Bikes in 200cc great bijes. Review on Best Bikes in 200 CC

Price: Rs. 1, 46, 300(Ex Mumbai)

Engine: 200cc

Power: 25.2PS

Torque: 19.2Nm

0-60kmph: 3.72s

60-0kmph: 2s

Top Speed: 132kmph

Mileage: 34kmpl Overall

Design: KTM 200 Duke is one of the best looking 200cc naked bike in India which stands out in terms of looks than any other bike in the segment. If any other bike comes even close to it than it is 153cc Yamaha FZ. Wider tyres, big telescopic forks and small mud guard in front give it macho looks. The headlight is slim and the absence of visor adds to the muscularity of the bike further. The fat tyres and ultra small mud guard in the back are sure to grab lot of eye balls. The console houses speedometer, fuel gauge, odometer and trip meter. This bike does not have great instrument console due to space restrictions and many times one might have to search for things there.

Engine: The bike gets power from 1-cylinder, 4-stroke 199.5cc DOHC engine that punches out peak power of 25 bhp at 10000rpm and a maximum torque of 19.2 Nm available at 8000rpm. 200 Duke is fitted with wet multi disc clutch that is mechanically actuated. The refined engine for this bike gives complete freedom to the rider to rev the bike to extreme. It could go from 0-100kmph in just over 9.2 seconds which is the quickest in the segment. The power to weight ratio is great and thanks to the no frill design. The bike performs best in 4000 to 10, 000rpm range. At low rev gear shifts might be required due to low torque. On city rides this bike might not be as comfortable as RS200 due to less torque at low rev. This bike is for people who want a true sports bike and are more of highway riders. Stunt lovers are going to love every inch of it.

Ride Quality: The bike has front WP upside-down suspension and WP monoshock rear suspension like RC 200 which keeps the bike grounded even on bad roads or high speeds. 4-piston radial fixed caliper front brakes and Single piston floating caliper rear brakes adds to the stability of the bike. The wide 1367mm wheelbase and fat tyres adds to the stability of the bike and riding pleasure. The bike could take up bad roads with ease but that is not its expertise area.

Fuel Efficiency: On city roads 200 Duke could easily give a mileage of 27kmpl and on highways it could go up to 38km on a litre of petrol. For a sports bike in true sense, these numbers are quiet impressive.

Verdict: Buy this bike for its pure sports bike nature and thrill factor. It might not fit well in commuter segment. Do not get carried away by its 200cc engine as it produces much more power than the other bikes in the segment.