guy like me who's 5'5 ride the Duke 250 without much complications and comfort. your take?
It's going to be a little difficult if you are 5'5
which one would you pick between duke250 and fz25?if so why?
It totally depends on what you are looking for. Power and Excitement (Duke 250) - Refinement and Affordability (FZ25).
Rationale behind jerky throttle modulation?
bro i want a 200 cc + bike with comfort ride quality refinement and mileage.....which one should i pick?
The Duke250 or the Yamaha FZ25
Can it be used for daily commute in heavy traffic with that brakes?
Yep - it can be. As long as you are an experienced rider.
What kind of exhaust is it running?? Definitely sounds aftermarket
Nope - it's the stock exhaust. Sounds pretty cool.